post-partum pamper party

I protested,

and protested.

"No more baby showers for me!", I insisted, time and time again.

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Meanwhile, two little busy bees were secretly scheming.

They had found a loophole.

Instead of a baby shower, they were plotting to throw the very first ever "Post-Partum Pamper Party"!(invites made by Becca, the scrapping queen).

Have you ever heard of such a thing?

I was summoned to meet Lorie and Becca for coffee and cake at Becca's house last wednesday.

Or so I thought...

When I walked through the front door, Lorie and Becca greeted me with a hug and escorted me though the hall....

and around the corner...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they all shouted!!

And the doof that I am, I shirked back and retreated behind the corner.

How lame am I?(no need to answer)

They dragged me back so that I could see some very special guests. My mom and sister Jessica were there! They drove 2 hours to surprise me! I think I shrieked when I saw them. There was never such a happy moment.

my sister Jessica, sitting by Sara.

And my dear friend Ally drove all the way down to be there as well.

And my mother-in-law Betty was there.

As I scanned the room I saw a home full of girls that I knew and loved. I thought I was going to burst. Even dearest Talia was there as well! This was all too much.

Everyone explained that this NOT a baby shower. No, this was a pamper party to celebrate my maternity retirement.

I know that I resisted everyone making a fuss over me. But it was pretty much the most awesome party ever. It was like having an extra birthday.

Heck, it may as well have been my birthday, because Lorie made her very special ginormous cupcake.

And she sewed me this very adorable banner as well.

There were even framed pictures of Twain, and my entire family on Becca's mantel. I so wish I had a picture of that!

And there were plenty of other goodies as well.

I made out like a bandit.

Clothes.

Gift cards galore(I am in heaven!)

And plenty of other fun girly stuff.

I never felt so spoiled in my life. And I have to say, I enjoyed every.single.minute of it.

It was so extravagant. So over-the-top. I felt like I was in a dream. Surrounded by such a wonderful group of girls.

My small group girls from church(Jenn, Christina and Nikki)

My former small group girls(Jenn and Natty)

Katie and baby Maren. And to the right, Heather and my sister-in-law Paula.

Coco, me, Alisha and baby Zoe, Talia and Angela.

I wish I had a picture of Barbie,Julie,Carrie, Lauren and Olive Oyl:(

And there was plenty of loot for Twinkie-doodle as well! Here are some of the handmade presents.

Natasha made the diapees&wipees. Lorie made the 4-square blanket.

Sara got all artsy with the following blanket and onesie.

Paula crocheted a special beanie.

Coco made these adorable bibs from retro fabric. How cute are the spoons and forks?

Coco also made a crinkly-noise taggy toy...and Talia surprised me with the orange blanket!

Who knew that Talia could embroider so beautifully? Check out that leaf! Impressive.

And our resident artist Heather painted the most amazing drum canvas.

And if all this was not enough, Becca made some party favors for me to hand out in lieu of writing thank you notes to everyone. How awesome is she?

The night was amazing. Wonderful. Beautiful. Special.

Thank you everyone, so much, for coming.

And a special THANK YOU to dearest Lorie and Becca for this unexpected blessing.

A blessing I did not deserve. But one I was so overjoyed to receive. I love you both so much.

Later that night, I could hardly fall asleep, from all the excitement. And I still get teary-eyed when I think about it.