McDole Rocks! aka My Surprise Going Away Party

So yesterday I headed over to Shanna's house for a "get together" with some of my great McDole friends: Kindra, Gwen, Tracy and Shanna. When I pulled up to her house, I saw Tiffany getting out of her car and then noticed several other familiar cars next to hers.

Hmmm. I suddenly realized something fishy was going on. Shanna greeted me at the door with a big smile and led me into the kitchen were lots of my McDole friends were waiting. Surprise! I'd been tricked! Instead of it being a small get together, it was a surprise going away party. I was surprised (duh), thrilled and really touched.

Lots of friends came to visit, hang out and eat some yummy food. It was such a fun night!

Gwen, Anne, Lori, Tiffany and I in the garage. Much cooler outside!

Kris, Anna,Tracy, Courtney, Melissa and Tyler - Kitchen crew shot 1

Molly, Sean, Jez and Renee - Kitchen Crew Shot 2

Shanna and I - Don't worry...it's a fake belly rub. I just think that's weird that she's had strangers touch her.

I can't say thanks enough to Shanna, Kindra and Gwen for putting this together for me. You three are so sneaky! I'm definitely going to miss seeing you all on a daily basis. And Shanna I hope the contest is still going on to name the baby. Can I work on it from a remote location?

Final notes:

1. Sorry I interrupted your planning a few times. I just wanted to hang out.

2. And a BIG thanks again Pete opening up your home and for tolerating all of the elementary female teachers in your home for over 8 hours!

3. And we have to take another group shot sometime. I totally blocked Shanna's head and Giaseppe Piccony as well!