PHOENIX — A Phoenix couple got upstaged at their own gender reveal party and the furry culprit has created a viral moment they're hoping brings joy to everyone who sees it.
Britteny and Omar Hernandez of Phoenix told ABC15 they were looking forward to their gender reveal party last month since it would be the first time both of their families could get together since before the pandemic.
But despite all the planning, something very unplanned ended up happening!
"We knew the cat was there because he is everywhere!" says Britteny.
But what this couple didn't know was that their rescue cat, Mr. Kitty, was photo-bombing their entire special moment - and it was all caught on camera.
"I was crying. I was laughing so hard. I thought it was so funny."
"I told her earlier, 'I'm pretty sure the cat is going to be in front of us when the picture comes out,'" says Omar. "'I just know it.'"
Britteny says the fun video has provided some much-needed levity. She's had a tough pregnancy with a number of complications, morning sickness, and even a stay in the hospital. The good news is she and the baby are doing OK, so Mr. Kitty's attempt to steal the spotlight would turn out to be just what the doctor ordered.
"It has been a long, difficult pregnancy," explains Britteny. "With everything going on around the world and around the country, videos like this might just give you a smile and a laugh."
Baby Girl Hernandez is due this July and both Britteny and Omar believe Mr. Kitty will make a great big brother - as long as he doesn't mind sharing the spotlight from time to time with his little sister!
