Finding Out

So we found out this weekend that the twins are a girl and boy!  I simply can't believe it.  It was so much fun having our families together to share in the excitement.  When we found out we were pregnant back in November I entertained the idea of waiting til birth day to find out the gender although Joel was totally against that.  However, when we were hit with the surprise that I was carrying twins well then, I knew there was NO way I could wait.

We had a gender reveal party when I was pregnant with my son and it was so much fun!  But I always thought, with our second pregnancy, that Joel and I would go in for the ultrasound, have the technician write down the results and then we would open it together at a romantic restaurant.... or in the car in the facilities parking lot.  Being pregnant with twins changed that again.  I liked having another excuse to have our families get together.

If you google gender reveal parties you will come across a slew of photos and videos of cake cutting and balloon releasing and elaborate decor.  Those ideas are so cute but not for us.  I really liked just opening the envelope and laughing maniacally while Joel held up the results in my hysteria.  We were all set to do the exact same thing this time around but I got another idea when we went to the toy store 2 weeks ago.  I saw a rack of ugly dolls and thought what if we get one each in a corresponding color (pink or purple for a girl or girls and blue or green for a boy or boys).  We would go to the store and if the employees didn't understand what I was talking about we would scratch that idea... but they understood and didn't look at me like a crazy person (I understand if you have NO idea what I'm talking about- just watch the 90 second video below to see what I mean).  Joel kept threatening to open the envelopes before the party so we left them and the wrapped ugly dolls in the car for safe keeping.

The next day our families got together and immediately wanted to get the party started but I wasn't in a rush.  I had photos to take and everyone's guesses to jot down.  I could could go on for days with photos and videos (and maybe I even will) but right now I'll just share the video my nephew took (he shot the video from 2.5 years ago too) and some photos my father in law captured.



I love the giggles coming from my nephew!  Jbear is not a huge fan of my screaming and enthusiasm.  The poor guy was so distraught by the time I announced the 2nd baby.  I can't help but smile when I hear everyone giggling and laughing and just cheering away.

I couldn't contain my excitement.  My gigantic teeth make an appearance in every single photo from that day.




A big smile from Joel and more jumping by me.  My whole body ached the day after.

Oh man, what a special day it was!  I am SO excited to meet my babies but I want them to keep on growing and take their time!  I have no words to describe the blessing that I feel.