Sam and I both were off of work on Thursday, which was nice but we spent a large chuck of our day getting ready (so cleaning and shopping) for the big birthday party on Friday. However, we did find time to take a break and go the my next doctors appointment.
I knew that Sam was going to have his birthday off, so I asked my doctor if we could move up my appointment a 1/2 week and come in on his birthday. Also, this was the "big appointment" because we learned what the sex of our baby is, which was an exciting (and free) gift to give my hubby. However, we wanted to surprise everyone at the party with the big news!
Friday- Sam went off to work and I headed to the airport to pick up EJ!
We started off her weekend visit with breakfast with Jen and Alison and then we went back to Jen's house for some fun in the sun lounging in her pool!
I left Jen's early so I could finish getting ready for the party and get the "surprise" all set. I know many people have "Gender Reveal Parties", but that's really not my style. I wanted to let all of our close friends and family learn the news in a "fun way", but I really didn't see the need to have a whole separate party just to announce the gender, so this is what I came up with... (Sorry the video isn't the best, I took it with my iPhone and I really didn't want people know that I was recording so they didn't think something was up)
I gave the box to Sam like if it was a "gift" so when he opened it the new big news "popped" out.
I just bought the balloon and of course a cookie cake to share our exciting news!
It was a great surprise to share with the people we love and it was a awesome night all around.
Saturday- We all woke up slowly and got ready for another big day ahead of us. Many of our friends were heading off to the Jimmy Buffet concert and a few of us were off the Jen's house for a graduation/ retirement party.
The crew going to Jimmy Buffet got prepped for the fun which included Sam mixing up a big pot of rum punch.
I got myself a cup of the punch before all the booze was added, and I made sure that my cup didn't get mixed up with anyone else's.
Once the Buffet crew was off to the concert, Alyssa, Alison, and I were off to Jen's for some more party action.
There was more pool time, sun bathing, and junk food to be had by all!
Sunday- Recovery Day. We kept it more low keyed. There a trip to the farmers market and lunch at Portillo's (a Chicago's staple) before dropping EJ off at the airport so she could head back home.
It was a super fun but a very busy weekend, so a Sunday nap was totally happening. Even Shamrock needed a nap from all the excitement...
Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you have a great week and a fun July 4th weekend!
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