Easy Peazy

People often ask if things are easier now that the babies are over a year.  And although I'd love to exclaim "yes, it sure is!", I simply can't.  Don't get me wrong, I could NEVER go back to the sleepless nights, the millions of bottles of formula and constant poopy pants.... but when some things get easier, other things seem to get harder.  Definitely more fun at this age,  but still hard.  I love that we mostly sleep through the night and we get regular naps every day and they can play and get around on their own.  But I didn't really consider how difficult it would be to wrangle up 3 one year olds... haha... take these photos for instance.  We went out to my parents place for supper the other night.  We let the babies loose in the backyard and it was like they were in a competition to see who could cover the most ground and eat the most dirt.  They love their freedom... I wish there were more places I could safely let them loose!

Fletcher running....

Sunny running...

Gibby considering running...

Sitting on Papa...

Trying to sit on Gibby....

Eating flowers...

Climbing the fountain.  Notice Fletcher's muddy face... he fell face first into the flower bed moments earlier

I think all of these photos were taken within 15 minutes of our arrival... they are soooo busy!

Happy Birthday Troy

I realize none of these photos appear to be related to Troy's birthday... but I completely forgot to pull out my camera that day.  I really wanted to wish him a happy birthday and I also really wanted to share these cute photos.... so for lack of creativity (and energy), I thought screw it, I'll wish Troy a happy birthday AND share these pictures. And then, I will go to bed.  I'm such a rebel.

Ahem.... so Happy 32nd Birthday honey (um, two days ago)... my hard-working, loyal sweetheart.  My rock.  The kids and I love you so much and deeply appreciate everything you do for our family.  xoxoxo

And now for the unrelated, but cute, photos...

This is where we like to keep our kids all day... kidding of course!

I came around the corner one day and found Griffin and Sunny watching a cartoon like this.  I ran around like a crazy person trying to find my camera before the moment was over!  I found it just in time...

So sweet... uh, just ignore the toy shotgun...

And good night :)

A Very Proud Moment

Tonight Gibby walked!!  And I know if you don't know them well that you are probably thinking this isn't a big deal since they are 16 months old now... but my sweet little girl has always been the last to do everything... content to sit back and watch Sunny and Fletcher do everything first.  And she isn't the most coordinated of the bunch so I really was thinking she'd be two before she got up the guts to try walking.  But tonight she started standing for longer periods and suddenly started walking.  It was so unexpected and I'm soooo proud of her!

Now everyone is walking... could be trouble... but atleast the knees of their pants won't be so worn out ;)

I'm a Lucky Mommy

I love you guys so much. Could you be any more CUTE?!

Fletcher and Gibsyn trying out their new shades

Griffin putting lip gloss on Gibby. I've said it before, but he is an AMAZING big brother!

Sunny's bad hair day.

Picnic

I love this picture... it captures the couple of minutes where all four of my kids sat nicely at a table and all of their food was still on their plates instead of the floor.  They actually sat much better than I ever expected and it sure was nice to keep my kitchen clean for a few hours!  They sure loved the bbq pizzas Griff and I made!

Triplet Play Date

This play date happened quite a while ago now, but I wanted to get it included on the blog!  These are the babies' triplet friends Nixon, Hudson, and Tatum.  They're 4 months younger than ours... we can't wait till they really start playing (and us moms have more time to drink coffee and visit! if that is possible!).  The babies are supposed to be attending the Morrison triplets first birthday party this weekend... however, they all currently have a cold so we will likely spare their friends another sickness :(  We are all sending lots of birthday hugs and kisses their way though!

Special Thanks

A little while ago, my Auntie Linda came down to help me out with the kids.  It was so wonderful to have her help!  I tried to get a group shot of her and the kids... but it didn't go so well!

but I did get a couple nice shots....

Thanks again for coming Auntie Linda... you come back anytime!  Maybe at 8:30?? ;)