Special Easter Baskets

      As much as we wanted to call our closest family and friends as soon as we had confirmation from my blood test, we really wanted to tell everyone in person.  It was important to us to see their reactions, and I wanted to tell everyone in a unique way.  Also, telling them in person allowed me to capture their reactions with my camera.  I cannot wait to put a video together once we have the reactions from more people captured.  

      My Dad has been working out of town and then going to the cabin on the weekends, so I thought that we would not be able to tell them until Sunday night (March 25th).  I really did not want to wait that long.  I even considered driving out to the cabin late Saturday night to make sure that they could hear together.  But thankfully, my Dad reached out to me on Tuesday afternoon to say that he would be coming back into town.  He invited us to go to dinner and we decided to meet at El Meson.  It was perfect timing!  Just hours prior we found out that I am pregnant for sure, and we could not wait to share that joy with someone.  When I ended my shift I ran over to Target to find some baby themed candy to stick with the Easter basket surprises.  I found Sugar Babies, Sour Patch Kids, Baby Ruths, candy bottles and candy rattles.  I filled each basket with candy and plastic eggs.  

        When we arrived at El Meson I stretched the truth and told my parents that the basket is for our waiter to take home to his daughter (we have the same waiter each time).  We conversed about how our week was going, and ordered our food.  After placing our order I secretly turned my camera on under the table and pulled out the basket.  I said, "Just kidding, this is a little early Easter present for you guys."  After looking at the candy it did not take them long to figure it out.  Mom did not seem as surprised, but I know she was super excited.  Dad's reaction is my absolute favorite.  You seriously would have thought that we just said, "You are the winner of 50 million dollars."  I am pretty sure that he would have reacted the same way.  I will never forget the look on his face... I will never forget the large smiles on both of their faces, stretching from cheek to cheek.  They are absolutely ecstatic, and I know that they will make the best Grandparents.

The happy Grandparents-to-be

         Telling Kenny's mom Marilyn was a lot of fun too.  We told her that we were going to stop by her house.  When we got there I handed her the basket and she did not get it at first.  I said,  "I heard that you had a rough day so we brought you a surprise."  She said, "Aw, that was nice of you guys" as she smiled. Then we asked if she likes that kind of candy.  She started saying, "Mmm Sour Patch Kids, Sugar Babies... wait... are you trying to tell me something?" as she had the candy rattle in hand.  When we shook our heads yes she leaped out of her living room recliner and started hugging us.  After having knee surgery in the past we could not believe how much she jumped.  It was awesome.  

Kenny's Mom Marilyn smiling from ear-to-ear

Marilyn insisted she take a photo of us :)

      
    I don't know who acted more excited... my Dad or Marilyn.  Oh and, Kenny told his Dad over the phone because he could not wait to tell him in person.  His Dad was at work at the time and yelled across the shop, "I AM GOING TO BE A GRANDPA!" haha!  I posted links below so you can see the reactions that we captured.  I am very glad that we captured these!

Videos

• Click here for my parent's reaction
• Click here for Marilyn's reaction
• Click here for our closest friend's Brent and Ashley's reaction

    Stay tuned to read about how I was feeling at 6 weeks and the details of my Mom and I visiting IU West and Hendricks.  For those future Moms, you may appreciate my honest comparison.