Pumpkin Patch #2: Flower Mound, TX

Well, we decide to make another trip to a pumpkin patch...this time in Flower Mound, Texas. Sloane asked to have "ponies" for the outings...she looked so cute: On our way into the pumpkin patch!

Pumpkins!

Daddy and Brooks playing drums on the pumpkins:

Our attempt at a family photo...funny!

Sloane...striking a pose!

The girls enjoyed balancing on the pumpkins. Maybe we have some future dancers or gymnasts!

Brooks...hmmm....I guess he was not having a good time.

Reese striking a pose:

I love this picture of Sloane!

It was very crowded the day we went to the pumpkin patch so sadly the trio only lasted about an hour. They also had hay rides and train rides....maybe we will try those next year!

Fire Safety Town

I took the trio to our local Frisco Fire Safety Town for a tour. As a part of the tour, the children were able to crawl inside a real fire truck and walk around the small town.
Here is Brooks sitting on the ledge of one of the house in the small town. Our friend Betsy was there with her twins.....she captured this photo:
www.betsymariephotography.com

Reese wanted in on the picture action too:

www.betsymariephotography.com

Sloane sitting inside the firetruck:

www.betsymariephotography.com

I attempted to capture a few pictures myself. Here's Brooks driving the firetruck...

Reese and Brooks jumping off the back of the firetruck!

Pumpkin Patch!

Yesterday, we attempted to try out a new pumpkin patch but it was raining! Today, my moms of multiples group met at a smaller pumpkin patch. The weather was still not good....wet and cold!
We did manage to get a few photos...
Here are Sloane, Brooks and Reese: Our family...

Sloane...

Playing in the pumpkins!

More fun things...

Reese liked this gourd! We almost had to bring it home...

Brooks actually posed for a photo!

Steve and Sloane....she wanted to help pick out a pumpkin!

We had our Halloween outfits on but since it was cold, everything was covered up with jackets and sweaters. So I took a few shots are home.
Here is Reese...

Sloane...

Plan B....a rainy day = no pumpkin patch!

Steve took the day off today so we could visit a local pumpkin patch that is supposed to be awesome! Well, we woke up Friday morning to rain! Lots of rain! :(
So now...Plan B!
We decided to take the Trio to an outlet mall...and spend money. What a great Plan B!
This photo was taken later that night after shopping....in our new PJ's...riding on Daddy's back! We ate lunch at the Rainforest Cafe!

Reese loved the frog and actually gave him several kisses!

Sloane, Reese and Brooks...

We bought the girls these hats...love them!

My local moms of multiples group was meeting at another pumpkin patch the next day so we plan to attend!

Dallas Morning News Moms Blog

I have been asked, along with two other moms of multiples, to write on the Dallas Morning News Moms' Blog.
Here is my post today:

http://momsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/10/multiples-surviving-and-enjoyi.html

October is here....and so is cold and Flu season!

Well, the weather is beginning to change but that also brings on the sickness.
Last year, Brooks, Reese and Sloane got the RSV virus 15 days before Christmas. So this year we are watching very closely.

We gave the trio a hot shower and put them in their new skeleton PJ's. They even glow in the dark!

Before bed, Brooks, Reese and Sloane got a dose of some medicine. They are so cute how they sit in a circle and wait their turn...

First, Sloane...

Then Brooks....

Then Reese...

Cook-out and college football!

Our friends, the Melker's, who also have triplets invited us over for a cookout at their house. My college (TCU) was also playing that day. Since I am a huge fan and former cheerleader, Brooks, Reese and Sloane were sporting their TCU gear.
Our friend and photographer, Betsy, was also there and captured this photo of the trio: www.betsymariephotography.com

Home at last! What do you do when it rains!

Well, ever since we have returned from our vacation to Chicago the weather has been horrible! It rained the entire 10 days we were gone and has continued to do so since we have been home...

So, when you have 2 1/2 year old triplets you have to be creative!
Here are some of our play times...

I wonder how all of those toys got in there??

Oh...that's how!!

Couch...aka "tent" or "fort"...

Playing at the mall!

Brooks must have REALLY missed his toys because he decided to stuff them into the doll stroller one day!!

Hard at work!

Day 10 of vacation: Sept 12...coming home!

After 9 days in the Chicago area, it was time to head back home. We decided we wanted to do the drive home in 1 day....and luckily we were successful!
Our children were amazing in the car! I DO think part was the DVD player we have....as well as new toys and plenty of snacks!

Here is Sloane....wearing Daddy's Cubs' hat and drawing with her mini Doodle Pro.
Reese, reading....if only potty training were as simple as reading a book!

We left at 6:00 a.m. that morning......3 sleeping children....ahhhh...

The day of the Cubs' game, we took this photo....all wearing our Cubs shirts. I think Reese fell asleep!

Check out our car! Three pack n plays, strollers, cooler, suitcases for all of us!

This was our 2nd road trip with Brooks, Reese and Sloane. It was an amazing vacation....good family time together! I can't wait to travel again next summer!

Day 9 of vacation: Cubs game!!

From the moment I met Steve, he has been talking about his love for the Chicago Cubs! So, on the last day of our vacation, we went to a Cubs game! It was a blast! We had amazing seats and the Cubs won! I had to try the "Old Style" beer and hot dog....like a true fan!

Celebrating the Cubs win at a place called the Cubby Bear...

Go Cubs!!

Yea!!

Steve's friend and his friend's wife took care of our three children while we went to the game. So sweet! Plus, they are one of the four sets of godparents for our children....so they were happy to help out!

We bought Janine a Cubs shirt as a "thanks"...here we are!

Day 8 of Vacation: Sept. 10

After 2 days in the city, we left Chicago to spend some time with Steve's childhood friend and his family. I took some pictures of the city as we were leaving....

Here is a nice shot of the Sears Tower: Sears Tower up close!

The view from our hotel room was breath taking! I had to get one more shot before we left!