Photos on Friday::G Family Gender Reveal Photoshoot

I was so honored when this couple, Josh & Lacey, asked me to photograph their gender reveal.  They didn't trust themselves not to open the envelope, so they asked me to come along to take it from the ultrasound tech.  For those of you that know me, you know that was not an issue!  Since I was the only person with the envelope, they asked me to bring the cake.  Since I'm not a baker, my husband made the angel food cake and I filled the center with blue M&M's.  They gathered a few nights later at a neat restaurant in Pella with their parents to enjoy dinner and find out they're expecting a BOY!! :)

Gender Reveal Party [+Deets]

At 9am on January 1st, we grabbed all of our close family for an intimate Gender Reveal Party.

It was a brisk [-7* + wind chills] morning, so we quickly called Uncle Rick over to plug in the lights.

 It was a bright, beautiful morning, so you had to be close to see, but they were BLUE!!  

 We couldn't have been more excited to hear we'll be adding a boy to our family!!

After the lighting outside, we came inside for some breakfast & hot cocoa.

 We had a very sleepy girl on our hands, but she was very excited to run around with balloons.

 All of our family in pink or blue [depending on what they thought the baby would be]
::60% of bloggers & 65% of family thought H2 would be a BOY::

It meant so much that all of these people traveled [& so early, especially after a big night] to share our news.  Thank you so much being a HUGE part of our life...we love you!

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Part of convincing my husband to have a Gender Reveal Party included me promising to keep this low-key and reuse stuff that we already had, so that I did!  

Location :: Seven Oaks [we chose a ski resort, because Baby H2's Great Grandpa started a Ski Resort when Adam was a kid & skiing is a big part of their family.  This one is owned by Adam's Uncle]

Donut Holes & Balloons :: HyVee Bakery & Floral

Cinnamon Rolls :: 'Homemade' by my mama :)

Gender Pins :: Etsy.com

Decor :: Leftover from J's 1st Party!

What are you hoping for?

I can't tell you the number of times Adam and I have been asked this since we announced our pregnancy.  

The truth is {like everyone else} we're just prying for healthy.  Here is why...

..We both only know what having a sister is like. And while I know it from the opposite perspective of adam, there is no better friendship than friendship with your sisters.  I don't know what I would do without them....sisterhood is amazing!  

..A boy would make the perfect addition to the family, round it out if you will.  Possibly complete it? {did I just say that?}

..We know girls.  We have this little miss thing down.  

..I boy would carry on the family name since Adam is the last.

See why we really can't go wrong?  

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PS...we find out in less than 20 hours!  Ekk!  Make any last votes over there --->

Either way, we can't think of a better way to bring in the New Year!

Happy 2013 everyone!

Two Weeks From Today...

Via 

We find out if H2 is a little girl or a little boy!  I can't believe I convinced the Hubs to have a gender reveal party! :)  Place your guesses over there before January 1st!  -->