So im terrible at this blogging thing...or it could be the fact that i have 3 children that require much attention.
Here is what is happening lately-
-this pipes turned 2 MONTHS and continues to be a gem! She sleeps 6-7 hrs a night, eats like a champ and smiles like crazy, especially for Owen. (he's got awesome baby talk).
- We took a quick trip to Utah for Tyson so attend his cousins wedding in Idaho & it felt great to sit on the porch & do a whole lot of nothing in the 80 degree weather.
- Owen visited the dentist and got laughing gas for the first time and giggled the entire time. H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!
- Been doin tons o swimming and park playing with friends (mostly in the morning or evenin hours of course). I realize Vegas in the summertime is like Utah in the wintertime...not a whole lot to do during the day unless you have plans to sweat to death.
- Owen finished up his basketball season and is now starting fall little league. Go White Sox.
- Reggie continues to keep us laughing with the things he says and does. Sometimes you love the kid, sometimes you just can't take him anymore. sigh....3 yrs olds! He is excited to start preschool next week and we are excited to have him go get some time away with friends.
- We pretty much live in St George on the weekends. With my family and some of Tyson's fam there most the time, its SO nice to play with them & get away here and there.
- Im starting my new calling as activity days leader this week and am super excited about it.
- Tyson is playing softball, teaching with the missionaries, visiting ward members and has actually took up a bit of running lately! its great to see him hooked.
-Speaking of running, im back in action, although slow and steady. Snow Canyon half marathon is in November & guess who's signed up??
-Anywho, life is great & with school starting we will have more to do! Hopefully i can stay up to date!

i couldn't resist

Lucky me...

Piper was blessed and in turn...so was i. How lucky i feel to have such a helpful hot husband, cute good boys & a healthy baby girl. I am truly blessed with the best family ever. I cant wait to have another (well...actually i can:-)).

1 month old + a few days

Piper is 1 month old (5 wks to actually). We like her. Ok...we LOVE her.

July

So needless to say this month has been a bit busy...between birthing babies, trips to St George and Utah County & keeping 2 active boys busy ide say we got a nice kick in the pants to start summer off!! Grandpa Dave LOVED all the attention he got from his grandkids and took advantage of the love with 4-wheeler rides around the neighborhood in St George.
Tyson already has a little problem with having his lil girl wrapped around his finger. Look how comfy she looks just layin with dad.
Tyson was super dad while i was down with the baby and took the boys to gunlock falls in st george. It was super awesome and apparently a favorite for the boys.
We have been doing alot of this....
and moments of awake time too...currently she has big blue eyes, olive skin and dark hair.
Owen shows his nurturing side (just like his dad) and wants to "babysit" Piper all day long. cute.
For the 4th, we headed up to Utah County and spent lots of time with family playing at the park, swimming, celebrating our freedom with parades, stadium of fire and BBQ's. Pics were taken by cousin Jamie...thank goodness because my camera is out of commission currently. Mom & Dad with all 10 grandkids!
My beautiful Grandma Thatcher with baby Piper. I love the generation pics. This one almost made me cry.
And of course, chillin pool side at Aunt Denise's pool with BFF Haley singin out lady gaga tunes and sippen on snow cones. There is nothing like summer in Utah. Im already itching to go back and escape the 100+ weather in Vegas.

Piper

It all happened on a friday morning. I had my regular 38 wk check up with my doctor in St George. (who by the way...i LOVE). I was dilated to a 3 & so he stripped my membranes. All day friday i pushed it pretty hard. Walked around 4 miles, up and down stairs, swam some laps, played baseball with the boys (in which tyson suggested i shag the balls...we were all very anxious for her to come that weekend) and got a pedicure. At dinner time contractions started coming every 8-10 minutes and by 11pm they were coming every 3-4 mins, although not too painful. Tyson suggested we go get checked and he made sure he made the ride there really bumpy while jammin to "apple botttom jeans...boots with the furrr". Upon arrival i was a 4 & my blood pressure was high. After an hour of monitoring, the contractions started becomming more painful. I was at a 5 already. I was staying to have a baby. Another hour passes & breathing becomes harder through contractions so i finally got my epidural. That is when the fun started. Immediately after getting my epidural my blood pressure dropped, the room was spinning and i passed out. I woke up with my head in a barf bag ghost white. Apparently it's a normal thing...would have been nice to know :-) because it scared the crap out of me! I was able to take a nice little rest for a few hours although i kept waking to a woman in labor screaming bloody murder next door & Tys and my mom cracking up. About 6am i started feeling pain again and then a "pop"...water broke and i was fully dilated and ready to push. She was posterior so doctor turned her a few times and she kept flipping back around. Stubborn girl already? I hope not. She finally stayed head down and was born at 7:27am. That is when tyson turned ghost white and had to lay down with a barf bag, a cold rag on his forehead sipping on apple juice. It was hilarious...i couldn't help but laugh. My mom took hiw job & cut the cord. He always made fun of those guys who passed out during labor. Granted, he hadn't eaten in 12 hrs. Anyway, i was grateful to go through labor on my own (with a little help with epidural of course). i always wanted to know what it was like to have contractions and water break and let my body do what it should instead of being induced like i did with the boys. It was an awesome experience. So happy to have Piper around. she is eating & sleeping like a champ. we love her and are excited to have her little spirit in our family!

Piper Capri Mackay

This is what our family looks like these days. (Puffy eyes and all)

We are so excited to have little Piper around.

She came 2 weeks early, born on 6/11, and weighed 6lbs 13 oz.

She is LOVED by her brothers and pretty much has Tyson wrapped around her finger already.

More pics to come.