Baby Decker has arrived!!

Jeff is updating the blog for the first time:

Baby Decker was born this morning at 8:02 AM. 8 lbs even, 21 inches long. Some hair concentrated mainly on the crown of her head that may have a titch of red in it but the jury is still out on that one. Long fingers, skiis for feet, and already found her thumb.

Mommy and baby are both doing great. It is a little differnt experience than the other two since they gave her to us since the OR and haven't needed to take her away from us since. No NICU, no head box, no IV's, no breathing apparatuses, its great.

Gage and Gavin did great around her today. Gage was very gentle and wanted to hold her for a while and then when it was time to go he gave her a kiss. Gavin was kind of interested at times, and when Robyn said it was time to go and asked if they should take the baby with them, he went over to her and was going to take her from me.

Speaking of myself I did great too. There something about getting your first Coke of the day in before 7:00 AM that does wonders for you. I didn't even get light headed and snuck a peak over the curtain once or twice to see the surgery. I know, I know I'm growing up so fast.

I will post pictures probably tomorrow but for now there are a couple on Robyns blog. Just go to the list of blogs on the right side panel and click "Mom."

25 random things about myself...tagged

Tagged by Tara:
Here are 25 random things about me:
1. I don't like shoes. I know most girls LOVE shoes, but I hate them. I take them off the minute I get in the door. I don't like to wear them and I don't like to shop for them. I do like socks though, but my biggest pet peeve is when you are wearing a pair of socks that falls down. They have to be on good and tight and pulled up.

2. I don't iron. I hate it. I spray water on things and throw them in the dryer and call it good. If something really has to be ironed, I have Jeff do it. Not only is he willing, but actually good at it.

3. I don't have a middle name. Was I the last child? The first child? No, right smack dab in the middle. And yes all my siblings have middle names

4. I am very indecisive!!!! I know that comes as a shock to you all. Considering we don't have a baby's name and all. It doesn't help that Jeff has no care in the world, and there for no opinion on anything. But when I do know what I want, look out because I go for it!

5. I am shy. Now my family would not agree. Around them I have no need to be shy, they get what they get. But I am not good in social situations, in conversations...etc. I hate to speak in front of others.

6. I am obsessed with taking a shower. Sometimes I shower twice a day. And I usually will wash my hair both times. I know that is bad for your hair, and that most girls go days without washing their hair, but I can't do it.

7. I hate talking on the phone. Mostly because I don't do conversations well. Email was the best invention EVER!

8. I LOVE to waterski. When I am out on the lake skiing behind the boat, I put everything behind me, I can clear my mind. It is like being in another world.

9.I am a sun worshiper. I love to be in the sun. Put me on a sunny beach and I could stay there all day.

10. I am addicted to chocolate. I eat A LOT of it!! I especially love the big shaped Reeses. You know like the Christmas trees, or hearts or pumpkins? I can pass on the small Reeses, they just don't taste the same.

11. Diet coke.....need I say more?

12. don't like seafood, none of it

13. I am the type of person that will search for my christmas and birthday presents. If they are wrapped I will peak in them. It is not that I don't like surprises, I just can't handle the wait!

14. I am a planner. I need to be prepared. I don't like being unprepared, it is a horrible feeling.

15. I am a worrier. I worry about everything! I got it from my mother. Can't help it.

16. I like even numbers. I always hope that events will fall on even days, like my kids birthdays and such. But everyone in our family has an odd numbered birthday. I wasn't even successful at planning my wedding on an even numbered day.

17. I love holidays! I love to find any reason to celebrate!

18. and to repeat what Tara said about herself, I too am sentimental to a fault. I want birthdays and holidays to be memorable and perfect.

19. I have always wanted to do photography. And it seems like all the craze these days. I guess I missed the boat on that one. But maybe someday when I actually have a husband around I can take a class or two.

20. I LOVE to shop! Love it!

21. Someday when the kids are grown, I would like to be a life flight nurse. I don't have the time right now, but someday.,

22. I like current music and movies. I am not one who can watch a movie over and over, or listen to radio stations that don't play current music. I guess I like to live in the present and put the past in the past.

23. I LOVE summer. Everything about it : BBQ's, popscicles, sun, swimming, swimsuits, watermelon, flip flops, boating, the beach, fireworks, vacations, shorts, flowers, outdoor activites, freshly mowed and watered lawns, snowcones, slurpees......I live for the summer.

24. I love spending time with my family. They are the best. Not only are they very supportive, but they are fun to be around. I truly have the best parents anyone could ask for!

25. I love my kids. As much as I have longed for a girl, I couldn't imagine life any other way! My boys are cute, active, healthy, and loving. They keep me on my toes, they test my patience, but they are my life. And I couldn't be more grateful to be their Mom!!

We have progress!!!

We have made some progress in getting ready for this baby, I am not at the point where I can say "Bring it on". But I am not at the point where I would freak out if the baby came. At least now she has a bed set up and some diapers and an outfit or two is washed.
We finally moved the boys in the same room over the weekend. What a JOY that has been!!!:) We have finally gotten them to sleep around 11:30 each night! I think last night was a record of 10:30. I even found them both asleep in the bottom bunk one night! What was the point of the bunk beds?! They think the bunk beds are jungle gyms and someone is going to kill themselves! Gavin has pushed Gage off the top bunk and thought it was hilarious! Gavin will point to his crib and say, "me, night, night". I say no it is now baby's night, night. Then he will say "oh, bebe night, night". He has no clue what is in store for him.
Well the baby's room is all painted except for the moldings and the beds are up. It is not decorated yet, but that is not crucial. I am just so used to being ready months in advance for these babies that it is out of character to not be completely ready for this one! I do know where I got my ability to worry way too much (MOM) Why didn't I get her figure or her ability to clean?
Here are a few pictures of the last couple of months:
One day I found Gavin in just a diaper and snow boots! He loves to take his clothes off ( I believe he go that from one of his parents, but I won't say who)

Here they are watching TV without any clothes on......again...we have had a hard time getting dressed at our house lately.


Gavin has to have his picture taken if the camera is out

Baby's room at this point

The bunk beds, how in the world to you make the beds on these things?!

Back to life, back to reality.....

Well Christmas break is over, I guess it is time to get back to a routine. This week has been a busy one, and I didn't even take any pictures, but I don't feel guilty. In fact, you will all be surprised to know that we even skipped a few parties this week. Shocking! This last week was filled with a quiet New Years Eve at home. We skipped the Decker party, because I had to work the next morning. So we took the boys out for dinner, then headed home to watch a movie. I wanted to have the countdown at 8:00, but Jeff insisted that we had to watch a ball drop. So we were going to countdown at 10:00. But I didn't make it, I was in bed by 9:50 and didn't care to stay up the extra 10 minutes to watch the ball drop. Party pooper, I know, but I don't care one bit! On Friday we had a football party to watch our Utes play in the Sugar Bowl. We could have started our rock band party after the 1st quarter! What an amazing game! What a fun year to be a Utah fan! We even skipped out on the Curtis party at the Roof. I know it is a shock, there are not too many excuses one could come up with to stop me from eating at the roof, but we stayed home and worked on our MANY unfinished projects! We have been so busy with Christmas that getting ready for baby has been put on hold, and now that Jeff is back to school this week, I guess they will be put on hold indefinitely. So I guess we will see how it works out to have a baby when your not ready for it!

Here are a few pics of our unfinished projects:

I made this quilt in October, (I know it shocks many that I sewed something, but I am not claiming that is is sewn straight!) my Aunt was going to sew around the appliques for me, but she passed away in December, so if anyone has a sewing machine that does that, please let me know!!


This is the dresser that Jeff was making me for Christmas. He got so close to being finished!


The wall hanging I made for the baby's room that needs a frame, but because of it's custom size, Jeff will have to make it! ( it is getting comical isn't it!)


And the unfinished nursery or in other words the room Gage is still occupying because we still haven't figured out sleeping arrangements for the boys! I think we have decided on bunk beds, but of course, I choose a place that doesn't deliver and is only open M-F. Which would require Jeff picking up the beds,and Jeff putting them together! In other words, I need about three Jeff's right now.

Oh and for the baby name we have decided on...........





ha ha fool you! Wouldn't that be wishful thinking! I told Jeff that picking a name was our only goal for Sunday, but that didn't happen.

Despite my worries and meltdowns, we had a WONDERFUL Christmas. We had a very fun party on Christmas Eve at my Mom and Dad's. We had a great dinner, we made reindeer hats for the kids, we decorated cookies for Santa, we opened presents, everyone got new PJ's, and we had homemade hot chocolate and yummy cinnamon rolls. It was a very nice evening.

On Christmas we awoke to lots of presents and lots of snow! A perfect Christmas morning! The boys we very happy with what Santa brought for them. Gage got some transformers and spike the dinosaur. Gavin got a kitchen and a "fur real" puppy. I wish i had video taped Gavin open the puppy, he stuck his head in the box and was kissing and talking to the puppy! Speaking of puppies, my sister Ashley got a new puppy and ring for Christmas! Congratulations! I am soooooo glad I will not be pregnant for the wedding! Thanks!

Jeff got a much needed new coat and rock band, now he just needs someone with musical talent to play it with! I got Wii fit and a 90% finished dresser (Jeff has worked really hard on making me a dresser for Christmas! Thanks!) and the big surprise (yes, Jeff had to redeem himself somehow!) a new WAKE BOARD! I was very shocked and surprised! I only ask for a little thought Jeff, and this was perfect!! I hate being pregnant, and I didn't get to boat last summer due to being pregnant, so this gives me something to really look forward to! Thanks Jeff!
Christmas day we spent in our PJ's playing with our new toys. It was nice and relaxing! After Jeff dug us out of the snow we went to my Mom's for a wonderful Christmas dinner. We played some Wii fit and rock band.

We did have a magical Christmas after all and are very grateful to everyone who thought of us with much wonderful gifts.

I am not going to say it didn't wear on me though! I don't think I have got out of my PJ's for several days now except to go to work yesterday! It must show, because at church today when another pregnant woman was asked how she was feeling, she replied, "I was feeling sorry for myself until I saw Emily!"

Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
With Love,
The Deckers