This weekend was all sorts of fun, for plenty of reasons. We got to spend time with great friends, with each other, AND we got to share some fun and exciting news!
Sunday’s highlight was brunch with my college girlfriends. Plenty of delicious food and lots of time to catch up and chat about life.
My, have those conversations evolved over the past 10 years!
Oh, and in case you missed it on the plate up there, that is one of my absolute favorite Cinnamon Chip Scones. I’ve been dying to make some, so I figured it was the perfect opportunity (aka, so they don’t ALL wind up sitting in my house for me to eat).
I know there’s a bunch of you out there who love these, so if you haven’t tried them yet, promise me you will!
The highlight of our Sunday, of course, was our long-awaited Friendgiving. It was only planned about, oh, over 3 months ago, and was long overdue. But I’ll tell you this much…I think we all decided we’re going to keep the tradition going in January instead of November. Because, really, it was so nice to have something else to look forward to after the craziness of the holidays!
Our friends Erica and Steve hosted this year, and Steve (being the master mixologist that he is) concocted up a delicious, non-alcoholic beverage for us preggos (since there’s a couple of us!).
(BTW – I love their wine glasses – they were so cute!!)
And then, of course, there was the food. SO much good stuff…and this doesn’t even include the table of appetizers we had!
I ended up making the cornbread (this recipe) and a crockpot spinach artichoke dip (this recipe) to contribute to the spread, and all turned out great.
Lucas was excited to see some of his buddies, especially his girl, Kaura. These two, I’ll tell ya…best buds!
I made sure to take a little bit of everything, and it was all just so delicious. Having a turkey dinner in January makes it like, 100x better. Either that or I was just really hungry.
Next year, this crew of kids is going to be even bigger (especially since we were missing a couple on Saturday, too). We joked we’re going to need about 3 turkeys down the road just to feed all the boys!
Then, shortly after dinner…it was time to have some fun.
We didn’t go quite as all-out like we did with Lucas (I still love watching that video!), but our friends Kanika and Shaheen offered to pick up a cake to bring to Friendsgiving so we could share our exciting news with the whole group. Not only was the gesture incredibly sweet, but man, the cake was phenomenal (it was from Whole Foods, for the locals!).
So you guys want in on the big news too???
Alright, alright.
We’re excited to share that we’re…
having…
<3 A BOY!! <3
I guess I really do have some mama intuition!
Lucas really couldn’t care less right now (and still doesn’t really get it, although he’ll still give the baby hugs and squeezes), but we’re so excited to be able to give him a little brother…a lifelong best bud!
I’ll be sharing more details in my next bumpdate (hopefully tomorrow!), but for now, I hope you all have a fabulous day (especially if you’re enjoying the day OFF!) and I’ll catch up with you all tomorrow!
Bri says
Congrats Courtney!! Two boys sounds like such fun!! All the trucks and trains for you and Jay :)
Erica says
Congrats! I’m kind of hoping our second is a boy so our son will have a brother. Plus, so much more cost effective when you’ve already got all the clothes!
Emily says
Congrats! Found out Thursday we are having our second boy! I think two brothers will be so much fun!
Sheena @ Paws and Pavement says
Congratulations! So happy for your family and Lucas will love having a brother I’m sure.
Alyssa says
Congratulations!! We have to two boys as well and it is honestly so much fun! Lucas will love having a little brother!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Awh brill!!! Huge congrats!!! They’ll be close enough in age to be real pals!
Foona says
Aw yah!!!! Congratulations ! My dream is a house full of boys so I don’t have to buy any more clothes lol Lucas and baby boy will have such an amazing relationship ! Congrats again!
Brianne says
Congrats!! How exciting for Lucas to have a lifelong best friend!
Marina @ Snackie Bird says
Congrats! Two boys is plenty of fun????
Marielle says
Congrats- yay for another boy!!
Ps I’m going to try out that scone recipe this week, sounds yummy!!
Erin m. says
Congratulations! So excited for you!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
Congrats, Courtney!!!!
I was wrong (guessed girl because everybody seems to be having them) but I think it’s awesome you’ll have another boy! Boy moms seem to have so much fun – I kinda want to have another boy, too, if we try again.
That cake and friendsgiving spread looks phenomenal.
Congrats again to you, Jay, and Lucas! <3
Lindsay @ A Runnaroundd Life says
Congrats to you! He’s a lucky big brother. I always wished I had a brother but my sister is one of my best friends so I can’t complain :) Happy Monday and congrats again!
Jenna @ Crazy Healthy Fit says
Another boy! How exciting :) Congrats!
Brynn says
Congratulations!!! You do have intuition! And you’re right, the cinnamon chip scones are amazing!
Kim says
How exciting!! Congratulations!!
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Sarah @ Seriously Lovely says
Oh how exciting!!! Your mama’s intuition was right on! Congratulations!
Christen says
Congratulations! How exciting!
haley @cupcakes and sunshine says
Ahhh congratulations!!!! So, so exciting!!! :)
Ruthie Hart says
So so excited for you, another beautiful boy!
Dena Penrod says
Congratulations, Courtney! I had 2 boys and then a girl. I’ll tell you, I really wanted to go for a fourth because I loved how my boys were “buddies” and always had a friend (they are 22 months apart), so I wanted my daughter to have the same thing. We even considered adopting so we could guarantee a sister for her. We never ended up doing either, and sadly divorced after 20 years of marriage. We are both re-married (well, I will be this year), and now she has FIVE brothers and still no sisters. LOL! Poor thing. Or lucky thing….lots of protection for this girl. My point is, it’s AWESOME to have a brother buddy to grow up with – Lucas is a lucky little boy! My boys are now 20 and 18 and they are still buddies! (and I’m 43 wondering how I have these huge men calling me “Mom”). LOL!!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Congratulations! Never second guess a mamma’s intuition!
Tiphani says
Congrats! Two boys are so much fun! Mine are 2 years apart and are just getting to the stage where they can play together – they love it! Just this morning my littlest started to get so excited when he heard his big brothers voice!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
Congratulations!!! That’s so exciting :D
KatieTX says
Congrats! I have a 15 month old boy and am 6 months pregnant with another boy :)
I have the exact same feelings as you! Can’t wait to see them become best friends.
Hilary says
What an exciting weekend! And congrats! That is so exciting for all of you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Oooo! Congratulations!! :D
You’ll be the only girl now ;)
Lauren @ The Foodie Runner says
Congrats!!! What exciting news! I’m hoping my mama intuition is as spot on as yours because I’m convinced that I’m having a boy but am only 13 weeks along haha :)
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Uh your friendsgiving – why was I not invited?! OMG it all looks sooo incredibly good. I have had your scones on my list of to make. I wish I had somewhere for them all to go if I made them too. That’s what’s so hard about baking – if it’s in my house, I eat it all.
Congrats on another little boy! I was wrong. I thought girl. But I was also wrong with what I thought my daughter was. ;) Guess I gotta work on that intuition thing!
I would love another girl just because it would easier – we have all the girl stuff. I actually just put a box together of gender neutral clothing just in case for the next one. It’s rather pathetic how much stuff we don’t have! I would of course welcome a little boy too though.
Carolyn says
Her cinnamon chip scones are a favorite in our house. Make them asap!
Taylor says
Congrats on the baby boy!! How exciting for you guys and Lucas!! SO happy for you!
christy says
Congrats! How fun for Lucas… he looks so lost in the photo with the cake, like “what’s going on??” Too cute!! Funny how both pregnancies have been different for you early on and both were boys, guess it really is true that symptoms are no indication!
Heather @ Life In Leggings says
Oh my gosh, congratulations!! As much as I want a little girl someday, I’ve always thought it would be neat to have two boys. What awesome news! So happy for you! <3
Julie says
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your exciting news w/ us. :)
Sara says
Congrats on another boy! I had my baby 4 months ago and I already can’t wait to have our next baby. lol
Katie @ Live Half Full says
Congratulations! How fun to have a BFF for Lucas!
Carolyn says
YEA!!! Two boys and brothers! I have 3 boys (and we had a 4th and then had a girl) but I so wanted another boy the 4th time. There is something special about watching little boys and their relationship develop. I think you said in a previous post that this will probably be your last baby and you are going to love that they have each other growing up. So happy for you guys!
Courtney says
Thanks so much, Carolyn! :)
Steph says
Congratulations! When I found out I was having a second son, it was such mixed emotions. I was so excited for them, but selfishly felt a little sad that I’d never experience having a daughter. Brothers have been SO much fun, though! It’s so special watching their bond form. You’ll love it <3
Courtney says
Thanks so much for sharing, Steph!
Laurie says
OH BOY!! Congratulations on another little boy.
Melissa says
Congrats! XO
Danica says
Congrats!! So exciting. Thanks for sharing with us!
Brittany (healthy slice) says
Congratulations Courtney!! You will be amazed at how another little boy will swoop in and steal your heart! So happy for you! <3
Courtney says
Thanks Brittany!
Heather says
Congrats!!! We have 2 boys – 14 months apart. I was torn on whether I wanted another boy or a girl, but when the tech said “Boy!”, it felt SO right. I absolutely adore seeing my boys interact and can’t wait to see the bond they build over time. Yayyy for boy moms!
Courtney says
That’s so exciting, Heather! Hearing stories like that makes me even MORE excited to watch my boys interact :)
suzanne says
Congratulations!!! Two boys will be such fun for you. I did read your post today and saw that you had mixed feelings – that is so completely normal and understandable. Allow yourself, without judgement, any and all feelings that come up. I have triplet boys and when I was pg, many people said ‘oh there must be a girl in there’ despite many ultrasounds to the contrary. I knew I was having boys – it felt right to me as I grew up with all brothers and almost all male cousins. When my boys were 2-3 I thought it would be nice to have a little girl – but we were done and ultimately I love having boys. (plus now they are teens and of course – everyone says how much ‘easier’ teen boys are than teen girls!)….I hope you enjoy your little bundle of love and seeing Lucas interact with his little brother :)
Courtney says
Triplet boys! Wow, that’s amazing!! Thanks so much for your comment, Suzanne. I really appreciate it! :)
Lori and Michelle says
Congrats sweetie!!!! xoxo
Katy H says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brothers so close in age will be a BLAST! How special for Lucas! Congrats :)
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Ahhh! So happy for you, Courtney!!!! What a blessing to have sweet brothers!! :)
Roxanne says
Congratulations to your growing family, Courtney! You deserved it! :D
Jessica W says
Congratulations!