Trick or Treat...Happy Halloween!!

We had a great Halloween with Keegan. Jason and I love handing out candy to the neighborhood kids. It is so much fuun to see kids dressed up in their costumes and watch their faces fill up with joy when you drop candy into the trick-or-treat bags.

Jason and Keegan decorating the yard for the trick-or-treaters.

The Little Tiger and Me

Jason and the Little Tiger

Keegan the Tiger

Keegan with the Witch
My mom had this witch when I was little. She passed it to me. I had to take his picture with her. It will be fun to watch him grow up and pose with the witch every Halloween.

Trick-or-Treat

Jersey and her Pumpkin


Ellie the Pumpkin and Keegan in his Halloween pajamas

Pumpkin Patch

We took Keegan to the Pumpkin Patch at Grave Avenue Church. The poor little guy was not excited to be out in the chilly weather. We had fun taking pictures with him. I love this time of year, and I am already planning several traditions that I want us to do as a family each year. Jason, Keegan and I at the Pumpkin Patch
Our Little Pumpkin
(Thanks for the adorable outfit Shay!!)

Keegan has the cutest little smile. It is so hard to capture it in a picture. I think this picture is the closest we have gotten. Don't you just want to kiss him???

Harvest Party 2009

Our Bible Fellowship Group has a Harvest Party every year. The kids get to come in their costumes, and the adults enjoy visiting with wonderful friends. Jason and I were so excited to go this year because we knew that Keegan would be here. Keegan is a tiger for Halloween. It was hard to find a newborn costume but I finally got one at Wal-mart.

Keegan and me getting ready to go to the party

Jason and Keegan at the party

Jason, Keegan the Tiger, and Me

Two Week Check-Up

Keegan had his two week check-up today. Dr. Newton was very pleased with his progress, which made me happy. Of course, I showed up with a list of questions, and Dr. Newton helped answer all of them. I felt so much better when I left from the appointment. Next week, he will get the second newborn screen test at the hospital. Pops (my dad) came to spend the day with us and take us to the appointment. Thanks for taking us Pops!

Two Week Stats:

Weight -8 pounds 3 ounces (50-75 percentile)

Height - 21.3 inches (75-90 percentile)

Head - 14.8 inches (75 percentile)

We have already started the pacifier habit. He loves it! He tends to suck it so hard that it flies out of his little mouth. The smart little guy has figured out how to hold it in his mouth. Too cute!

Reflection thus far . . .

So, Kristen and Keegan are feeding...I thought I would do some blogging (for her)

I am calling this my "Reflection thus far..."

Keegan:

• He is the joy of our lives.
• He loves his hands or arms free when swaddled. It is a challenge for him to get free. His shoulder is usually pulled out of his pj's (evidence that he tried to get his arms free).
• He loves his hands in his face.
• When startled, his arms go straight up (making a touchdown sign). This is a given, he will do it everytime!
• He loves managing to get his socks off.
• He isn't a fan of hats. Why mess up the great hair?!?!
• Car rides of course make him sooo sleepy!
• He likes kicking his blanket off when he is in the bouncer...must be the soccer in him!
• He tends to win over whoever holds him. Be careful this is a very dangerous skill he possesses!
• From October 6th, he has made me realize how awesome it is to be a dad. Words can not explain what happens when your son is born!

Kristen:

• Is so in love with Keegan.
• Loves spending as much time possible with our son! She ran the quickest Wally World run today (1st errand without him)!
• Is a STUD! Has not once complained about her lack of sleep or her motherly duties, she is a champ!
• Did I mention she loves this little guy?!?!
• Thinks Keegan is sooo handsome!
• Is making her husband so proud of how awesome she is at being mom.

A lot of people have told us before this experience that sleep would be non-existent, but what we are both finding is that we never realized how much we are willing to sacrifice for Keegan. He is worth all the sleepless nights, dirty diapers and the complete change of life. We are so thankful to be Keegan's parents, and our lives have been so richly blessed in these short 2 weeks we have gotten to spend with our son! I can't imagine how life was without him before and wouldn't trade it in for anything in the world!

Nap Time

Jason has always been a fan of weekend naps. I have always thought they were a waste of time. Since Keegan has come home with us, I think naps are the best thing ever. He is so much fun to cuddle with. Jason and I both enjoyed some cuddle time this past weekend.

Jason enjoying the football games, and Keegan taking a nap on his chest.

Keegan and I cuddled up on the couch.

Family Time

Keegan had a busy first week meeting several of his family members. He can't wait to meet more of his extended family over the holidays. We are still looking forward to meeting his Grandmother (Jason's mom), his great grandparents (Jason's Grandparents), Aunt Amy, Uncle RW and his counsins, Tucker and Tanner.

Keegan snuggling with Gigi (Kristen's mom)

Keegan hanging out with Pops (Kristen's dad)

Three Generations of Aune Boys

Keegan meeting his G-daddy (Jason's dad)

Keegan loving on his Aunt Candace (Kristen's sister)

Keegan discussing his next big hunt with Uncle Jeremy (Kristen's brother)

Keegan talking to his Aunt Mandy (Jason's sister)

Sneak Peek of Keegan's Photo Shoot

Jason's sister, Mandy, has been at the house taking pictures of Keegan. She is going to come back on Saturday to finish but I wanted to share two of our favorites. We are falling more and more in love with Keegan everyday. He is such a sweet baby! Our little pea in a pod.

We love this sweet face!

Keegan Scott's Arrival

Yesterday was our first full day at home with Keegan. We are having so much fun with him. I can't tell you how good it feels to be home and away from the hospital. The hospital staff was great but nothing beats home sweet home. Jason and I both agree that was one of the longest weeks, but well worth every second of it. We checked into the hospital at 5PM on Monday, October 5th. I was in the hospital bed and started on cervadil by 5:30PM. My water broke at 2:05AM, they quickly started me on potacin, and I had my epidural by 3 AM. Things progressed very slowly throughout the day on Tuesday. By 5:00PM on Tuesday, October 6th Dr. Bailey felt that a c-section would be the best way to get Keegan here. Jason and I agreed. We were so excited to meet Keegan after the long night and day. Jason was scrubbed in for the c-section by 5:30 PM. We were told that we would be meeting Keegan by 6PM. Our c-section was moved back twice because of emergency c-sections. At 9PM, I was wheeled into the surgery room, and Keegan was born at 9:09PM. During my labor, I had a fever that ranged from 99.5 to 101. They started me on antibiotics early Tuesday morning to help with the infection. After Keegan's delivery, they felt it would be best for me to stay on antibiotics until Friday morning. Poor Keegan also had to take antibiotics, and he had to stay on antibiotics until Sunday. It broke my heart every time I saw his little IV. Sunday at 12 he got his last antibiotic. We were literally waiting at the hospital room door to take him home.

Keegan is adorable and so sweet! It amazes me how you can love someone so fast with all of your heart. I could just stare at him all day. He cracks me up with all of the faces that he makes. I can't wait until we can capture all of them in pictures. Jason and I are looking forward to watching him grow. Although, I think it is going to break my heart each time I have to pack up a size of clothes that he has outgrown. We can't wait to watch his personality develop. We pray that Keegan will be a man of God.

We are so thankful to all of our family and friends that have supported us this week. We could not have done it without all of your help! Here are a few pictures from the hospital. I promise to post more soon.

Jason scrubbed in and ready for the c-section.

My first time to see sweet Keegan's face.

Jason loving on Keegan after they came back from the nursery.

He is here...

Keegan Scott Aune


Born: October 6, 2009 9:09 pm

Weight: 7 lb 14 ounces

Height: 20.5 inches


More pictures and the story to come when moma gets around to posting.