Party Time

The boys went to a birthday party for one of their classmates last week. 

The Spankys were so excited before the party...all I have to do is mention "juice", and they immediately go nuts.  Someday they are going to figure out I could buy it at the grocery store, and it isn't just for parties :)

Anyway, the party was at the neatest kids gym.   They had a great time swinging like monkeys...

Jumping like kangaroos...

And drinking juice :)

Oh, and having cupcakes...

Carter is such a good sport about eating what I make for him.  He tells every stranger "I am allergic to peanuts, and I have blonde hair". 

Snug as a Bug

Once again, kids are just weird...but they sure know how to make their own fun.

Easter 2010

Thanks to Mimi and Papa, Kyle and I were able to sneak away to Dallas for a couple of nights right before Easter.  We had the best time with old friends, and the boys had lots of great adventures.

First thing Sunday morning they tore into their Easter baskets and started eating candy...

Then it was over to Gigi and Papa's for lunch and more Easter baskets...

I remember the good ol' days when I was a kid, and I got ONE basket with boiled eggs and some candy, and it was greatness. These kids are spoiled. 

Then it was time for the egg hunt.  Davis, you better watch out, Evan is laser focused on the one in your hand.

This year I introduced Kyle and the kids to the Easter tradition of cascarones...because nothing quite says "Christ is risen" like a smack on the head with a confetti filled egg. Next year we will incorporate another age old tradition of the Easter pinata.

More fun Easter goodies from Aunt Jody....OMG they ate so much candy that day!  They have been overwatering my plants with those buckets everyday since :)

Time to run...

And finally, some pictures in the backyard...

Happy Easter, everyone!

Time to Make The Donuts Disappear

After talking with other moms of triplet boys (and just boys in general), we know that we have gotten off easy thus far.   The fact that they stayed in their cribs for over 3 years without crib tents *gasp* is all the proof you really need.   They really haven't gotten into much either, but then again I have mad baby-proofing skills. ;)

One Saturday morning after breakfast though, Kyle and I were hiding from the kids working on something very important on our laptops in our bedroom.  After awhile we realized it was eerily quite. 

We opened our door to find the gate at the top of the stairs open and Davis on the couch.  He proceeded to tell us that Evan and Carter were downstairs and "I'm a good boy".  (He's going to be my snitch when they are teenagers...he can't tell a lie.)

We came down to find this atrocity.

They were quite proud of themselves.  To get up there they climbed up the barstools, over the bar, over the sink and onto this counter below all while holding their water cups and the stuffed zebra!!

You had to go for the chocolate frosted one didn't you, Evan.

We really need to put a bell on that gate. 

Back to Nature

We have these awesome trails in our neighborhood (that we never go on because I fear snakes and coyotes).  When you are in there it feels like you are miles from civilization.  They are not Choo Choo Wagon accessible, so we only recently got up the nerve to take the boys for a hike.

Every time we came across an animal track they would try to guess what it was...apparently the neighborhood is overrun with kangaroos and turkeys. Anyway, they thought it was the most exciting day ever.  I was just happy we didn't see any wildlife except birds.

Okay, Our First REAL Snow

We spent a beautiful, sunny February day at Gigi and Papa's house riding tricycles, running, walking Maisie and doing a nature walk with Papa. 

Two days after that, I couldn't contain my excitement for snow!!  I know I was excited about this a few months ago, but that was pathetic.  This was the real deal!

I know their outfits are a little ridiculous...last year's hats, rain boots, and socks for mittens.  I was completely unprepared.  And in case you were wondering, no, cotton socks are not a good substitute for wool mittens.  Their poor little hands were frozen solid.  But they didn't care.  Evan and Carter jumped right in with snow angels.

Davis was enjoying it too...at least during this first round.

On our second venture out, Davis couldn't get into the spirit. 

So, he went back inside, and we threw snow balls at him in the window, which he thought was great :)  I think he is going to be my "hot chocolate by the fire" buddy on future family ski trips!

Evan and Carter wanted me to build them a snowman.  Evan was less than impressed, but it was all I could muster because I didn't have any gloves either! 

I think Maisie is glad that we don't have to deal with an entire winter of this.  I totally agree, but this had to be my best birthday ever!

Valentine Festivities

So, here is what I learned from Valentine's Day 2010:

1) It takes a ton of effort to get three 3 year olds to complete 10 Valentines each.  Davis wanted to tell me how to spell his name on each one letter by letter with a giant jump in between each.  D! (jump) A! (jump) V! (jump) I! (jump) S! (jump).  Evan wanted to put 10,000 stickers on each card.  And Carter was so mesmorized by the Disney Cars that it took him 10 minutes to bring himself to put each on in an envelope.

2) Baking, decorating, and packaging heart cookies for the entire class takes me waaaay longer than I estimate.  But they turned out very cute.  I always volunteer to do this since Carter has the peanut allergy and I would just have to make him something anyway.  But I think daggers flew from my eyes when another mom said "Wow, you must have a lot of free time on your hands." 

3) They still make those same sick chalky hearts with poor print quality.  Yet, they have oddly updated the messages.  Way to know your target audience.

4) Even preschool girls like "bad boys".   Apparently, that same little girl is still smitten. Her mom told me she said, "I like Evan...he's a bad boy!!"  I think he is mostly misunderstood :)

5) I am very lucky to have 4 sweethearts :)