I had an FY18 budget meeting on my calendar for 4:00pm today. I noticed Abbey, Emily, and Chris would be in it, so I assumed we were going to walk through event budgets. Abbey was in the office from Houston, and she had booked Pedernales meeting room for it. I was getting my things together and Emily mentioned she wasn't sure the room was right because she saw people in it. I was running to the restroom and then headed over, so I told her I'd check it out. When I came out of the restroom, she was going to the room, so we chatted about something (I can't remember, probably baby related) while walking there. As we approached Pedernales, I could see people in there, but then my eyes caught something more - balloons.
IT WAS A SURPRISE BABY SHOWER FOR ME AND EMILY!!!
Amber and Abbey have been planning since September, evidently, and we had absolutely no.clue. I guess Chris was telling them there was no way we'd be surprised, we had to know, but neither of us had any idea. I think this is the first time in my life that I've been genuinely surprised with something like this, and I loved it <3
Everyone from the Marketing team was there along with a few others from the company who love us. Chris was planning to be in the office this week, but couldn't make it last minute, so he was dialed-in and joined the party remotely.
They had a little spot up front for each of us, blue for her and pink for me, with gifts and balloons. The whole meeting room was decorated with paper letters, streamers, and mini pacifiers. Who knew Pedernales could look so cute? ;) On a side table were some of my favorite snacks, too: cupcakes, ice cream (Cookies 'n Cream AND Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip), a veggie tray, and crackers with hummus. We all got a plate (plus bowl for me) to eat and then opened presents.
The Marketing team pitched in to get us our crib bedding from our registries. Mine had the three sheets in there. It's funny to think back to the day that I noticed it had been bought and I said to Amber, "Someone got my sheets! I wonder who?" and she played along, knowing full well who was buying all the stuff.
Amber got me (and Baby Girl) the book "The Giving Tree" and a sweet little bunny. Can't wait to snuggle up and read in a few short months!
Abbey got some of the fun little things from the registry: outlet covers, a sippy cup, bowls, ring links, stroller hooks, and teethers.
Chris got my bouncer, adding that he'd like to see one of those for adults some day because it looked pretty neat. I agree, Chris ;)
Cody got us each a Starbucks gift card, noting that it might help a little once the babies come haha :)
And Steven got me my changing pad cover - nice and practical.
We spent the shower munching, talking about babies, telling stories about how emotional I am, and saying just how excited we are to meet the babies. I'm so lucky and thankful to work with such sweet and loving people <3 and I couldn't have had a better surprise baby shower!
