I had an awesome day today. I met Rosanne and Allan! Zannie has family up here in NJ and they threw her a surprise baby shower. Allan had emailed me about 6-8 weeks ago, asking if I was able to attend. Of course, I was thrilled to be invited and was happy to be able to RSVP and say "Yes!". It took me about an hour to get to her cousin's house (approx 55 miles away from my place) Luckily, an easy ride up the Garden State Parkway. Her cousins were just so sweet. There were about 20 people there. As you can see, Zannie was totally surprised! She had NO idea there was going to be a shower.

About a minute after she walked in the door, she looked RIGHT at me and said "I know you!" Turns out she recognized me from my photo on this page.Heeehee!

She got a LOT of stuff. SO much stuff that her parents have to bring a lot of it down for them.

The food was delish! Someone (her Grandmother I think) made a yummy Eggplant parmesean and there was also tortellini salad that was SOO good!. Allan is a sweetie - really a very nice guy. Awfully TALL. He and Rosanne make a very cute couple


They have a loong ride home tonight. I left the party around 620pm. I know it takes them approximately 4.5-5 hours to get home to Virginia. Oy. Get some rest guys!

I saw Dad tonight. He looks great but is quite tired. His room is right by the nurses station and his roommate is a bit of a whack-o. Plus, he is a super light sleeper. If all goes well, he will be getting discharged tomorrow! Now he can go home and get some rest! My Step-Mom has been running nonstop and I know she must be exhausted. I wish I was able to help her more with Dad... I stopped at my Mom's too and managed to pop in right about dinner time (hehe). I had lasagne.. yummy! Did my shopping and got home by 930pm. A very productive night. And now I am going to bed.. I am pooped!