First Shower Gift

There is nothing more exciting that hearing the sound of the UPS man pull up outside my apartment in the hopes that he is bringing me a lovely box, especially when I am not expecting anything.  The sound of his truck is confirmed by the sound of Lola doing her best intimidation growl as she hides behind my leg.  Then the best part is the bang on the door followed by me running down the stairs like a fat kid runs to cake. 

Yes, I am a child basically.  This was the scenario last week when the UPS man arrived and at the door I found a huge box with the most awesome 3 words: Crate and Barrel!!!  Yes!  It was an unexpected, early bridal shower gift.  I couldn't get the box up the stairs fast enough.  David was on his way home from class and I was patiently waiting for him to arrive before opening it.  As soon as I heard the garage door opening that sucker was open and [cue angels singing]....

Our red wine glasses!!!  Wooohooo.....all 12 of them to be exact.  They were sent from a lovely woman who is not able to attend the shower.  I was in love.  These are the Oregon Balloon Wine Glasses (22 oz.).  I love the slender stem and it looked so nice in my hand.  I wanted to unwrap all 12 and hold them and cuddle them.  Ok, maybe not cuddle, but at least drink some wine from them.  But, I have promised myself that we would not use any of our gifts until we are actually married.  I don't know why, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

What are you doing with your wedding and shower gifts?  Are you using them before the actual wedding?

P.S.  A little bird told me that another package would be arriving this week!  Oh so excited--watch out UPS man.