SURPRISE!!!!

There's nothing better than watching someone's face when they are the recipient of a surprise. The look of shock and confusion that sits on their face makes me so giddy. I love it. So you can imagine the state I was in yesterday as I got ready to have a surprise bridal shower for my sister-in-law Kayla. EXCITED! If you know me, then you know how much I adore Kayla, and I was a little bummed because I figured I wouldn't be able to go to her bridal shower in Edmonton with all the stuff going on at home. Saddness turned to sheer joy and trickery on tuesday however, when a phone call from the bride-to-be herself informed me that she (and her soon to be hubby) would be in Grande Prairie this weekend. Oooooohh yeeeeeesssss. And the wheels (and cranks) in my head started to turn. Why not have a a bridal, no, surprise bridal shower for her here? After getting the "ok" from Nathan and filling Barb (mother-in-law) in on the plan, it was settled. Party. My house. Saturday.
The rest of the week was spend thinking about how to get her here, and planning some games, and inviting people. Saturday morning Nathan woke up to a "honey-do" list while I ran and got food and party stuff. Kayla actually called and invited us to the farm for supper at 6:00!!! Lucklily, I had to play piano at a baptism and wouldn't be able to make it. Shucks. Now, I have never thrown a surprise party before and it was very awesome to see everything come together, and the closer it got to party time, the more excited I was getting. Guests started to arrive at 7:00 and at 7:30 Barb managed to get an unwilling Kayla to my house. With all the guests in the front room, and me about to pee my pants, I opened the door and we all yelled "SURPRISE!" And boy did we surprise her. Hee hee. It was fantastic. My only regret is that I didn't have the video camera on. The rest of the night was filled with good food, good company and lots of laughs. I am so grateful to all of our friends and family that made the effort to come and support Kayla in this next stage of her life. They are a true blessing.


Now, back to other things.....

THINGS I HAVE LEARNED THIS WEEK

1. Throwing a surprise party is FUN!!

2. Yougurt with cheerios is DELICIOUS!!

3. I have more seperation anxiety than my kids.

4. Three of my favorite friends are from one family.

5. I have lots of favorite friends.

6. I am nervous for this next week to begin.

7. When this next week does begin, I am going to be BUSY!!!!