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Gender Reveal Party and Decor

I had to wait to post all these as I transferred them to the iMac at home. But it was a special time in our life and so I want these pics on the blog and to be able to share them. Mostly did not include a lot of people since you are never sure about who is ok with it and who is not. So I usually stick with family, the decor, and often I end up getting pics no one else did. So it works out. Most of the time.

They surprised us with shirts! So so cute.

I hope you enjoy! This will be mainly pics of the decor! We are not allowed to take pics of much on the ranch and was reminded of that periodically while there. So hopefully with these pics we will not reveal any secrets, whatever they are! lol.

I am sharing this one because these are Katy’s friends that she teaches with. They are awesome! They have been so good to Katy. They all look out for one another! So I appreciate these ladies so much! The let me take their pic so I am guessing it is ok to share on here.

I’ll be doing a separate Texas Sunset entry soon but I did want to put a couple on here because the sunset was a special part of the night that night. Also have to mention the WIND! The wind was blowing a lot that day and made the decorating very difficult. But all in all it turned out to be a great party. It was outside. It was 105 or so starting out the party. But not humid – still very hot. Maybe that is why sunsets are so special sometimes, lol!

The actual gender reveal section is on a video which has mainly only been shared on facebook in a more private matter. I’ve been asked not to include it on YouTube, and videos don’t do well here on the blog unless it’s been added to YouTube, so I can’t actually show the reveal part – not by my choice – but I will honor the request.

Bottom line – it’s a BOY! Due in January! And we are so excited. We just hate they are so far away. Fourteen hours away! What are we gonna do?

Notes from the Week:

Ahhhhh I should probably just not include this part but I will say that this work week has pretty much been____________ at work. Sometimes it’s best to just leave the blank there but “sucky” would do just fine if you really need a word to be there. Bless its heart! I think it’s a good week to put work in the corner – in time out. It’s not been good this week. It’s too bad we really cannot ‘punish’ work when it’s been bad. lol. But I can blog about it. Not about people but “it”.

So many things making it harder on you than it really needs to be. I’m behind but it’ll just have to be that way til I catch up. It’s one thing to stay over for work when its busy and to make sure everything and everyone taken care of the best of your ability. But it’s another to have to stay over to fix things others should have done. I’m trying to keep a good attitude. But right about now, I’m really very very tired and ready for the weekend.

I went to the dentist yesterday morning and so I was a couple of hours late coming in. So I didn’t take lunch and for the most part lately I have not all week- no time to) except for a quick drive thru one day. So I made up the time but I ordered Greek for lunch thru an app and it was so good. We didn’t have a lot for dinner last night so I was glad I did. This meal got me thru the day yesterday.

When I came home I folded the laundry and rebooted (started the next loads – tossed the washer clothes in the dryer and so forth). Then sat on the sofa in the sun room and watched the deer eat in the back yard. Very much needed down time there. And this morning I need to go reboot the laundry again, lol.

We are headed to the store tonight and think we are going to get Pho or some kind of Asian soup or dish before hand. Just ready to be done with the work week. I was going to go in early but decided I didn’t want to give up my blog entry just because others are creating a lot of extra work for me. Didn’t seem fair somehow! lol. So here I sit.

Ya’ll take care. Prayers for those impacted by Laura.

Tomorrow maybe I’ll do the Texas sunset post from the cam! I think this is my favorite though. I am still learning! This is on automatic settings most likely.

6 responses to “Gender Reveal Party and Decor”

  1. 7monica7 Avatar

    Awwww, Katy looks like her pretty mama! Love your T’s.
    The decorations are awesome, and I avoid using that word, awesome. Really nice. Who did the decorations? Fellow teachers??
    That last pic of the sunset is my favorite. 🙂

    1. Backporchwriter Avatar

      We all use awesome all the time- I know we all over use it. We need a new word! lol 😂 Katy and her Sister in law did the decor. I think Katy did the signs as she does that type of writing. Cody hung decor up fighting against the wind.

  2. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Great photos. The one of you and George and Katy is my favorite. You all three look so happy. I love all the decor at the party.

    1. Backporchwriter Avatar

      Thank you Lauren!

  3. Sybil Avatar
    Sybil

    Hi Sonya, a bit late commenting today have had one visitor after another and in exhausted tonight. An early night will be mine I’m sure…..It was lovely to see the nice photos from Texas. It’s a pity there were not more of Kate or Cody but as you rightly say that’s there wish and you have to do as they say but it is sad for you, your photos are always so nice. You certainly had a lovely spread,for the babies party. I have never heard of grandparents being called Nonni and Poppi they sure are cute names though.
    Glad that tomorrow is Friday and I hope that you have something nice planned. I have nothing planned….so far…but one can never tell !! Night night. God Bless

  4. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    Beautiful pics! Congrats on your new grandson! Love his name, too! Very unique!

    Rose

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