JHE Baby Shower

Yesterday I was totally caught off guard by a baby shower at work. Brandy, my co-teacher, had mentioned more than once that they would have something at East for me, and I realize that every teacher who has had their first child while working at East has had a shower, so it's not that I was surprised that they threw one... it was the timing that got me.

Based on the previous showers I've gone to, I definitely thought if they were going to have a shower, it was going to be tomorrow, since we have a half day in-service. I was starting to think otherwise because I had no hints or clues from Brandy, who tells me everything (not that she's ever really had to keep a secret from me before). Anyways, there I was, working on a test for next week, when I heard my principal's voice over the loudspeaker, announcing a stand up meeting in the library. His voice sounded upset, so as I walked toward the library, I was imagining what horrible thing may have happened. As I walked past the side door of the library, I saw a coworker and a present through the skinny window, and I knew. Of course my face and ears got all hot as they all yelled surprise. The biggest surprise, however, was when Steve came strolling in. I couldn't believe that 1. he drove all the way there from Wilkes-Barre, and 2. he knew about the shower and didn't give it away!

The cake was delicious, and my coworkers gave me a bunch of really fantastic presents, including the cutest dino sleep'n'plays I've ever seen, as well as personalized onsies. I am so appreciative of everything they did for me!

Although I got so many fantastic things that I LOVE, here is my absolute favorite:

Maureen, you are so creative it is insane!