We had decided to wait until Mother's Day to tell our families the big news. The weekend before was Jennifer and Danny's Wedding and keeping it from everyone while there was pretty difficult. I had had morning sickness that lasted all day the week before leading up to the wedding and was concerned that being sick would give it away. While there we invited some family over to our house for a Mother's Day lunch.
So on Saturday, everyone came over and we gave Cindy a framed picture of the first ultra-sound. At first she just starred at it, and kept glancing at me and then back to the frame. After a few emotional moments, we revealed to everyone else that we were expecting! It was a great moment and the planning immediately began. Of course, since it was a surprise I didn’t get any pictures.
On Sunday we met at Jill’s, who was in on the surprise and had graciously agreed to host the event. For my family, Jill and I had worked out a plan and had pre-ordered a shirt for Avery. At first my Mom didn't get it, but other people started to catch on, her reaction was priceless.
Preparing to reveal the secret
Nana and Avery - before she read the shirt
Hugs all around
Happy Tears
Over the next week we shared the news with our friends and co-workers. We are very blessed to have so many people in our lives that care for us and are excited to share in our excitement.
Your mom looks so clueless in the picture before she reads the shirt! :) That's awesome lol
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