Introducing...Wales Green!

So, we can't say it was the happiest of weekends, as the Sox and Twins were both unceremoniously swept from the AL Playoffs, but it was certainly a productive one: We painted Grover's room! Here's what it looks like empty and with Karen caught in a candid moment before her 25-week bump watch photo:

It took us a while to settle on a color, but we settled for something called Wales Green. Jay thought it was too fluorescent at first, but after a day with it, both Karen and Jay feel it's the perfect shade for little Mr. or Mrs. Grover Dean.

On Wednesday night, we visited St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica for our first tour. It was interesting because it is a brand new delivery wing that doesn't even open until next Monday. When we saw the nurse's station, instead of actual computers, phones, and printers, they had signs on the desk indicating where they might be. Plus, the nursery was devoid of babies. Ultimately, it was nice to see where Grover will be born, but we want to go back when there's some action. We both left feeling very good about our chosen hospital and another step closer to the reality that we're really having a kid!

Meanwhile, Jay's stint on jury duty enters it's 7th day on Tuesday. He already had to pass up Red Sox/Angels tickets and is way behind at work, but the process has at least been interesting. Luckily, court is closed tomorrow for Columbus Day, so Jay can actually go into work and get caught up.

Here's another picture of Karen all bundled up for our trip to the Grove last night to see "Couples Retreat":
Believe it or not, it actually has felt like Fall a few nights recently. I mean, it's not like our leaves are changing color or anything, but we can look in different sections of our closets and dust off the stuff we never wear.

Until next week, Jay and Karen (and Grover) signing off.