Mr. Kiwi and I attended our couple’s shower last weekend. Despite all my fretting, everything turned out great! It was a little awkward, as my mom arrived with us, and it was a good half-hour or so until her family arrived. I know she was a little nervous because she was trying to be on her best behavior, but still trying to be polite.
I managed to take a few pics, but it was so hot I just wanted to spread out over the air conditioning vent on the floor. Mr. Kiwi had a great time, and our families enjoyed meeting- from what I heard, at least!
Now, the pics, a lot of them aren’t good since I was trying to squeeze them in amongst hugs and squeals of “hi” !
Mr. Kiwi and I outside, bursting into flames.
My mom’s back, with my aunt’s back.
The inside of the shower, a very dark picture. My future mother in law standing up, with my future niece to the side.
Picture of Mr. Kiwi enjoying all the wrong answers to “How well do you know the couple?”
My future nephews very engrossed in the gift unwrapping.
Mr. Kiwi getting great joy from the gifts (check out my face in all of these pics- it was SO HOT !)
I’m not picking my nose here, honest. Just shoving up the glasses! That thing he’s holding is Mickey and Minnie, the commemorative framed stamp thing from the Post Office. Very cute, and going in the bedroom- the theme is love- perfect, right?
A picture of my family during their “Gangsta Rap-Off”
The kids being crazy. Our ringbearer is on the floor, after having the pillow swiped out from under him.
A cool Mikasa picture/invitation frame
Mr. Kiwi laughing at the kids throwing trash.
Finally, the last pic of us from that day. I still want to crawl over to that a/c vent.
i just wanted to say how pretty you look! that dress is so great, and you hold up much better under the heat than i usually do.
I got that same canister set at my shower last weekend! hehe.
You two look so happy together!! 
Sooo cute, looks like fun! And I too have to say that’s a great dress!
Omg I got that SAME spice rack from my aunt!
Hey Miss Kiwi! Great dress!
Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA
Engagement Date: March 31, 2006
Wedding Date: November 3, 2007
Venue: Radisson Hotel
About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
Your dress is so pretty on you! Looks like a good time.