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Aliz was gloriously showered by two friends, Lisa and Leslie, at their home. In Hungary, a wedding shower is a rare occurance, so it was doubly fun and exciting. Tony chickened out, and thought it best to steer clear of all that girlie stuff.

We are thankful that each one of you came. Your friendship means more than the gifts, but for those we are in awe. In the years to come, as we make our meals, decorate our home, and rest at night, there is a part of you that will be with us.

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(a special thanks to Mary and Kati whose pictures are added here)

In Attendance

  • Leslie Gareis, a friend
  • Lisa Dobrolinsky, a friend
  • Lauren and Megan, daughters and package helpers
  • Kati Czako, Aliz's past roommate
  • Kim Leong, a friend from church
  • Laura Hinderman, Tony's cousin
  • Sherri Ginnodo, Tony's cousin
  • Mary Feyerer, Tony's aunt
  • Maureen Haas, not exactly Tony's aunt, but she's a dear relative
  • Edit, a friend from school
  • Aniko, a friend from school
  • Szylvia, a friend from school
  • Gail Stilwell, a friend (and owner of Peewee the dog)
The Menu

Served was an array of salads and snacks, a Chinese chicken salad, pasta, pesto, and peas (say that three times fast), and a tossed salad.

Mary brought a traditional lemon cake to finish things off.




Edit and Aniko
A toaster that can do bagels. This will save us from having to go to Panera Bread.
Lauren and Aliz share a sweet moment.

Look at all the food! Where's the beef?
A collection of containers that will be used for sugar, flour and tea.
Lauren and Megan

This beautiful blender will save us trips to Oberweis Dairy.
Almost everyone
Laura and Mary

Aliz reads a card.
Kati, Aniko and Szylvia
Aliz opens a gift of a blender with Megan's careful help, while Maureen oversees the project.

Maureen examines the ceiling, while Megan and Lauren daintily open a gift. Aliz first checks the card.
Szylvia, Edit, Aniko and Gail surround Kati in the kitchen.
Maureen catches the joy of Aliz and Megan opening a gift.

Maureen holds court with Gail, Mary, Sherri and Laura engaged in conversation.
What opulence and generosity!
Lauren looks from afar while Aliz reads a happy note. That's Maureen's hand and Megan's arm.

A good toaster is hard to find. But an Oster toaster, that's good stuff.
Mary and Ryan square off on each end of the chair. Who will blink first?
Aliz reads a card from Laura, Sherri and Mary

Kitchen gadgets are the tools needed for cake, cookies and cans. Yum!
"Let them eat cake!" Mary brought by a beautiful cake for everyone to enjoy.
Kati, Aniko and Szylvia all caught on candid camera.

Leslie and Lisa surrounded Aliz with kindness.
Lisa and Leslie stir up something tasty, while Ryan gets caught on film tasting the cake!
Are we missing any pictures? Please e-mail them to Tony or Aliz.