Christmas pictures

We had a great time with our family pictures this year. I can't believe how big everyone is getting. I look forward to this next year! This is the first Christmas that they really understand Santa and are getting to know about baby Jesus. I love this time of year!

Making Tamales

One of the Christmas time traditions that I married into is the making of tamales. It is a lot of fun and always a great time to see family. It was fun to see my little guys running around with their cousins.

Thanksgiving

Okay, I totally flaked this Thanksgiving in the picture department. I only took three pictures as we were getting the troops ready to go to Grandma's. We had a great time visiting Grandma Sally's and Grandma Jacki's house. The food was superb at both places. We are so blessed to have the family we have!

Grandpop's girls

I used to be THE daddy's girl. Well, as time passes new recruits come into to play. Mia and Isa are the new daddy's girls and have my dad wrapped around their fingers. They are grandpa's girls! He didn't stand a chance!

Cousins

My kids are lucky for all the great cousins they have!

It's finally cold!

The weather is finally cold. I love it! Marvin does not seem to like it. He is in bed later than any of us and goes to the room before we get there. He is waiting for his bed buddy, Seth.

A new friend

A new cat has started hanging around. Of course, they have to pass April's approval. She does not allow just any cat to stay around her house. Now he is passing the Aiden and Mia approval. Oh, and Marvin is even cool with him. I figure if he can put up with my crew, he can stay.

Seth's First Day

Seth had a very successful first day at his new preschool. He is doing a one on one hour with his new teacher, Jen. They connected right away. I hope he learns and grows in his new class room this year. His next step will be a language group in the same school but he has a few goals to meet before that. I am very excited for this new opportunity for him.

Three Years Old

I am amazed my little rugrats are now three years old. We had a good afternoon celebrating their birthday at our home. This next year will be a challenging year. I think the key will be to keep them busy!

Halloween Fun

Even after months of planning their costumes, Aiden and Mia decided to wear their old costumes from last year. They found me getting them out for a yard sale on Saturday and insisted on wearing them...the whole weekend. Mia likes pumpkin guts and Aiden does not. They like to receive and give trick or treats. Dad created a masterpiece pumpkin and I think mom got a tummy ache from too much candy. All our little ones looked great. Our littlest monkey, Drew, was especially cute for his first Halloween.

Aiden and Mia Play and Fight

Aiden and Mia are at a new level of their friendship. They play all day long. They do everything together. They can speak for each other. With this comes a lot of fighting, too. Yesterday, Aiden was very unhappy with Mia's lack of sharing. He was so caught up in himself he didn't even notice I was taping him. I noticed in preschool they don't really interact with each other, but at home they are inseparable. I am still undecided if I should put them in the same class, I think I will to start but by first grade have them in separate classes. My main thinking behind this, is I could so see Mia copying Aiden's homework!

A quick trip to the pumpkin patch

We took all three to the pumpkin patch this morning. It was fairly quick but they all did great. Seth was good with walking around. Aiden was afraid of the tractor that was giving hay rides. They all picked out their own pumpkins.

A trip to the park

During Seth's ABA session, we decided to go to the park. I figured we might as well make use of this 90 degree heat wave in mid October. Seth did much better towards the end of the visit. He even tried the slide out. His hardest part is trying to sit at the top. He gets really, really scared during this part but then seems to enjoy the slide part.` Of course, Aiden and Mia did great.


Towards the end Seth finally started to enjoy himself more. He cried the way there and for about the first 5 minutes but then did ok.

A trip to the beach

We went to visit my parents this past weekend. From sun up to sun down, Aiden and Mia want to be out in the sand. Aiden loves long walks on the beach. When I got tired of walking, I had to have dad continue to walk with him. Of course, he is still very afraid of the ocean. I asked him if he wants to go to the ocean and he said, " Nahhhh, tomorrow, mom." Seth still just prefers to walk out to sand and then back into the house. It is nice to listen to the waves after everyone is asleep in bed.

A nice dinner

We got to go out with just our older three children. It was very overdue. It was quiet and relaxing. Nice to see those three laughing, mostly at each other. Love these guys so much, even though with the day to day of triplets I am sure it doesn't show as much as it should.

Burns some energy...for all

or the next Blues Queen

While posting the previous pics, Mia slipped into her other favorite hat and grabbed her guitar to sing the blues.

Princess in the making

Here is our princess in the making in her favorite green dress and new hat that grandma got her. She just needs some glass slippers now.

This little piggie

I love when they take a moment to play together and allow me to catch a breather. Even if its just for a minute...I'll take it. This is a game that Seth likes to play with me and then of course in doing so, twenty other toes usually show up to play.

Who sleeps like that?

I can remember early on in my marriage, I used to wonder how the heck does he actually sleep like that? My husband will always put his hands behind his head, which usually meant an elbow to my head. Well, I have since then learned that it must be genetic. I have seen both of my boys asleep this way already.

Aiden's best friend

Of the three, Aiden is my pet lover. From the moment he wakes up until he goes to bed, he is constantly playing with Marvin. He has this cute fake whistle he does to call Marvin to him. We really lucked out with getting Marvin. Marvin didn't know what he was getting into when I found him at the SPCA. I still miss having a bigger dog, but he is so good to my three little guys. I am completely sold on the poodle breed. I really love the fact that he does not shed! Aiden loves when Marvin is chasing his tail. He will laugh so hard, and say, " Crazy Marvin!"