Quick update (I'm 4 1/2 months now)

Here's a quick update on what's going on with Matt and I, and the baby!

Matt's almost finished with another quarter of school. His last final is next Tuesday, the 9th, he'll be off for two weeks and then he'll start his next quarter. He's doing exceptionally well in school!! Couldn't be more proud of him! He studies all the time, I mean all the time! If he's not working (and provided our internet is working) he's studying - or playing golf. Matt's rocking waiting tables up at Shorty's - in fact he got a nice shout out in this months newsletter! The idea was that he would work less but make more, but he's loving it (or the money part of it) so he's working a little bit more than he was when he cooking.

I've been doing well. The baby is growing a little bit each day and week. On Monday, May 25th my belly grew 1/2 an inch. That doesn't sound like a lot, but it was very noticeable to me! I've gone from waiting tables to only hosting up at Tijuana Garage (yes they changed their name back to Tijuana Garage from Sabroso...) It's not so bad and I'm hoping that I can continue to host up until the very last minute. It is nice to be able to sit down in between seating people (even though that's a no, no, I still do it) The mornings for me are the most difficult lately. It's been very hard for me to wake up some mornings for some reason, so I've been working at home a good bit lately, which is nice that I'm able to do this. Plus it's saving us money and wear and tear on my car - every little bit helps right?!

Baby Monroe is doing well. Went to the doctor this past Monday on the 1st and heard the heartbeat again. Apparently "he" was moving around a lot! I haven't felt any movement yet, but hopefully I will soon! We go next Thursday, June 11th to get our second ultrasound and find out the sex! This will certainly help with nursery decorating, baby naming, and shopping/registering!

On Sunday, June 14th, the Corriher crew is heading over to the Soto's for a cookout. It's been forever since we've seen Kyle, Kim, Caitlin, JT, and Joseph - even though they live so close to us! Because all of our schedules are so busy we had to schedule this gathering about a month in advance! Then I made the appointment for our June 11th Ultrasound. So, it was perfect that this would be the day we revealed the sex to the family. The original plan was to have the doctor put the sex in an envelope then we would open it at the Soto's on the 14th. BUT because I know that Matt and I will want to see the Ultrasound, we've decided to still keep it a secret until Sunday, but Matt and I will know. Then we'll buy something boy or girl related and have the grandparents open it to reveal the sex! Hopefully it will be as exciting as it is in my head!!! We still have to schedule a dinner with Matt's mom, Jason, and Carrie to tell them. I know everyone is eagerly waiting to find out! I know we are!!!!

Up Coming Trips:
On Monday, June 15th, I'm heading to Phoenix, AZ with Katy Wilson Ross. We'll be driving out there with her two pups so that they don't have to fly. It will be bitter sweet since she's moving out there. I'm very excited about the trip because I've never been out to AZ, or to pretty much all the states we'll be driving through. I'm not too excited about the heat, but the company (and the pools) will certainly help things out!!!! I'll be gone for that week, then I'll fly back on Sunday the 21st.

July 4th weekend the Corriher clan will be heading up to Faith, NC for their 4th of July celebration! Needless to say I'm so excited about this for several reasons!!!
1. Matt's never been and it's quite an experience,
2. It's been forever since I've been to the parade and the celebration!
3. Cheerwine Slushy
4. Incredibly Awesome BBQ sandwiches
5. FAMILY!!!
6. Fun rides - that Matt, Jamie, and Alice will be riding and I'll be watching, with a HUGE grin on my face!!!!!!!
7. Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8. Cheerwine Slushy
9. Candy at the parade! (those kids better not get in my way...)

I'd like to think that Matt and my crazy busy schedule will be over soon, but I know it won't be. And I also know that November will be here before we know it!

So this wasn't as quick as I hoped it would be but that's ok! Keep your eye open for an update on the sex of Baby Monroe!

Love you all!!
Katie