The Gender Scoop on Cooper Bebe Tres

 One might think that we could have waited to find out what we were having this time, seeing how we have one of each already....but we just aren't that patient.  On top of it we are so over the moon excited for this baby that we couldn't wait to know what it was going to be.  We went for an early reveal at 16 weeks and Bebe Tres was showing off in every way possible.  We decided the night before we were going to invite a few friends and family to come celebrate with us.  I wasn't quite sure if we should make it a big thing or not since it IS our third baby, but a reason to get together and rejoice over this little blessing seemed like a good decision.  

We met at Graeter's, I whipped up a chalk sign, and had everyone choose pink or blue sprinkles to place their guess in their ice cream bowl.  

Henry and Mallie Lynn decided over the past week to switch teams as Henry rooted on a baby brother and Mallie Lynn wanted a sister.  So Mr. H was beyond thrilled to have "won" and guessed he was having a baby brother, and Mallie Lynn was just excited to have an ice cream cone.  (She would later ask me where the girl was?)  :)

We are so excited to be welcoming a baby boy to our family and know that everything about this plan for our family is perfect.  Henry can't wait to teach him how to throw and catch a ball and Mallie Lynn can't wait to help feed him!  This little man is so loved already and sure has a lot of people talking to him in the womb.  God is so good!

Bonnets or Buckets?

So we found out a bit of news...................

We decided over the weekend to go at 17 weeks to find out what are growing belly bump was holding inside.  Our doctor's office gives the option to find out starting at 16 weeks with a gender scan, and will only tell ya if they are 100% sure.  With the stresses of life seeming to pile on us lately we thought there was no better way to get a boost of happiness than to celebrate this baby.

Of course we wanted to make it a small celebration of fun so we invited our immediate family and a few of our closest friends.

For something this sweet I thought an ice cream party was the way to go.  It was perfect and simple with toppings for strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate ice cream; as well as a few sweet and salty treats Henry helped me create like pink/blue white chocolate dipped pretzels and chips.

Earlier that day we had taken Henry with us to the doctor and the three of us found out together what our joyous little blessing would be.  Then came the fun of revealing it to everyone else; and after counting the votes people were definitely leaning heavily towards a boy.

Bonnets or Buckets which one will it be, open the box to see!

 A sweet light pink bonnet wearing girl!  Our hearts are so full of excitement!  It couldn't have been a more fun surprise and we felt so thankful to have such sweet people to share the news with. 

We are so happy to have this darling little girl growing inside of me.  We were going to be excited either way the dice rolled but I'm tickled pink for these results!  

Glory to God in the highest!  He is the maker of all things good!