Becky & Aaron's Couples Shower!

This weekend a few of Becky's bridal party girls hosted a couples stock-the-bar shower for her and Aaron in Dallas.  We were all so busy leading up to the shower - our emails were ridiculous going over our busy schedules and who could and could not do what.  But it all came together!  We held it at Becky's cousin, Katie's, home, which is pretty close to Northpark Mall.  It is the cutest house and the best location!  Apparently the Bushes live in the same neighborhood, but they didn't make an appearance - too bad.

Anyway, it was a Mexican-themed shower, and we called an audible last week and opted not to pay for catering and to throw the food together ourselves.  It really turned out so well, we had the perfect amount of food and all of it was really yummy!

Katie made a Mexican pie dip and green chile cheese bites, Sarah made Chuy's creamy jalapeno dip and Mexican wedding cookies, Sharon made tamale bites, and I made chicken enchilada roll-ups, margarita cupcakes and monster cookies, and we also had chips and salsa.  The party was at 4pm, so this was the perfect snack spread.

{Sidenote: The cupcakes were awesome!  If I do say so myself.  There is tequila in them, brushed on top of them and in the icing, but mostly you just taste buttery, sugary goodness.  They're made from scratch as is the icing, and I even channeled my inner baker by piping the icing on with a baggie like a professional.}

We also had margaritas - special Beck family recipe! - and I think they were enjoyed!  Sarah bought these adorable straws and personalized cups for drinks and they matched perfectly.  Aaron was so excited he said, ""I've never seen my name on a cup before!"  Luckily we had a lot of extras they were able to take home and can use in the future.

Huynh also got in on the party planning and brewed some beer just for the party - a cream ale complete with a 'Pham Brewing Co.' personalized label that matched our invitations.  Too cute!

Our lovely bride showing off the beer + my cupcakes!  Isn't she pretty??

Becky is a really, really special friend.  She has a good head on her shoulders, which makes her a great person to have honest conversations with about your life or big decisions you need to make.  She is also so positive and loving - every single time I see her, I leave feeling happy and uplifted.  She loves Jeremy and Sawyer just as much as she loves me, and she has made countless quick trips to Houston or Austin to see us for special events in our lives.  She drove from Dallas just for the day when Sawyer was teeny tiny just to meet him, and I remember her being incredibly upset that she got sick the weekend he was born and that she couldn't come to the hospital!  She is just the best, and every single friend at the party thinks so too.  (That explains her bridal party of about 15 girls!) 

The shower was so much fun, and I think Becky and Aaron got some great things!  A few picture highlights:



Pam literally stocked their bar with Patron and Ketel One, and Becky was very excited!



Hostesses with the Mostesses: Jenny, me, Becky the Bride!, Katie, Sarah & Sharon

Personalized Rangers glasses - now Aaron's name is on a glass forever!

After the shower, we went back to Aaron's house to finish watching the UT game (yay!), then we ordered some pizza and watched even more football (Michigan v. Notre Dame!).  We spent the night there, and headed back very early Sunday morning so Huynh didn't have to miss any NFL games - I was home by 11am.  We had a blast hosting this for Becky, and I loved getting to meet more of her friends and family, and spending more time with Aaron.  He's a keeper!  Love you, B!