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The Reveal/Name Game

I know I'm late. No excuses other than oh yea, I'm growing a human. LOL

As you have gathered, Baby Seymour is in fact a boy. I guess all those weeks of speaking "him" into existence really worked. Ask and you shall receive.

Do we name him unique name and have the Raven Symones of the world turn their nose and ditch the resume? Do we follow something more traditional and give him a Biblical name? Or do we pick a name from the internet or let friends and family choose?

We agreed on a name and when we came across other names, they just didnt fit.
Our baby boy will share his father’s middle name and have the same initials.
We want our little one to be proud of his name. Learn to spell it with little trouble and of course be able to survive corporate America.

At our gender reveal baby shower, we shared with our family and friends our baby’s name.

Brayden Michael.

The reveal day was exhausting, exciting, and fun. The night before I was so sick I couldn't sleep. Brian was just so excited that he couldnt sleep either. I didnt mind because I didnt want to be up alone feeling how I felt.

We needed to be in Stafford by 7a to pick up our cake and balloons. We decided to fill a large box with blue helium balloons for the grandmothers to open as a surprise. It was AWESOME!
Both my mom and Brian's mom wore Blue  (having no idea of the gender or that they would match). Music, food, and family. PERFECTION.

Everyone was happy(well with the exception of our baby girl- she really wanted a sister).  She is still excited for the baby to get here, so all is well. lol

Family and friends gathered to share our special moment. I wore a special pin made by one of my besties. The kids helped open the baby gifts and played in the empty reveal box. It was a fun event for everyone I believe.  I didn't cry, but I did get a little emotional. Brayden is so loved.


Now we can officially shop for a little boy and call our son by his name.

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  1. TyMarch 15, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    He is loved!!! Can't wait to meet baby Brayden!

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  2. TyMarch 15, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    He is loved!!! Can't wait to meet baby Brayden!

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