Gender Reveal Party!

Our Gender Reveal party was a success.  I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of my parents, and I am so thankful they were able to come down and be a part of it with me.  We had a lot of family show up, and I am so thankful for everyone who took the time to come!  Here is a little recap of today's event:

We both wore blue, feeling fairly confident in our guess that it was a boy, although eric wore a pink pin--just in case.

Brinkley wore a bow-tie of both colors...he doesn't care.  He just wants a friend!

We picked up our cake from Southern Buttacup.  These two ladies did a fabulous job!

Isn't it pretty?!

He or She??

The cake set up.  We had chalk boards where people could give name suggestions.

The entryway - guests voted and put on a pin to represent their vote.

Old Wives Tales - to help with predictions.

The food table, separated by Sweet, salty, and Fresh foods.

Yummy pink and blue cupcakes!

Water bottles with special labels.

Some of the sweets.

Guests began to come in!  Here is baby's Uncle Joel, with Eric's uncle Edward and cousin Sebastian.

Let the voting begin!  Here is Ryan and Jordan placing their votes!

Counting how many girl votes.

Jackson meets Brinkley.  They were best friends today.

Jordan suggesting a name for the baby.

Getting ready to cut the cake!!!  EEEK!  We were a little anxious.

Photo Courtesy of Debi Kirksey.
She had a pretty good angle.  Not many people in the room knew the gender at this point besides us!

I love Eric's face here.  Priceless.

IT'S A BOY!!  Eric is pumped!
Photo courtesy of Debi Kirksey.

IT'S A BOY!!!

 This party was so much fun.  Knowing that we are about to have a little boy makes it all so much more real now.  We went out tonight to Carters and bought our first little outfit for our little Aiden.  We are very excited, and now the real work begins!  Thank you to all of our family who came and helped make this day so special!