A couple weeks ago, I took a trip to Springfield, Missouri to celebrate my cousin Andy's upcoming marriage to the all-around-awesome Donna.

First, there was Donna's bridal shower at the fancy schmancy country club. This was the first bridal shower I've been to, and it was lovely to have so much family all around.

Aunt Nancy drove from Topeka ( a 5-hour drive each way) *and* dodged a snowstorm just to be there for the afternoon. How cool is that?!
(Hint: very cool.)

After the shower, we "kids" went out for some crazy fun co-ed Bachelor/Bachelorette Party celebrations. Extra fun for me since it was my first Bachelorette Party (or Bachelor Party, for that matter) experience ever.