Our sweet little bundle of joy, Grayson James, was born on April 19th, 2012 at 11:56pm. He weighed in at 8lbs 6oz and is 20 1/4 inches long. He is perfect in every way! It was a long, long, loooong induction but a very quick and easy delivery. I will post his birth story and more pictures when I can think again! Here’s a sneak peek of our little guy.
We had a really fun Easter this year. Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Ray came out for dinner and a little egg hunting. And we had the opportunity to share Easter dinner with our sweet Missionaries! Liam loved giving the Missionaries their special Easter baskets with treats! We were so lucky that the Easter Bunny visited our house 3 times! Once in the morning to drop off Liam’s basket, then he stopped by before we got home from church to drop off the basket that Spencer had made for Liam, and then a third time to hide eggs in the yard! Wow, he’s a busy bunny!
Coming in from the backyard to find that our furry friend had visited!
So much good stuff!
Got to put the ears on, even if only for a second
The hunt
Grandpa and Grandma
That’s one crazy boy! Think he’s had some candy?!?
Liam always loves dyeing eggs. This year he was much better at using the egg scooper and avoided having blue fingers! What a big boy!
I realized that I have not taken many pictures of myself with this pregnancy. I just haven’t felt like seeing myself…there’s a whole lotta me! But since I took pictures of myself while pregnant with Liam I figured I better take a few with this baby as well. I feel so blessed that the baby has been healthy and strong throughout this pregnancy. I have not felt well for most of it, and had some really scary times. Well, here I am. In all my pregnant glory! Thanks Frank for taking pictures and letting me boss you around.
My view of the belly
Liam is so excited to be a big brother!
My sweet boy
Just a few cute pictures of our cuties hamming it up in the tub. I know that one day soon Liam is going to start protesting any picture taking that happens in the tub so I’m getting it done now!
Since this baby is my second, and also a boy, I was sort of hoping to get out of having any sort of baby shower. I am not the kind of person who likes being the center of attention. Ha ha ha! I had 3! That’s right, THREE! It is amazing to have such wonderful family and friends who are willing to take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate our upcoming bundle of joy. My first baby shower was thrown by my work friends. Kira, my good friend, organized everything. It was fun to see everyone, since I have been on disability for so long. I am lucky to work with a group of great ladies!
The amazing diaper cake!
The girls
Everyone was so nice and generous! We scored a TON of diapers, cute clothes and baby supplies. And many of the girls who couldn’t make it to the party gave money. We were able to buy a double stroller! What great friends!
Shower number 2 took place at my sweet Mother-in-law’s house. It was fun to catch up with friends and extended family. Since my family was coming to visit we had the shower the same weekend. Again, I felt very spoiled and blessed!
Love this little onesie!
My Mom made an adorable blanket for the baby! It is certain to be a cherished lovey!
It sure brought tears to my eyes! Hormones, sheesh!
Yummy Cake!
Shower number 3 was thrown by my friend Kim, from church. She and her sweet daughter Drei went to so much trouble! The food table was amazing! Cupcakes, rice crispy bars, cookies, all sorts of crackers, chips and pretzels, fruit trays….wow! The church girls all came and shared a nice relaxed evening chatting. I was brain dead and completely forgot to get my camera out of my purse. I feel so much love and support from all my family and friends! Can’t wait to have this little guy and show him off!
We decided to take the little boys to see qualifying for the Sprint Cup drivers. It gave them a chance to see the racecars but was not crowded and was cheap for the grownups. All the big boys (and Darshan!) went to see the main event race on Sunday. Since I was 36 weeks pregnant I was glad to let the big guys have all the fun and chill out with the boys, my Mom and Sis. It is always fun to see the cars. They are so impressive! I need one for my commute to work!
The boys just watching the cars
Cool bug eyes!
Wearing his new Jimmie Johnson t-shirt (and some dirt)!
The Family
By the end of the day Liam was COVERED in dirt! Just a sign of a good time!
Race Day
Just a few pictures taken by my Dad! Looks like a lot of fun!
