It's a....

BOY!!!!!

Big shock there, said no one ever. 

For those of you who don't know, my in-laws are still awaiting the birth of the elusive Belby girl. Together they created four great sons (Ian will claim to be the greatest, but I'm sure his siblings say otherwise), and from those four sons have come five grandsons...now with a sixth on the way. There are no pink flowers on this family tree!

Since we were in Vegas for the big reveal, it only seemed right to take everyone's bets as to whether Baby Belby would wear hiking boots or Louboutins. The overwhelming wager was on Louboutins (a girl!)...only Ian and older brother, Erik, said they "knew" it was a boy. (I abstained.) A quick back story: I learned from my wise dad a long time ago, if you're walking through the casino and you see a long line of black, run on over and bet red! I think this is the mentality that everyone used when placing their bets...and they all lost. Hey, no one ever said Vegas was built by winners! Although, there are no losers when it comes to this little lemon (his size at 14 weeks) in my belly, we're all winners with a healthy baby regardless of what's going on between the legs. :)

Photos from Week 14 in Las Vegas: 

At Miracle in Progress waiting for the exciting appointment!

 

Our bundle of boy!

 He struck this pose almost right away leaving no mystery whatsoever for the gender reveal. Even the ultrasound tech said, "Well, that takes the fun out of my job!" Baby Belby is not bashful.

Waving hello!

 

 Showing off ;)

Then he got bashful, no more photos, guys!

 

This was such an incredible experience and we got to share it with my whole family. Oh, boy!

And a few more pics from the trip:

 

 

Needless to say, we were very thankful this Thanksgiving! 

And here's a glimpse of the group Louis V (his nickname, the real name is a secret!) will be joining...the Belby boys club!

Ethan, Jack and Alden

Dylan and Jack, all smiles always!

Birthday buddy photo with Carter! May babies are the best. ;)