Gwen's Visit and David and Amanda's Shower - first week of June 2021

 Bob's sister Gwen took some vacation days to drive down from Ohio to see us.  She said she didn't want to do anything except catch some R&R, so it was a very laid back visit.  It happened that the last day she'd be here was the day for David and Amanda's shower, so it was a great opportunity for her and Amanda to meet.

It should have taken about 10 hours for Gwen to get here, but due to traffic, accidents, and construction, she was on the road about 13 hours.  Before she pulled into the driveway, I had Irish cream ready for her.

The shower was held at the home of  one of Amanda's parents' long time friends and neighbors,  Liz and Greg, in Roswell, Georgia, a little over  two hours from Seneca.  Here are the bride-and-groom-to-be.

Since David and Amanda are avid deep sea fisher-folk, the shower theme was along those lines. Everyone was encouraged  to try their luck fishing. 

A wading pool with magnetic fish was set up on the back deck. Each fish had points written on it.

Here Greg (host and tournament judge) tallies points for Amanda's brother Andrew while his wife Jill hopes Andrew's score doesn't beat hers! (Spoiler alert...it didn't...Jill was the winner.  However, if we were playing "golf fishing" I would've won).

David is definitely used to bigger rigs and fish!

Amanda's dad, Mike should have won a prize for the smallest catch.

Gwen watches the fun after taking her 3 casts.

The party continues inside with Amanda doing Jello-shots

I couldn't resist capturing her chipmunk, Jello filled cheeks.

Then it was time to open their gifts.

After that, we moved to the outside so that Amanda could take a whack at the shark shaped pinata filled with favors for the guests.  

Judging by the scant remains on the buffet table, the shower was a great success!  We are looking forward to more fun at their Islamorada wedding June 27th.