Bridal Shower for Katy
October 5, 2013
at
Lemonia Grove
We gathered at Lemonia Grove,
one of the earliest and most unique citrus ranches
ever established in Corona
with it's 1893 Victorian carriage house to
it's 1920 home with it's wrap around porch and rose gardens.
Our engaged couple!
"...and I will cause showers to come down in their season;
there shall be showers of blessings."
Ezekiel 34:26
Thank you for sharing your beautiful quilts and baskets
to make this picnic special!
The quilt closest is one TJ Seabert gave to her foreign exchange student
who lived with them for a year. When she returned to Belize she left the quilt behind
knowing the temperatures at home were far to warm for it. Today we got to enjoy it.
The basket in the center of it was my Grandfather's,
if you look real close you can see his initials on top.
"P.K.T." which stood for Pleasant King Thomas.
His name fit him perfectly a he was the kindest Grandpa ever.
His name fit him perfectly a he was the kindest Grandpa ever.
It usually resides at my sister Harriet's house,
she took a big chance bringing it near me!
I especially loved the stories behind each quilt and basket.
The quilt above is one my Grandmother made.
I remember the day my Mom gave it to me,
she ran her fingers over it telling me the dresses they represented.
Each little square telling a story of it's own.
Wonderful friends and family!
Katy and I with Alex's Mom - Margarita
Church friends, Katy's 3rd & 6th grade teacher, her childhood friend Melanie,
family, and Heart & Keeper families too!
Margarita with Carol
(who is engaged to Alex's brother.)
(who is engaged to Alex's brother.)
Brianna, Bonnie and Patti
My cousin's wife JoAnn and my sister-in-law Robin.
My sister-in-law Alice with her granddaughter Gabriella on the left
and her daughter Sarah on the right.
Sara and Robin, Christy, Jessica and Pam
and Harriet.
and Harriet.
Janie, Brittney, Helen and Chrissy.
Linda, T.J., Lyn (in back) Pam, Teresa and Ruth.
Katy and I with Margarita and Carol.
Katy with her maid-of-honor, Kari.
Katy and our daughter-in-law Leah who took all these lovely pictures,
thank you!!
thank you!!
Bingo!!
Here I am with my twin sister Lorna,
she opened our celebration up with prayer
and shared this beautiful marriage blessing:
A Marriage Blessing
May the Lord make your union more
than just a marriage of two hearts in love.
May it shine as a lighthouse for spiritual rest...
a loving retreat, and a welcome place for understanding.
May others searching for refuge find its beacon
strong and steady...with golden rays,
like Heaven's arms of comfort and security.
May you always stand committed - two servants
as one after God's own heart.
-Rebecca Barlow Jordan_
May your marriage be a
refuge of love for each other
and a light that leads
others to Jesus.
"Let your light so shine...that they may see your
good deeds and and praise your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16
Thank you, Lorna!
Lemon Bars!!
My niece Janelle had this at her wedding
and I've always remembered how special it was,
it was perfect for today as well!
Thank you Aunt Harriet and Aunt Lorna for making them!
Lemon Bars Deluxe
Pastry:
2 c. flour
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter
Sift flour and sugar. Cut butter in, as if making a pie crust.
Press into ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
Filling:
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. flour
1/3 tsp. baking powder
Mix all ingredients together. Pour over crust.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Topping:
2 tsp. powdered sugar
Sift powdered sugar on top.
Enjoy!
Cora and Shellie
Me, Cora, Shellie and Lorna.
Picnic lunch
Potato Salad in small mason jars made them easy to carry.
Sandwiches individually wrapped in wax paper and secured with a cute sticker.
Perfect!
My sister Harriet, always the helpful one!!
Bride-to-Be
Blessings!
from Margarita, Mother-in-Law :)
Heirloom pillow -
Mr. & Mrs. Segura
est. 11-9-13
made by... me.
The Beautiful Bride-To-Be!
With love
from your family and friends.
from your family and friends.
"Come, behold the works of the Lord."
Psalm 47:8
