2015-02-15_0004A Gender Reveal Party!

The Hughe’s are having a BOY!! I am so happy for this sweet family and this sweet new life they have been blessed with. I met Lindsey about a year and a half ago at church and I just knew we would be great friends! She is one of the most caring and considerate people I know. She is a wonderful mother and her heart for others is amazing. Lindsey and Josh really takeĀ “loving others well” to a new level. They have been an true example of what it looks like to open your home to others and show them the love of Christ. Whether it be for a super bowl party or a just-because-we-want-everyone-to-feel-welcome kinda day. They are incredible people, parents and spouses. I know that Mitchell and I have learned so much from them and we are grateful to know them and call them friends. Now Rilan, that cute little boy you see above — he stole my heart from day one! He is all boy, energetic and a cuddle-er if you catch him in the right moment. For instance, one time I was babysitting him and all he wanted to do was watch “Bob the Builder” and cuddle on the couch (and eat muffins – boy does he love his muffins and squeeze packs). Melt my heart one time. So I’ve learned the secret to that sweet time is babysitting ;)! If Micah is around (his BFF who is also 2 and in the photos below) I am pushed aside! ha! Their friendship is pretty tight and it’s adorable so who canĀ compete with that!?

Mitchell and I hosted a little Gender Reveal Party for our community group last Sunday. It was so much fun planning for this and I really loved opening up our small loft apartment for our friends. We had a meal together followed by cupcakes with only one having the blue icing in the middle. It was exciting and fun to see who would get the cupcake! hehe! Enjoy the photos!

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I found this idea on Pinterest (where else!) everyone made a balloon from their thumb print in the color they guessed baby Hughes would be, pink or blue! A little take home gift for the Mama.

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