August 1

This morning, Abby and I got dressed up and headed over to the church to attend Mary's bridal shower.

The ladies who planned the event did an amazing job and clearly put a lot of thought and care into every detail, from the huge jar of Hershey's kisses (that wound up coming home with us) to the pink frosted cupcakes to the amusement-inducing games.

Mary hasn't been with us long, but she's already a beloved member of the community, and I hope that she felt the love today.