Family Photos

We had our photos taken this week and I love the way they turned out. Unfortunately the woman who took the photos has gone out of town for three weeks so we have to wait to receive all our photos but here are a few she sent us.

Yea for Shoes!

Many of you know I LOVE shoes and I was so excited yesterday because I bought my first pair of shoes in months. I hadn't bought shoes because my feet were so swollen and sadly I haven't been able to wear any of my own shoes in months because of the swollen feet.

I am so happy to report that my foot has stayed the same size and I can't wait to wear all my fun shoes again!!!

More Photos

It's Saturday night and I finally have a spare moment to post some photos of our sweet little boy. I feel like my life is so busy right now and yet I feel like I never get anything done; I'm sure all you moms can relate. Right now I just feel like a human milk machine and if I ever do get some quiet time I try to either sleep or eat cause that's the only time I can.

I'm so in love with Gavin and he is such a wonderful blessing in our lives. I'm exhausted but I wouldn't have it any other way!

These photos were taken when he was about 2 weeks old. I can't wait to see what color his eyes and hair will be. Sometimes I detect a bit of red in his hair but that could because his scalp is red. :)

We had to get a photo in his cute frog towel. Sadly he wasn't too happy after bath time. See family, he really does cry!

And here he is flexing his muscles at 3 weeks old. He changes so much each day so we are really trying to take lots of photos.

We love our little guy!

Family Photos

I'm considering looking into doing some professional photos of our new little family and I'm wondering if you mom's think it's worth it. Did you have photos taken of your children when they were first born? If you didn't, do you wish you had?

Also if you have any recommendations on photographers I am open to suggestions. Thanks!

Le Tour

Until I married Brynn, blogging was only a catch phrase. It was one of those buzz words I heard people say from time to time but didn't interest me in the slightest. It was also something that Dan Creer would say a few times a week in casual conversation when we would be bored (way back on '03).

"What do you want to do?"

"Maybe we should blog," is something Dan would say (or at least something close to it). That crazy Dan.

I never read blogs but my stereotype is that mostly Brynn's friends and a few bored randoms will read this; which means it's probably something worth skipping. With my warning out of the way, I am stoked about the Tour de France starting Saturday. I'm one of those posers who has been casually interested in cycling my whole life but I pretend it's my sole passion in life. I have almost every piece of equipment imaginable, except a bike. I'm pretty backward that way. I know enough to get me into trouble in a serious conversation but inevitably hit the wall by saying something totally non sequitur and embarrassing myself. I even think I'm a much better cyclist than I am. About a month ago, I poached my Dad's bike and took it up a trail. Yaddy yaddy yadda I fell down a mountain, slightly.

I will be keeping up with the tour though and so should you. It's a great opportunity to see the beautiful, French countryside and dream of being one of those morons who run out onto the course when the riders pass, running behind them like a father teaching his kid to ride a bike. You're almost guaranteed to see a wreck to but those can be a little gut-wrenching. So if you want to pretend to be a hard-core cycling enthusiast, join me on Versus. (I would have posted a video but the link on the Tour's website is bad. Check it out though.)

SYTYCD

This season has already produced some of my favorite dances of all time! Mom and Elise, these are for you!!

Gavin's Room

I know I posted photos of Gavin's room right after we painted it but it was pretty plain at that point. Here is the updated version:

He's not sleeping in his room yet but we have already spent many hours at the changing table. We love our little guy so much!!!

TOUCHDOWN!

HE IS HERE!!!!

Gavin Dale

Wednesday, June 18th @ 2:04 p.m.

7 lbs 12 oz

20 inches

He is finally here and I still can't believe it. We are so grateful to have our baby boy and words can't express how much I love him already. He is such a joy in our lives and I look forward to every second with him; yes, even the late nights, well maybe not the really late nights. :)


Here's a quick recap of the labor:

-I woke up at 2 a.m. on Tuesday night with contractions. I woke Jesse up around 3:00 and we were off to the hospital

-I checked-in at the hospital and was dilated at 2 cm and after an hour had made progress to 3 cm so we knew I was progressing

-around 7 a.m. I received the heavenly epidural and continued to dilate for the next few hours

-at noon I was fully dilated and ready to push. Every time I would push Gavin's heartrate would drop and they learned he was posterior; meaning he was face up when he needed to be face down. Luckily they were able to turn him during a contraction and all was well. I was so grateful about this because they were starting to talk about C-sections and that scared me, but it all turned out.

-after pushing for two hours he finally joined the world. I've never been so tired and happy all at the same time!

I am so grateful this little miracle is ours and we fall in love everytime we look at him!

Meet Hendrix

I wish I was posting photos of my new baby but sadly I am still preggo. However, I would like you to meet the newest addition to my parent's family: Hendrix. My mom bit the bullet and got a new puppy! Apache is still alive but he is getting so old and will probably be leaving us soon. My family figured the transition would be easier if we already have a new dog when Apache passes away.

Isn't she adorable?!?

Look at the size difference! Apache is being very patient with a new puppy in the house.

No Progress

I went to the doctor yesterday and was very disappointed to hear I have made no progress! Zip, zero, zilch!!! I go back in a week and he seemed open to the idea of inducing me if I have made no progress. I have such mixed feelings about being induced and I would much rather go into labor on my own. I know things can progress quickly but right now I feel like I'm never going to go into labor!!!!

Today is my last day of work and while I am looking forward to a little mini-vacation next week I'm worried I'm going to be bored all day. I need to go get some crafts or something to keep my mind off being big and pregnant. I guess I just need to try and enjoy my quiet time while I have it.

Wish me luck and please think lots of labor thoughts for me!!