Disclaimer: This is a "How Grayson came into this world" post. If you don't like details...I would recommend you return in a few days for a new post. Otherwise, keep on reading!
The night before Grayson was born Kenny and I spent the evening in the "big town" and ended up with iPhones. It ended up being a great (albeit expensive) thing because we were able to update family and friends throughout the day. Kenny discovered the notes section on his phone and took the following notes throughout the morning. His words/thoughts are in the reddish color and my added notes/thoughts are in black italics. Enjoy!
Arrived at the hospital at 4:50 am
Checked in at 4:55 am
Visited with nurse Paula until 5:30 am
Jen is tired
[DUH!!]Paula took blood at 5:50 am and put in the IV
Jen doesn't like the blood pressure cuff
[That thing is terrible! They need to come up with a better way to take blood pressure]Started Potocin at 6:20
Nurse change at 7:10 am
Dr Davis came by at 7:50 am and broke Jen's water
Jen was having consistent contractions and decided to get an epidural at 8:30 am
Jen has been eating ice chips. Thank God for the little things.
[Side note: It was about this time that Kenny brought his phone over to me to ask my opinion on some flashlights. You see, the night before we were at Target discussing how we needed some new flashlights. We both agreed we could probably find a better deal online. It just so happened that woot.com featured flashlights the day of Grayson's birth. Now everytime I look at those flashlights (which arrived the day after we got home from the hospital) I will think of my sweet baby boy.]We have been texting and talking to friends and family.
The epidural is wearing off
[Epidural? What epidural? It stops working so they give me the button to push to make more medicine go through. Not working. Not cool.]At 10:15 Jen was at an 8
The epidural is officially not working.
The anesthesiologist gave Jen more medicine at 10:47 am
[Didn't go as planned. Medicine did nothing. Absolutely nothing.]Jen's cousin Laura came by with Brinley and visited for about ten minutes
[Then I decided something wasn't right and baby might be coming.]Around 11:10 the nurse said Jen was at a 10.
[Then the worst pain imaginable came. Contractions were every minute and Grayson had moved onto my sciatic nerve. I felt completely out of control and the pain was unbearable.][The nurse had me push through 2 contractions which was the hardest thing I have ever done considering the pain in my back. Thankfully, those 2 pushes made Grayson move off my nerve.] She had someone call Dr. Davis and told Jen to stop pushing.
Jen was miserable for the fifteen minutes it took for Dr. Davis to get here.
[Miserable is an understatement.]When the doctor was ready it only took six pushes through two contractions for Grayson to come out.
Grayson is beautiful. He doesn't have a cone head because he came so quickly, but he has lots of busted capillaries for the same reason. The nurses call it a slam dunk delivery.
[Maybe he will be a basketball player? He was born during March madness...]So there you have it. Grayson's birth story from the hubby's point of view and my side comments.
On his actual birthday we had a 6 hour car ride and Preschool graduation, but I think he had a great day anyway!
Happy Birthday to the love of my life! I am thankful that you are my partner through the ups and downs of this life. You are an amazing daddy, a loving husband and a compassionate pastor. Thank you for all you do for our family!
After receiving his diploma...
After the graduation, it is tradition to ring the bell on the playground...
Happy family with a preschool graduate!
On Saturday, my brother graduated from college. The kids made some posters for him. This one says "We are your BIGGEST fans! We love you!"
Happy Graduate before getting his diploma!
We are so proud of you Kyle! (Wish someone would have told me I was standing in front of Kennan!!!)
Grayson Benjamin turned 2 months old on Sunday, May 9.
We took him to the doctor today for his 2 month check up. He is as healthy as can be! The doctor said to keep doing what we are doing...cause we are doing it right!!!!
And I think we can say that he officially found his fingers today!!
Playing the pitcher position in t-ball...
Playing in the backyard!
This is what happens when I ask her to smile...oh the drama!
Sweet baby boy also loves to be outside!
Yummy (and completely unhealthy) cheeto snack...
Last year we planted vegetables and were completely unsuccessful. We are trying container gardening this year. Here we have cucumbers and tomatoes. We also planted squash, red and yellow peppers and strawberries.
These are some the irises I planted last spring. I was so proud that they bloomed this year!!
We also planted some geraniums and dianthus.
Here's to many more summery days, vegetables and strawberries from our garden and no more sunburns!!!
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~Mother Teresa
The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. 
If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine. 
Brayden Lynn at 8 weeks...
Grayson Benjamin at 6 weeks...
Kennan and the rocket ship cake that him and Kenny created...
Opening presents...
Pinata time!
Pinata candy chaos!
Grayson is such a laid back and easy going little man. He hardly ever cries...he has to be pretty upset! If you were to come to our house at pretty much any time of the day you would find him in his bouncy seat asleep or keeping his eye on Kennan and Brayden. He sleeps pretty well at night, only waking up once to eat. He likes his pacifier sometimes but isn't dependent on it like his big brother and sister were at this age.
At this point I am thinking he looks a lot like Kennan did at this age. But he also has some of his sister's characteristics. Not sure about his weight and length as he doesn't go to the doctor until he is 8 weeks old. If I had to guess, I would say he is about 9 lbs.
Grayson will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. He changes everyday and is becoming so much more alert. We took him to the doctor last week and he was 8 lbs 2 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. The doctor gave him a great report!! Grayson is a great baby. He is pretty laid back and doesn't cry much. Grayson is adored by his big brother and big sister (and mom and dad too!).
Brayden is now 2 1/2 years old...going on 16. She is a wonderful big sister and a great help! Brayden continues to keep us on our toes and there is never a dull moment when she is around. She is extremely talkative and understands way more than a 2 year old should!
My sweet Kennan turned 5 years old on March 16. I cannot believe I have a 5 year old who will be in kindergarten next year! Kennan is a wonderful big brother. When he first met Grayson he was pretty stand-offish...but now we can't keep him away!
Photo shoot...
Grayson was 1 week old on the 16th, but we took pictures today!
