Remembering April 4, 2009

I truly cannot believe my little sweetheart is three years old today. All last night I was remembering going into labor with him and being so anxious to see his face for the first time.

I had been in and out of labor for 8 days by that point and was so exhausted. Friday April 3rd my contractions had stopped and I was resigned to being induced on the Tuesday the 7th. I think that by finally just accepting the induction date and relaxing a bit I was able to have him sooner.

We went to  Craig's parent's house that evening to chat and pick up a jersey Nancy had made Keegan. I was sitting on the couch with her talking while Craig was talking to Dale or something. I remember my eyes got wide and I said: "I feel funny!" I went bolting down the stairs to the bathroom. Nancy later said she never saw me move so fast. I got there just in time for my water to break.

I walked back up the stairs and told Craig that this time we really needed to go to the hospital...it was finally time!

Dale looked up worriedly and said: "It didn't break on my new couch did it?" To this day that always makes me laugh.

We ran back to our condo, picked up my Mom and headed to St. Luke's. We got there and they admitted me but made me walk and walk because I was not contracting. The labor rooms have private whirlpools and after being in one for awhile I felt a pop (Keegan was breech and had flipped into the proper position) and the contractions came on in full force.

There were three other girls in labor at the same time and I was begging for the anesthesiologist. Getting the epidural was such relief. This was about midnight or so.

I fell asleep for a bit and was watching re-runs of Friends when the nurse came in just after 6:00 AM and told me it was time to start pushing. At 7:22 AM our precious Keegan Spencer Lane was born. 7lbs 15 oz, 20.25 inches long. Blonde hair, blue eyes, absolutely perfect!

It was so amazing having Keegan placed on my stomach and getting to see and hold him the first time. Craig and I were both crying and filled with such joy. Keegan has been a blessing and the source of so much happiness in our lives.

The three of us have had so much fun together. We are lucky to have a home filled with love, laughter, and a genuine desire to spend time together.

Keegan is so smart, sweet, and thoughtful. I am so proud of our little boy. Any day now he is going to become the best big brother in the whole world. I am so excited to continue our journey as a happy and growing family.

3 Months!

6 Months

1 year

18 months

2 years

2.5 yearss

THREE!!!!!

Ka-Chow!!!

Since Christmas Keegan has been asking for a "McQueen" birthday party. He kept telling me he was turning "McQueen" old and wanted "McQueen' cupcakes etc. In case you couldn't tell, Cars is his favorite movie.

There have been days we have watched it three times! Luckily Cars 2 came out and we can alternate between them now!

Keegan's wish came true and on Saturday March 31st we turned our house into Radiator Springs.

Sign on the front door: "Welcome to Radiator Springs"

"Flo's V8 Cafe"

'Piston Cup" Cakes

Fillmore's Organic Fuel

Pinatas Lane style! Not working hanging from the tree? Drop kick it!

Hockey star in the making! Future Canuck?!




I had so much fun planning his party and making everything including the food Cars related. Keegan had a ton of fun and was so excited to spend time with his cousins and friends and family. 

Luigi's Casa Della Pizza Tires (They were bagel bite pizzas)

Allinol is the fuel in Cars 2

Chick Hick's Chicken Wings

Wake Up!

I am seeing a theme here! These were all taken in the last week or so. Preparing for lack of sleep perhaps?

Keegan Says the Darnedest Things

So Keegan is ridiculously talkative and chatty. Sometimes he can go on for like 5 minutes telling us some tale or giving us the entire synopsis of Caillou. Other times he is just really silly and random. He totally cracks me up.

I woke up feeling like I was coming down with something and was a bit worried about keeping up with him today but he got hit by the sweetie pie fairy and was extra cute today. Here are some of the gems:

My archenemies are the roosters and chickens that like to terrorize our yard. I was resting on the couch and Keegan opened the back door and yelled "Shooo chickens! It is quiet time!!!"

He took a dish towel and started running in circles and yelling: "BOISE STATE! BOISE STATE! THIS IS MY FLAG! I AM A BAND!" He might be a bit obsessed.

Totally randomly he came and sat next to me and said: "Mommy, I am French. You are French too. Daddy is not French. BONJOUR!!!"

I was having a contraction and grimaced and he asked what was wrong. I told him it hurts to get ready for the baby. He put his face next to my belly and said "Brother, don't hurt Mommy k? It not nice!"

He brought me a pile of books and told me he was going to read to me and I would not be sick anymore. It was really funny and sweet listening to his versions of his favorite books.

And the very best thing he did today: coming up to me and wrapping his arms around my neck and saying  "I love you soo much!"

Keegan took this photo on my phone tonight when we were snuggling