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We had our 20 week appointment this morning. It was so neat seeing our little baby up close and personal. The baby is healthy and was moving around like crazy. We also found out the gender, our baby is not shy. It must take after it’s daddy:) It is a…

BOY!!!!

Josh really wanted a boy and is SO excited we found out the big news on his birthday-the best birthday present ever! We can’t wait until our little guy arrives!

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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. Congratulations! Boys are so wonderful, but I might be bias because I have three! What a great present. So happy for you.

  2. What fun! Little boys are the best! =) Congratulations. Enjoy this special moment.

  3. Congratulations! I know the feeling – I’m 24 weeks along with our first! Happy birthday to Josh and happy ultrasound day to you both!!

  4. congrats to you both Maria – and a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Josh – bet this will be the present he remembers forever!!

  5. Congratulations times a billion MARIA! Boys are SO DARLING! I can’t wait to see his cutie little face!

  6. So I *might* be a little biased, but seriously, boys are SO fun! I love love love being a Mom to all boys. So happy for you both!

  7. Congratulations! I just had my little guy in December and he is such a sweet treat. Definitely the best thing I’ve ever baked! 🙂

  8. Already said congrats but wanted to stop by here too once I got power back! So yay! Big congrats and so glad you were able to find out. Let the shopping begin! haha 🙂

  9. Aw, congrats! We like boys ’round here! So nice when they aren’t shy. A few of mine were, so we had quite the anticipation after 2 or 3 boys waiting and wondering. We’re happy with all four! 😉

  10. Congratulations! I know you will have fun with him, but I bet Josh is just beyond excited.

  11. Congrats! I have 3 boys and can honestly say they are so much fun! What a great birthday for Josh!

  12. Congrats, boys are so much fun! Enjoy the fun preparing for this little boy in your life.

  13. Awww, YAY! So happy for you two… Your little boy will have the most sophisticated palate on the block, haha! Thanks for sharing this special moment with your readers!

  14. Yay! So happy for you and Josh! At 20 weeks we were told we were having 3 girls. We have two boys and one girl! 🙂

  15. Congratulations!!! Boys never seem to have any trouble showing off on the ultrasound 🙂

  16. Little boys are so sweet to their mommies, you will enjoying it as much as I have. Congrats!

  17. I was wrong – but I’m still super excited for you both!! 🙂 What a great birthday surprise for daddy! Love you!

  18. Congratulations Maria and Josh! You guys are going to be excellent parents…and your baby is going to be very well-fed with all the good food you both make! Blessings!

  19. Congrats! We were so blessed and excited when we found out that our first baby was a boy! Little boys are so sweet and fun – and they just love their mama’s 🙂

  20. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Boys! I have three! Congratulations to you, Maria!

  21. I hope he has his Mommy’s pretty brown eyes, and his Daddy’s great smile. Happy Birthday Josh! Love,
    Teresa

  22. What a perfect gift for him!! I know Josh was really hoping for a son. Happy Birthday Josh and congratulations to you both.

  23. Congrats Maria and Josh. This is such wonderful news!! Happy Birthday Josh.
    Little boys are delish – such a blessing. xo

  24. Congratulations!! I’m loving my little guy right now, so I know you’ll love having a boy!

  25. Congrats!!! That is SO amazing. How exciting for you guys 🙂 Can’t wait to virtually meet the little guy!

  26. Congrats Maria! How exciting! I’m due just a couple weeks after you. We don’t find out until the end of the month, though.

  27. Rock on, Baby Boy Lichty! There is something indescribable about the mother-son bond. You will see! 🙂

  28. Oh Maria, I just cried looking at that sweet sonogram photograph! How precious!!!

  29. Congratulations to you both! Is the lil little guy craving Oreo milk shakes? 🙂 So exciting.

  30. Congtulations on having a sweet little boy! Boys are fun to teach…they love to get their hands dirty!
    Hope you are well!

  31. Hearty congrats to you both! A treasure to have raised 3 sons. So happy for you 🙂

  32. Congratulations Maria and Josh! I like boys so much I went ahead and had two!! You will quickly learn all the different names of trucks and construction equipment. Much fun.

  33. Yay Maria! That is such wonderful news! I’m a big fan of boys. Glad you got a good shot of him!

    1. Thanks Brittanie! We are beyond excited! We need to catch up, it has been too long. I hope all is well. Love and miss ya!

  34. Awesome news….BOYS ROCK! You have some great years ahead. My boy is 3 and I can’t get enough of him.

  35. Eek!! I’m SOOO excited for you two!! Hope you’re doing well – sending birthday wishes to Josh! xo

  36. I just announced the gender of our baby this morning too! We actually found out weeks ago, but I just now shared it since we didn’t actually see anything until last week at our 20 week appt. I’m so happy for you! Have you felt the kicks yet?

  37. Little boys are so much fun! I’m pregnant for the third time and after 7 years with little boys I thought I was ready for a baby girl, but I hate to miss out on hearing another little boy say, “I love you mom.” Congrats!

  38. Awww, congratulations! Now you have a little pea-nut to add to your pod 😉
    So glad all is well and healthy, enjoy the next 20 weeks!

  39. Boys are tremendous. Awesome. I always thought I was a girl person. But, just wait and see how special boys are. And, when they turn around 4, they want to marry you. I’m so happy for you.

  40. Congratulations! :). And speaking as a former baby boy and current son; I can objectively say that they’re the best :).

  41. Congratulations! You and my daughter are just two days apart in due dates and they just found out they are having a boy as well! Have lots of fun. Love the recipes and appreciate you sharing this exciting time with readers!

  42. Maria I’m a little late on your wonderful news, but Eek!! How exciting!! I’m so happy for you and Josh. And your right what a great birthday gift for Josh. Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂

  43. I know I’m a little late, but congratulations on your baby boy! I am so excited for you and Josh! 🙂