Jacob's Baby Shower

About 20 ladies at church hosted a baby shower for Jacob. We got just about everything we needed to get us started when he arrives. It was good seeing so many friends and family. We are really blessed.

Happy 50th Anniversary

My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 19th.

A couple of updates

Curt started his new job as a Paramedic with RPS about two weeks ago. He is based out of Jasper for now while he trains. They just released him to work on his own so we are hoping he'll have a set schedule in the next few weeks or so. Rachel and I have loved having him home so much, especially in the evenings. Rachel talks him into letting her stay home with him all day a couple days out of the week.

I am 30 weeks today. It's hard to believe we only have 10 weeks to go until Jacob is due to arrive. I am going to the dr every two weeks now. I failed the first sugar test but passed the second one. I've gained 23 lbs so far (yikes) but everything else looks great. Jacob is a very active little guy. He kicks and moves constantly.

Curt started painting the nursery today. The bed and bedding are in so hopefully I can post pictures of it soon.

Easter Sunday

The Easter bunny brought Rachel flip flops, pajamas, sunglasses, fingernail polish, and a notebook. She said she was glad the easter bunny brought her cool things.

We went to church then to my grandmother's for lunch. It was delicious as always and we ate way too much! Afterwards we had to do our traditional photo shoot with all the kids. I am 29 weeks in these pictures and the pounds are definately showing.

Easter at the Griers

We had Easter dinner with Curt's side of the family the Saturday before Easter. We had a great bbq dinner with baked beans, corn on the cob, chips, and strawberry shortcake. It was delicious. After dinner, the kids dyed Easter eggs.

Jacob's bedding

Here is a picture of the bedding we ordered for Jacob's room. Will post pics of his actual nursery when we get it finished.

Who needs chairs anyway?

This box must have been much more comfortable than the couch to watch tv in.

Happy Birthday Elijah

My nephew Elijah turned 4 on February 11. We celebrated at his house with a dinosaur themed birthday party.

22 Weeks pic

22 weeks pregnant--Feb 12

More Snow

And it snowed again! Re Re came to play with Rachel in the snow. Rachel has loved every minute of the snow that we've had this winter. After being wet and cold from playing in it she came in to tell me she needed to change clothes so she could go back out and play.

It's a Boy!

Our little guy's name is Jacob Payne. He is named after Curt's grandfather, Harry Payne. Jacob's heart rate was 145 during the sonar and he weighs 11 ounces. Rachel told me she thought it was a boy the morning before the sonar. She just wishes we would name him Samuel. We are all very excited. I have to admit I am a little nervous, not sure what to do with a boy after almost 5 years of girl.

Other things

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. The holidays really got me this year.

Curt finished the Paramedic program on December 15th with an overall GPA of 3.97. We are so proud of him! He took the national registry test a couple weeks ago and passed it so he is now a Nationally Registered Paramedic. He took both tests for the Jefferson County Personnel Board and is waiting for the ranks to come out in February. Most fire departments in the county use this test to hire so we are hoping for great results.

Pregnancy update---at my appointment on January 6th, at 16 weeks, I gained 9 lbs! Whoa! I was not expecting a number that big so early in the game. I started feeling the baby move right around 16 weeks and Curt felt it the first time this week. I am now 19 weeks and will have a sonar on January 27th to find out if we are having Jacob or Addyson!

McWane with Ella Jayne

Out to eat at Stix

We went out to eat with my family to celebrate Curt finishing school and passing National Registry.

Christmas Present

After 9 years, I wanted to get new den furniture so that's what I got for Christmas. It arrived a few weeks ago and we love it!