I got showered

Last night was my GS Service Team meeting.  For December, we always do a white elephant and cookie exchange.  I baked my six dozen cookies and wrapped up a set of holiday candles and went on my merry way.

Well, we did the number exchange for choosing gifts, but the hostess said that this time instead of stealing AFTER we open, we'll be stealing before--kind of put a little bit of fun/risk into the process.  Ironically, I got first pick.  Everyone else picked accordingly, and there were some steals, and we were laughing and having fun.  THEN we opened, and I got to start since I got #1.  Oh!  Baby clothes!  Wow!  What a coincidence!  (I'm thinking...did someone bring me a baby gift and put it in the white elephant swap on accident?  Did my friend steal my present on purpose to place THIS baby gift in front of me?  Huh!)  Person #2 goes:  Hey!  Baby stuff!  Here, C, I don't need this!

By now I've caught on that EVERY SINGLE gift in the pile is a baby gift for ME--except of course for my cheesy cinnamon candles!  HOLY CRAP!

I think I turned about a million shades of red, but what a wonderful surprise!  My friends said they've been planning this since AUGUST.  I didn't even catch on to the fact that a co-leader NOT on Service Team came--I completely fell for the "we're trying to get her to join, so she came to a meeting" line.  And...what a great idea to put the gifts in X-mas paper and go through the whole drawing numbers thing just to keep me fooled! 

The hostess then brings out a trio of baby shower cakes and even shower plates, napkins, and party favors.  The cakes were all different flavors with different fillings and absolutely adorable.

This is the best surprise shower I've ever received.  I've had other showers from my other babies at my old job, but only one truly ended up being a surprise--and I ended up ruining it because my oldest had a fever, and I had to stay home from work that day!  THIS was beyond awesome as I got completely hosed. 

I've learned my lesson.  My friends are not to be trusted!