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!"

My birthday

So, today is my birthday. I was hoping for a quiet afternoon, kids all asleep for a longer than normal nap. No such luck, I think they are just too excited about the fact that their mommy is turning 33. NOT! I will say that I think this year will be awesome and challenging. I had the best time away this past weekend and look around at my home and family and feel more blessed than ever.


I asked Seth if he wanted to nap, and this was the look I got.


My bets are on no.

Days in the Life of Mia

Mia had a bad slip and fall in our kitchen which had her hurting all afternoon a couple of days ago. Marvin, the wonder dog, knew she didnt feel quite so good and kept her company. Later, to help cheer her up, Jacob watched one of his favorite movies with her in his room, The Wizard of Oz.