This past weekend we had one of our biggest events yet, our Baby Gender Reveal Party! I’m officially 20 weeks (there will be a post about that this week, too), which is exciting for a number of reasons. First, I am half way through the pregnancy! Where did the time go, right?! Second, we had an ultrasound where we could find out the gender of our little peanut.
Let’s start this off by saying that I wasn’t convinced I wanted to know what we were having before the birth. All my life I have imagined that I would find out in the hospital after a long delivery. It would be as magical as they always say it is. THEN, a friend of mine told me about Cake Parties and I was suddenly interested. Not that finding out the gender of the baby was a big deal, but cutting into a cake to find out with all our friends seemed like the MOST fun thing I could think of. Pretty much, I was hooked on the idea right away.
So, we did it! Went to the ultrasound, looked away when the technician was determining, and had him write it down on a sheet of paper that was sealed in an envelope. Which was technically the back-up, because we also had an envelope of the ultrasound showing the gender.
Our baker was Let’em Eat Cake – Jeffrey, the owner, is great! He told us that we would get a blueberry cake if it’s a boy or a red velvet cake if it’s a girl. We ware thrilled with the flavors and couldn’t wait to get the cake. He works out of his home and when we dropped off the envelope all you could smell was icing and cake, it was amazing! I was extremely excited.
Then, we got to planning the rest of the party. We decided we would have some fun with it and asked everyone to predict boy or girl. We had beaded necklaces for everyone to wear when they decided, so we could tell who was on what team. Along with that we got prizes for all the ones that chose correctly. We were ready for some fun!
On Saturday I went to pick up the cake and the hubs stayed home to decorate! Here are the results:
How cute is all of that!?
Onto the reveal! That is what you are all here waiting for, right? Below is a video of us cutting that beautiful cake. Go ahead and watch…I’ll wait.
Looks like we are going to be seeing a lot of pink in our future – we are having a little GIRL! Daddy got a little emotional right off the bat and it took Mom a few minutes for it to sink in. Even today, I think we are still processing it, but very excited at the same time.
As you can tell, I was wearing blue beads, so I was wrong in my prediction but there were many more that were correct. Here are some pictures of the fun prizes that they got.
Plus, who could forget our four-legged friend. Domingo joined in on the fun when he got his first jacket. Now he’s all ready for winter, not to mention stylin’!
As you can see, we all had a wonderful time! It was an amazing night for us and we couldn’t be happier with all our friends who were there to share it with us. We can’t thank them enough. ♥
Not to mention how yummy the cake was. Everyone had some and I don’t think anyone had any left on their plates. I know I cleaned my plate! Thanks to our baker, Jeffrey.
Congratulations. Looks like so much fun!!!!
Thanks, we had the BEST time! I highly recommend, if you are ever in the need for one. 😉
ok…I cried when I saw the color of the cake!!!!! I am sooooooooo excited for you guys!!!!! And Gary and I can’t stop talking about what a really cool idea…a cake party! New to me and I love it!!! Love you guys….so guess you’ll be thinking of names??? Hugs, Aunt T
We are extremely excited, too! Thanks so much for the sweet comment. We are thinking about names, it’s incredibly hard, tho! The party was so much fun, I think everyone should have one, if they are expecting. 😉
You just made me cry. But HAPPY TEARS!!! I am so excited for you guys and what a fabulous idea. I didn’t know the outcome early and so this was so much fun! Many hugs to you guys and we are so happy for you!!
Awe, you are too cute! We are so happy we did this. It was so much more fun than we had imagined. Thanks, muah!
So cool! Congrats to both of you on the news – looks like an awesome time with good friends. Can’t wait to meet the little lady!
It was! Wish you all were closer so you could have been there with us. The boys would have had fun, too! 😉
Great party, looks like everyone had fun and what a blessing a little girl! Domingo looks happy too. 🙂
It was, wish you could have been there. You know D, he’s always happy! xo
Awwww, I love the video! Thanks for sharing. My eyes are still welling up. 🙂 Love you girl! Congrats again to you both! xoxo
The video is def my favorite! Thanks girlie. xo
Oh what a blessing! Looks like Daddy will have his hands full fending those boys off when she gets older! Congratulations to you both. I can’t wait to see her! Felicidades my friends!
I think that is just what Daddy is most afraid of! Haha. Thanks Orlando!
I love it! I’ve never heard of a cake party before! Congratulations!
Us either, and it is so worth it! Thanks Leigh.
Hi Gwen and Gil!!! I can not tell you both how happy I am to know that you are having a little one. Especailly a GIRL!!!
Congratulations!!! Wishing you both only the very best today and always my dearest Amigos!!
Sincerely,
Lalo
Thanks Lalo! We are thrilled (of course). Thanks for the message. Keep coming back for more updates.