Feet SOS and other surprises!

These feet were crying for help. There were two more pairs that were in dire straights. So when Maribel suggested we get a pedicure, I jumped on that idea. Four of us (Blake, Kristen, Maribel & I) were scheduled to have a pedicure for Saturday morning. I was so excited that I even called the nail salon the day before to confirm the appointments Maribel made. I was a little annoyed when they didn't have us on the schedule so I rebooked it.
Saturday morning, I was to pick up Maribel, then Blake and then head to the salon were Kristen was to meet us. Since the boys weren't home I was ready to go 20 minutes ahead of schedule, so instead of picking up Maribel first, I went to pick up Blake. When I got to her street, I noticed there were a lot of cars parked infront of her house. I thought...dang! she has a boyscout meeting at her house and she forgot about it...and now she can't go to get a pedicure? As I'm looking for a place to park, I see Tammy, who is in our book club--I'm like "what is Tammy doing here? --then I thought her older son is in boyscout. It was strange..when she answered "oh...Blake told me to come to the meeting--gotta go!" So I park my car when my phone rings, and it's Maribel, I started to tell her that I was picking up Blake first and before she could answer, I told her I'd call her back since I see my other neighbor parking in the car..now Libby also in book club also has a son, I thought Erik is also in boyscout?? When I asked her, she got all flustered and grabs a gift bag from her car and says oh...let's go in, let's just go in the house. So I'm standing in the middle of the street as she walks fast ahead of me--I'm on wobble speed these days--I'm all puzzled and a little confused. Wait...Jill's shower is next week and at Kristen's house. Kristen and I briefly discussed having a little something at the end of August. I get to Blake's door, Libby has disappered...and I rang the doorbell.
I don't even remember who opened the door, but I was surprised to see a whole lot of girlfriends in her house. That's when I realized the party was for me! Blake, Jenni, Kristen, and Maribel had been planning a surprise baby shower for me for the last two months!! How they managed to contact nearly 50 people and keep it a secret from me...I don't know. Needless to say I was very overwhelmed and very very touched. There were about 26 girlfriends who took time out of their busy family schedule to come and celebrate Gabriel's upcoming arrival. I just couldn't believe it!! The girls created pages for Gabriel's baby scrapbook, we played games, ate and laughed and laughed until I about peed in my pants (and these days...that happens a lot--the peeing part). They showered Gabriel & I with lots of presents and love. I am so incredibly blessed.










Thank you Blake, Jenni, Kristen and Maribel for organizing a great surprise and a beautiful and fun filled day. I'll never forget it!!













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Baby Shower 2008

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