Wednesday, November 30, 2011

It's a...

I wanted to do something fun to find out the gender of our little babe on the way and since our ultrasound was a few days before Thanksgiving, we wanted to wait to find out with our family. So at the ultrasound I had the nurse write down the gender and put it in an envelope. Then I took it to my favorite Philly bakery Pamcakes (the most amazing red velvet cupcakes) and had them make up some special cupcakes with pink or blue filling... the bakery knew the secret for 30 hours before I found out!


I had the box at my house all afternoon before we opened it, so I was dying...I don't know how people wait for 9 months!


Finally out of the box!


Disclaimer: I was super tired after a long day of work and Thanksgiving prep:)


Can you see the filling??? BLUE!


Livi was thrilled...more at the cupcakes then the news of a baby brother!


It was such a fun way to share our surprise...we are so excited for our baby boy! 


Thanks again to Pamcakes in Rittenhouse Square! 
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60 comments:

  1. MarianneNovember 30, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Congratulations! What a fun way to find out the gender of your new little one. So excited for you and your family!

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  2. ALRNovember 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Congrats! Super cute idea!

    Amy R.

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  3. lizziefitzNovember 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Congratulations! You would think since my youngest of five is only 2 that I would have heard of a reveal party before this year??? Soooo cute , with 4 girls and I boy , I can tell you that you will have a new boyfriend for life!

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  4. Naomi@DesignManifestNovember 30, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    How cute is your family?! What a perfect idea. I can't wait to see your growing bump tomorrow :)

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  5. HollyNovember 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Congratulations! So exciting.

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  6. Laura@happyroostNovember 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    What a fun idea. Congrats!

    Laura
    www.happyroost.blogspot.com

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  7. LeslieNovember 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Your family is so lovely, and I'm so happy for your new addition! Congratulations!

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  8. Tiffany @ Savor HomeNovember 30, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Such a cute idea! Congratulations!

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  9. amber wallaceNovember 30, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Congratulations! What a sweet way to find out!

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  10. Haute Indoor CoutureNovember 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    that is the cutest idea ever! congratulations to you and your family.

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  11. BriBedellNovember 30, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Awe!! I'm having a boy too! My first boy after two girls!!!

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  12. JessieNovember 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Congratulations, Caitlin! What a cute idea to find out the gender of the baby!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  13. MelisaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Congrats! Boys are so fun!!!

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  14. simple.beautiful.lady.November 30, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    What a great idea and super exciting! It's fun to have one of each to chase around the house! I hope you're feeling well enjoying Philly in the Fall!

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  15. Andrea JohnsonNovember 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Congratulations Caitlin!! What a cool way to find out such an amazing surprise.

    Andrea

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  16. LiliNovember 30, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    gorgeous family! congratulations!

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  17. p-l-a-i-dNovember 30, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Congratulations! What a fun idea!

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  18. Eleni PsyllakiNovember 30, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    So cute to find out this way! I don't think I could manage the anticipation and I'd open the envelope on the way to the bakery! Congrats on your new little boy to come =) xoxo

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  19. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysNovember 30, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I don't know what I love the most, seing your fabric on that chair or how you found out the sex of your baby! Congrats on the bundle of BOY!

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  20. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesNovember 30, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    that is precious! those pictures are amazing.

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  21. Blaise Adkison Interior DesignNovember 30, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Congratulations! That is so exciting and such a creative way to find out whether it is a boy or girl! Best of luck to you...

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  22. bbondNovember 30, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Congrats! That is exciting and a fun way to find out.

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  23. Audrey SNovember 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    congratulations!!!! what a wonderful way to discover the gender of your little one!

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  24. ShaliniNovember 30, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Congratulations! What a lovely way to find out. And you're look absolutely lovely, really glowing!

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  25. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)November 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Yay! Congratulations! What a sweet way to find out the gender! So happy for you and your family. :)

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  26. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Congratulations! Fun to do a boy nursery this time ;)

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  27. LindsBNovember 30, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    CONGRATS!! What a fun way to find out what you are having. The last photo is too cute- LOVE all tree, well four, of you there!

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  28. MuffyDecember 1, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to see how you dress him. :) More proof that I am ALWAYS wrong when it comes to guessing genders. I was sure you were having another girl. By the way, got your fabric swatches in the mail about a week ago and they are so beautiful in person!

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  29. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissDecember 1, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Precious! Congrats.

    I am one of 'those'... Baby C will arrive in about 6 weeks and that's when we'll find out pink or blue!

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  30. HeatherDecember 1, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Congratulations! Your photos are so sweet!
    I'm well underway with a roman shade project I'm making using your lovely fabric! They're looking really good!

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  31. ToriaDecember 1, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Congratulations!!! I was convinced u were having another girl but I'm so excited for u to have a boy. Fun for everyone!!! I've got dibs on him for coral in 20+ years if Canyon and Liv don't work out.
    Miss u over here!

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  32. Carly AnneDecember 1, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Ahhh I love it. Congrats, Mama. I don't know how you managed ti wait that long, however. I would not have been so patient. :p

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  33. Ana AntunesDecember 1, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Congratulations Caitlin! What a fun original way to reveal it! Boys are so in Love with moms for life!...Little sister will love to play protective older sister. God bless you beautifull family

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  34. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsDecember 1, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Such a cute idea. I have an almost 3 1/2 year old daughter and a 1 year old boy...having one of each is so prefect! Congrats. There is nothing like having a boy....

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  35. carlaDecember 1, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Congratulations on your little boy. Now you'll have the perfect pair. I've got 6 weeks to go of my pregnancy, I have not found out the gender, the suspense is killing me. I work as an ultrasonographer so I scan babies all day for my job.... It's taken a huge amount of willpower not to quickly use my machine in between scheduled patients and have a quick look! If it's a girl, I'm decorating her nursery with some of your fabric. All the best for the rest of your pregnancy.

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  36. sktDecember 1, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    congratulations!

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  37. natalieDecember 1, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Congratulations! I love the idea!

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  38. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!! That is so exciting and what a fun way to find out!!! All the best! xo

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  39. AliDecember 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    What a fun way to find out and with family! Baby boys are the best.

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  40. CourtneyDecember 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love the idea! Congrats! Boys are so fun, you'll have a blast.

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  41. Jen of MadeByGirlDecember 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Awww this was touching & sweet. It made me tear up actually ...im happy for you & your family, you are so blessed to have children. :)

    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  42. StephanieDecember 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Now I would die to look like you do pregnant and cooking all day! You rock the pregnancy look Caitlin. Congratulations on your baby boy news, so exciting to have one of each. I got the table runner in the same fabric that you got the placemats in, and I too am using it for Christmas as well! Great minds think alike.

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  43. Gaby [The Vault Files]December 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Congrats!! Love this way of finding out the gender, and I agree, I could never wait for 9 months!
    PS: Just featured your pillows on my gift guide today ;) To say that I love your whole collection is an understatement!

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  44. BarbieDecember 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Yay! too cute how you shared the news. though you're tired you always look pretty much gorgeous. congrats!

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  45. The DrakesDecember 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Congratulations Caitlin! Though you don't know me I've been following your blog for awhile and I too am pregnant (27 weeks), have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and a boy on the way! We did a gender reveal party as well and it's so fun to see you do the same! By the way, LOVE the chair that Olivia is sitting in eating her cupcake:)

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  46. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}December 1, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    How exciting!!! boys are the yummiest....and always love their mamas!! and excuse me...that's how you look when you're tired after a long day?!?!? stunning

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  47. Laurie from Laurie Jones HomeDecember 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Congrats! I love love love the photo of your daughter when she found out she was having a baby brother! Oh and you look beyond amazing!

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  48. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Congrats on the new little one.! I received your Mom's christmas card yesterday & my daughter said "Caitlin looks pregnant". I had no idea. Such a blessing.

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  49. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Congrats on the new little one! I received your Mom's christmas card yesterday and my daughter said "Caitlin looks pregnant". I had no idea. Such a blessing.

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  50. Miss MaryDecember 1, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    So happy for you guys!! Big congrats on your sweet little boy! How exciting!! :) Love the cupcake idea too--how fun for you guys to be surprised like that!

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  51. Pink WallpaperDecember 2, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    boys are great!! one of each is perfect! so excited for y'all!

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  52. ericaDecember 2, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    yay! congratulations cait! that little boy is going to be so so darling!

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  53. AndreaDecember 2, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    So exciting! Congrats on a new little boy! I love your blog and your design and your fabrics! You are so inspiring and your little family is darling!

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  54. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Congratulations Caitlin. So very happy for you, B and little miss. Such wonderful news!

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  55. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Congratulations ....and what a wonderful way to find out the news!

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  56. Debie GraceDecember 2, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Awwww! Congratulations!! :)

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  57. rachel @ Just a Touch of GrayDecember 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    How adorable! CONGRATS!!

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  58. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGNDecember 3, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    What a fantastic way to find out! Congratulations!!! How exciting, I can't wait to see how the boy's room will pan out :))
    Such exciting news!

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  59. JennaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a great way to find out! that is so fun. Congratulations, I have a little boy (he's 2) and they are the best!

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  60. EliMay 29, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    cutest idea ever!

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