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December 16, 2014

It’s A…

I will start off by saying, this may be the longest post, with the most pictures I have ever posted. I normally like to limit myself in order to keep your attention and not take up too much of your day – however, I just cannot contain my excitement over our Gender Reveal Party on Sunday. Some of you may have already seen it on instagram, but It’s A….

Gender Reveal Christmas Idea - It's a GIRL

G I R L ! ! !

 

We are beyond excited and I am still on cloud 9 from all the party fun! I worked super hard on all the party details from the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star theme, to food ideas, to glittering over 50 “wear your guess” stars, to making a diy tissue garland with baby pictures of us and I was so glad it all came together. {the paper straws were my favorite!} Here a few of the details:

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star paper straws Star Sandwhiches cute cups diy tissue garlandAnd, I also stressed a little over the actual reveal idea. I knew I wanted to do something with “twinkle” lights to go with the theme and stay in line with the Christmas feel. However, I had no clue what to do with them. I had one idea that I tried a week before the party, and it just didn’t turn out right. Luckily, the next day I came up with an even better idea and headed to Michaels to buy the ornaments. Once I put the lights in the ornament, I instantly fell in love with the idea. To add a little twist, I decided to have our guests play a little game to get them involved in the “reveal” process. I cut up little pieces of paper and put a math problem on each one. Whoever’s math problem equaled my due date (12th), got to come up and open the envelope. Basically it was luck of the draw and a race to see who had the correct card. Our friend Chris had the lucky card and did an awesome job of building the anticipation. Once he opened the envelope (and faked us out a few times), he turned off the blue light!

Gender Reveal Game Gender Reveal Peek Anticipation Gender Reveal Idea ShockOur faces were priceless and it was a moment/feeling I will never forget. There was so much anticipation, cheering, laughing and smiling. I will admit, I got a little hot and nervous up there during the whole thing. We have a cute video of it that I keep watching over and over. It was just so full of joy. I couldn’t believe how much more real everything felt knowing our little girl is growing inside me. & Kevin definitely felt the pressure of raising a girl instantly lol. I love this last picture of us checking each others reaction.

Marquis and Lauren Jackie and Marquis Friends The crowd College Friends Work Friends Parents Soon to be Parents

The day wouldn’t have been half as fun without our friends and family. I think we had close to 45 people there and it was just so nice to have everyone in our home. I am so glad Kevin and I waited to be surprised and find out in that moment with everyone else. I keep saying it, but it was just such an amazing day and I am so thankful/blessed.

 

Let the shopping begin. To see all of the pictures from the party – check out my Facebook page.

 

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Hi, I’m Marquis Clarke

I'm a modern mom of two, who strives to encourage women throughout marriage and motherhood. I embrace life as it comes with toddler meltdowns, family dance parties, and snacks galore. I believe that laughter is the best medicine, simplicity is perfection, and that life is breathtakingly beautiful.

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