Mall Pictures

Yesterday we took Jackson and Mason to the mall for pictures. My goal was to get a few of each individually, and a few of them together. Getting them together didn't work out too well, but we got TONS of great individual shots.

Lots of Loving Going On

Loving from Grandma, who has been with us since last Saturday. Jackson has had a ball playing with her and we are sad to see her leave tomorrow.

Loving from Daddy who is enjoying lots of cuddle time with Mason.

Loving from Jackson, who is quickly becoming the best bottle feeder, diaper changer, and hugger around!

Mommy's Little Helper

Jackson has fully embraced being a big brother, and loves to "help" with EVERYTHING. Today Matt snapped a few pictures of Jack feeding Mason. He also loves to try to help put diapers on, carry things for me, and swaddle Mason. Although the "help" isn't always appreciated, it sure is cute.

Mason is becoming more and more alert. Today we had his 3 day check up and they said he looks great. He weighed 7lbs, 9oz. which means he is already almost back to his birth weight. He is a very mellow baby and only cries when his diaper is being changed. He is much more laid back than Jackson was, and is content to sit in his bouncer and drift in and out of sleep. These pictures were taken in a rare moment when he kept his eyes open for more than a few minutes.

The Beginning of a Lifelong Friendship

Tonight Matt brought Jackson to meet his new brother. Jackson was super excited and gave him lots of hugs and kisses. It was great to see him be so sweet to little Mason!

I thought you also might enjoy a few more pictures of Mason.

I also wanted to thank everyone for their prayers, support, and encouragement. Our friends and family have been so wonderful that we are so excited to introduce Mason to all of you!

Lastly, HERE is the link to the hospital pictures!

Mason Curtis McGurn

Huge praise to God for the work that he did today! Jess was amazing. She showed tremendous amounts of courage, and guts. I could not be more proud of my beautiful wife!

We arrived at the Hospital at 6:30am ready for a long day. The day really got started around 7:15pm. Jess went from 6cm dilated at 7:15ish to OH GOODNESS I am ready and need to push by 8:20ish. Then she had to wait for her doctor to get to the hospital...this lasted for 30 min. (That had to be the longest 30 min of her life) Then at 8:55pm on the 24th of March, Mason Curtis McGurn was born.

Mason was 7lbs 10oz and 20.5in long. His middle name comes from Jess' dad, Grandpa Curt. We are extremely proud to give him the middle name Curtis. He found his thumb within minutes of being born. He does look like a brother of Jackson, but does have darker features...maybe he will have a little more McGurn in his look?!?!

Jess is doing well. Mason checked out good with the ped. today. We look forward to bringing him home tomorrow and introducing him to his older brother. We just pray that Jackson handles the transition well, and adapts to having a new baby brother.

Another Due Date Come and Gone

Here I sit at 1:25AM the day after my due date, still pregnant. After having Jack 5 days late I should know better than to expect to be holding a little bundle only one day after my due date, but I am still dissapointed. Luckily though, this time around my doctor isn't too keen on going far past my due date, because she thinks that this baby is BIG. So... we have an induction set for 6:30AM on Wednesday morning. Which means that I have exactly 29 hours to pray and hope that I go into labor on my own, otherwise I will be at the mercy of the induction. So if you are reading this you can be praying for us, and the baby! Hopefully our next post will be of our brand new bundle of joy, including the much awaited announcement of his name!

Welcome to the Forest!

Recently I have been loving all of the vinyl wall decals that I have been finding online. I spent forever trying to pick the perfect ones for our basement. Well my birch trees came yesterday and today Matt and I put them up and I just LOVE them! It really adds character to a boring beige wall.