We had the most memorable time at our Gender Reveal Party. My parents hosted a sweet get together for us and our closest family and friends. Eric and I didn’t wait until the revel to find out if we were having a boy or a girl because we wanted that moment to be a special one just between us.
So we had the radiologist put the gender sonogram in an envelope for us and we opened it at our favorite park, and then went to dinner afterwards to celebrate. We only had to keep it a secret a few days last week and the reveal party was on Saturday.
My mom though of every detail. She had fun Pinterest planning with my sister and making fun decor and my dad planned the meal and manned the BBQ grill.
I was lucky enough to win a giveaway for a piñata from my friend Rachel’s blog; it was perfect timing to use for the party. We busted open a piñata filled with BLUE confetti revealing that we are indeed having a BOY! How did so many of you guess it right? If you’re in the market for a piñata, check out Katie’s Etsy shop! She did such a great job.
Okay so now onto more pictures with the party details. Thanks to Foster Photography for capturing these special moments for us!
My mom made the cake!! It was a vanilla cake with pink and blue frosting inside since she didn’t know the gender yet…
Isn’t this little baby carriage the cutest? My sis and brother’s girlfriend made this for the party!
My sis made these onsie cookies– I just loved the cute suspenders and bow ties on the cookies 🙂 She is so talented.
Us with our parents 🙂
We were blown away with all the support from our family and friends. It was a pretty even split between blue and pink. 🙂
Also, thank you all for the overwhelming love that you’ve shown us when we announced the news through social media. We can’t wait to meet this little baby boy in 20 short weeks. I’ll be sure to update you on the journey.
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Congratulations to you and Eric !!! And to think we asked you for a cooking session while you were struggling with morning sickness 🙁
I’m sure your little boy will be adorable, cute and handsome !
Thank you Marian!! I really don’t remember having issues during our cooking session though 🙂 Good times.
Love the pinata idea! Congrats!
Thanks Rebecca– we were hoping for something a little different and it was really exciting.
What an amazing party – your family is so talented with that cake from your mom, the onesie cookies from your sister and that fruit baby carriage! Beautiful photos and most importantly, what fabulous news! So excited for you and all that is to come. Stay well!
Aww. thanks Jessica. I agree, they are super talented.
Yay! Can’t wait to meet baby boy La Rue! What a sweet party and such beautiful photos!
Thanks Kara! He can’t wait to meet you.
Everything looks gorgeous- that fruit baby carriage is amazing!!! And I guessed boy- congrats on your little man- so exciting 🙂
How did you know? Thanks a bunch.
Congrats! Looks like a fabulous celebration. So many cute decorations and the cake is amazing! My firstborn was a boy born Oct. 18th. It’s such a fun month to have a baby and I love having a boy as the oldest. Hope the rest of the pregnancy goes smoothly!
Yay! Glad October is a good month. I’ve been secretly thinking the same thing, I’ve always wanted the big brother to look after his sis. 🙂 #fairytale
Congratulations to both of you, Kristina !So happy for you guys !Your Mom did a great job on the decorations. Loved them!
Thank you 🙂 I second that– she’s pretty awesome.
Many congratulations and well wishes to the growing LaRue family! Such a fun way to share a special moment with those you love. Clearly this is going to be one blessed little boy!
Thanks Heather!!
Congratulations, Kristina! Excited for you and Eric.
Thanks Dusty. We are excited. Are you loving you new city?
Congratulations!! What an exciting time in your lives!
Thanks Paige!! I’m trying to take it all in.
That first picture is SO great!!! And I guessed right! CONGRATS AGAIN:))
You were so right.. seriously how did you know. He had me fooled. I sure thought we were having a girl.
Soooo happy for you sweet friend and future #babyboymama 🙂
I’m pumped to join the #boymom club!
So cute!
Thanks Rach– glad that I was able to win the piñata for this… it made it so special.