My cousin, Miranda, snapped the photos and there are many to share .... 
Left to right/top to bottom: entrance door, party decor, sweet little baby clothes, name suggestion pot, drinking glasses, old wives tale prediction, casting votes, thank you note, and take home favors.
After the long wait to have a baby, we wanted to make every milestone extra-special and memorable, therefore, we planned to celebrate and reveal our sweet baby's gender with our closest friends and family.
Some of our friends and family were unable to make it - and were missed!
These friends and family have cheered us on and encouraged us during the toughest times.
And since announcing our pregnancy, this same bunch have shown special care and concern for our precious babe.
When planning the gender reveal party, I wanted Chris and I to be surprised at the party with everyone else, but Chris firmly objected. (he doesn't like surprises) Then, I planned to be surprised myself, but gave in and found out early as well. We had an elective, ultrasound early at 17 weeks (not at a doctor's office). So, this was a special time together. The tech took a lot of time with us and it lasted over 15 minutes. I am now thankful I didn't "mess it up" by not wanting to know.
So, since Chris and I both knew the gender we wore both pink and blue. All our friends dressed in pink or blue symbolic of their guess.
Here are those voting for a boy:
This was the cake with the reveal information inside! I wish the bakery at Wal-Mart had decorated a little better, but oh well, the inside is all that mattered. Oh, and it did taste yummy - whipped icing!
I made the first slice.
Chris meticulously, precisely, and ever so slowly carved the 2nd slice. (notice his tongue sticking out) He pretended that it was an arduous task that took much concentration; taking his sweet, sweet time. Needless to say, everyone was getting antsy and rushing him along.
Me and Kevin -- #1 Uncle
We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed celebrating. And obviously our friends did as well ... the last of our friends didn't leave until 2:00 AM ... it was a great time!
