Dex, Sports, and the Super Bowl

In the past week we have seen Dex's enthusiasm

for sports emerge. First, he showed off his support for ballers everywhere with his Jordan

jersey...

Then, this Sunday Dex was feeling a little left out as we started watching the Super Bowl. So he decided to contribute to the excitement of the game by getting into his Bronco's jersey, even though they aren't playing n the game this year...

His first kicking lesson. He was so nervous for the kick off that he started throwing up! (Dex doing what he does best!)

Quality time in the grass with the good ole' pig skin...

And lastly, the macho pose holding the helmet.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone!

To All The Frazzled Moms Out There, This Blogs For You.

I couldn't help but notice over these past few months how I have never come across a blog where the wife, or husband for that matter, has expressed any real frustration or feelings of inadequacy. So, for all those people out there who feel the same, enjoy...

I wear my pj's all day long. I feel like what is the point of expending the energy to put on a cute outfit when I have such a limited wardrobe and chances are it will become the landing pad for Dex's spit up multiple times within an hour. If I made the effort to look cute everyday I would be doing my own laundry several times a week and lets be serious, even Super Mom doesn't have that kind of time.

I got tired of my haircut several days ago and thought I would cut my own bangs because again, I'm too much of a tight wad to spend the cash to have a 'professional' do it. In regards to my own chop job: at least it will grow out.

I do make it a point to shower daily, mostly because it's the only alone time I get aside from class.

Make-up happens once a week if at all and that's for church. How romantic.

I hardly ever exercise and even though I've been complimented for how good I look postpartum I FEEL unattractive to say the least.

I nurse in bed.

I sleep when Dex sleeps which feels like a lot. I don't have the patience to multi-task when he's awake and he'll sleep longer if I'm in bed with him.

I NEVER make Brandon's lunch anymore. Half the time I forget and the other half I'm just too tired to get out of bed (because I never remember until we've turned out the lights).

Vacuuming happens once a week IF I'M LUCKY.

Laundry happens all the time. It's never ending.

I wish I could pump out everything in the first 4 months so that I don't have to wait a year until my body serves me and me, ONLY!

I take care of Dex's nails more than my own.

In the few moments that I steal when Dex is on his mat the potato chips are always more convenient to grab instead of cleaning and preparing celery the night before...

My 'daily face' is making sure my eyebrows aren't out of control. Aside from that you are out of luck.

My hair hasn't stopped falling out which made getting high lights two months ago somewhat pointless.

I gave up trying to do crunches and push-ups before bed- if I can't run, too, what's the point?

Waking up at 5 AM to study or exercise no matter how firm the commitment NEVER happens.

Journal entries? On average, once every 9 days. My own personal scripture study? Twice in the last three and a half months...

Why can't I have two sets of arms, a robot double, or a universal remote that just allows me to pause time? I guess the only appropriate thing to say in parting is, "Here's my life. Welcome to motherhood."

Title Picture Disclaimer

I know, I know, it totally cuts through Brandon and Dex isn't even looking at the camera. It stinks but it's the only family shot we have. As soon as we get another family shot I'll change it.

The Blessing, School, and A Bottle of Red Hair Dye

Lets just start with a picture of Dex because that will slap a smile on anyone's face.

Aww! He's too cute. This picture totally reminds me of Zack Morris in a 'Saved By the Bell' episode. Or maybe it's more 'Vanilla Ice'-ish? Anyway, moving right along...

Earlier this month we flew back to the midwest to have Dex's blessing. Cowboy style. J/k The three of us flew in Friday evening followed by my parents and my brother and his family Saturday morning. Dex has become quite the little traveler for sure!

Saturday we spent hanging out mostly and I dragged Auntie Em out for a run in the afternoon. I was so glad she went with me because I do NOT know my way around that town and if you get lost out there, you die in that weather! (No joke, there were two stories in the paper while we were there about people who were caught outside during a snow storm and were found after the snow had thawed! AGH!)

We met up with my family later that night at the Urry's for an awesome dinner and play time with my niece, Abby/Abbers/Abba Zabba. Matt and I got some quality time together and unfortunately I don't have the pictures from those few precious moments. (Yes, you will notice the somewhat sarcastic tone because those photos will show me on the ground with a toy house covering my face and the door placed perfectly just over my mouth. LOL! I love my brother.)

Sunday we made it to church with some time to spare and Dex was great all through the meeting...until they did the blessing. Of course. President Whitehead lovingly tried to place Dex's binks back in his mouth but he wouldn't have any of it. Oh well. We had a full circle and tons of love. A few of our friends couldn't make it out and they were missed but we appreciated all who were able to come and participate.

The Family

(Insert Erin, Kelli, and Erica HERE)

The kids and kidlets.

Here's an awesome picture I caught of Grandma Urry and Dex getting some quality nap time. Dex loves his grandma!

Lastly, the trip wouldn't be complete with some mischief of my doing. Em and I decided that Saturday night at about 11:00 PM was an opportune time to dye her hair. Red. You'll notice in the family picture it's not the light brown it once was. Since now she has the red locks and the light complexion we've switched from calling her 'Auntie Em' to 'Em J.' Goodbye Judy Garland and helllooooo Kirsten Dunst! LOL!

Since we've been back we both started school. The last semester!! Whoo-hooo! For those of you who don't know Brandon was accepted into CSUF and we're still waiting to hear back from a few other schools. I'm finishing up my ECE units which is SO NICE! I'll be ready to teach in May! (Unless I decide to over achieve and do more classes...we'll see.) Lots of change is upon us and we are excited to see what the end of the semester will bring! (No, not another kid.)

Christmas and Junk

Here's a REALLY quick update because I'm at the city library and they are about to close because once again our internet is down...UGH!
I'm working part time from home (hooray!) so it was so nice shopping for Brandon and not feeling like I was buying things for him with his own money.
*All the women who independent throw your hands up at me*
We spent Christmas in California and my brother and his family came from Arizona for the holidays. We stayed at a friends house while our niece took over our room so we had enough space all around which was awesome.
We didn't get to go to Cheyenne for December but in two weeks we are flying there for Dex's blessing and we are P-U-M-P-E-D!
Um...Dex is doing great. He loves the black and white flash cards I made him a few days ago and he's started to reach and grab things intentionally now! He's growing like it's going out of style and he's stopped spitting up as much but man, does this kid have gas! Geez! It's sounds like a semi-automatic assault rifle! He loves bath time with Brandon (Daddy's special time) and he still hates tummy time but this kid is SO STRONG that I don't think the lack of time spent on his stomach will be too much of a detriment.
Welp, the library is closing, gotta run! Until next time!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Nasty Laptops, Scary Colorado Fans, Hair Cuts, and Lots of Urrys!

Ok, so for those of you who have been awaiting a new post my apologies. This blog has taken me a week to complete. Why? Because my computer is retarded, that's why! I began this blog last Saturday at my in-laws and I have been trying to work on it throughout the week. First, my pictures uploaded out of order. Then, I went to the public library to get on a working system and the stupid thing was as bad as my computer at home! It's now Friday night, almost a full 7 days later and I'm FINALLY on a computer that works with some time to properly tell the tale of our Thanksgiving this year...

For starters, I spent all Tuesday packing and didn't get enough of this...

We flew out of LAX Tuesday evening. Our first trip with Dex and our first plane ride together, period!

Here is Dex before he blew out his diaper, jammies, and blanket. (Oh yes, he did.)

Here he is after!
So much happier!

Dex with Grandma Urry. He loves her, he's just tired.


Dex with Pops (Granpa Urry).


So after we got into Cheyenne at midnight everyone went to bed. Then the next day we got to go see THIS!


New Moon! Grandma and Pops watched the rugrat while we caught a late showing. It's the Urry kid tradition second year in the running. Luckily the next one will come out this summer while we're together for our first family reunion. Awesome!


Our first time out away from the munchkin...
isn't my hubs a hunk?

Here we have Thanksgiving morning with the auntie pow-wow circle around the loan boy. Looks like Brandon's childhood all over again!


We decided to have some parental fun with our little guy and took some pictures.

A close up of our studly little man...


It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...


Super Dex!
(Not to be confused with 'Super Mex'.)


Hooray for smiles with Mommy!
Finally, a picture with my baby boy!


Dang, my kid is ca-YUTE!

So after a great dinner and some sleep we got up the next morning and rented a car to drive to Boulder, Colorado. For those of you who don't know Brandon is a huge college football fan. He knows stats and players from way back in the 80's! His good childhood friend used to kick for Colorado so we got free tickets for the huge Colorado vs. Nebraska game. They are BIG rivals.

Here's us with Dex at not only his first college football game but mine, as well!


Brandon and I with the famous Boulder Flat Irons in the background.

I couldn't go to my first game without making signs in hopes of being on national television. I don't think we made it on ESPN though...

I thought they we clever. My brother is a die hard Huskers fan, so can you guess which sign is mine? :)
I don't think he reads our blog, but I have a feeling I'm about to find out...

Another family shot after the game.


So we were staying up late Friday night doing the kid gift exchange when this guy decided to get into the holiday spirit!

He is too cute!

This is Dex's impression of an over stuffed teddy bear.
(It's actually a reindeer outfit.)

And Dex with me!

Happy Holidays!!

Lastly, as many of you have commented Dex has a full head of hair. Well, he didn't really NEED a hair cut, however, Brandon's mom used to cut his hair so we thought it would be cool to have her cut Dex's hair for his first hair cut. He started growing a rat tail in the back, so we figured a trim wouldn't hurt...

He was a trooper! He slept through the whole thing! What a stud...

We had a short stay and wished we had stayed longer but we made it back to LA swine flu free and safe and sound.
Thanks for an awesome Thanksgiving everyone!

Let's Talk LABOR

Here is a rundown of the 22 hours...
Tuesday, Oct 13:
3;30 AM - Contractions
8:00 AM - Doctor's office for scheduled appointment
10:00 AM - Arrive at the hospital for induction
11:00 AM - Admitted
Noon - Mom starts my IV and takes blood test. My blood pressure drops and Dex takes his first major heart deceleration (not good)
2:30 PM - Miso for induction is introduced
6:00 PM - Repetitive contractions start (not good).
7:00 PM - Dex takes his second heart decel.
7:10 - Miso is stopped to end contractions
7:20 - Dex has his third decel.
8:00 PM - I get a folie balloon inserted to help me dilate (I'm at 1 cm. For the record, worst pain EVER. The contractions w/o meds were cake compared to this.)
10:00 PM - Looking like a c-section.
11:30 PM - Nevermind, Heather's dilating.
Midnight to 5:00 AM - Contractions grow, water is broken manually, and monitors show full contractions by now, meaning they are as strong as they are going to get. FYI: no epidural yet and HEather hasn't dilated past 3-4.
5:30 AM - Epidural. Ahhhhhh...
7:00 AM - Dex starts trying to deliver himself. He's still at a -2 (needs to be at a +3) and Heather is still only 4 cm's.
9:00 AM - Prop for C-section. Really.
9:35 AM - Dex is born after taking another massive decel. Brandon got to the OR just after he Dex was born (Brandon never got paged and the Doctor couldn't wait with how badly Dex was responding).
Miraculously Dex is as healthy as a horse
Heather spiked a fever that night. Of course.
The End.
All in all it wasn't THAT bad, but I'm in no rush to repeat it! :)
Note: -27 lbs in 9 days!! AWESOME!