I finally get to share what most of you already know about Leigh Anne's surprise brooch bridal bouquet from almost all of her grandmothers, aunts, bridesmaids and future in laws! I have been organizing this since December when all of the planning hit full gear and I got all the Texas grandmothers and family members to bring their brooches to Christmas, I've been collecting the pieces all winter and even had the bridal party contribute toward the fabric and paper flowers and supplies.
We had originally wanted to give it to her in June at her shower, but she started shopping for her own brooches for a bouquet so we figured we better get on it! Once she picked the bridesmaid dresses (which by the way have a brooch closure in the back!) I contacted the Mississippi designer and she was kind and excited enough to send us a yard of the fabric from our dresses. Mom and I used it to wrap the stems and made a large chiffon bow that drapes down the front of the bouquet. There are so many meaningful pieces and stories behind the pieces that make it extra special and one of a kind! The in town bridesmaids, Whitney, Brittany, Julie and myself took Leigh Anne to a lovely brunch at the fine Paulette's restaurant in Memphis. I had arrived a little early and had the bouquet hidden out of view of the bride. She only knew we were going in her honor and that there was a special surprise in store, but no clue what it could be! After we ordered mimosas and our brunch items, the hostess brought over the wrapped bouquet and LA opened it and was totally shocked! I could tell immediately that she loved it and as we explained the pieces she began to tear up and it warmed our hearts that she loved it so much. I told her that she could choose to use it only in her bridal shoot and not feel like she needed to use it in the wedding if she would rather have real flowers, bt she cut me off and said "NO! I want to use it in the wedding! I just love it!" I'm so happy that God gave me the ability to do this for her and I better keep my fingers limber for my sister should be engagedany day now and I already have orders to make one for her, which I would gladly do!! Love you Leigh Anne, cannot wait for the beautiful wedding day!!
On that same day, our lovely Sunday School leaders hosted an easter egg hunt at their home for all the members in our class. It was a ball, we had a 4 & up age group and a 4 & under egg hunt for the little kids. We all brought food and had a great time of fellowship! Easter bunny went ahead and made an early stop at the Lunsford house that day because we wanted to go to the 9:30 service the next day and I knew that the boys wouldn't get out the door if there were a bunch of new goodies and toys to play with! We had a wonderful service and TJ and Leigh Anne even joined us! The music was spectacular and parts of the sermon gave me chills!
Easter egg winners!
All the kids pre hunt! Biting at the bit!!
The boys easter baskets
A spinach dip I made (Pinterest inspired of course!) kind of turned out like a mouse instead of a bunny:)
Brooks' new bike Jo Jo gave him for Easter! He was so excited!
The boys and I before Church
My two handsome men
Our best attempt at a family picture:)
Close up of Brooks's easter shirt and tie! It had mustaches on it!
It is such a comforting thought to know that our price is already paid and that Jesus is coming back one day to save us from this filthy world! Speaking of filthy...Brooks decided to play outside after church, I looked out the window and he was waist deep in a mud puddle....HAHA! all boy, what can you say??!
Mud? What mud??
Here is another pic of something our little guys did one day when he was left alone a little too long in the bathroom....if you know its quiet, then you KNOW he is into something!! This time it was a large tub of vaseline!!
