He's here!!

Courter Alexander Perrin

June 29, 2016 at 11:30am

9 lbs 7 oz

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A few years ago, we visited my Grandfather up in Young Harris. He has always been one of my favorite people and fills this world with charisma, respect and charm. He looked at each new day with joy and when asked by strangers how he was doing, he would respond "Gettin' better every day!"

Well, we were shooting the breeze and he was talking about how him and his current wife met, and how it was his goal to court her. That stuck with me because I know that was his character.

When it came time to name our son, I was taken back to that conversation.

And that's where Courter came from.

It is my hope that our son will be filled with charisma, respect, and charm just like my grandfather. And that he will love others and be a strong Christian and always look for the joy and good in people.

Happy June!

This promises to be an exciting month!

First, my parents are throwing my cousin and I a joint baby shower this weekend. She is due with her second baby girl a few weeks before us, and being that we are rather close, a joint shower sounded like something right up our alley!

Second, our summer series at church starts this month. I can't wait to get back into some Sunday evening activities and get reconnected with our group!

Third, big things are happening at work! We are getting a new website, my temporary replacement is starting training in a few weeks, we have a new customer service rep starting that same week, and we are in the midst of a huge branding project! That, along with small daily activities makes for busy days an busy weeks. But, it's all worth it!

Fourth, Father's Day is a few short weeks away! I want to do something for G that goes above and beyond, but I'm not exactly sure what that will entail yet... but I do have an idea. :)

Fifth, baby boy!! That's right, sometime towards the end of the month, he will be here! And our lives will never be the same! I, of course, am full of emotions and wonder at what this little boy will be like. We are so excited! He is still measuring big and is moving around nicely! Recently, he has been all up in my ribs and every now and then I wince. Growing a baby is such a interesting/cool experience, and I am so honored that God has allowed me to experience it!
I am in the nesting stage. I have an overwhelming need to be at home getting everything organized! I want to prep all of the baby gear and get it set up in it's place, wash some of the pertinent clothing and get the hospital bag packed. And it will happen... soon!

34 weeks and 3 days

Here is a link to our registries:
https://babyli.st/baby-perrin-2
https://www-secure.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=3A4r7JNQRym4omwQktSAZw

That's all for now!
Cheers to an ever-exciting and momentous month!

Unworthy

Sometimes I feel so unworthy...
Our LifeGroup is filled by 3 great couples, and each of them seems to be more in touch with their faith and the bible in general, than we are.
I told Gary on the way home that LifeGroup has been such a sobering experience for me. It really makes me think about things and often I end up in tears.

I want to grow spiritually and nourish these friendships, but I need to get over the fact that they may be in a different place than me and instead focus of my personal walk.

I know that faith is a journey and that I need to give it all to God, but how do you do that?
I guess that's the point... you have to have faith.

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Today is the first day of Spring, Palm Sunday, and International Day of Happiness.
I'm tired, but I've been super tired this week in general.
Baby boy is measuring 2 weeks early, which is intriguing. I'm excited for our scan this Friday, to see how he's doing in there. He's really been moving. He gave me a few really good jabs today.

23 and 23

This week, little Miss is 23 months old and I am 23 weeks pregnant with baby boy.

I find that worth noting.

In less than a month, we will have a 2-year old in the house.

And in less that 4 months, we will be a family of four.

Life is surreal sometimes.

I find myself cherishing every moment that she falls asleep on me.

For soon, there will be two vying for the spot.

But in the end, she will always be my baby.

Mood

Is it really only Wednesday? Today needs a shot of espresso and a magic wand, oh, and a chill pill.

I'm twenty weeks prego this week and the hormones are acting up in full force.

Tifts with the hubby, shortened patience string, and general don't-mess-it attitude,

all week so far, but especially this morning.

Too many projects up in the air at work.

Too many 'I can't handle watching you try to figure this out moments.

Too many decisions that require more than one person... which is never easy.

And then there's the feeling that everything is going to collide, all at once.

Yes, today needs to chill.

But then, the sun came out after all of that rain, and it led to a nice breath of air

and a glance at the bigger picture.

Today is just another day.

It is just another test in patience.

And a rememberance to practice the traits of Timothy and Epaphroditus (Phil 2:19...)

Compassion, Faithfulness, Dependable, Servitude, Availability, Trusthworthiness

Point blank... your character matters.

And how you react to situations can call you to amazing things, or lead you to failure.

Overall and everyday,

my desire is to be refined by YOU!

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Monday. 20 weeks pregnant. Baby boy is a-coming! :)

Reflections

Gah. What is it about the last day of the year that gets me all introspective? Maybe it's the fact that I'm the only one in the office right now, and all the lights are off, and it's not even light outside yet, and I have time to think and ponder. I'm sure that all helps.

Oh what a year.

Hair Changes

This the extent of my curly hair these days.

If you knew me before, you know that my hair was often a curly-cued mess of innate cuteness.
But sometime after I found out I was diabetic, my hair changed. It straightened up considerably, and my curls are barely waves these days.
And while that makes it easier to straighten, I find I miss my curls sometimes.

But I do like this look to.
I feel like it suits me.

That is all.