{"id":22700,"date":"2014-05-21T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=22700"},"modified":"2014-05-22T06:25:27","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T11:25:27","slug":"josies-bridal-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=22700","title":{"rendered":"Josie&#8217;s Bridal Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>I think I have mentioned a time or three that our son Cory is getting married this summer on July 5.\u00a0 We are totally crazy about his fiancee Josie and are thrilled that the two of them found each other. \u00a0This past week-end Josie&#8217;s sister hosted an afternoon bridal shower at her home in Alexandria, VA.<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22702\" alt=\"Cory and Josie - The 2 Seasons\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7729-1024x856.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7729-1024x856.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7729-386x323.jpg 386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">They met at the Kentucky Derby a few years ago, and the rest is history, as they say.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22701\" alt=\"IMG_7726\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7726-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7726-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7726-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">While the ladies did their thing, the guys headed to a baseball game.\u00a0 Before leaving, Cory helped add some last minute touches.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22717\" alt=\"IMG_7730\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7730-681x1024.jpg\" width=\"409\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7730-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7730-215x323.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">One of the balloons got away in the two-story foyer so my husband, who is seven feet tall, lifted Cory, who is six feet seven inches tall, to retrieve the balloon.\u00a0 This could have gone sooooooooooo wrong, but luckily no backs were harmed in this endeavor.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22706\" alt=\"IMG_7736\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7736-681x1024.jpg\" width=\"409\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7736-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7736-215x323.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Jordan and Mr. Spring drove down from Syracuse to meet up with us all.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22703\" alt=\"IMG_7731\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7731-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7731-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7731-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">The hostess placed photos of the couple throughout the house.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22707\" alt=\"Josie's shower - The 2 Seasons\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7734-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7734-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7734-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">The food was delish, and we all really enjoyed it.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22704\" alt=\"IMG_7732\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7732-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7732-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7732-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Josie&#8217;s mom made these good-lookin&#8217; cupcakes.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22718\" alt=\"Barbie cake - The 2 Seasons\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7733-681x1024.jpg\" width=\"409\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7733-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7733-215x323.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">This Barbie wedding cake was a big hit with the little ones in attendance.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22709\" alt=\"IMG_7753\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7753-681x1024.jpg\" width=\"409\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7753-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7753-215x323.jpg 215w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7753.jpg 1850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Because Josie loves her cowgirl boots, these boot cookies were the adorable favors that we took home with us.\u00a0 They were so tasty.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22713\" alt=\"IMG_7746\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7746-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7746-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7746-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">After lunch, these two gentlemen entertained us with show tunes that had a romantic twist.\u00a0 We all thought that was a great idea for shower entertainment.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22714\" alt=\"IMG_7750\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7750-1024x522.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7750-1024x522.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7750-430x219.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Everyone, including Josie&#8217;s mom Janet, Josie, my mom, and I really enjoyed the little show.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22710\" alt=\"IMG_7754\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7754-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7754-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7754-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">During the shower we could stop by the dining room table and fill out a little questionnaire for Josie.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22715\" alt=\"Shower booklet - The 2 Seasons\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shower-booklet-1024x512.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shower-booklet-1024x512.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Shower-booklet-430x215.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Each page went into a special binder made especially for Josie.\u00a0 The questions asked things like how do you know Cory, how do you know Josie, three great qualities about the groom, three great qualities about the bride, etc.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22716\" alt=\"IMG_7770\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7770-518x1024.jpg\" width=\"311\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7770-518x1024.jpg 518w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7770-163x323.jpg 163w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_7770.jpg 1287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">We didn&#8217;t plan to wear almost matching polka dots.\u00a0\u00a0 After the shower, we all rushed home to prepare for the bachelorette party that started with a cook-out in DC and ended with a party bus.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s just put it this way:\u00a0 I had my first ever jello shot.\u00a0 Oh, and I should add that Grandma skipped this part.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Jordan and I are busy making plans for the rehearsal dinner which our family will host on the 4th of July in Nebraska.\u00a0 This is so much fun!!!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Take care.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I think I have mentioned a time or three that our son Cory is getting married this summer on July 5.\u00a0 We are totally crazy about his fiancee Josie and are thrilled that the two of them found each other. \u00a0This past week-end Josie&#8217;s sister hosted an afternoon bridal shower at her home in Alexandria, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22703,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22700"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22700"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22700\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22724,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22700\/revisions\/22724"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/22703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}