Part 2...

As promised, here is Part 2 of our gender reveal party...enjoy!

We finally got to see the "gender-revealing" ultrasound photo. I did not understand what I was looking at!

Still trying to figure it out. Good thing the ultrasound tech knew what she was looking at!

The proud parents-to-be!

Family shot, minus Doodles. Poor thing missed out, but we love her lots!

I love my Sadie baby! So glad she could be a part of the day.

The group shot...such special people!

Me and sweet Auds. Love this girl so much! I hope she and our babe can be great friends!

 

Sadie was watching us while we took pictures out front. 

Me and Dad.

Me and Mom.

A very happy ending to a very special day!

This was such a special day that I will hold close to my heart. I'm so so glad that I followed through on my dream of having a gender reveal party. It was incredibly special to be able to share such a big moment with people we love dearly. 

Reality didn't hit me until Adam and I were away from everyone and all the excitement. We were in the car driving back to Manhattan, and I just started crying sweet tears of joy. I was sitting in the backseat so Sadie could sit in the front passenger seat (1. yes, I realize how pathetic that sounds.  2. it's that or sit in the passenger seat and have a 40 lb. dog in your lap for an hour and fifteen minutes, while pregnant. no thank you.). I started laughing as I wiped my tears and exclaimed to Adam, "I'm crying!" He wondered why and all I could come up with is..."We're going to have a little girl...I can do her hair...!" It had finally sunk in that we were going to have a precious baby girl...that I too would get to have a daughter and share a special bond and friendship with her just like I share with my own mom, and that I would get to do her hair...and on and on...sigh...what a huge blessing from a loving Creator and Father.

We can not wait to begin this adventure with our sweet baby girl!

It's a....

GIRL!!!

I'm so excited to finally be sharing the photos from our gender reveal party! It was such an incredibly special and FUN day, and we were so blessed to be able to share it with so many people we love. This baby girl is one lucky lady. She is going to be surrounded by amazing people! We were fortunate enough to have one of my high school classmates as our photographer for the event, and I'm beyond grateful for the moments she captured. We will forever treasure these photos.

Because there are so many to share, I will do this post in two parts. Enjoy!

The reveal was at my parents' home. Here are some fun details courtesy of my mom. She's so talented!

Even Sadie got in the spirit! As you can see, she was conflicted on the gender.

So special to have my grandma there for the big reveal!

Chatting with the guests before the reveal.

Most of the lovely Lamas family! So grateful they could be there.

Oh, Auds. Love you! 

The men....looking manly.

Sister-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law. I think they were laughing at Audrey here.

A special friend and her sweet kiddos!

My mom was just a little anxious to get the show on the road and do the reveal.

The trunk that held the mystery balloons....dun dun dunnnn....

My mom's best friend, Diane, was gracious enough to be the secret keeper for us. She is like an aunt to me and my brother and has been a part of our lives since we were born, so it was extremely special to have her do this for us. After our sonogram we mailed the sealed envelope to her, and she prepared the big surprise for all of us. She was wonderful and never let it slip to anyone, even those who asked! Thank you so much, Diane! We love you!

After a little bit of chatting and an impromptu hair change for me (thanks to the KS wind), it was time for the big moment....cue the tummy butterflies...

Watching the balloons fly away...

And cue the hugs, high fives, tears of joy, and broad smiles... 

Me and my mama.

My mom and mother-in-law...two very excited first-time grandmas!

Adam and my dad.

My dad....now that's one proud (and excited) grandpa!

Adam and his dad. Another proud grandpa who was super excited it was a girl!

Me and my dad.

Me and my mother-in-law.

Me and my father-in-law.

Me and Diane...our special secret-keeper!

A hug from my big brother...he is going to be the best uncle! He'll spoil her rotten.

Joy!!!

Right after my godson (in the stripes) told me my baby was going to be his girlfriend. Too funny!

Sadie was so excited she rolled around in the grass for awhile! 

Watching the video that was captured.

Looking back on these pictures never gets old. I just love seeing the unbridled joy and the special moments and expressions that were captured.

Stay tuned for Part 2!