The next American Idol

I just had to share my sweet Sydney singing. She is a natural, just like her Mama........NOT.
She is such a ham too and wanted me to tape her. The others all conveniently
"forgot" the words once I started recording.

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We have most of our decorations up now despite the kids best efforts to "help". They were putting ornaments on the tree and everytime I would put one on, 4 would fall off as they just hung them by one little needle on the tree. It took a little longer than expected to decorate.
Their little faces just LIT up with all the stuff. They had every musical and talking critter going at the same time, my head still hurts.
Before they went to bed they wanted to make sure I wasn't going to put it all away before they got up. The little ones must have asked a dozen times if it was still Christmas.

Here come Santa Claus

We went to High Star Christmas Tree Farm today with my local multiples group. We always love getting together with them and have fun.
The kids got to see Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. Caden didn't want to talk to him until he bribed him with a peppermint candy - then he ran over and gave him a hug.
We took a wagon ride through the Christmas trees and played in a maze and some hay.
I just have a ball seeing everything through the kids eyes. There is nothing better than being a Mom!!!!

Another missing tooth

Spencer lost his second tooth yesterday, his bottom left. He thinks it fell out when he was getting on the bus to come home from school. We had to draw another picture of his tooth for the tooth fairy and he wrote her a note telling her he lost it. He sounded it out all himself too. He wrote her name on the envelope before he put it under his pillow........."tooth fere". I guess that IS how it sounds. ha

This time the tooth fairy gave him 5 $1 bills, a new pirate toothbrush and a note sprinkled with fairy dust. He was thrilled.

You can click on the pictures to make them big enough to read.

Fun in the snow

We took the kids into Oklahoma City today to play in the snow....ok so it was fake snow. They had a big pile of it for the kids to throw snowballs and build snowmen. It was too slushy for snowmen and not great packing snow as the temperature was above freezing.

They did have a huge hill for sliding on inner tubes. I didn't think the little ones would go down alone and I wasn't allowed to take them on a sled with me, so Spencer was the one who got to go.

I wasn't sure he would go either as it was a pretty big hill, he LOVED it. My neice Rebecca and him went down the hill for an hour and a half. We stood at the bottom and cheered them on. Bob got to carry his innertube up the stairs a million times.

Afterwards we stopped at some MORE Christmas lights and they kids were equally excited as they were the other night.

We didn't walk around this time as everyone was SOAKED from playing in the snow. One of these days I will have to take them home to Canada in the winter for some real snow.

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We are in Oklahoma visiting Bob's parents. Bob's brother James, his wife Queta and their daughter Rebecca also came to visit.
We got to meet Bob's aunt Lynn while we were here too. She came from New Mexico for a visit. We are getting used to the cold weather and loving it.

We all went walking in Red Rock Canyon Park and then out to see some awesome Christmas lights. We drove through, then parked and walked around the park to look at them. I thought the kids were just going to burst they were so excited.

Here is a little video of Spencer singing his Thanksgiving songs he learned in school.

Lighting of the Doves

We went to the "Lighting of the Doves" last night. A local celebration where Santa arrives by boat and reads a story. They have crafts and stages with entertainment too. We of course saw Santa's feet while he read the story. The kids were unphased though and had a great time.They loved the fireworks display after the lights were lit. We also couldn't tear them away from the craft station where you make necklaces out of beads. Frosty was roaming around too, but this year it was Caden that was scared of him. He gave him a hug because Mommy went with him and held his hand. Last year Peyton wanted nothing to do with him.

Thank you Nana

The kids got new pjs from our good friend Sharyon aka Nana. Peyton got Cinderella, Sydney got The Little Mermaid, Caden got Thomas the Train and Spencer got cars. They were absolutely thrilled. The littles ones couldn't believe their pjs matched their bedsheets. Caden is still wearing his and its afternoon, he won't take them off.

THANK YOU NANA, we love you.

Big feast

I went to Spencer's Thanksgiving "feast" at school today. He chose to be a pilgrim. The kids all sang two songs about turkeys and I don't have any sound on my camera!!!! I am hoping to get a good digital video camera at day after Thanksgiving sales. It was nice to be able to concentrate on just Spencer as the little ones were in daycare.

Bob was pulling in to the daycare parking lot Tuesday and Sydney threw up all over the back of his truck. Needless to say he just turned around and came home. I was already at work so he was on his own. Sydney keeps telling me she "puked in Daddy's car". Bob taught her that, isn't it sweet...NOT. He was home with them while I worked so I was able to drop them off at the daycare on a day that I was not working.

I was going to go for Spencer's little Thanksgiving party and then come home ALL ALONE!!!His teacher had told them that they could leave after the party if they wanted. (Is she NUTS, she obviosly had no kids and lots of time to be ALONE!!!)I tried to convince Spencer that he had to stay, but he looked at me with those sad eyes and was just pathetic. Plans changed and I decided I would spend the whole afternoon with just Spencer. He never gets Mommy all to himself. We went to the dollar store and he picked out a toy he wanted, we shopped at couple nearby stores looking for a comforter for his bed with a space theme. (He decided that he wanted this theme and I can't find one!!!) Then we went to Bennigams for a yummy dessert. We finished our afternoon by going to the movies and saw Ratatouille.We had a wonderful day and he thoroughly enjoyed having Mommy all to himself. Almost as much as Mommy enjoyed having him all to herself.Now I just need to stop feeling guilty that we did this and left the little ones at the daycare!!!

Market Street

We took the kids to a tree lighting event near us last night. They had a band and lit their huge Christmas tree and had a small fireworks display afterwards. The kids enjoyed it. The weather here is cold (relatively speaking) and I had to break out the winter coats.They had "snow flurries" for the kids to play in. It was machines that shot out small bubbles.

Who are they trying to fool - I am Canadian. lol

Children's festival

We took the kids to the Children's festival this weekend. We have never been before and it was GREAT. We got free tickets from our summer reading program at the library so that made it even nicer.
They had games and crafts and shows - you name it.
We could hardly carry all the crafts the kids made, they LOVE crafts.
We will definitley be there again next year.
Bob's brother and his family met us there too.

One cool cat

It was Spencer's 50th day of school today so they dressed up for the part and had a sock hop with milk shakes at school. He was so excited, mostly about having his hair slicked back. I think he was just adorable.

He told me he danced with all his friends too.

Look out Fonzi, here comes Spencer.

Pirate ship

Bob took Spencer to Home Depot again for their kids workshop. The little ones were not very happy that they weren't old enough to go. They kept telling me that they WERE bigger.

School picture

We got Spencer's school picture today. It was taken a few weeks ago. He is just too cute and I can't believe he is old enough to have school pictures.

Happy Halloween

We had take-out from our favorite restuarant Los Cucos today. Then we got the kids dressed and ready to trick or treat. The only problem was that the sun was still shining. We were a little eager to go.

We decided to take them to Spencer's old preschool for a fall festival they were having until it got dark. We spent about an hour there playing games and going down big blow up slides. We sent the kids through a big giant inflatable maze thing. No one came out so we waited and waited and waited and waited. Finally Bob had to go in to get them, they were all stuck at a big wall they had to climb. When they all eventually appeared we realized that Spencer lost the belt to his costume. Bob "gladly" went back in to the maze to find it. He found it, but when he came out he lost it again? Later when he was going to bed he discovered it IN his pants???

We came back home and the trick or treating commenced, they were so excited. Poor Sydney fell over a rock garden and smashed her little chin. It was pitch dark and candy goes flying everywhere and she is screaming "I'M BLEEDING!!!" I could hardly see her let alone the large quantities of blood I was sure was oozing out, judging from her panic. A nice lady from a house next door appeared with a flashlight so I could see. There was no blood, just big scrape on her chin. Once we picked up all the candy she miraculously recovered and was off for more trick or treating.

They know they can't have any candy while we are trick or treating and Sydney kept taking candy out of her bucket. When I reminded her that we had to wait until we got home to have some she informed me that she was not eating it, she was just kissing it....how sweet.

We got home and Spencer was able to hand out some candy which he thought was tons of fun.

Then off to bed with the little ones. Now I could finally sit and watch some horror movies. Yeah right, I probably fell asleep before they did.

Pumpkins and cupcakes

We spent the day today decorating our small pumpkins we got from Old MacDonalds Farm yesterday and making cupcakes. We also scooped the guts out of our big pumpkins so they will be ready to carve on Halloween. I am working Monday and Tuesday so we had to do it today. The kids had a ball and so did I.

Maybe I can take a break at work tomorrow and rest up from all the stuff we have done this weekend.

E I E I O

We went to Old MacDonalds Farm today with my local multiple's group. We just LOVE that place!! The kids went on pony rides, played in the sand, went on pony rides, played on various jungle gyms, went on pony rides, rode the train, went on pony rides, fed the animals AND went on pony rides. I am not sure who had more fun, them or me. Bob's brother James, his wife Queta and our neice Rebecca came with us too.

After we spent the whole day there we hurried home for our neighborhood "spooky festival". We went through the haunted woods and "zombies" grabbed the kids feet from under the bridge. Caden and Petyon were not amused, but Sydney and Spencer thought it was funny. Then we played some games and came home. I didn't have to yell at anyone even once to get back in their beds. They were exhausted!!!

Please click HERE to enjoy a photoshow of our day.

What is this???

Well Peyton developed a rash yesterday, but just on her legs. I thought it may be a reaction to her antibiotics for her strep throat, but again, its only on her legs?

Caden has it too, but not nearly as bad.
Its very itchy and the benadryl gel makes it burn. Looks like hives to me.
We'll just wait and watch it.

Cute picture

Just had to post this picture of the triplets looking especially adorable, all looking at the camera and smiling.

Pumpkin patch

We took the kids to a pumpkin patch today and had a great time. I am still waiting for the day when they all sit where I tell them to and look at the camera and smile nicely -ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!! Thats not too much to ask is it??
We went on a hay ride while we were there and Peyton whined that the hay was poking her bum. ha

Big boy and girl beds

I finally moved the triplets out of their cribs and into big beds. Considering they are almost 4 I think we did pretty good. I moved them in to single beds instead of toddler ones too. They were thrilled when they saw them and kept saying they were their big boy (and girl) beds. They kept kissing their beds and saying they loved them. Then once they were all set up and everyone had chosen their bed I pulled out their new sheets. Thomas the train for Caden, Cinderella for Peyton and The Little Mermaid for Sydney. That just totally made their day, they kissed the sheets too. The room actually looks bigger with the three beds in there than it did with the three cribs. They are all tucked in nice and cozy now and hopefully will stay for the night. Of course we didn't think of everything.........pillows. We had to give them three of our pillows so now Bob and I will have to fight for pillows tonight until we get some more.


And yes...the pictures suck. It takes really bad pictures with the flash lately. I think I have worn it out, I have no idea how that happened. I only take 100 pictures a day. ha
Any suggestions? I would like an slr, but not sure about the size? I also love to be able to take videos with my camera and slr's won't let you do that.

Donuts with Dad

Today was "donuts with Dad" at Spencer's school. Bob said there were tons of Dad's there too. I am still waiting for margaritas with Mom day!!!!

We didn't get the picture they took of Spencer and Bob yet, I will post it when I get it. Meanwhile here is a picture Bob took of him while they were eating.

When will it end???

We are sick AGAIN!!!! We have been sick almost steady since Spencer started kindergarten. This time we all have strep throat. They have been sick all weekend and yesterday I broke down and took them to the doctor as they developed a rash. With the look of their throats and the rash I was sure it was strep, but wanted to make sure and knew they needed antibiotics. Sure enough it was. Spencer can go back to school tomorrow as long as he feels better, he misses his friends.Now I need to call my doctor and get some drugs for me. lol
I can't believe the kindergarten cooties are this bad!!!!!!



Then today the kids wanted grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch so I go out in the garage to get the sandwich maker. It of course is tangled in Bob's coffee maker and while I am trying to untangle it a can of carrots falls from chest high level and lands on my toe. I still have the sandwich maker in one hand and am trying to untangle it from the coffee pot, so I can't drop it. The kids are all standing there watching me so I can't even swear. I finally get it untangled and come in the house and slam the door (to make myself feel better - which it didn't do!). I rush into the livingroom so I can sit and tend to my poor toe. When I sit and look down I discover its bleeding REALLY BAD. Of course there is blood on the kitchen floor and livingroom rug and there is path all the way to the couch. Both boys are now crying because they see the blood. I can still see stars from how much it hurts too. Calgon please take me away.....at least until Bob gets home and I can take it out on him for leaving me the boobie trap. (or Bobby trap)
I will spare you the picture of my mangled toe. lol

Garage sale anyone?!?

We tried having a last minute garage sale yesterday morning. We made $2...........yes $2. However, I left Bob to man the sale and went shopping myself and fared much better. I got some great deals and some toys even good enough to save for Christmas.

Today we were all playing in the front yard and trying to clean the garage a little while we were at it so the doors were opened. The kids had all their bikes and big car out and some extra toys. Four people stopped and asked if we were having a sale as they saw ALL the riding toys and wanted to buy some. I had to assure them that although the driveway and grass were covered in stuff it indeed was all ours and we just had a bunch of kids. lol

Where were these people yesterday.

Happy Halloween everybody

We put up our halloween decorations this weekend and Peyton ran around the house with every new decoration she could find yelling "happy halloween everybody".

Their little faces just lit up when they saw all the decorations. Of course it took us twice as long to decorate with their help.

Caden insisted that ALL of the light up pumpkins be plugged in immediately.

I LOVE halloween, besides Christmas its my favorite holiday and always has been. We used to put up tons of decorations before we even had kids. I can still remember wishing for kids so badly and hoping we would be able to have big family halloweens. Well I got my wish plus more!!!!

Just me and my Daddy

Bob took Spencer to Home Depot today for a workshop for kids. They made a really cool fire truck crayon holder. I resisted the urge to veto Bob and take him myself as I think Daddy and son time is important. (I just sat home and sulked) lol
They do these workshops once a month for kids 5 and older. Too bad the little ones can't enjoy it yet. I hate to even say that as time is just flying by way to fast and before I know it they will be there too.

Look out Martha Stewart

I took the kids for a walk the other day and we collected all kinds of goodies so we could make a wreath for the front door. All fours kids decorated it, I manned the glue gun and they stuck everything where they wanted it. I think it turned out pretty good. We have hanging it on our front door for everyone to see as we are so proud of our work.