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.

Come out come out where ever you are!

I added a new counter to my blog the other day (and broke my old one in the meantime). The old one is still there just VERY small now.

The new one shows where people are visiting my blog from. I am honored that so many people from so many different places have come to look.

PLEASE leave me some comments so I know who you are. I would love to hear from you and what you think!!!! I am going to print it out someday and save it for the kids as a keepsake and would love to have comments from people who visit.

Also wanted to share a hilarious video from youtube that a friend sent to me.

Pachelbel bedtime

Little fish

Caden can now swim accross the pool all by himself. He has been coming very close for a few weeks. Tonight he told me he was going to try and did it without problem. Then he repeated the feat about a million times. Each time telling me "one more time Mommy". He is very proud of himself and I couldn't be any happier.

Spencer's first homework

Here is Spencer's first homework assignment. He had to decorate his paper plate with things that make him and his family unique. Of course I had to help him, but he really did come up with the ideas and decide where to put the stuff.

He has a picture of himself with his missing tooth, he drew a picture of him with Mommy and Daddy, the lizard is becuase he likes to collect bugs and other critters ect. He had to take it to school and tell his class all about it. He was so proud of it.

Bus rider

I put Spencer on the school bus this morning for the first time and I am still traumatized. He was absolutely thrilled that I finally conceded and let him ride the bus to school.

He was just too cute waiting patiently and then getting on. I am sure I will not be able to take another picture though. lol

He had a huge smile getting off the bus this afternoon too. I asked him if he wanted to take the bus again or if he wanted me to drive him. He wants to be a bus rider EVERY day.

And yes, I did get on the bus and take his picture. He won't let me anywhere near the bus with my camera from now on I am sure. I wanted to take full advantage while I could.

My toothless baby

Well its happened..........Spencer has lost his first tooth. He lost it at school yesterday during lunch. He noticed blood on his sandwich and then couldn't find it. mmm mmm good.

He looks so cute with the little space too. He was very upset that he lost the tooth and was convinced the tooth fairy would not come now. I assured him that she knew it fell out. He drew a picture of his missing tooth and cut it out and then had to draw a picture of himself with all his teeth to make sure the tooth fairy knew it was his.

He carefully placed it under his pillow before he went to bed.

Being the obsessive Mom that I am, I had to search online for a tooth fairy certificate and gave him two five dollar bills and two quarters all covered in gold fairy dust and placed them under his pillow with the certificate. Bob was sure he was going to aspirate on the fairy dust.

He got up in the morning and came running in to my room telling me the tooth fairy had indeed not come!!!! We went back to his room and looked under his pillow and he was thrilled!!!

He wanted to know if she was going to bring him that much money for every tooth. I think the tooth fairy would have to mortgage her wand if she did.

Where is my baby?

Seems like just yesterday that Spencer was getting his first tooth, now I notice one is loose.
He is just growing up way too fast!!!!!!
I had to post my favorite baby picture of him when he was just one day old and then a couple of his cute little baby face - just for old times sake. You know I had to go back and reminisce and look at old pictures.
I wish there was a way to be able to freeze time and not have your kids get any older and grow up.

First day of preschool

The little ones had their first day of preschool today. They are all in the same class too. They are going to the YMCA two days a week. It will be great as I can work during the week now and we can all be off on weekends together. I have been working weekends FOREVER!!!

I knew the girls would like it, but was worried about Caden. He totally surprised me and just walked right in and was fine. You could tell he was a little nervous, but otherwise fine. I am so proud of them.

When I picked them up they had to show me the pictures they had colored. Sydney just looked and me and said she was not done yet and to wait.....too funny.

First day of kindergarten

Spencer went to his first day of school today. He goes to ALL DAY kindergarten. I am going to miss him so much. It was much more traumatic for Mommy than for him.
He was all excited and not nervous in the least. I did manage not to cry in front of him. He told me at breakfast that he was "stretched out"....meaning stressed out. (Only because he knew I was) He was surprised that it was still kind of dark when he had to get up at 6:45, but thrilled when we left and the sun had gotten up to go to school with him.
I walked him in to his classroom, he was embarassed about all the pictures I had taken so wasn't upset when it was time for me to go. When I picked him up I asked him what he learned and he told me they just told him rules all day.
He did tell me that he was NOT going back to school tomorrow if I was going to take anymore pictures.
He traced his hand and drew a heart in it today.