When myself and guests walked in the door they were welcomed by her beautiful homemade sign, then once inside they were told to choose a lei and head over to the mimosa bar.
The mimosa bar had four juice flavors: Orange, Apple, Cranberry, and Blood orange as well as fruit garnishes. Unfortunately we didn't get a better picture of it all set up.
Once everyone arrived we all chatted and enjoyed plenty of yummy food all cooked by Ellen and my mom. Then suddenly we were told there was a surprise waiting for us in the living room. When I walked in I was greeted by Cindi, a local hula instructor that was going to teach us some hula dance moves.
Everyone participated and enjoyed learning the dances, but everyone agrees my five year old niece was the star student. She was so diligent learning each move and got the dances down better than anyone. The picture above is the instructor placing the handmade lei she braided from silk ribbon for me around my neck.
After the dance lesson ended we continued eating, sipping and chatting before we opened presents and took lots of pictures.
As soon as the subject of pictures came up I insisted everyone head to the backyard, I wanted that gorgeous mountain in the background. Now that I have left New Mexico each time I am home Im even more obsessed with the beauty of the Sandia Mountains and the New Mexico sky.
I could be more thankful for each friend and family member that joined us for the shower and made it such a special day. I also can not thank Ellen enough for all her effort in planning each and every detail of this shower to make it wonderful down to each craft she completed and each dessert she made. I am one lucky girl to have a friend like her.
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