planning....

I had been anxiously awaiting the day of the baby shower. Could I pull it off and give our daughter a day of family fun and surprise her at the same time, as she and Steve were staying with us a few days before the event.

The trick was made more difficult when I hadn't made some necessary purchases until the day before. Kev was busy so I had to ask Steve to go for a drive to Newy. Naturally we had to ask Danielle if she was comfortable being left alone. Ah no. So we had some more delays while the option of Kev joining us was attempted but his phone wasn't working and time was slipping away.

Clearly Dani thought it was excessive to make a long drive just for some. "embroidery thread" but drive we did. I clued Steve in minimally,and he worked well with me, thanks Steve.
Spotlight did sell thread but also has a large section devoted to crafts and party supplies.
I stocked up on the best bright balloons, streamers and banner, all while Steve kept Dani busy downstairs.The next purchase was of fabric paint. It was easily found and there was a large colour selection. I went down to find them and while waiting found the perfect table covering.
Dani was getting edgy as I appeared and cooked up a story of delays due to a stampede on cheap patterns.

Safely obscuring my load in my bag we headed homeward, after a stop for food. Never wrap a kebab in alfoil is our advice to the guy in the little take away joint at Fern Bay.
Dani snoozed and woke as we neared Salamander Bay she was given the option to go home but soldiered on and joined us grocery shopping. I came in just under budget. We headed home.
A successful though very LONG day.

The men were eager to assist with their own unique style of decorating.

A little obvious I know.

I pre-pumped the 30 balloons for them.

Danielle came downstairs to a big surprise!