The Best Party Ever
I’m really not into surprises and I must admit that being out of the loop drives me crazy. But I know if my good friends (that includes my fave sister-in-law) are the ones planning the party, it would surely be a blast.
A few weeks ago, Cyn had already asked me if we were doing anything on the 27th of August. Although she didn’t mention what it is that’s supposed to happen, I knew that it was about the baby shower (ang kapal ‘no? assuming!). Sometimes they would pull each other aside and be talking in hushed voices. I am definitely on the paranoid side but I had to keep these feelings to myself…at least for awhile until the big day.
Kyo and I didn’t know where it will be held or what time. We just knew that the baby shower was going to be on August 27. We were just given the address and the time we should be there a day before the party. Finally, the big day arrives. I knew that they were up until early morning that Saturday preparing for the party. It must have been really hard to plan and organize since they were also busy with their own jobs. Later I would find out that they have had planning sessions till the wee hours of the night (or should I say morning).
The baby shower was held at the Las Brisas Condominium Recreation Room in Santa Clara. By the time we arrived at around 5:00 PM, the clubhouse was already transformed into a party place. Balloons were everywhere. Two tables were full of mouthwatering dishes and desserts prepared (or bought) by our friends. Most of the people invited were already there. Bobby was asked to lead the prayer. Then it was eating time. This must be everyone’s favorite part!
After everyone was full and already feeling the postprandial effects of the food, the games started. There was one where the guys had to drink coke using a baby bottle. This was a little hard for them since the hole on the nipple was too tiny. Bob won this game by biting on the nipple a little bit so more coke would come out. Hey, there were no rules against it! Roger was the fastest one to put a diaper on the stuffed Care Bear - around 16 seconds. Not bad for a soon to be dad! As usual, the Jun and Sarah tandem were on the winning streak again. I remember during Cyn and Nel’s baby shower, they also won some games. Maybe it’s time for them to be on the hot seat and give others a shot at winning. Anyway, they won 3 games one of which was how big my tummy is. Their guess was right on the dot. Then there’s the counting of the jelly beans. There was a big jar of jelly beans on the table and people were asked to guess how many are in the jar. The person with the closest guess without going over wins. And that was Nel. There were 1616 jelly beans in the jar and he guessed 1550. Don’t ask me how Owan and Bobby counted it. Shhhh! It’s their little secret. Baka hindi na kainin ni Kyle pag nalaman niya. After the games, it was time to open the gifts. Big sister Kamille was there to help me open them. I felt like a little kid opening presents at Christmas. I haven’t opened that many gifts in a very long time. In fact, I think this is the only time I got to open this many! Anyway….
Kyo, Kamille and I would like to thank everyone who came to the party, helped out (especially during cleanup) and brought food and gifts. We would especially like to thank Owan, Bobby, Cyn, Nel, Cris and Edwin for organizing the Baby Shower. We know you guys are all busy with work and your own families but you still found the time to make this event so much fun and enjoyable not only for us but for everyone who attended.
Words can never express our gratitude for these wonderful family and friends of ours who made the Baby Shower such a big success. And I must say that this is the best party ever!
*Photos will be posted shortly.
