So A's family was planning to have a BBQ this past Memorial Day Weekend. I knew we'd start late because the family was traveling and had errands in the morning. No problem with me - I just wanted to make sure that we got there before everyone to get the coal fire started on the picnic grills. You do not want to make a pregnant woman wait to eat! Anyways, so the night before, I asked A to make sure that the pavilion his sister had reserved wouldn't be taken by someone else if we didn't claim it by a certain time (sometimes that happens at other parks). A and I got into this stupid fight because I kept asking him to check with his sister (I didn't want to show up to the park and not have a place!) and he kept saying to trust her and we shouldn't have to ask.
We arrive at the park the next morning (or should I say afternoon). As we drive past our reserved pavilion, I notice a lot of cars and am thinking, "Wow, a big crowd BBQing next to us". Once we turn in, I see two families from our fellowship on the swing set, and then I'm thinking "What a coincidence. They must be doing a social outing. We'll be BBQing neighbors!" But then I see a lot more people, as well as a decorated pavilion and gift bags lined up on a picnic bench. Then it suddenly dawns on me that this is the surprise baby shower that his family was planning!
I can't believe I got duped for the second time! And both times A and I had an argument about timing (that'd we'd be late or something)! I can't believe he puts up with me :D.
What's funny too is that I had emailed my sister about the picnic to see if she'd be in town to attend. (I assumed my mom was working, since it was a Saturday). She had a lot of reasons not to come and I totally understood. Friday night comes around and I think about calling her to see if she's coming or not, but decide not to - she must be busy. And of course she helped to plan the shower and surprised me by being at the park, along with my mom. Haha.
It was a GREAT surprise! Thanks for planning everything, family! And thanks to our friends for attending! I can't wait to post pictures of everything - tiger box favors, tiger cupcakes, food, etc.
glad you were surprised and had a great time! we were sorry to miss it -- although you'll have to ask your sister to see the original evite. it titled "baby-que" and both my sister and i thought it was so typical nina. then kayla started saying "baby-que" over and over again cracking up each time. maybe i'll record her saying it for you. :)
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