Keira's Pictures

Tuesday I went to Jami's house and she took pics of Keira. I have to say I had too much fun playing dress up and accessorizing. Jami is amazing and I can't believe how well everything turned out. We were there for a few hours and the boys did really well while we were taking pictures. Once again this isn't the finished pics, I just couldn't wait to get them posted.

Family Pictures

Last week we had family pictures taken by Jami. The boys had a lot of fun, but were a little difficult when it came to getting a good picture. With the entire family there though, there was a lot going on. Each family took individual pictures, then the grandchildren had pictures together, and then we had the entire family together. We had a lot of fun, but I think we all came to the consensus that we will not be doing that for a few more years. Here is just a few. The finished product will come later.

Another Basement Update

Summer started and the great outdoors (and many other things) have been calling. Our progress on the basement has been really slow. We've started mudding and taping, and hopefully we'll be done soon. It isn't that hard, it just takes a long time. Travis' parents have come out a few nights and helped us out. Trav's dad is great at mudding. Oh and as you can see there is finally proof that I work in the basement. I made Trav go get the camera so I could finally be in a picture. Until next time. . . .

Keira's Blessing Day and our busy weekend

Last weekend was a busy one. Friday night Travis and I had a soccer coach meeting. Saturday morning we had a baby shower for Teresa, my cousins wife. After the shower I had enough time to pick up Travis and run home and change. My brother, Kevin was going through the temple for the first time. After going through the temple we had dinner at my mom's house. Like I said, a very busy weekend. On Sunday we blessed Keira Michelle Gray. Thank you to all the family and friends who were there to support us. After the blessing we all headed to my in-laws for lunch. We decided to BBQ good ol' hamburgers and hotdogs. Jared manned the grill for us, and everyone complimented him on his great burgers. It was fun to sit in the shade of the big trees and chat with everyone. Keira looked beautiful in her white dress wrapped in the blanket that my great grandma made. I have been saving this blanket for a little girl for years. And of course with my family around we couldn't end the day without taking a hundred pictures :).

Just some more pics of Keira and the fam.

She's Here!!!!

Keira Michelle Gray arrived on July 2, 2009. She was born at 3:10 pm weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 inches long. The hospital called us about 10:00 am and asked if we could be there at 11:15. We were already on our way in so we dropped the boys off at Grandma Gray's and headed over. They started inducing at 12:00 and just three short hours later we had a baby girl. I have to say I do prefer 3 hour labor to 11 or 22 hour labor!! We called the fam and Carol brought the boys over. Travis went and got Austin and Alex so they could be the first to see their little sister. They couldn't wait to hold her. After the boys spent some time with us we let the rest of the family in to see her. Then they whisked her away to the nursery for a little bit and she came back with two little bows in her hair and smelling good. That night Travis went and got Cafe Rio for me, it was delicious!!! That night went pretty good. Keira woke up about every three hours to eat and be changed and has continued that at home. Friday we had a few more visitors and just hung out at the hospital. About 2:00 they asked if I wanted to stay another night or if I wanted to go home. I was feeling good, so I said I wanted to go home. They had to do a hearing test and some other things with Keira so we didn't leave the hospital until 8:00. We picked up the boys stopped at Walgreens to pick up my prescription and then came home. Saturday Trav's mom came over and Trav took the boys fishing with his dad. After they came home we all got ready and went to Lindsey's house for a BBQ. We ate and the boys played in the water and we set off fireworks. Sunday still feeling good we decided to go to church. Keira looked so cute in her little dress. The dress fit her but the diaper cover went clear up to her armpits!! I guess only the dress was preemie. My mom bought the dress for her along with a pair of booties and a bracelet. The booties and the bracelet were too big, they fell right off her. Oh well, she still looked super cute. It's so much much fun dressing her up every day. We love having her in our family.