The Gender Reveal Party was a success! When we cut into the cake and saw the blue inside, I literally was more shocked than I have been at anything, ever. Who knows why, but I was seriously convinced that it was a girl! I just had “that feeling.” Well, my friends, feelings are not always very reliable, because mine was dead wrong! It makes sense. Boys are much more prevalent in our families than girls. Zack is one of three boys, I’m the only girl with two brothers. Right when we saw that blue frosting in the middle of the cake, I screamed. And jumped up and down. That seems to be my reaction to really surprising (and really happy!) things.
And so. A boy. A little baby boy. I couldn’t be more thrilled. I have always loved having older brothers. Big brothers to take care of me, to be protective of me, to tease me (endlessly), to be role models. And now we get our “big brother.” And that makes my heart so very happy. This little boy is going to be the most loved little one ever.
This morning, right when I woke up, he started kicking and doing somersaults and it was the most constant I’ve felt him! It was the coolest feeling. I can’t stop smiling when I think about that little guy. Little Baby Did What, you are more loved than you can imagine, and we haven’t even met you yet!
xo
p.s. and of course I have to include the obligatory “21 week” picture! :)
p.p.s. a word on the cake, since I’ve gotten quite a few questions about it. We had the ultrasound tech write on a piece of paper and put in an envelope what the sex of the baby was, so that we couldn’t see it. Then we brought that envelope to the baker and had them look, again without telling us, and asked them to make an all-white cake with either pink or blue frosting in the middle, depending on what the gender was. Then at the party, we cut into the cake and were surprised with everyone else!!
Congratulations, Katie & Zack! That baby boy is definitely loved & blessed. I’m so happy & excited for you guys. Your gender reveal party looks so fun! Love that first picture of the cake, drinks, & snack!
Aww thank you so much, sweet girl!! We are so so so excited for our little boy! :)
xo
Congratulations!! Boys are so much fun! I thought I was having a girl this time but just found out I’m having another boy. :-) Funny how intuition can be so off! Looks like you had a great party!
YAY for boys!!! :) Little boys are the coolest! And so funny that you and I both were so off! ;)
xo
What a beautiful party! You did an amazing job! Now time for nursery planning?!?! That was probably my favorite part! That and buying lots and lots of little clothes :)
nicole
http://www.hausofharnois.blogspot.com
Aww thanks so much Nicole!! It was a really fun time! :) YES now for nursery planning! Although, I’m a big fan of neutral, so there won’t be much “boy-only” things, anyway. Definitely LOTS of little clothes now!!! Eek!
xo
Wait, so you and Zack didn’t know before the reveal party?? Your bump is becoming more and more visible!! You seriously are the cutest pregnant person I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait for the baby shower :)!! This is so exciting!!
Nope, we found out at the party with everyone else!! :) It was really exhilerating! And you are the nicest, Chelsea!!
xo
Sweet, Katie,
I couldn’t be more happy for you! I don’t have kids of my own but I have two nephews and I love them more than any other boys in this world. Boys are so precious!
Amen to that!!! I am so excited for our little boy :)
xo
Such darling details of the gender reveal party! Congratulations on the little boy :) I loved what you said about having big brothers! With 3 big brothers myself, I’ve always loved the idea of having a boy first so that those girls that follow have that big brother!
Aw thank you Ann!! :) And, yes, I didn’t want to say anything until we knew what we were having, but I’ve always wanted a boy first for that exact reason!
xo
Congratulations!! So happy for you guys, he’s such a blessed and definitely going to be such a gorgeous baby boy! :))
Aww thank you so much, sweet girl! :)
xo
Congrats, Katie! That is so exciting to finally know that it is a little boy! I have two older brothers as well – big bros are the best :)
I agree!! Big brothers are just the BEST!
xo
I have followed you for awhile, and for some reason stopped getting your blog post updates, until today – and to find out that you’re pregnant! Gosh, I have missed so much!
Congratulations on the pregnancy & it being a little boy.
Adorable gender reveal party too. :)
Aww thank you so much, Melanie!! :) Where were you following that you weren’t seeing my updates? I want to look into that if I can!
xo
omg i am so so excited for y’all!! this is soooo exciting!! yayay!
Aww thanks girl!! :) We are beyond excited!! YAY little boy!
xo
AWWWW! eeeeeeeeeek :) so happy for yall!!! Look at that cute little bump!
Awww :) :) :) Thanks girly!!!
xo
Eeeep! So excited for you, Katie girl!
Sawyer’s future hubs….. obviously ;)
Haha OBVI.
xo
Yayy!! I love this and your party was the cutest. I LOVE the hot chocolate station with the marshmallows and candy canes. Congrats on your son!!!
Thanks Laura girl!! :) The hot chocolate station was my fave, too. So fun :)
xo
yay yay yay congratulations! ps, you look so happy and gorgeous!
Aww thanks Nicole!! You’re so sweet!
xo
Yay! How exciting :) congrats!!
Thanks girl!! :)
xo
Yay!! Congrats on the baby boy! And you are looking amazing momma!!!
Aww thanks sweet girl! :)
xo
Awww congrats!! That is so awesome, baby boys are the cutest. :)
I agree!!! I’m so excited for this little guy :)
xo
Yay!!! Now you know! How fun for you guys!
It was so much fun!! :) And we couldn’t be happier!
xo
How adorable, I love your party set up. I loved how much more connected I felt to my little once I knew she was a she. I felt like I could understand her personality more or something. Congratulations on your little boy!
Aww I totally get what you’re saying! YES. It’s like, okay, this makes sense. :)
xo
So so sooo happy for you guys!!! Such an exciting time for you and I know that your mom was definitely there with you celebrating too! Congratulations!!
Jamie @
The Growing Up Diaries
Thank you sweet Jamie girl!!! <3 And my mom was definitely there. I could feel it!!!
xo
Congratulations, Katie & Zack! So fortunate to be blessed with a baby boy! I myself am the youngest of five with my closest sibling being my older brother. Your gender reveal party looks lovely (I love the hot cocoa bar) and your outfit was just adorable. However, I think the best part is seeing how happy you and Zack are. Congratulations!
Aww thank you so much, Mary!!! :) It was such a fun party and we are feeling very blessed and happy and exicted for this little boy of ours!
xo
Awww yay! Your baby boy is so lucky to have such great parents! And what an adorable party! It looks like so much fun and I love your little bump!!!
Aw thank you, Niki!! What sweet things to say :) It was a blast and we are super excited for our little one!
xo
Congratulations to you both! I’ve heard so many people say boys are so much easier to raise than girls- here’s hoping that’s true for you! Lol
Haha! That’s funny, but I suppose comforting to hear? I’m pretty excited for our little boy!
xo
Congrats! I have 5 nephews (0 nieces!) and they are so much fun!
Oh wow! That’s a lot of nephews!! Little boys really are so much fun- I’m really excited!
xo
Congrats!! your baby will be so handsome beautiful!!! And the best dressed ever. and your party looks so pretty I wish I could have been there even though we don’t know eachother!! :) best wishes for you and your husband and of course the baby! :)
Aww thanks so much Laci! :) I wish I could throw a big blogger friend party- that would be SO fun!!! Maybe some day, right?
xo
congratulations!! boys are the cutest ever. such exciting news :)
I have to agree with that. Little boys are the cutest!!! :D
xo
You look so gorgeous and happy in all of these pictures! I’m so very excited and happy for you! I always wanted a big brother, so I totally know what you mean! YAY!
Aww thanks sweet girl!! :) We are so very excited!
xo
OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS – CONGRATS!!!!!
Thanks girlfriend!!! :D
xo
Congrats, girl!
Baby boys are the best! (Can’t believe I’m going to have 2 boys soon…ah!)
:)
http://www.floralandfudge.blogspot.com
YAYYY baby boys!! :) So exciting for both of us!!
xo
Your Gender Reveal Party looked awesome! Such a fun idea that I just might have to steal when I get pregnant someday. ;)
You ans Zach look like you two are on Cloud Nine. So happy for you two!
YES, steal away! It was so much fun to prep for and such a blast! :) I highly recommend! <3
xo
Wow!!! A Boy!!! Congratulations you two!! It seems that a lot of times when you are convinced it is one gender…it turns out to be the exact opposite. A pleasant surprise, if you ask me :) Can’t wait to see pictures of the little man when he arrives!
It was certainly a pleasant surprise!!! :) We are overjoyed! And you knowww there will be many pictures ;)
xo
YAY!!! Congrats, sweet girl! Though I am only now becoming convinced that you’re actually having a baby ;) Your bump is finally started to make an appearance!! You are the cutest! xoxo
Aww you are so sweet!!! <3 Thanks, girl!
xo
A boy, yay yay!!! Congrats, so happy for your guys!!
Aww thanks Karly girl! We are sooo excited!!
xo
I am so incredibly happy for you!!! :) Yay for a precious baby boy.
Aww thanks Jen :) We’re over the moon about it!!
xo
Awww congratulations again! You guys must be so incredibly excited! And how funny that you were so convinced it was going to be a girl. Guess it really turned out to be a surprise! :)
Haha you’re right about that- it was even more of a surprise than I thought it would be! ;) But a very happy one at that!
xo
Just found your website from Pinterest Told Me To. And #1 You’re super cute, congrats on the baby boy!! and #2 Your dress is so perfect. I love it.
Aww you are the sweetest! So glad that you found me! :) And thank you thank you. My dress is from Asos!
xo
Congratulations!! XOXO
Thanks girl! :) :)
xo
Awwwwww THE LITTLE PRINCE. Congratulations Mama! I die over “Baby Did What” by the way. I love the hot cocoa set up at your party :)
Bailey
http://akabailey.blogspot.com
Awww YES I didn’t even think about that! You just gave me so much inspiration for his nursery!!! :D LOVE.
xo
YAY! I was SO sure that you were going to have a girl. No idea why but I think I just really imagine you with a little girl. But, boys are awesome and I am so excited for you guys. I think I may need to buy this little Mr. a gift :)
also, that photo of your mom holding you as a baby really is so precious.
RIGHT?! I was sure, too. But I am SO very happy it’s a boy!! We’re going to have lots of fun with this one :) And the photo of my mom holding me is one of my very favourite photos in the entire world <3
xo
Congratulations Katie :)
Thanks girl :)
xo