Monday, July 30, 2007

Still Growing!

All is well in the Courter family! Justin's dad Cris has been staying with us for a week now and has been doing some awesome projects around the house before the little one comes. Here's a couple of pics of the fence he built in the back yard, to block off an area for doggies only.



Conner of course is fine with the whole new arrangement, but Ginger on the other hand is having issues coping. She's whining a bit, but getting better :)
Now we can grow some real grass in the backyard and have people over for a bbq, without stepping in poo!! And of course, baby C will have a backyard to play in.

I came home today with my kitchen looking like so...



...but with good cause! It was all Cris' doing today. He took out the drop ceiling (apparently something they did in the 70's to actually install fluorescent lighting!!!) but had to take the cabinets out too. So we went out to Ruby's for burgers & fries :) I can't wait! We're going to paint, put knobs and new kitchen lights in and it'll be a lovely little face lift! ooohh...some bamboo flooring would look real good...

yes! I am growing as well. I have my 28th week appointment tomorrow. I'm not supposed to eat anything but I get to chug a lovely flat orange soda that the midwife gave me, that will tell me if I have Gestational Diabetes or not....and then I'll get to eat breakfast :) sounds like fun!! can't wait!

So, here I am in all my pregnant glory! I'm so grateful to be feeling good. Little baby is moving tons, but sometimes it gets a little crazy. Feels like he's doing kung foo...no joke. He's a wild one :)



I'm finishing up the bumper and quilt for the crib, so I can't wait to have it all set out and ready :) I'll post pics when I'm done. Hope eveyone is doing well. It's been a really busy summer for us. We're almost gone every weekend, but we're super excited to help lead worship this weekend with Chris and friends :) miss you guys! Hope to see you at church on Sunday!
love,
J&J

6 comments:

Kristen Gough said...

jaymie, it's so great to see what you guys are up to! the dog run looks great, and how fun that your kitchen is getting an update! that's so nice of justin's dad to help you guys out with projects around the house. you are looking beautiful at 28 weeks! and i can't wait to see the bumper and quilt you are creating for your baby boy. (maybe you can give me some tips for how to make a bumper of my own?) :)

Jenny said...

Fun Jaymie! So nice to find a new post. It doesn't look like you've gained a pound.

I will need to see all of these home improvements AND spend some time with you and Justin.

I think the last time I saw you was at the gender reveal. Ridiculous!

Katie, Ryan, Sean, and Molly said...

The place looks great guys! As do you Jaymie! I can't believe how fast it is going - I felt like I was preganant forever and you are already 28 weeks!!!! crazy. How is Ginger???? We miss her so much and need to see her soon! You must post the bumper and quilt - I am excited to see them.

-katie

The Courter Family said...

Kristen,
Yeah! I'd love to show you how to make a bumper :)

Kristen Courter said...

Jaymie,
Hi, can't wait to see you again this weekend!
I had this brainstorm...before your little guy is born, maybe you guys could come to Portland again and us Courter wives could have a girls' nite out.
I have some cute hand-me-downs for you, too...
--Kristen C

Anonymous said...

wow it looks like you guys are really in nesting mode :) so fun! I can't believe how soon your little one will be here, you are looking radiant and beautiful and I love reading the updates! Looking forward to seeing you guys soon!