Gramma's Birthday!

Last weekend, we hosted a surprise birthday for Derek's mom's 60th birthday!  I think she was shocked!!

This was her face when she walked in the door followed by this series of comments...

"What in the hell is going on?"

"How did you do this, you have a baby!" - to me

"What are you guys doing here?"

"OMG, you got your hair done!!"

"OMG...It's so good to see you!"

"I wish I wasn't wearing this outfit"

"Where's my grandbaby??"

Stephen was able to sneak into the family photos so we could display pictures of Joyce through the years.

Stephen also made galley's to showcase what was popular during each decade (music, culture, current events, style, etc.) Very cool to see.

For food, we did "Desserts of the Decades".  We had a special dessert that was popular during each decade...unfortunately for us there was a lot left over...not good when you are trying to drop the baby weight!

Red Velvet cake, yum!

Another picture to show how I had everyone sardined into the dining room to shout "surprise"

Where is my grandbaby?! (Yes, she is in a swimsuit....we pick our battles)



Making her way around to the guests

 

A family picture, unfortunately we never remember to take these, but this one is good!

Joyce and her co-workers and friends plus baby Grayson

Stephen making a toast to the birthday girl.  Jocelyn has had a costume change by this point.

Blowing out the candles!  Happy Birthday Joyce, hope you had a great one!

1 month pictures!

Can you believe it?  Grayson is already 1 month old (actually 5 weeks by the time I posted picture).  It has gone by so fast!  He is getting so big too.  He was 7lb 2oz when he was born, and I had him weighed over a week or so ago and he was over 9lbs!  He is a good eater. 

Derek and I have been blessed with two very good babies!  Whew!  Good eaters, good decent sleepers, and good dispositions. 

A lot of people have inquired how Jocelyn has been with Grayson...AWESOME!!  There is no jealousy at all.  She is such a good helper!  She will hold the bottle (for 5 seconds), throw diapers away, go grab things for me, and most importantly she helps me comfort him.  Funny story....So, for some odd reason, Derek and I don't call our kids by their names, we have very random nick names for them?  Jocelyn is Miss J, J-bird, JJ, etc.  Grayson's name has developed into G-man, G, G-money, etc.  I guess Jocelyn has picked up on this, because the other day when he was crying, she walked over to his rocker and leaned in and said "shhhh, its okay G money".  Derek and I literally died of laughter!  She is hilarious (gets it from me) :)

Grayson is on a pretty strict schedule.  He eats every 3 hours-he's like clockwork.  I have chosen to pump milk and feed him in a bottle, and he is eating 3oz per feeding!  We haven't been able to go for more than 3 hours yet (insert sad face for nighttime feedings) but I know we will get there soon.  Since we now live in a two story house, he is shacking up in our bedroom for now until he sleeps through the night.  I will tell you he is the LOUDEST baby on the face of the planet!  He grunts ALL THE TIME!  Very distracting when you are trying to sleep-ha!  We have purchased a sound machine that blasts all night long in our attempt to drown out the noise, and it works pretty well for now.  I for one (I'm sure Derek too) can't wait to claim back our sleeping quarters- Grunt free!

Here are Grayson's 1 month growth pictures, enjoy!

Big Sister wanted to get in the picture with him :)