Vikings Win Again!!

We just watched the Vikes win another game, it's been a great season. We've been splitting up where we watch the games by taking turns each week between our house, Prink's house, and the Nerison's house. Everyone was over here today except Michelle, Sophia, and baby Finnegan. We missed them! So happy Finnegan is finally here. He looks just like his sister and daddy! I've only seen him once and he slept the whole time so hopefully when I visit this week, we'll be awake. Pam and I did a photo shot w/ Reagan last weekend for some Christmas pictures. See below, they're were a lot of cute ones w/ Willy but couldn't post them all. Yesterday Rea and I went out to lunch w/ my mom and sisters. Whitney finally got home the other day from school in Winona. They got 15 inches of snow there so she was stuck a couple extra days and now she's home until the 11th of January. After lunch we all went to mom's and baked a bunch of cookies, it was a nice Saturday! I was a little tired though from the night before. Some of us from wor

k went out to this dive bar in Eagan and yes, I sang a little karaoke. Everyone said I was pretty good, Ryan laughed when I told him that and he said they must have all been drunk. Thanks dear! Not much else going on other than that! Just hoping to finally get some Christmas presents bought this week. It's empty under our tree!

5 Months Old

Reagan is now over 5 months old! She is growing perfectly. She's sitting up by herself for a little bit at a time and rolling over constantly. She loves to walk on the kitchen floor in her walker. She always manages to come up behind me and smoke me in the heels! She celebrated her first Halloween dressed as a duck, although now I'm thinking it was more like a chick. We had a Halloween Party so there's some pics of us in costume. Ryan and I booked our Vegas trip today! I'm taking him for his 30th birthday in April, it's going to be so much fun. Other than that, we're just laying low waiting in anticipation for the holidays, baby Nerison, and Joe and Sara's wedding. It's going to be 2010 before we know it!

4 Months Old

Little Reagan is 4 months old as of yesterday!! I had the day off today to take my lil girl to the dr. office. She was all smiles and having a blast until the dreaded needles got slammed in her little thighs. She cried so hard she was gasping for breath, I was able to calm her down pretty quickly. She now weighs 13 lbs 3 1/2 ozs and is 24 1/2" long. Just were she is supposed to be. Her heads a little big, go figure though, Ryan is her dad.

Tonight it's going to be just Reagan and daddy as I am heading to Eagan w/ my sisters to have a few drinks and dinner. Looking forward to a little girl time.

Milestone!

Well lil Miss Reagan finally rolled over from her back to her belly. She's been so close for the last week and she finally did it on Wednesday, for her dad only. I still have yet to see it, I did see her belly to back rollover at 6 weeks, but this is much bigger. I'm glad though that it was one of us who saw it. We're still working on it. Last night Pam and Laura were over and we were sitting around Reagan on the floor, she got over, but we screamed with excitement and she popped back over to her back...so close:-)

Today we're venturing out for some garage sales. It's the city wide, last year at this time I was pregnant, didn't know though yet. And tomorrow we have another big Vikings game and Sophia's 2nd birthday party. I can't believe she's already 2!!!!

Reagan's been so intrigued by Willy these days. She just sits and watches him wherever he goes. I've attached some pictures of their tender moments.

Changing Everyday!!

Reagan is already almost 4 months old and she is so much fun. She's a very active little girl and loves how she can kick her legs and stand on them now. She was baptized last weekend and she was so good in church, no crying at all! I went back to work on Aug. 31st so she's been going to daycare, if you can even call it that. She goes to Grandma Pam's everyday and gets plenty of attention. She takes evening naps because I think she gets really worn out from watching the other 2 girls that are there part-time. My mom did get her a couple days last week since she was off from work. They had so much fun together!

2 Months Old

Reagan is already 2 months old and she has changed so much in the last couple of weeks. Well everyday she's changing. She's been sleeping through the night now, in her crib, since July 30th. I usually get about 9 1/2 hours. We are definitely in a routine, bedtime around 9:30pm and she sleeps till 6 or 6:30am. It has been really nice for me, but some mornings I feel like I'm just waiting for her to wake up, because she usually goes back to sleep again for a couple of hours after having a bottle. I use this time to start laundry, straighten up, maybe work out. For as much as I feel like I'm doing stuff, I sure feel like I have a lot of down time too. I love just holding her still when she first falls asleep, she's not going to be this little forever so I enjoy it now. Plus, I'm back to work in 3 weeks :-( Grandma Pam is excited about that though, since she then gets the baby all day! We are so lucky to have someone we know doing daycare, but of course I'd rather it be me home with her all day. Reagan is also on the verge of holding her own bottle, she always has her hands on it when I'm feeding her. She can be very independent. One day she cries when I pick her up and the next day she cries when I put her down. She is usually most happy though laying on her back and having you talk to her. She talks and coos a lot and smiles a ton!! We are getting ready for her first little vacation, a trip up North this weekend with the Murphy family. We're staying in a cabin on the lake somewhere 4 hours away. They'll be a boat and a pontoon so it will be lots of fun. I hope Reagan enjoys it too.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Mike!!

6 weeks old!

6 weeks have already passed, and that means only 6 more weeks before I return to work. I do miss the adult interaction a little, but Reagan is changing so quickly and I'd hate to miss anything. She is getting so strong at holding up her head, and you can tell that she actually sees you now when she looks at you. I'd like to say she's a bit of a mamma's girl, which is to be expected since I'm home with her all the time. Although, Ryan has been home a lot too. It's been too windy lately for him to get out and there and spray. Hopefully, that will change. It has been nice having him home though. Reagan is sleeping a chunk of about 5-6 hours every night, so that's been great.

Reagan had an overnight stay with Grandma Pam and Granpa Mike on the 11th. Ryan hosted a party at our house for the UFC 100. We had about 30 people here, a house full. Everyone left pretty much right after so we were able to call it a night somewhat early, and I didn't feel like a pile the next day. I had a hard time without my little one, so that was the last overnight for awhile.

Ryan and I asked my sister, Whitney, to be Reagan's godmother the other day and she happily accepted. We are so happy she did, although we knew she wouldn't say no.

Got to go, again, baby's calling.

1 Month Old Today

Reagan is now 1 month old already, I can't believe how fast time still flies. We've been having so much fun home together the last few weeks. Granted, we've had our share of sleepless nights and crabby days, but all in all, it's still been great. She definitely is changing. She now looks towards our voices a lot more and you can tell she is focusing on things a lot better. Her little legs aren't small any more, she's finally starting to fill out. And she's so strong. We've been working on tummy time every day, for the last few, to help her learn how to lift her head. We've also been venturing out for more walks in the stroller, which she just loves. Willy goes with us and he's very good at leading.

Reagan saw her first 4th of July parade at Great Grandma Rapp's. It sure was not a very good parade, but anyways, it was the first 4th in awhile were Ryan and I weren't hungover, it was great. We did party that night though at Ryan's parents, my parents watched the baby overnight. They did a great job and boy did we miss her!

Well have to get going, baby calls.

Reagan Maeva Murphy

Finally, I know, I should have posted this weeks ago, but I've been busy. Well, she's here!!! Our little princess, Reagan! She came a day early on June 8th at 11:53am. After about 20 hours of labor and no epidural, we welcomed her into this crazy world. 7 lbs 9 ozs, 21 1/2" long, 10 fingers and 10 curly Chrissy toes, she's beautiful. We checked into the hospital at 5pm on Sunday June 7th after over an hour of contractions 5 minutes apart. I was 75% effaced and dilated 5 centimeters. They said, "you're staying", and we were thrilled that the time had finally come! I progressed very slowly over the next several hours and my Dr. visited me Monday morning and broke my water at about 8am. Things really started to move then. I think I pushed for about an hour, it felt like 10 minutes. The feeling I had when she came out, was so worth all the pain. They placed her on my chest, skin to skin, as soon as she was delivered and she was so wide-eyed checking me out. Nothing could have prepared me for this experience.

We had many visitors in the hospital and left on Wednesday June 10th. It was great to get home and start the family adventure of the three of us.
Three weeks old and we're pretty much in the swing of things around the Murphy house. Ryan and I have ventured out twice without her, only for a couple hours at a time. This weekend we'll have our first night apart as she spends the evening with my parents on the fourth. Mommy and daddy are going to do a little drinking!! Not too much though, cause we have to be able to care for her the next day. Anyways, there's a lot more I could go on about, but don't have time. The little one is waking up and it's time to feed. Hope you all enjoy the pics.

Any day now...

Well it's almost time for this baby to be ready to enter the world. Ryan and I have just been trying to keep busy while we wait, but I'm sure like some of you know, it sucks!!! I saw the dr. on June 1st and I was dilated to 4 centimeters and still 50% effaced. I thought she would have come by now, but nope, she's taking her time. Which I guess is fine, nothing I can do about that. I have tried all the little tips on how to go into labor quickly; walking, sex, pineapple, raspberry tea, foot rubs, bumpy car rides, obivously, nothing has worked! Ok, enough venting. I have been having contractions on and off all day, so maybe this weekend...cross your fingers!

Ryan and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary on Wednesday! I can't believe how quickly the last 3 years have gone, it seems like just yesterday. And on an even more sappy note, things have definitely gotten even better with each passing day. I'm in love with Ryan even more then the day we got married, and I'm sure he'd say the same:-)
That's all I got right now, the next time I post will be when the baby arrives. Take care!

37 weeks and counting...

Well I'm almost to the finish line, it's so close now. I saw my dr. on Wednesday and I am now dilated 2 centimeters and 50% effaced. Any day now...Well, hopefully she stays in the oven for another 2 weeks or so. Since I was also the last patient on Wednesday, I got a chance to see her again on the crappy clinic ultrasound machine, so no pictures. But her head was still in position and I figured out what some of the other bumps were. They also got a face shot of her, but it really freaked me out, so I looked away. I don't know why, but it did.

So with everything progressing well, I've started to pack my bag and the baby's is ready. I am getting scared now, but am soooo excited that we will finally meet her! I can't wait to see who she looks like and to start to learn all about this little person who's been growing inside of me. Ryan is getting anxious as well. Almost everyday now he asks, "is the baby coming today?" He just wants to hold her and see her, it' s so cute and nice to know that my husband will make an amazing father. Ahhh, sappy, I know. Anyways, I've also decided against an epidural. I really want to feel something, so I've opted for a shot in my IV to "take the edge off". Now, I know things can change, but this is my birthing plan right now!

With those super hot days this week, 90 degrees!!, my feet decided to puff up! They look so bad and they hurt! Definitely one of the worst parts of my pregnancy so far. I know I've had it good!

I had my Uline work baby shower on the 14th of May so I've posted some pictures below of those who came. It was a great turnout, about 20 people including myself. I was so happy that so many came, and it was really nice just to be out again. We all gathered for dinner at Green Mill in Eagan, so there was great food as well. My sister Pam, who works with me, and my friend Michelle Anderson, threw the party for me. Thanks again girls and to all those who came! Thanks as well to those who couldn't make it but pitched in some wonderful gifts for my little girl. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Ryan's Golden Birthday & Whitney's Prom

Ryan was the big birthday boy this last week. He turned 29 on Wednesday April 29th. His golden birthday. Next year is the big 3-0!!! So, we're heading to Las Vegas. Any friends and fam that want to join us are welcome. We're going in the end of April, so start saving now. On his birthday we went out for dinner with his parents to the Ranchero Supper Club in Webster, MN. It was a good time and great food. Ryan had a liter and a half of beer out of a huge mug. I was a little jealous. My parents came over on Thursday night to drop off a birthday card for Ryan and we all enjoyed some Cold Stone Creamery cupcakes. They were tasty! On Friday night, we and some friends all got together for dinner. Ryan's sister Megan, brother Joe, Joe Prink & Lindsey, Michelle & Eric, all joined us at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse in Apple Valley. Joe's Sara joined us a bit later on. They have super good food that they cook in front of you on a hibachi grill. So you get a dinner & a show. The cook also shoots Saki (sp?) in your mouth, if you like. Eric got drunk from it, I think, and Ryan got shot in the eye with it. Joe Murphy also gave it a go. The picture with the weird looking head mask has Ryan under it. They make you wear it as the whole place sings a rendition of Happy Birthday. At first, it didn't fit on his big head, but with a few wiggles it fell into place. After dinner we stopped by good all Shenanigans for some beers. Michelle and I of course, drinking Odouls. Only a few more weeks.Today is Whitney's senior prom. We just stopped by my parents house for the picture taking session before they head off to Grand March. She's going with her boyfriend, Cody. They looked so good together, as you can see from the picture. Their party is at McArthers Golf Club in Meisville.