The Verdict is....

We have tons of exciting news that I have been meaning to update everyone with and I can't believe that I haven't yet!! High on the list is that Dan took a job in Huntsville, Alabama, we bought a house and close on it next week, and perhaps the MOST exciting news is that we went to the doctor today and found out that we are having a.....

BOY!!!!

August 12th (or somewhere around that day) a new little boy will enter our life. I hope to post the ultrasound pictures soon, but wanted to let you all know. :)

As for the rest of the news, we'll keep you posted in the next few days!

Welcome Natalie Elizabeth!

One of my very best friends had a baby girl yesterday. Natalie Elizabeth was born to Amanda and Dave last night and entered into the world at 7lb 6oz and 21inches long!

Really, Mandy, is more a sister to me then a friend so I am a very proud Aunt.

Natalie Elizabeth: just a few hours old. SO precious and beautiful.

Proud parents, Mandy and Dave! This pic was from last May at Anne and Cory's rehearsal dinner.

As Mandy and Dave have recieved this blessing last night, so many memories have flooded me as I think of what has happened in our lives in the last 24 years. Mandy and I met riding the bus on the 1st day of 1st grade and instantly became close friends. Our families also connected with our brothers being the same age (about 2 at the time!) and our parents totally connecting. (Aunt Francie was instrumental in leading my Mom to become a Christian that year.)

While we've only lived in the same town for 4 years and we may not see each other now more then once a year, God has blessed us with a close friendship that is definately family. As I've gone through some pictures today, I wanted to share a couple.

Mandy and I 2nd grade. We always wanted matching outfits and if we were both in the same town we were inseperable.

Mandy and I... probably about 3rd grade. Mom and Dad flew me to visit Mandy's grandparents in Ohio when Mandy and her family were home from Venezuela.


6th or 7th grade. Canal Days in Pittsford, NY. I think soon after that picture I traded in that purse for one to match Mandy's. (I always wanted to be just like her...)

The Grinnell/Kurz clan in 1991. (I think). That morning Andrew and David handcuffed themselves together and the keys had to be searched for in the yard. Just 3 weeks ago Andrew and his wife, Ellie also had their 1st child, baby Eli! (time has flown by!!!)

A few years later... here we are at Camp Grinnell. :) I hope to have one of all us kids with our new families soon!

check out davidandamandacreason.blogspot.com for more pics coming soon.

Davis bumps his head

Now that Davis has taken off walking it seems that we have more bumps and bruises. He has already had a couple bloody lips due to falling. I've heard this is just an inevitable part of having a child, but it still is especially no fun for Davis when it happens. He does have the best attitude about it though! This video is of Davis bumping his head this past weekend when we were away for the weekend. What a trouper!!! What a happy little boy. :)

We LOVE Sunshine!

Yesterday and today we have gotten to enjoy some perfect weather. The temperature has hovered right about 70 degrees and has been perfect for being outside and for some fun walks. Yesterday, as a family (including Scruffy) we took a long walk and visited a playground that is nearby. Sorry, no pics from that trip, we just have it etched in our memory. :) Today though we spent time outside playing in the sand. Davis LOVED it!