SURPRISE!!

I thought I had just a normal conference weekend coming up.  But boy was I wrong.  We had planned a YW breakfast/planning meeting/conference watching party for Saturday morning.  So I stayed up until midnight Friday night making homemade cinnamon rolls, then rolled out of bed before 7 the next morning.  I rinsed off in the shower, didn't wash my hair, and threw on some clothes.  We had a yummy breakfast at the YW president's house, then watched the first session of General Conference.  After it was over, the YW president said she needed me to run an errand with her--going to Barnes and Noble to see if I thought some book would be a good gift for all the YW.  Being as gullible as I am, I believed her.  However, we detoured to the Olive Garden because 'she needed to pick up a gift card for someone.'  She then convinced me to come in with her to check out a new statue they put up in the entry (is she a good liar or what???)  She also gave me a stick of bright blue gum which you can see in one the pictures...yuck! Anyway, I started to be a little suspicious and when we walked in we saw another counselor in the presidency there, then walked back and there, at a large table, were all the pretty faces of my good friends!!  It was an amazing surprise.  I was completely shocked and amazed by what they had done.  What sweet, adorable friends I have. 

 

   So I sit down, still smiling and laughing.  I eat some breadsticks and salad....chat with everyone.  Then in walks my old Laurel advisor Tamralyn!  I knew she had a sister in Mesa and she happened to be in town that day.  I was so excited, I started crying!  She said my mom told her they were doing this shower and it would be neat if she stopped by.  It was so great to visit with her.  After awhile I start wondering where my neighbor is, since I knew she had something to do with all this.  Then I remembered she told me she'd been sick all week so I thought she still wasn't feeling well.  A few minutes later I get a tap on my shoulder and she's standing there with my mom and sister!!  What another shock, I couldn't close my mouth!  She had gone to the airport that morning and picked them up.  I guess they've been planning this since June and I had absolutely no clue.  I can be pretty naive at times. :)  It was such a fun shower.  The baby was so spoiled!  My mom and sister got to stay until last night and we had a great time playing, laughing and eating.  Thanks to all of you who made my shower so dang special!  I love you all!