o Baby!

Our dear friends, Tara and mike (the godparents to Carlita) are having a baby girl (Emma). She will be born sometime in Jan.

So the planning for the baby shower started in Sept. under wraps. Mike was in on it the whole time but somehow Tara never found out! Good job for us. Nikki, Tara's co-worker, really was the mastermind behind the planning and decorating ideas. Really, she outdid herself (and definitely bets me in the energy arena). She made these amazing snowglobe favors with Emma's ultrasound picture with pink booties and hat. In a winter wonderland theme, the colors were silver, blue, and and a splash of pink. Cindy, another co-worker, loaned out her house (thank you!) and the party decorating started in the afternoon. A Xmas tree was brought in and decoration sprung up like weeds. Lights, balloons, ornaments, favors, and table linens cut as snowflakes.

The plan was to have everyone arrived at 4pm and Tara and Mike arrive at 5pm for a "work dinner with friends". This included Tara's family from Georgia. I haven't seen them in 6 years since the wedding. It was so great to see them. so we turned off the lights and hide in rooms. Tara came in talking about her milkshake and boom she surprised her. then she entered the decorated room and BOOM she was surprised by her family. Overwhelming tears and happiness was everywhere.

So Mike was sent away for the ladies-only party. Food and drinks were served (very good meatballs and dip) and then it was cake time. Finally PRESENTS!!!! Always the best part of the party. Tara and Mike got great items for little Emma.

So enjoy the pictures and videos of our great friends, Tara and Mike. We can't wait til Emma gets here.





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