As I mentioned last week, we got an ultrasound two days before Christmas so we could surprise our families with the sex of the baby. Instead of just coming right out and telling them, though, we decided to do something a little fun. So, with Mike’s family, we gave them wrapped “It’s A Boy” frames with an ultrasound of the baby inside. With my family we did something fun, too, but you’ll just have to see!
Yes, Annie is in a Dorothy costume. You don’t wear one to open Christmas presents?
Katrina says:
Fun! Fun Fun!
I love it!
And I love that you’re having a BOY!
Kim says:
That’s so cool! So happy for y’all. : )
Abigail says:
Oh I love it! Especially the balloon. Such a fun way to surprise everyone.
Marilynn says:
That is the cutest sweetest way I’ve seen to tell family! Congrats on having a penis inside your uterus!
aleef says:
Such a wonderful way to start my morning! I’m smiling and the sun isn’t even up yet
Aubrey says:
How fun! Love everyones reaction! Especially your moms. Boys are so much fun.
Stacy says:
I started tearing up when your parents opened their box and the balloon popped out! That’s so awesome!!!
Kari Weber says:
I totally did too! What a great moment!
mel says:
I love it! Your parents are the best.
Auntie_M says:
That was awesome! How fun! What a great Christmas surprise and memory for everyone!!
Nellie says:
Ohh, how precious! I have to say, my favorite is the balloon and your Mom’s reaction – actually made me smile big and then cry with happiness for you and your entire family!
Lots and lots of love, happiness, good health and precious joy to you!!!
Terri says:
Love this!!! You guys do the most fun, creative, things!!! Congrats on your new little blue addition.
cindy w says:
That is fantastic, such a great idea. (You know that if I had tried to do this, my mom would’ve popped the balloon with a box cutter trying to open the box. Ha.)
Jenn says:
love, Love, LOVE!!!!
Mari says:
That was great!
Andrea says:
I actually prefer the Tin Man costume to open gifts in….LOL She is so cute.
I LOVE this…put a smile on my face this morning. Congratulations!
Adara says:
What great ways to tell the fam!
Sharon says:
Love it! You guys are awesome, put a much needed smile on my face seeing your video :0)
Mommy says:
Such a sweet way to announce the gender! I love it!!! We did gender announcement parties and had a cake made with either pink or blue inside. It was so fun to watch everyone’s reaction!!
I must know though, how in the world did you get Annie to keep the secret??? My 3 year old totally would have blabbed the minute he saw his grandparents!!!
Heather says:
She was talking about her brother, but she had been talking about a brother or a sister so much that no one thought anything of it. It also helped that there were Christmas presents distracting her!
Kelly says:
Love Gramma’s reaction! So cute.
Nia says:
I love your mom’s reaction, “How’d you know??” Reminds me of when we showed my mom the positive pregnancy test and she said it was not true!! LOL
Amy says:
I can be such a wimp… this totally brought tears to my eyes!!
So exciting!
AngieM. says:
what an amazing christmas present!!
LOVE it!!
totally made me teary too
Kirsten says:
SO FUN!! You “almost” make me want to find out….hehehe
Congratulations you guys – boys are awesome!
Amber says:
So cute! Did you see this shirt on Gap’s website…you need one for Annie…It says Dr. Love
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=90723&vid=1&pid=297188012
Heather says:
oh my gosh, she totally does!
ella says:
Heather, your mom is SO CUTE at the end!
nami says:
aww, thanks so much for sharing this! i read your blog daily so i knew you were welcoming a boy — but i’m in tears watching this — couldn’t be happier for you all.
AmazingGreis says:
That’s great. Linda’s reaction is awesome! So happy for you all.
I always think of ways that I’ll break the news to my parents if I ever have a baby!!
Bobbi says:
This is so sweet.
Also, are you related to this lady? Something about her totally reminds me of you. (Hello, btw, long time reader… Just don’t comment often.)
http://youtu.be/nR4ZaGH9Uo4
beth says:
having problems view
Susan A says:
Congratulations!!
Lori says:
I absolutely LOVE this! your families are so cute & I love your Mama saying “How’d you know!” very cute!