More Sydney Photos

Yep, I officially turned into one of those parents who takes tons of pictures of their kids. Now I get it. So here they are.

So little

The peapod

You've gotta be quick if you want to catch the yawn

Bright eyes always checking things out

Fuzzy Head

Home a day early from the hospital

Grandma A getting some quality time with Sydney

Grandpa A being observed

Sydney at a week - almost

It's a keeper, It's a Baby, it's Sydney Grace

Holy mackerel - she belongs to us!

Sydney Grace Udesen made her appearance at 9:48 am on Monday, February 16th. With the unmovable breach - she arrived via a successful C-section. Unfortunately Amy's recovery was a bit on the scary side - a half hour after she was in recovery the Doc administered pitocin and for the first time ever at St. Luke's, mom had a reaction to it. No one knew until 8 hours later - so in the meantime her heart rate dropped below 40, her temp was hypothermic at sub 94 degree readings and she had very concerning cardio rhythms - all that to say, it was a stressful day for all the new family.

The baby is beautiful, happy, has big blue eyes and could not make us happier. Now that we are recovering from the scare and virtually constant observation by docs, we are very interested in sleep, even if it is on a hospital bed.

The Day Before Delivery

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little one, Amy and I were killing time and decided to do a little graffiti on her belly. We got a great laugh.

Boulder Mountain Tour

I decided to attempt the Boulder Mountain Tour again this year. After a relatively successful first try last year, I was interested in doing it again, but Cheeto's arrival made me think I was not going to be able to make the trip - but after Amy's insistence, I registered. I was comfortable knowing we were staying with Travis and Cortney - thus Cort could delivery the baby at any moment if needed. With only a little training (I think I was on the skinny skis only 4-5 times this year) we headed up for the race.

As always, waxing was a big question mark, but Travis and I nailed it. We had a beautiful day - started off about 20 at the start and was well above freezing by the end. The sun was out the whole time. A great day to race.

The field was a little more aggressive than last year and I had to fight my way to the front of the pack for the first 5 km. After about 10 km the field spread out and I was able to get into a rhythm. Although I was doing well, I did not push myself as hard as I could. Although I was 18 minutes faster than last year, I wish I pushed a bit harder throughout. I think I was 6th in my wave. (I was 3rd last year).

Overall, without much training or prep I am pretty happy about the race. I am also pleased we made it up and back from Ketchum with no unplanned c-section by Cortney up at the St.Lukes in Hailey

Pushing it into the finish after 30 kms

Cortney with a bit more expertise and style at the same point finishing up the race

Speed demon Travis ripping around the corner at 10km - Travis finished with a sub 1:30 time. Pretty impressive.

Anika might of finished faster than me - or it won't be long. Post race - Cheeto behaved and stayed put, so it was a successful weekend