Carson turned 2 the day after we brought Gracie home from the hospital. It was great timing to have a whole day and weekend to celebrate him as he adjusts to their being a new baby in our home. Our morning started off with donuts and presents.

Carson got a look and find Elmo book from his sister.

Mommy and Daddy got him a basket ball hoop. Or, a “shoot ball,” as he calls it.

Daddy took Carson to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch where he got a basket ball to shoot with. They almost didn’t go out to lunch because Carson wanted to stay at home to play with his shoot ball. Every morning it’s the first thing he wants to do. He must spend hours playing.

On Saturday we had a family party to celebrate Carson’s Birthday. It was so much fun hanging out and watching Carson and his cousin, Aidan, play together. Those two have a blast together! We ate pizza and cake and Carson got to open lots of presents. Thanks to our families for all being here!

On June 19th we woke up to get ready to spoil Jordan for Father’s day. We had cinnamon rolls for breakfast and presents for him to open. For lunch we went to Red Lobster, yum! Around 2:30 we decided to pop some popcorn and watch Toy Story 3 with Carson. About 5 minutes into the movie I started feeling some pretty strong contractions. An hour later we turned the movie off, called Jordan’s parents to pick up Carson and headed to the hospital. Gracie arrived just in time for Father’s Day at 11:47pm. Not sure how I’m going to top this present next year.

Gracie Michelle Lyall – 9lbs 6oz, 20.5in

Carson is adjusting really well. He loves his little sister. He is always asking for her and wanting to give her kisses. Such a great big brother already!

One week has gone by and we are adjusting well. Gracie has been a great sleeper so far and we feel so blessed that she has joined our family.

Gracie’s due date is just around the corner, June 16th. Mama is praying she comes much sooner than that. We’ve been busy getting ready for our sweet baby girl and we’ve been enjoying doing as much as we can as a family of three. We’re excited to see how Carson is going to react to his little sister. May was a super busy month filled with Mother’s Day, my birthday, a babymoon weekend get away for Jordan and I, Disneyland trips and time with family and friends.

My friends Jessi and Stacie threw me a beautiful shower. It was nice and relaxing and just what I needed. We feel so grateful to have such wonderful people in our lives. Gracie got spoiled and we got everything we needed off our registries. We are so blessed!
Here are a few pictures from the shower.

Gracie’s room is ready and waiting for her. Thanks to Ken for helping Jordan paint and to Katey for helping me organize everything. Here are some pictures of her room.

Hopefully the next post we make will be all about Gracie’s arrival!!!