Introducing...

Nash McKay Argyle

Our baby boy entered our lives on Monday, August 22ND 2011 at 11:51 AM.
First glimpse of the world.

A little after 6 AM on Monday morning the hospital called telling us to be at there by 7 so I could be induced. The kids were having a sleepover at Mari's house which ended up being perfect. I wasn't sleeping anyway, so I was quite relieved to get the process going.

Ready and waiting.

Eyes glued to the monitor.

A few hours after getting my pitocin, Nash was ready to come. The doctor had just stepped out to get his lunch. The nurses told me to not cough or laugh and I was practically not breathing trying to keep the baby in for the doctor to deliver him. However, Nash had other plans. The nurses ended up delivering him and, thank goodness, did a great job.

6 lbs 1 oz (almost) and 18 inches long. Small for being 39 weeks. I was a little nervous when they told me his weight but he is healthy, and as long as he stays that way then I am happy.

Perfect moment.

First feeding.

Getting to know daddy.

Another perfect moment. Introducing Bailee and Trey to their new brother.

Couldn't be a perfect moment without a little goofiness.

Big sis. She is so in love with Nashy.

Big bro. My two little guys.

The second most exciting thing about chilling at the hospital. Dad's Ipad.

Bailee was at school and Trey was at a friends house when we took Nash home from the hospital. Just the 3 of us.

First outfit. Muscles courtesy of dad shirt.

First day at home.

What can I say to describe right now? Not quite sure. I just want time to stand still for a while. I don't want to do anything but hold Nash all day. I'm afraid that if I set him down time will fly faster and he'll start growing up. I'm afraid that if I blink I'll miss something. I wonder how I could be deserving of another one of Heavenly Father's children. I love how my life is what I've always envisioned. Husband that I love, daughter and 2 sons. I love that Bailee never gets tired of looking at Nash. I love that even the littlest squeal out of Nash sends Trey running to assist. I love that Nash and I can stare at each other. Like he's thinking, "that's who's voice I've been hearing all this time." I love that Damon is so involved in the whole process. Diapers, feedings, snuggles.
Love you so much, Nash. Welcome to our world!

Last Pregnancy Post (Hopefully)

As you can plainly see, I am ready to POP! As I'm sitting here typing...Nash is bouncing in my belly with his hiccups, Trey's playing with friends, Damon's at work, and Bailee is vacuuming. And we're all beyond excited to meet the newest member of our family.
Here's what's been going on this last and FINAL trimester. Because I was spotting and have a history of dilating early, the doc became a little nervous about the baby coming too early and put me on moderate bedrest. I was still running 2-4 miles until at 7 1/2 months the doctor made me stop. Of course this "taking it easy" news I got while packing for our week long camping trip. Damon and the kids have been working hard and I tried to tone it down. Practically impossible, but as you can see, Nash is still safe and sound in my ever growing belly. I've had to limit the yard work this summer, which has been frustrating. I've had to accept it not being perfect. That's OK, there's going to be many summers ahead. Being 9 months pregnant in August hasn't been the easiest thing in the world. I know that there's alot worse things to endure then the last month of pregnancy in August, but seriously...endure is the key word. Popsicles all day long helps me survive.
All complaining aside, this has been the easiest pregnancy of the 3. (The last month doesn't really count.) Not much nausea or heartburn. Nashy is sure active though. I swear this kid never sleeps. Hope he's so exhausted from all the kicking that when he comes out he'll be the best sleeper EVER! I love that the one and only comfortable position I can find is on my side with my head on Damon's lap. I love that Bailee and Trey talk to my belly all the time and won't let me leave their room at night until they've had a full conversation with the baby. I love that he'll be here SOON! You know the nesting phase of pregnancy? The endless cleaning phase? Well, Bailee has it as bad as me! The girl won't even play with friends! All she wants to do is clean to get ready for the baby. Hence, the vacuuming that she's doing right now. It's sweet.

We're so excited to meet you, Nash! Can't wait to hold you, kiss, you, introduce you to your siblings, snuggle you, etc, etc, etc. Love you so much already!

Camping

Camping for a week during the 3rd trimester...what can I say? Fun, a tiny bit relaxing, and of course exhausting. We went to Palisades State Park. One of our favorite places. Even though it was a ton of work, nothing beats spending time with the fam and our friends.

Damon playing with his remote control boat.

Before we left, the forecast showed 90's all week. As is always our luck, the first day was sunny and the day we packed up was sunny. Not so much in between. Such strong windstorms we ended up in the trailer alot of the time. However, with the little sun we got we had a blast at the lake.

Since I was 7 1/2 months pregnant, I had planned on being in this position the entire trip. Laying in the sun eating popsicles. Not moving a muscle unless absolutely necessary. I was very disappointed by the lack of use my lounge chair got.

Damon and Trey after 4 wheeling. Trey apparently didn't get enough sleep the night before.

...however, he was very excited about finding this "treasure."

Damon and Micah went golfing every morning and once decided to take Bailee. She had a blast spending time with her dad on the course.

While Bailee and Damon were off golfing, the rest of us went to the playground.

I get this pic every camping trip! Kids stuck inside the trailer because of a storm...watching movies.

Whenever the sky cleared we jumped at the chance to play.
Playing frisbee.

And football.

My sister and her kids joined us for a little while and of course they got rained out of their tent. At least we were able to enjoy s'mores before the storm hit.

Every year we go to Payson Lakes with Damon's family. This year, considering being 3 weeks away from having a baby, I decided I would be much happier at home. Damon took the kids himself and slept in the truck tent. I was nervous sending Trey without me, considering he fears nothing. But good news...he came home in one piece. Barely.

Damon took this pic just in case I was missing the disgusting bathrooms.

Uncle Tim took the kids on a super cool treasure hunt. The kids found some serious loot.

Bailee and Laityn decided to dig a hole to find gold. Unfortunately, they did not.

However, they did find just a little dirt.

Swimming at the lake.

Not really sure about this pic. Crazy boy.

Although they had a blast and all came home alive, Trey got some serious boo boo's.

Ready for a BATH!

I was pretty excited to have the weekend to myself to finish baby projects. Not only did I get alot done, but my amazing friends kidnapped me and spoiled me to death. My sis, Mari, and my friends, Cari and Amanda, surprised me and took me to lunch, out for a pedicure, and then Mari and I did some shopping and enjoyed some time together. Great weekend for everyone!