She's here!

Ava Beth Greer was born March 27th, 2009 at 1:21 A.M. after 19.5 hours of labor and a c-section. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. She was being stubborn and decided not to drop. Everything went great with the surgery, and Ava is perfect. Matt and I are so in love with her and couldn't be happier. It has only been a little over a week, and she is already changing. She is starting to keep her little eyes open for more extended periods of time, and she is looking all around. She makes the funniest noises and faces. We love it when she gets startled and throws her hands in the air and says "egh". There really is nothing like having a baby. We love her so much and would do anything for her.

Update on Ava

I had my 38 week doctor's appointment today!! It went well, although I was a little disappointed. I am dilated 2 centimeters (up from 1.5 last week which is why I was a little disappointed) and 50% effaced still. The doctor still thinks I will have her before my due date and even said it could be anyday now. Next week if I have progressed a little more she wouldn't be opposed to speeding things up! We are really excited that Ava is coming soon, but I am getting tired of waiting! I'm just not patient enough for this. Our bags are packed, and now all we can do is wait on our baby to be ready to enter the world! Hopefully my next post will be pictures of Ava Beth....

Baby Ava's room

After months of collecting, painting, ordering, and putting together.....AVA'S ROOM IS DONE!!
It turned out exactly like I wanted it too, and I didn't do one thing for it! My mom did almost the whole thing by herself. She painted the one wall pink, made the picture frame "thing", refinished the chest and nighstand, put together the bed, and put it all where it is in the room! That is a big job! She made me sit down and watch! My dad and husband also did their share with helping put stuff together! Ava's room is my favorite room in my house now, and I just can't wait to put her in it!


This is the picture frame "thing" that my mom made. It's pictures of Ava's cousins, grandparents, and parents in brown frames with brown and pink scrapbook paper for matting and hung with different brown and pink ribbons.

I put this picture up so you could see the bed and bedding! Julie helped me pick out the bedding, and Adam, Julie, Chad, and Karen got it for us as a gift! I am so excited to have it too!

The glider was a gift from my parents, and my cousin Chasidy painted the ABG picture!

This is where we will rock our sweet baby girl! We can't wait to get to use it!

This is the changing table my wonderful husband put together! He was glad to do it too! He just can't wait to change all those diapers. In fact, it's going to be his first experience with diapers....I'll let you know how that goes! My mom painted, finished, and put the ribbon on the letters. Yes, she is very crafty and talented!

My mom also refinished the drawers on the chest! It was a lot of work! The dolls were my Meme's, and my mom and I just thought she would love to have them in Ava's room. My Meme loved her dolls and I'm glad that Ava can have a piece of her. I can't wait to tell her all about her Meme! Those are headbands hanging from the shelf. (I'm kind of addicted....)

This is a close up of a drawer so you can see the cute knobs we found! The drawer is painted pink with a light brown stain over it and the edges are sanded.

I just have to say "Thank you" to my mom for all of her hard work. I never would have been able to do what she did! Also, to Dad and Matt who helped a lot too! I know Matt is glad it's done, so I will relax a little! Now all we need is a baby to make this room complete!

Baby Shower 2

Baby Shower 2 was a few weeks ago at Betonville Church of Christ. It was so much fun! I was really glad that my Grandma-in-law, Mother-in-law, and Sister-in-law were all able to come up and spend some time with all of us! Matt and I are so blessed to have wonderful people who love us and our baby! Everyone is so excited and just can't wait to kiss her cheeks!

My wonderful Grandma-in-law, Mother-in-law, and Mom! I love them all so much!

One of the many pictures my mom took of me opening presents. I think she took one of me opening every single one! That's why you don't give Moms the camera.

This is one of my best friends, Kyla! We always have fun when we are together!

Kyla, Tasha (Sister-in-law), and Amanda.


Tasha is also one of my favorite people to be around, and I can't wait till we can hang out more often!

Baby Shower 1

We had our first baby shower in Jonesboro a couple of weekends ago. Everything about it was perfect! We got some much needed stuff, ate a great cake, and got to hang out with my wonderful family and friends!

Baby Ava is doing great! Anyone can tell she is getting bigger just by looking at me! Pregnancy is still going well, but I have to admit I am getting ready for the end. My mom and I (mostly mom) have really been working on the baby room and hope to have it done in a week or two. I'll post pictures when it's done. We are still getting ready for the baby, but I definitely feel more prepared than I did. We cannot wait to hold our sweet baby!

This cake was not only super cute, but tasted wonderful!

This is the rest of the food. I bet your mouth is watering!

My sister-in-law, Karen, who is also one of the hostesses.

All the wonderful gifts we got. Don't you just love all the pink? I do!

This is Cousin Meghan. She is hilarious!

Here's all the hostesses (minus Julie). They all did a great job! Julie, you were missed, but we all understood. (She was taking care of my new neice/nephew.)

Some of the guests watching me have all the fun!

This is my mom and Aunt Lisa!

My mom is going to kill me for this, but I think it's cute. I don't think I have my picture taken with my mom, so I'm going to have to get one this weekend at shower number 2.

I just want to thank Julie, Karen, Chasidy, Courtney, and Aunt Lisa for throwing my shower! It really was perfect!

Ava Beth Greer

Matt and I found out last August that we are expecting a baby! Her name is Ava Beth, and we are more than excited about her arrival. Right now I am 7 months pregnant. These pictures are of Ava at 31 weeks! She is due March 31st, only 9 weeks to go!

new to blogging

I was talked into blogging recently so that I can remember every little thing about Ava growing and learning. I am new to this, so I'm not really sure how it will work and if I'll even be good at keeping it up! I'll try my best, so here goes....