Baby Grady Has Arrived!

Julie and Tim had their baby!!!!!!  Grady Joseph McGuire was born on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 7:58am.  He weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.  He has some blonde/light brown hair and dark blue grey eyes.  Mama and Grady are both doing great!

Julie went into labor on Sunday night.  I got a text from her at 4:30am on Monday and a voice mail at 5:15am.  I knew I had missed something!  Crap!  But when I talked to her at 5:30am, I found that she was still at home but had been in labor all night.  She and Tim went to the hospital that morning, and she was checked in after her water broke.  Julie had a very long day on Monday...Baby Grady wasn't quite ready to come out yet.  Luckily, after some rest and relief Monday night, Julie was able to successfully deliver a healthy baby boy with no complications!  My dad, Julie's BFF Deena, and Deena's mom Judy and I were in the waiting room starting at 6:30am on Tuesday.  We got the word that he had arrived around 8:20am.  I thought that was a long two hours, but it was nothing like the next two hours where we had to wait before we could see them.  We were so excited when Tim sent me a text that we could come back.  We could not wait to meet the newest Feifers family member.

Judy and Deena in the waiting room 

Dad and I waiting, waiting, waiting... 

Grandpa Gerts holding Grady when he was just two hours old 

I can't wait for Grady and Trey to be best friends!!!!

"Grandma" Judy and Julie looking at the perfect baby 

One day old

I can't wait to spoil this boy rotten.

Proud Papa

Julie, Tim, and Grady 

Wednesday night with Grandpa gazing at the baby 

Open eyes!

Trey has just finished his second full week at daycare with no absences! Yay!

A picture M sent me on Wednesday of Trey playing

M, his daycare provider, is giving me a daily sheet to tell me about his day, food, diapers, and naps.  I really love these sheets because it gives me an idea of how Trey's days go.  Here is the one from today.  Can you see why Trey and I both love his daycare?

"Today was a delightful day despite the misty greyness...the weather actually added a cozy feel to our time indoors and a refreshing accent to the fall environment outside. After a gentle morning of free play and stories we ventured off to the play gym and then continued on to the park to pick J up from school and to play outside.  We then returned home for a warm lunch and naptime.  After nap, Trey was in a quiet play mode and enjoyed playing kitchen with "skipit" (his soft blanket).  Overall, Trey was in a lovely mood and really had a good day."

Randy, Trey and I have had some fun over the past two weeks.

Trey riding his scooter outside on the sidewalk 

Breakfast at Muddy's last weekend (I think - maybe the weekend before)

I was looking forward to hearing about Dyer's wedding, 

but they were so busy she barely got to talk to us. 

 Hood River Hops Fest

High fives with Dad

This was tonight.  Trey decided he wanted to "help" me with dinner.  He has become way too interested in the items in the drawers and cabinets.  I usually let him go to town until he gets to the glassware.

It's been a long week with the baby's arrival, my dad staying with us for three nights, and Randy and I both fighting off a cold.  I can't wait to get to bed tonight and read my book, Cutting For Stone.  First comes our fancy dinner - grilled cheese and tomato soup.  It's almost 8 o'clock...Mama better get cookin'.