Oh my word, the last six weeks have flown by!

Here he is at six weeks...Why does my son always look soo stunned??

On March 21st we finally got to meet our little man and wow, life has changed!

Oh ok...you want to hear all about it. (probably going to include entirely too many details, I'll try to keep it brief)

3:15 a.m. I woke Matt up with the simple words "I think we need to go to the hospital". I believe the only word he heard was hospital.
4:15 a.m. We arrive at the hospital. I get hooked up to all the machines and what not only to discover that my water hadn't broken but I was having contractions that were about 5 mins apart. I had no idea I was even having them!
 5:00 a.m. I'm told that i'll see a doctor before 7 and till then I should walk the halls to maybe speed up labor (haha what a joke) walking the halls is terrible!
9:30 a.m. Finally, a doctor comes to let us know they will be keeping me at the hospital. At this time contractions were 3 to 5 mins apart.
12:45 p.m. I get an epidural...very needed since my contractions had gotten INTENSE!
3:30 p.m. The doctor says "it won't be much longer" again, another joke! Also got hooked up with a sugar iv! Sugar Iv + epidural = feeling amazing
6:00 p.m. I'm finally at 10 cm so now we just wait for keeton's signs saying he's ready
8:15 p.m. Finally the pushing starts
10:16 p.m. He arrives!!! What an awesome moment that was. We meet our son and all the worrying about labor is over! (too bad it wasn't as easy to recover as I thought it would be)

**these times might not be exact

Warnings to all the pregnant ladies:
1. If you have to push for two hours, don't expect to walk normal for a week. Yea I know that seems like something I shouldn't share online but really I'll sacrifice myself so you'll know the truth! No one warned me of how bad it is afterwards!
2. Being swollen for a month after giving birth came as a surprise. I couldn't wear my engagement ring for weeks.
3. It's six weeks later and I weigh less than my prepregnancy weight but somehow I'm still to big for some of my old clothes...what the heck is that about?!?
4. No one can explain how awesome it is to see that sweet baby for the first time.
5. No one can explain how awesome it is to see your husband jump into daddy mode so quickly

Special shout out for my mom:
 Having my mom there for everything was so great. She got here a little over a week before Keeton made his arrival. She helped me clean (or she cleaned while I slept) which was a HUGE blessing. After Keeton was born she was there to make sure we had food (she filled our kitchen with sooo much food, more food than I have ever seen in our house), she continued helping us clean and just helped with Keeton so we could rest (and probably a lot more stuff but goodness what a blur those weeks are).  I am forever grateful for all she did while she was here. Also, thankful dad let her come!

Anyways, God blessed us in a crazy awesome way by sending this baby boy.  We couldn't be more excited to add him to our little family.  We are so thankful to everyone that prayed for us, encouraged us, listened to us complain, listen to us be way too excited, and well just supported us through the last nine months or so.  Without you, we would have gone crazy.

Here are a few pictures from the day.  

Matt was a little to eager to watch the epidural go in...

I on the other hand was terrified...

Though I don't look like it, I was feeling GREAT at this point.  Oxygen, sugar, and epidural...

And we have a baby!  (philips should pay me for this advertising)

Matt was excited to meet his kido, but Keeton was not to sure about that beard.

Denver, being at such a high altitude, usually only sees little babies...lucky for Keeton he spent his first 6 months of belly time in the great state of Texas, and we all know "Everything is BIGGER in Texas.  I am thankful last three months were spent in Denver, I probably would have died if he was any larger. 

Well that sums it up for today.  Keeton wants to eat so I must go.  I will update you all soon on how it's been since Keeton has been home.  And of course I have a ton more pictures to show you!

WHOOT! Prego update

Well we are officially at 36 weeks but we'll back up a little since I'm super behind (what's new).

Things are going smoothly so far.  I'm super uncomfortable most of the time and I'm pretty sure Keeton is too.  He can no longer stretch out while I'm sitting down which leads to our first son and mother arguments.  He's obviously just like his dad since he's super stubborn...we all no I'm in no way stubborn.   Though the kicks are miserable, I'm in love with the hiccups and now the feeling of his fingers moving.  I don't think I ever felt the flutters at the beginning, we just went straight into Jackie Chan kicks so to feel something small and sweet is awesome! 

We've had company for over a week straight (not the same people) and I must say, even though there were times I had to say I needed to sit down...I kept up pretty good (I would appreciate it if they don't comment on this).  It's crazy that mall walking is officially considered cardio exercise now.  This isn't a good thing since Baby Gap is in the mall...  Anyways, I'm getting super anxious about the next 3 1/2 weeks and whats to come after that.

We had our weekly, yes weekly, doctor's appointment on Monday. There we found out that I'm offically dilated 1 1/2 cm and yes you can be dilated for what seems forever but for some reason this really hit me. We are soooo close to having this sweet boy! Also at the appointment, I fainted! It was the craziest thing and now I'm even more convinced that I will never make it through labor. Goodness! Anyways, here's some pictures to show how massive I really am!

32 Weeks along...I also rode a horse!  Ok maybe I didn't ride one but I sat on a fake one...that's got to count for something!

somewhere between 33 weeks and 34 weeks...I just can't believe it's suppose to keep growing.

DO YOU SEE THAT?!  I now have an outie!  Sorry if this picture is offensive to anyone.

Kona likes to test out the baby stuff...here he is practicing sitting up with the boppy pillow.  We had him doing tummy time but he moved before the picture :(

More boppy time!

quick update...

Well the past two months have been absolutely busy!  You would think since I'm now unemployed and living in a city where I know very few people that I would stay pretty bored....NOT the case.  We've had company, weekends in the mountains, and plenty of exploring going on.  I can't even remember all the things we've done.  Anyways, things are great here in Denver.  I'm loving my new home (even though there are some Texans that I miss like crazy).  Colorado is BEAUTIFUL, which I'm sure you all already knew.  Sometimes I catch myself saying "gosh I wish we lived here"  it's just unbelievable that God has given me the opportunity to live in such an incredible place.  I'm soo ready for summer, Keeton will be here and the weather will be lovely...which means lots and lots of hiking, days in the park, and just long days outside.  I just can't wait!  Let's hope little Keeton likes being outside!

Here's a quick update (in pictures) what a few of the things we've been into.  I'll fill you in on the joys of pregnancy...probably tomorrow. 

Michael was the first to come in town in 2012!  Here you can see the guys being way too cool at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Yes, thats the belly peaking out behind that jacket...it no longer zips.  30 weeks here...

Matt has taken up being a cowboy now that we live in Colorado...ok that's not true at all but he does wear girly vests.

We went to the Buffalo Bill museum while Matt's parents were here.  No need to let me know how good looking I am, I already know ;)

Rocky Mountain National Park.  Elk and mountains...no big deal.

Valentine Red Velvet sandwich cookies...recipes like this gave Paula Deen diabetes.

Keeton's parents.  He'll probably laugh at this picture one day in the future.  "Mom, you were HUGE"

Matt's friends from college, Brent and Robin, came to visit...this is what 35 weeks compared to 27 weeks looks like.  I guess if we were going to have a contest for largest stomach EVER, I'd win. 

but don't worry, we still know how to work it!!  (Robin don't kill me for posting this)

The guys will probably kill me for this.  They are excited about the sons that will be joining their lives very soon.  Too bad those boys will one day think we are all major dorks...and of course these pictures do nothing to make them think otherwise.

Let's not forget Kona, he's enjoying the exploring of the Mile High City as much as the rest of us.  His stomach issues try to convince us otherwise but I don't believe it.  Wonder how he's going to handle the arrival of Keeton....

So long 2011!

HELLO 2012!

Not only are we entering 2012 but we are also entering the third trimester!  I am sooo thrilled to meet this sweet little boy and of course I want whats best for him, so that means he needs to keep baking for 12 more weeks but man am I ready to not be pregnant.  That sounds terrible and I'm sure all you out there are saying "gosh she's going to be a terrible mom" but come on...these back aches, sleepless nights, growing belly (and everything else), not being able to enjoy ice cream, eating 10 oz. steaks (yea the whole thing, plus the potato and rolls), trying to catch my breath, superman punches, karate kid kicks, and my mouth always having that nasty acid taste...yea I'm ready for that part to be over.  So yes, the third trimester sounds good to me...it's closer to meeting this little mountain baby.  So for the next 12 or so weeks I'll put up with whatever else pregnancy is going to throw my way (hope Matt can handle it)...

Here is a picture from this past monday...

Yes I'm huge!

Like I said, I can't wait to meet this crazy hyper active little boy (yes i'm assuming that he's hyper since he never really stops moving).  I can't wait to see what God has made, I can't wait to watch him grow and learn, and I can't wait to see what God teaches Matt and I through this amazing blessing.  I know I complain about pregnancy but I feel truly blessed that God trusts me with His child.  I mean really...my parents had a hard time with trusting me with a dog or cell phone or anything else just a few years ago (ok almost 10 years ago but few sounds better)...and now God is giving me a kid!?!  Crazy!  Oh well, He knows what He's doing, now it's just up to Matt and I to glorify Him and do the best we possibly can. 

Well, anyways...Bring it on 2012!!  I think I'm ready!  Or atleast I hope I am.

Happy New Years to all my friends and family!  LOVE YOU ALL!

Christmas

Sooo yea TWO blogs in one day!! 

This Christmas, Matt and I decided after all the traveling we've been doing the past two months that maybe it would be good to stick around here for Christmas.  So we spent our WHITE Christmas here.  Lucky for us one of the wyldlife girl's family came to Colorado so we surprised her.  Her family knew we were coming but Ashton had no idea.  They told her that fedex was dropping off a present for her so we rang the door bell and SURPRISE it wasn't fed ex.  You can watch the video on facebook, but I think she was shocked!  We spent the next two days with her and her family, it was pretty great! 

We also celebrated Matt's birthday that week.   He turned 28 this year (ohhh myyy he's soooo close to the big 3-0).  Last year he was a little disappointed in his birthday present (due to the fact that I got him a Christmas cd and shoes he picked out and as he says, paid for haha) so I surprised him with an ipod nano.  I'm pretty sure he was expecting something terrible because he seemed a little surprise.  I really wish I had filled his nano with Christmas music but oh well...maybe next time.  I also got him the most expensive pizza I could find!  It was seriously $30!!!  But since it was a special occasion and it's his ultimate favorite food, I went ahead and got it.  Let's just say...it was massive!  I froze some so it's kind of like the pizza that keeps giving. 

Then of course there was Christmas.   I must say I'm so excited about next year's Christmas that this year it was hard for me to get into it.  Anyways, best gifts of the year....

How's it possible that he's almost 30??

It was hard to decide between the coke and the Tim Tebow shirt....

And of course a little Pinterest Christmas Breakfast!  Was going to make monkey bread but ran out of butter haha.

Anyways, Christmas was great...just like always.  How could it not be great...we get to celebrate our savior and  the whole gifts thing!?!  Next year looks like we'll be spending Christmas with our amazing little boy and the family!  I'm already soo excited...too bad we have to wait a year!

Another long drive.

So Dad flew to Houston to help me drive the 1053 miles from Texas to Colorado.  It was definitely a long drive and one I've made a few too many times.  Adding the whole being pregnant part and that adds a million restroom breaks and snack stops.  Anyways here are a few pictures from our drive...

We stopped at the Ft. Worth Stockyards.  Who knew cows could be so interesting!?

I had to teach this guy how it's really done...he felt like an idiot after a prego out did him!

Dad was pretty grumpy the whole drive ;)

In Amarillo we saw some old Cadillacs...weird.

 The driving didn't end when we got to Colorado.  We ended up exploring for the next three days.  It was fun but oh my I was ready to crash afterwards.   

Yes, that's chocolate bacon.  Good ol' Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory.  P.S.  I don't recommend it!

Garden of the Gods

Oh yea, Baby Dees has already been to 14,110 ft!! 

And of course Matt has to mess with Sasquatch! 

And lastly, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!

I need to take way more pictures!

Well my last weeks in Texas came and went entirely too fast.

I spent my last days in Texas eating great food, visiting with amazing friends, hanging out with the best Younglife and Wyldlife girls in the world, and of course crying every time I thought about the fact that i was moving.  My amazing friends in Texas threw me two showers before I left.   I say me but aren't they really for baby Dees?  Oh well...that's for another day.  I of course brought my camera to both of them but it's kind of hard taking pictures when you're preoccupied with amazing food and friends.  So here I am, almost a month later with no pictures from one shower and only a few from the other.  Sad day...

Well here are two pictures from the shower my 8th grade Wyldlife girls threw me.  It was such a fun shower and seriously I should probably take pictures of every onesie they made for little man...yes MADE!  They are AWESOME! 

Thanks girls for all the presents and for just being awesome!  I miss you all like cray-cray!!  Love you all!

And here are the awesome High School leaders (plus a few).  Oh Clare and Maggie... :)

 Probably the hardest thing I've ever done is say bye to these girls.  I know it's not really "bye" but knowing I won't see them at least once a week is definitely hard!!  Love you girls! 

Texas, you changed my life (and waist line) with your amazing cajun food, brisket, loving people, rodeos, and humidity.   Thanks for giving Matt and I a pretty great first 2 years of marriage!  Don't worry, we won't be seperated for long...I'll be visiting soon!