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the big reveal




Over the weekend, Erick's brother and sister-in-law threw an amazing "reveal" party to announce the sex of their new baby due in October - it's a girl!  We couldn't be more excited for them! I have to say I'm feeling a bit chuffed since I did guess correctly and knew from the minute I took a look at that first ultrasound photo ;)

Balloons were thrown high in the air, cake was shared among family and friends, and ice cream was supplied by the neighborhood truck. For as much as we want to move out of the south side of the city, it's little backyard get-togethers like these that will always hold a special place in my heart.

Naturally, I felt the need to document the day in it's entirety.

I am so glad I did.


























Hector and Illiana, we cannot WAIT to spoil this little girl!

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  1. JazmynJuly 14, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Aww so sweet! I can't wait to find out what we're having, I'm still not even sure how we're going to reveal it either. Off to pinterest!! Lol

    Looks like it was a lot of fun though! :)

    ♥J.

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  2. Tigerlilly QuinnJuly 14, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    so adorable! Just think of all your little girls growing up friends! x

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  3. dear oliveJuly 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Oh, wow! How crazy! And how lucky that they've got you capture the day! Can you please come to Australia soon and photograph a party of mine? Kellie xx

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  4. Anne HillJuly 14, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    gorgeous photos! Love that they did a reveal party

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  5. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Alba's got a very "old soul" look to her. And those cheeks! I'd eat them all day! How do you get anything done?

    Also, the photos of Sophia at the picnic table and on the stoop with I've cream? Kills me. She's precious.

    Looks like fun!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    lovely celebration, so happy!
    lu x

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  7. EstherJuly 17, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    What fun! Gender reveal parties are so exciting. Lovely photos by the way!

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  8. kacie @ mama caseJuly 17, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    what a totally perfect day.

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