Bem Casados

Last month, we were overjoyed to learn that the Horn family tree is sprouting a new branch.  Nick's younger brother, Ben, proposed to his lady love, Eliana, during a sunset hike (on the same route they took for their first date.)  Eliana is originally from Brazil, but has been here in the states going to school and working for the past couple of years.  She and Ben's paths happened to cross while they were out on the town two summers ago, and since then, they have been inseparable.  They've even crossed the finish lines of both a half and full marathon together, hand-in-hand.  We couldn't be more excited to witness all the great things that God has in store for the two of them as a married couple, and, someday, as a family.

They will be wed in the end of December in Eliana's hometown in Brazil!  In honor of the impending festivities, Emmy and I have had fun learning about Brazilian wedding customs (I have a borderline obsession with weddings.)  One of the many lovely traditions we came upon was that of the "bem casados" cookie favors.  The english translation of the confection name is "happily married;" which is something that we are certain will be the case for the future Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Eliana Horn!

The happy couple (and Emmy!)  I'm still sorry about cutting off the top of your head, Ben...  

Emmy using the cookie cutter to shape our cookies!

Dulce de leche sandwiched between two cookies with a sugar syrup on top.