A Shower to Remember!

Melissa Medal on Jul 27, 2009 07:37 PM

Saturday was full of food, great company, amazing women and fun games! A huge thanks to mom (the M.O.B.), Rachael (the M.O.H.) and Nada (the BEST) for all the hard work and small thought out details.

The M.O.H.

The M.O.B

The morning started with hanging out with the boys. Jaden and I watched some cartoons while Doug got ready for the day. When the boys left for their errands, I went to get my nails done. (I had been looking forward to this for the whole week!) Johnny took care of my nails while telling me of his gambling problem ... it was interesting!

Then I went to mom's and hung out until party time. There was so much food to bring over, dad had to drive it next door! The decorations were lovely and I was so excited for the first guest to arrive! Heather and Cyndi was the first followed by Auntie "O". Then the guests didn't stop flowing! The food was every where you turned and all of my favorites! Wiener roll ups, artichoke/spinach dip, chocolate and the list went on! I was so overwhelmed with how many people came to celebrate! The Green Bay family showed up as the second wave of guests! It was so nice that they made the trek down to Waukesha to visit.

After socializing and trying to make the rounds, Rachael called the troops to open gifts. Oh my goodness the mound of presents was HUGE! It was like Christmas on steroids! The trick of opening pressents was that I had to answer a question about Doug in between each present. If I answered incorrectly, I had to chew a piece of bubble gum. And it wasn't any kind of bubble gum ... it was BUBBLE YUM! Only the largest pieces of gum ever! haha I did pretty well with the first few questions. Then it got bad. I was slurring and spitting all over. Pam, Kris and Janet were sitting up front and had all sorts of funny things to say that got me snorting or spitting all over. At one point I took half out and started over again.

After what seemed like forever, the presents were all unwrapped. People started heading home and saying their good byes. We called Doug and Jaden over so Doug could open up the gift from Grandma Van. She made him a beautiful scrapbook of all these pictures of Doug growing up and captions on each of them. It was so beautiful! Jaden of course, being the ham that he is, flirted with all of the aunts. I think everyone was really glad the boys came over.

Jaden opened a present from Aubry and Joey from his birthday. It was a Mickey Mouse snow cone maker. he was so excited and wanted to open it right away. I explained that we had to put it in the freezer first. He said ok, hugged the box tight and ran off. I assumed he went to show off his present to someone else. Nope, the smarty pants marched right over and put it in Nada's fridge! Who knew he was so smart!


<---- notice the blue box on the shelf ... that's the snow cone maker!

After a few beers and stories about the day, we finally made it home! What a wonderful day, spent with wonderful family and friends. Thank you ladies for making a day I will always remember!

Love, Mel

The Great Blue Ram

Melissa Medal on Jul 21, 2009 06:30 PM

Invitations were stuffed, envelopes sealed ... today was the day to mail the invitations. Becky and I head out on our lunch break to the local Menomonee Falls Post Office ... little did we know it would be so difficult to find! I called the National Support line to find out where it was ... he said it was on Appleton ... well we were on Appleton. After spotting the large american flag flying in the front, we finally spot the random building that also houses three other businesses.

We walk into the post office to have the invite weighed. "Well, you're going to need four stamps" said the lady. I asked if we could have them metered ... she didn't even acknowledge my question and said "well I think we can get it down to three stamps. Two wedding cake stamps and this blue ram stamp. Will that be ok?" What was I supposed to say? "NO it's not ok, ask the post master to make another 17 cent stamp with a wedding bell on it." I just chuckled and said "What would a wedding invitation be without a tacky blue ram stamp on the front?"




Now, I don't know how many people actually notice the stamps on letters that are mailed ... but it's going to be hard not to notice the blue ram. I even have a picture to remember the adventure! As another coworker said "There is never a dull moment with Medal"

See you ladies in 3 days!
Love, Mel

We have made progress!

Melissa Medal on Jul 19, 2009 04:14 PM

The invitations are made and in envelopes. Doug and I stayed up late working on them together. I realize how lucky I am to have a husband who is interested and willing to help with our wedding! The only things left are to seal them and have them weighed at the post office. I think I'll be going to mail them on lunch tomorrow.

We also met with the musician today after church. Ben is a laid back guy I used to take guitar lessons from. He also gives lessons to Reggie (Usher) and Jake (Groomsman). We are going to have a mix of solo/guitar and some recorded music. Overall, Doug and I have chosen music that has both meaning and humor. :)

Next on the list is the Bridal Shower! Mom, Nada and Rachael have been working so hard to plan a nice afternoon, I'm really looking forward to it. So many friends and family are coming from all over, IL, Green Bay ... I can't wait to spend time with everyone. Also, it's will be one of the first time both my and Doug's extended family get to meet each other. It should be a good time!

The boys are just about done playing swords ... and I think we are going to for a Sunday evening family walk. Love you all!

xoxo, Mel