I call for a do-over!

It's a sad truth all Greenbay Packer fans faced on Sunday, no Superbowl for them :( Brad is a huge fan, therefore I am too, by association. Dad dresses Brynner in one of his Brett Farve jerseys and I had to take some pictures-they looked so cute together! We thought we had won for sure when the kicker for NY shanked another field goal and we had won the coin toss. The next three pictures are from that blissful moment....




Then all our hopes and dreams came crashing down when Greenbay managed to loose by a field goal!! It was a sad day at the Roska household. I tried to tell Brynner it was only a game, but he was inconsolable.

1+1=3

I am so ashamed it's been soooo long since I've posted on our blog. I have repented so please check back often now as I feel like my head is back on straight. Becoming a mother it really all I've focused on lately and it's about time I come up for some air!! Brynner (pronounced Brenner) was born on December 2nd at 2:08 in the afternoon. He weighed 7 lbs 5 oz and was 21 inches long. We got to the hospital about 6:00AM that morning with determination that I was going to have a natural birth. I brought everything I thought I would need to accomplish the task at hand and never used a bit of it! I was dilated to a 7+ when I suddenly had a new goal of getting the anesthesiologist to my room sooner then later! haha! My contractions were overlapping toward the end and I didn't want to deal with it any longer. Very intense! I tip my hat to those that have gone natural. Our ultimate goal was to have a healthy baby and make it a memorable and positive experience. I wouldn't have changed anything about that day. It was perfect.

I had been having contractions for a couple weeks and thought I was going into labor twice before it really happened. His original delivery date was Nov. 26th. I really wanted him to come in Nov. because our family has so many December birthdays. I was dilated to a 4 a few days before the delivery date and my Doctor and myself anticipated an early delivery. Three days after the original due date came and went is when I really started to be sick of being pregnant with all the heartburn and being uncomfortable. If I didn't go into labor on my own my Doctor was going to start me on Dec. 3rd. So I was so excited when I really felt like I was having some real contraction Saturday night (Dec. 1st). I remember helping my husband and our friend John with a talent they would need to perform next week at our works Christmas party (I'll let Brad blog about that if he wishes). I realizing my contractions were starting to get more and more intense at about 11:00pm. At 3:00am I woke up Brad and had him start to help me relax as much as possible. We called his brother, Kent, to come watch our dog while we would be at the hospital and we were off at about 5:00am. As soon as we called our parents and family and let them know we were at the hospital, all of Brad's family came down to the hospital. This was to be the first Grandchild on Brad's side so you can only imagine how excited Grandma Roska was! She and her partner Irma came to wait for the delivery along with Brad's brother Elliott and Drew and his wife, Emily. From about 10:00am to 1:00pm we all sat in the room talking and of course watching the football game on TV with it being a Sunday afternoon. Brad was determined to, "Bring the boy up right from the start." I was just so excited to finally meet my baby I could barely believe it was time already when I began pushing about 1:15pm. I pushed for about 45 min. Brad and I later commented to each other about how relaxed our doc, Dr. Knowlton was with us. We would chat between contractions and listen to her and the nurse swap stories from other births they had been at. It was a very different atmosphere then anything you ever see on television or the movies. Watching him be born was the single greatest thing I've ever watched. It didn't freak me out like I had thought it might. It was truly beautiful. I remember seeing his face for the first time and feeling almost shocked that he was here-Finally!!! I was really relieved and soooo happy he was safe and healthy. Brad's reaction was my favorite! He just started to laugh (if you know Brad it's not a quiet laugh) and cry all at the same time. He kept saying how "Rad" he was. When I finally got to hold him I fell in love and felt so blessed to be his mother. It was so wonderful to finally see him. I remember thinking how much he opened his eyes and looked around quietly. My Mom was trying to catch a flight into Salt Lake and only missed the birth by an hour or two. I couldn't wait to show her and the rest of my family what a perfect baby we had!

It wasn't until the next day that we (and our neighbors) heard his sweet cry. (I don't know if other parents feel this way but when he cries both Brad and I think it's the cutest thing we've ever heard. He sounds like a little kitten sometimes.) Brad finally made me ask for a nurse to try and get some ideas of what to do. Turns out all he needed was a nice warm blanket and fast asleep he went-who knew! So enough of the typing....let me introduce you to our son Brynner Cash Roska.

Hours old

1 day old

2 weeks old, my little angel!

Brynner practicing throwing out his mojo, just like Dad taught.

Brynner's first Christmas 2 weeks old

I bet this sweet picture made you yawn! 2 weeks old

3 weeks old. He is happiest when he's in his crib.

3 weeks old. He loves to look at the airplanes on his crib bumpers

You try explaining where babies come from and see what kind of a reaction you get!

3 weeks. Bath time!

Just look at those big beautiful eyes! 3 weeks old.

He was smiling at Papa, and I just barely missed it! 3 weeks old

There is Brad, poking Brynner again and making him cry. 3 weeks old

Do you think he looks like Brad...?

Or does he look like his Mom? 3 weeks old.

He's already 9 lbs in this picture! 3 weeks

5 weeks. My very favorite photo we've gotten thus far!!

This week he discovered he like how his hand tastes. 5 weeks old.

Quality bonding time with his brother, Rusty. 5 weeks old

Two tuckered out boys! 5 weeks old

This was last night, he just melts my heart! 6 weeks old

I just love his lips! 6 weeks old

This was today when Brad got home from work. He just loves his Papa! 6 weeks old.

Wedding Bells!

My Dad got married last Friday!! His wife Jill is the sweetest lady and wish them both all the happiness in the world! They met at the single dances, from what I understand, and knew each other for about 5 years before they started to date. I could tell it was getting serious when I stopped hearing from my Dad ;) They dated for about a year but didn't give us much notice for their wedding. I believe he told me two weeks ago that, SURPRISE, they were getting married Nov. 2nd. We had all expected it. In fact, Brad and I met Jill conference weekend last April and Brad had made a bet they would be hitched by the next conference. He was only off my a month or so. Scattered about are a few pictures Brad and I took of them at the Timpanogos Temple. It was a beautiful day!!!

Here is the new Family. This was the first time we had all met each other. They all seemed really nice but lets face it-we probably won't see much of them and visa versa. Over time I'm sure we'll get to know each other.

Below are my cute Nieces and Nephews! Cheri made their dresses for another wedding this last summer. Clockwise:Christian, Aubrie, Hailee, & Emilee. Aren't they adorable!?

Pumpkin Pickin'

Brad & I went and harvested our own pumpkins today at this adorable pumpkin patch! What a deal, I think we got 5 big pumpkins and two little ones for $14.00! We're going to make this a yearly tradition. You get a wheel barrel on your way in, as modeled by Bradley and start scavenging for the perfect ones. I was so happy we had our camera in the car with us. Here are a few more pics...

In the back part of the patch they had about 7 or 8 old tractors lined up at the edge of a children's corn maze. My dad would have loved to see these!

When we got home we lined up three of them on a pot and the other two we carved. We couldn't remember ever carving a pumpkin together since we were married. I'm so glad we finally did! Even if I did totally mess mine up we had fun anyway. I'm not sure if you can see it really well, because it was so dark when we took these pictures, but Brad's pumpkin is eating a smaller pumpkin. I got a good laugh out of it. I've done scary faces every year I've carved them, so I decided to do a crescent moon and stars this time.

Best of the best....

according to Tahnie & Brad. Best Mac & Cheese: The Mascot of our blog, Great Value brand (thick and creamy style) dirty ol' 50 cent Mac & Cheese. The best darn boxed food you will ever have the privilege of sinking your teeth into. They put an addictive chemical in it that makes you crave it fort nightly. Football Team: It's gotta be Green Bay. I was introduced by Brad to this team and surprise...I actually don't mind watching it like I use to. Once you realize what's going on, it's not half bad. Best Wrestler: (Disclaimer: This is so embarrassing that this is published on a blog that I contribute to) According to Brad it's Chris Jericho. I refuse to watch and find out why. Jamba Juice: Hands down, no competition.....Caribbean Passion. Best "First" Car: Out of the two of us, it's definitely Brad's. 1989 Plymouth Horizon, four door (but only two open) hatchback with custom blue spray paint. Best French Fries: Apollo Burger with fry sauce...but of course not as much as Drew coats them in. :) Best pickup line...that actually worked: "I lost my phone number, can I borrow yours?" And no Brad didn't use it on me...thank goodness. Best Pen: Bic, soft grip, gel pen in blue. I think it helps my horrible writing not look so horrible. Is there such a thing? If there are "skinny mirrors" than I guess there can be. Best Sushi Roll: We're split on this one.... Tahnie: Pink Flamingo (Mikado) Brad: Spider Roll (Mikado) Best Abstract Artist (that we could actually afford to purchase work from): Francesco Savinelli Best Utah pronunciations: Fridee, Layun, melk, hurracun, expecially. And yes, I admit, I use to say Melk instead of Milk along with pellow instead of pillow. I am happy to report I've correct myself. Best Yogurt: Western Family, fruit on the bottom, Boysenberry... Why did they stop making it, WHY??! They all come premixed now. It's just simply not the same!! Best Cartoon: Duck Tails...wooohoo! Best School Lunch: Brad: The square pizza with bits of Canadian bacon and Ranch for dippin' Tahnie: Potato Bar with lots of cheese, ranch, and bacon bits and those blasted good peanut butter bar brownie things. hmmmm....I really want one now. And I just have to mention, since we're on the subject, the infamous Hot Dog Boats. Does anyone else think it's really strange to boil hot dogs, split them, top with two scoops of mashed potatoes and melt cheese on top?? What the..... Best Board Game: Brad says, "cut throat, nasty, Sorry!" I say Clue was the best. Best Slurpee Flavor: Cherry. Don't fix it if it ain't broke. And that my friends is the best of the best according to Brad and Tahnie. Hope you enjoyed life my our point of view for a bit.

54 & counting

54 Days until the baby is due! It's an incomprehensible thought that Brad and I will be responsible for such a vulnerable little thing. I've had a reoccurring dream that I had twins and for some reason I keep forgetting about one of them. In my dream I won't notice for hours on end that I left him somewhere unattended and then I'll panic and scramble to find him. I'm sure every new parent has these insecurities that I can still only partly relate to. Of course you hope your going to be the best parent, the most understanding that ever existed. All the while teaching them the things you think are necessary for them to be a well adjusted, balanced adult. It's all perspective.....I vividly remember pledging to my Mom that when I grow up I'd buy my kids all the "junk cereal" as she called it, that they could handle. To me that was a good parent, so I wonder what other things I'll look back on in 15 years and shake my head at. My friend Amy told me something once that I always think about when I start to feel overwhelmed. She said there are three people helping her raise her kids; her husband, herself, and Heavenly Father. It reminds me to keep things in perspective and look forward to the lighthearted side of parenting.

I'm it!

I've been tagged! Amy tagged me to list 8 interesting things about myself. Here is goes... 1. I over came my dislike of fish and tomatoes by making myself eat them over and over again. 2. I once jumped off a 90 foot cliff at Lake Powell and loved it! One word of advice: I wouldn't recommend doing it with a life jacket on...it really hurt when I hit the water 3. Brad & I collect magnets from every place we vacation to. The tackier the better :) 4. My name is Utahna and I live in Utah. I personally don't find this that interesting , however, strangers apparently do and I always get asked if my parents named me after the state. One more thing about my name....I don't have a middle one. 5. I really hate my writing. I'm closer to coming to terms with it-but not quite yet. 6. I remember the day I found out the Tooth Fairy didn't exist: My dad had mistook a $5 bill for a $50 bill in the dark. I was sooooo excited the next morning! That is until he explained the Tooth Fairy made a mistake and switched me. 7. Brad & I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary! I love you little man!!! ;) 8. I've always wanted to paint. Abstract stuff, mostly because I didn't get any of my Dad's talent, and if it looks odd I can say I meant for it to be like that. So now it's your turn: Brad, Holly, Drew, Em, & Cheri (I know you don't have a blog yet but you should start one!) I wanna hear 8 interesting things about each of you!!