I tried a little craft project to help spruce up Grant's room.

Before:

After:

This isn't supposed to happen at the end of May.

These doggie slippers keep Gran'ts feet warm when the snow falls in May.

Working night shifts is so dang hard as a mom. I never realized how easy I had it before Grant was born. I leave for work about 5:30pm, get home about 6:30am, and Grant wakes up between 7 and 8am. Sean then leaves for work and I take care of Grant all day, trying to squeeze in a nap or two during his naps. I have no energy on these days and Grant gets some lounging time in mommy's bed. I love being a labor and delivery nurse though and the health insurance is important for our family. That's why I'm still there.

Arizona Fun

We went to Arizona last week for Eric's wedding and had a blast. Two of my brothers were also in town so we spent three days at our family cabin in Greer.

Here is Grant with his sweet, great-grandma Ruth.
Rachel, Natalie, and me on the temple grounds after Eric and Tricia's sealing.

The happy couple coming out of the temple.

Our little family at the temple.

Our little family at the reception.

My mom and me at the reception

Okay so we kind of staged this one. Sean wasn't really asleep at his own brother's reception. We just wanted him to match Grant's look--asleep, big cheeks, head down, in a tux. =)

We drove to the cabin Sunday afternoon and enjoyed the cooler, mountain air. Here's mom, Grant, and me at the Greer Lodge where we always visit to walk around the beautiful grounds. (The boys were off playing golf.)

The hot water was all gone in the bathrooms after 8 people showered so Grant enjoyed the kitchen sink where there was still hot water.

Everyone enjoyed the rickety, 30-year-old, cable car that soars across the meadow. I was a little nervous so I chickened out and didn't ride it. Un-announced to me, Sean took Grant on it. Yikes. Here is the loading platform.

Grant enjoyed some tlc from Grandma Kathy.

Five kids + three light sabers = sadness and destruction

=)

(Andrew, Caleb, Grant, Sean, Rachel, & Aaron)

Grant and Aaron chillin' on the bed. Aaron loved Grant so much. He would walk up to me with his two hands pushed together and say "hold him? hold him?" He loved holding baby Grant.

Andrew and Grant relaxing at the cabin.

Some more cute pictures from here at home...

He's a growin'

Grant had his 4 month pediatrician appointment on Monday and here are the latest stats:

Weight: 16 lbs. 13 oz. (85th percentile)

Length: 25.25 in. (63rd percentile)

Head: 17 in. (81st percentile)

We're going to take our first trip with Grant today . We're flying to Arizona for Sean's brother Eric's wedding. We are so excited to see all our family. Pictures and stories to come.

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