We knew Kristi didn't need much having two other boys but what she really wanted and needed was A GIRLS NIGHT OUT! So, after learning her favorite food was Mexican, we decided to have a GNO at the local Mexican restaurant. But that wasn't all. We didn't want to tell her anything about it. We wanted to kidnap her and just sweep her away for the night and then surprise her with the shower. It was so much fun.
Her sweet husband told her she had to go to a dinner interview with her at the Beef House in Covington, IN that night and she was not happy about it- about the interview, about being included in it, and about the traveling- just 10 days before her scheduled C-section.
The babysitter was supposed to arrive at 5:30 and instead of the babysitter, it was us! All 6 of us, who loaded into a mini-van to get there and then yelled surprise when we walked in the door.
She didn't know what the hell was going on ( look at Nathan in the background)
Still confused, we handed her the cutest little invitation to her shower ( made by our super talented Graphic Designer and friend, Kathy). The invitation was a momento for baby Logan's baby book and it told her we were taking her away for the night and heading over to the Mexican restaurant! After a few more questions, she got it and was so excited.
Thanks Nathan for lying to your wife to make for a super fun surprise!
The girls before we left! from left...Cara, Liz, Kristy, Kristi, Katie, Lisa, and Kathy.
We ordered drinks and poor Kristi salivated over our margaritas! Only 10 more days, girl!!!!
You can't have a shower without gifts. Instead of individual gifts, we all donated items to put together in a basket. There were so many fun things....picture frames, a "Who Loves Baby?" book with all of our family pictures in it, cute outfits, lotions for her and baby, and more.
She loved it!
The highlight of the basket was a coupon book again made by Kathy ( seriously- she's amazing. If you need print work done like invitations, she's for hire. Let me know). Each of us came up with some "promises" that she could redeem later like meals, playdates, childcare, meals out, grocery shopping,etc.
Here's one from Lisa...
THREE HOURS later, we finally left the restaurant, just before closing. We hated to go. It was a blast! We laughed, we talked constantly, we ate, we drank, and most importantly- we showered Kristi with love and attention to celebrate the soon arrival of Baby Logan!
CONGRATULATIONS KRISTI! We can't wait to meet your precious baby!
3 comments:
It was the nicest thing ever!!! <3
Yeah! It was so much fun! I'm so glad Kristi enjoyed it!
What a great idea!
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