Katelyn is One Month Old!!

Here is a picture of our sweet and serious Katelyn at one month old! My how time flies! In honor of her turning 1 month old, Kristen, Katelyn, and Aunt Brittany (Kristen's youngest sister) took a road trip down to Austin for two of Aunt Jessica's (Kristen's middle sister) wedding showers! Katelyn had a great time and made lots of new friends! She even got to meet her great grandmother and great aunt for the first time in Waco on our way down!

Dave leaves for China next Thursday for 13 days! Kristen and Katelyn will spend this time in Austin and Waco visiting family. Upon Dave's return, we will be in Austin for Jessica's wedding on October 20! We are very excited for this event! Kristen is a bridesmaid and Dave and Katelyn are very excited wedding guests!

We continue to adjust to life as a family of three and are enjoying every minute...we hope you enjoy the pictures of some of those minutes!

Picture descriptions: (top) Katelyn at one month old, (middle) Katelyn enjoying bathtime--a rare occasion, (bottom) Katelyn helping with the laundry

Fun times at the McCurdy home!

Fun time #1: Dave's mom came to visit this weekend, and we all enjoyed seeing her (especially Katelyn!). We got to celebrate two important birthdays....Dave's moms birthday was Sept. 9, so we were able to take her out to eat for that! And....Katelyn celebrated her 3-week birthday!! Can it really be true that it has already been 3 weeks??!!

Fun time #2: Dave and Katelyn enjoy spending special father/daughter time watering the plants and flowers in our little backyard!

Our First Family Picture!

Thought you might like to see our first McCurdy family photo! Quite informal, we know, but that's just the way we are anyways! Dave has been in Atlanta this week and Kristen's mom has been here. What a huge blessing she has been! Now the question Kristen is asking is, "What the heck am I supposed to do when she leaves??!!" Talk about being spoiled! Any tips some new moms might have on ways to make going on an errand with a newborn easier, do tell!! For instance, Kristen's mom said, don't carry your purse and the diaper bag if all you really need from your purse is your wallet. BRILLIANT! Done. We also put another cute picture of Katelyn below our family picture! Enjoy!

A Message from Katelyn!

Hi there! This is Katelyn! I just wanted to thank you all for the warm way you have welcomed me into this world! There are a lot of adjustments I am making, but I have had a great first week of life. Here is a recap... When we got home from the hospital this past Sunday, my MaMaw (my mommy's mom) was here and she stayed for a few days to help out. I really like her! She let me sleep with her my first night home, and we got to celebrate her birthday while she was here too!

I went on my first stroller ride. I didn't like it at first, but once I calmed down, I really enjoyed it! Mommy and daddy really like to go for walks when it cools off in the evenings!

We went to see my docter for my one-week check up (today I am 1 week old!). She said that I am doing great and gave me lots of compliments on what a good eater I am!! Mommy says I am good eater like daddy and a good sleeper like her!

I took lots of naps...my favorite naptimes are with mommy and daddy! I also sat in my bouncer!! It has "calming vibrations" built in, along with music and lights! It is so fun!

Well, thank you again for praying me into this world! I look forward to meeting you and sharing more another time. Right now though, I'm sleepy...time for another nap.

Baby Katelyn is Here!!

Please rejoice with us as we welcome our sweet Katelyn to the world! Born at 7:47 a.m. on Friday, August 24, Katelyn weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20 1/4". Just as we knew would be the case, the Lord's timing was, indeed, perfect in every way! Not only did she come on her own, as we specifically had prayed, Kristen's parents were both still in town and able to be at the hospital pre and post delivery! What a special blessing! Dave's mom was also able to come the very next day to see Katelyn, as well as many other close friends and family. We came home from the hospital at 12:30 p.m. today, and all is well in the McCurdy family--mother, baby, and father (and Kristen's mom who is here until Tuesday) are all doing great! Enjoy the pictures!

"A Push" for Prayer

OK-I know that's a ridiculously silly pun, but we hear that laughter is supposed to help initiate labor. After going to the doctor today, Kristen is scheduled to be induced next Tuesday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. The doctor said the baby and Kristen are doing wonderfully, but Little Katelyn is just quite comfortable where she is! We are praying (and asking that you join us) that Katelyn will come on her own this week. Kristen's parents are in town for a conference until the weekend, and it would be a special blessing for them to be in town for the arrival of Little Katelyn. We find great peace and comfort in knowing that the Lord's timing is perfect! He knows her and loves her best, and since He has been bringing people into this world for quite some time, we fully trust Him with the life of our daughter! Thank you for your prayers and for waiting with us.

Where's Katelyn?

Still nestled comfortably in Kristen's mid-section!! As of 9:00 p.m. on her official due date of Monday, August 20, Katelyn has still not made an appearance. And so we continue to wait, knowing and trusting that the Lord's timing is perfect! Until then, we are enjoying our time together as a family of two and cherishing each moment! We go to the doctor for our weekly appointment tomorrow, so we will look forward to getting a report on how things are progressing. Thank you for your prayers!