Choo Choo we're coming through

We are the proud owners of the Choo-Choo Wagon. The Little Beauties LOVE it. Here are some photos of their first ride...Choo-Choo we're coming through...the people in our neighborhood had quite a kick out of it. They were following and watching out their windows, even coming outside to get a glimpse of the Beauties as they went by. Our own private parade. Little Beauties on parade.

Good Night

Chloe and her BFF are having a sleepover tonight! They wanted to send a good night to Olivia's Mommy and Daddy...so here it is!

constructing our new swingset

We made the 2 swing set into a 4 swing set. Which will make the 4 little beauties that live in this house VERY HAPPY! All summer they have been sharing time on the swings...who wants to do that? Not the little beauties that is for sure. Papa Steve and Daddy "built an addition" this afternoon. They rearranged the slide and climbing wall and added 2 new swings. Yeah! The girls had a great time playing outside. We all enjoyed the sunshine. Jocelyn loved "helping" Papa. They also have a great time playing in the rock bed.

Baby Will is here!

The girls have a new baby cousin! Wilhelm Jay was born on Monday September 15th around 10:30 pm. He weighed in at 6 lbs 10 ozs and was 21 inches long. Congratulations to Aunt Alicia and Uncle Eli! We cannot wait to meet baby Will! He is the first boy on either side!

Fall or Summer?

We have been busy bees around here the last 2 weeks. Spending time outside. Going for walks to the park and feeding the ducks. The last few days all the girls have come down with a bit of a cold. I blame it on the weather. It has gone from low 40's back up to high 90's all week long. We had the air back on over the weekend and probably should have had the heat on at least a couple nights. I am a fall girl by nature. I love brisk mornings with a light frost on the grass. I love the cool, calm nights that fall brings. I love football games and pumpkins, the leaves changing color and picking apples. I am not really a summer girl. I really dislike the heat and humid climate. (I know, why Iowa? My family is here!) So needless to say I am more than ready for fall to be here. I am tired of summer during the day and fall at night. I am ready for sweaters and hats! Not ready for winter though...(thought I would stick that in there.) I don't like snow either. I know, I know...high maintenance. Point to this post...been busy...no extra time to post. I will get back into the swing of things...I promise. Plus Matt is on vacation for TWO WEEKS! YEAH! (His "honey-do list" is not too long.)

Go Hawkeyes

We were dressed ready for the game! the Little Beauties have new Iowa Hawkeye shirts with each of their names printed on the back. The shirts were done by Rage Graphix. (free advertisement, you're welcome Matt.) Iowa vs. ummmm...I'm not sure. Sorry...I am a fan. I just don't pay that close attention. I am more of a tailgater I guess. You know the kind that never actually makes it to the game. I do know they beat the other team 42-0!!! YEAH! Here are some photos of the Little Beauties on our way to the park. By the way...Iowa plays Iowa State next Saturday. (See I do keep track of some things.)

Dancing Shoes

My cousin Micahla was married today. It was a very pretty ceremony. They couldn't have had a more beautiful Iowa day! The reception was full of yummy food and spirits. We caught up with family, gave hugs and smiles and ended the night with the "little beauties" favorite thing to do...DANCE! As soon as the music began they were on the floor. We literally had to drag them off at 9:15 (2 hours and 15 minutes past bedtime). They loved the lights, all the other kids dancing and the loud music. It was so much fun. Congratulations to you, Micahla and Jerry! Here's to a long life of happy memories together!

Cruzing with Nana

We spent Friday morning with Nana Reta. The girls had such a great time introducing the house to their "tripletness" and yes, Chloe helped too! We played, explored and had lunch with Nana. One of the girls favs...tuna and noodles and tomatos. You should have seen the floor when they were finished. They aren't used to "eating out" and especially not eating out where they are free to roam around unconfined to their triplet table. It was interesting and a ton of fun. The girls' favorite part of the day was Nana giving them rides in the rolling chair! Let's just say that Nana got some extra steps in with us there. Chloe's favorite part was Nana's coo-coo-clock. Everytime it chirped she was watching it with amazement.

Chloe's First Day

Chloe had her first day of preschool Tuesday (almost caught up with my posts this week). She was VERY excited. As soon as she woke up she was ready to brush her hair and teeth and get dressed! If you know Chloe, you know this is not typical of her. She would rather hang out in pjs until she is ready to be dressed for the day. Usually she has to be reminded at least 50 times that the sugar bugs are making "messes" on her teeth, and that rats are invading her locks! Not this day though. She was ready to go. After lunch, I loaded the troops and we headed to school. Of course we had photos opportunity first. She had a wonderful first day. She learned 3 new songs and was picked to be the "snack cup handerouter" that's my girl! They played outside, visited the animals and had goldfish and milk for a snack. She cannot wait to back today (even if her shoes were full of sand from the playground).

Mini John Deer

We spent an afternoon at Grandma Val's and Grandpa Dave's over the long weekend. We sat outside, talked and played. The girls discovered the mini John Deer tractor. Farrah (if you can believe it) was the first to get in and take a ride. After she tested the waters "to be sure it was safe" to ride, Jocelyn and Silvie decided they wanted a ride too. Haley had fun (I think) pulling them around for quite a little while. Thanks Haley! Matty and I were talking about how we remember when Haley was a little tyke and we were giving her rides in the wagon!

Java

Good or bad? My children LOVE skinny iced white mochas as much as Mommy does. We caught a few good pics of them fighting to get a sip. Remember when Chloe used to

do this? Wait she still does...Can we say frequent buyers at Java House in a few years. Six espresso drinks a pop. YIKES! Yes we even have Daddy hooked now!

No labor today

Another holiday weekend comes to an end. Seems like they come and go in the blink of an eye these days. Just when you start to kick back...relax...wait...relax...I must have been talking about someone else's holiday weekend? We had fun but not much relaxing. There was a lot of playing, climbing, dancing (by the girls) and chasing girls (by the mommy). Chloe was able to spend the better part of the weekend at the campgrounds with Papa and Gram and Molli. She had a lot of fun! Playing outside, eating yummies and playing at the playground. Papa even took her to see the fossil gorge. She saw "the bones of a dead flying fish" and "scummy green water that smelled yucky!" She has quite the descriptive vocabulary these days! They girls and I joined them on Saturday evening for a cookout. Daddy even came after work. Great Gramma and Keaton were there and Uncle Chaddy too. It was a good time. We always love to go camping, and then go home to sleep in the AC. We left shortly after dinnertime, donned in fresh jammies. We were VERY TIRED and ready for bed! Sorry Jami...we had good intentions for meeting up, wanted to see you and give you a squeeze, however my children had other intentions...next time...hope your weekend was full of play and no labor!

I scream, you scream

I am a bit behind on my posting over the last week. Please excuse that. We have been very busy around here. It's time for back to preschool for Chloe. Her first full year and the last before kindergarten. Sob. We had the official ice cream social last Thursday at school. She found out here teacher and her room and was reacquainted with some old friends, kids and animals too. She is very excited to be in the "Red Room" again! She will be with Ms. Thomas her favorite. On the way she informed me that she didn't want a new teacher she liked her old one. So we were all happy that some things don't change! She is excited to begin next week. Complete with new backpack, new shoes and a brand new dress! I hope things go a bit more smoothly this year than last. I am confident they will.