SFAM shower

As I've mentioned previously, I have the privilege of being a part of a wonderful group of gals I met online while planning our weddings. It's been more than two years now since we first met. And since our first meeting on that message board, they've become more than just my "online friends" - they're like family to me. In fact, as I've blogged about before, our little big group is lovingly referred to as the SFAMily - Sisters From Another Mister.

Coincidentally, there are two of us SFAM members who are not only knocked up, but due in October! So the SFAM was kind enough to host a shower for both California Girl and me at a surprise location, The Peninsula, Beverly Hills.

The girls went all out for this shower, including so many wonderful little details. I found myself at a rare loss for words to express my gratitude.

A special shoutout to Wan, Tater and Lilcee, whom I know worked quite hard on pulling this together. And thanks to Christy for chauffeuring Cali Girl and me to the event!

Now, onto the photos! (Some of these photos were happily taken by WeezerMonkey, as indicated with an *. You can check out her photo recap of the event here.)

Our private room so we could be as loud and giggly as we wanted*:

Flowers to go with the pink and green theme:

Adorable clotheslines:

The settings:

The favors (these were DELICIOUS! Brent and I gobbled them up last night. Must. Get. The. Recipe.):

The yummy tea treats!*

The photo guest book, compiled using a portable photo printer at the shower:

The SFAM working hard on the guest books:

California Girl, the other mom-to-be of honor, and me*

SFAM group shot!*

Thanks again, ladies, for a most memorable celebration!

"At the end of my life, when I'm sitting on my yacht, am I gonna be thinking about how much money I have? No, I'm going to be thinking about how many friends I have, and my children, and my comedy albums. I mean, I have a yacht, so I obviously did pretty well money-wise." - Michael, The Office