Gender Reveal | What Will Baby Bee?

This was such a fun day for our family.  We have waited in anticipation for THREE weeks for this time to finally get here- what will this sweet baby bee?? 

So many people were involved in this event - and an extra special thank you and shout out to our sweet friend, Sarah and hubby Chris for keeping the huge secret under wraps so that we could be surprised!  On the day gender was determined, she was given permission to call my doctor and be the first to know the gender of our little miracle baby.  

Don't you know everyone asked who and where she was!  

They all wanted a crack at her to see if she would spill the beans.

Stone-faced Sarah, I'll call her.

The DETAILS

I was so very pleased with how well all this came together.  I was panicking on Tuesday last week feeling so unorganized, but honestly on the day of the party it was done and I was NOT stressed at all.

Ok, so.  There may have been a wig-out session around 9am on Saturday morning, but after Jordan told me to cool my jets and put me in my place for the day ahead, all was well.

The FOOD

Appetizers

Chicken & Waffles w Honey Mustard Maple Syrup
| chick-fil-a nuggets, eggo mini waffles, equal parts honey mustard, maple syrup, honey | 

Pimento Cheese Dip w Frito Scoops

Veggie Dip Cups w Jalapeno Ranch
| zucchini, summer squash, red peppers; kraft salad dressing | 

Berry Cups with Honey Yogurt
| blackberries, raspberries, strawberries; greek god's honey strawberry greek yogurt |

Main

Honey Bee-Bee-Q Pulled Chicken
| italian dressing, honey bbq sauce, raw chicken breast; LOW for 7 hours; shred | 

Bee-Bee-Q Sauce
| strain sauce mixture after chicken is finished cooking | 

Vinegar Slaw
| 1 cabbage; sliced thin, 1 yellow onion; sliced thin; sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar; heat 3/4 c vegetable oil, 3/4 c distilled vinegar, 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp celery seed, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dry mustard; pour over cabbage/onion and refrigerate for 24 hours | 

Mac & Cheese Bar
| chipotle mac, american mac, white cheddar (alfredo) mac |

Potato Salad
Drinks
Bee's Knees Punch
| equal parts diet sprite, V8 splash pineapple-orange, lemonade |
Assorted Bee-r

Dessert

Lemon & White Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing

Bee-nana Pudding

Mac & Cheese Bar Toppings
| sun dried tomatoes, broccoli, green onions, fresh jalapeño, bacon bits, mozzarella cheese |

heart necklace | tiny tags // p&j initials |  bip and bop
The REVEAL
Truth be told- I was absolutely exhausted from everything this party entailed, and so when it was time to pop those confetti poppers, everyone was looking at me, everyone was ready and waiting with anticipation..and all these people were there to celebrate this baby (girl).
So, I cried a little.

 ..and then I just couldn't stop screaming..

 (Amber close your mouth..)

 ..really..

 Parker and Jolie were SO confused!
But there was pure joy on our faces.

Another baby GIRL it is!

The GROUP

I didn't realize until I could hardly walk through my house that there was literally NO ONE missing.

So very thankful for each one of these special people in our lives!  

The Big SISTERS

 cardigan | target // crown me glitter tee | lola & darla 
bloomers | loveylake // moccasins | gracious may // glitter bow | shelby chic boutique

The DADDY
vest & fleece leggings | white plum 

 Girl Dad for Life

..and he's a really, really great one.

party invite, food labels: ck fireboots

what will baby bee banner, cupcake toppers & wrappers, straws: dimply sweet

honeycombs: wood craft products

hey baby glitter pom banner: little dovie

sleepy bear nightgown: loved by hannah & eli

confetti poppers: dixie + twine

glitter spoons: modparty 

burlap table runner: hobby lobby

photography credit: bfaith photography