We have been busy!

Life is with triplets is always an adventure!  Things have been busy between our 1st trip to Disney World and our 1st Halloween here in Chicagoland! October was a whirlwind!

I plan to update our blog over the weekend, so for now here is a photo of Brooks, Reese and Sloane at the fall festival at school and a trip to Lamb's Farm...

The Triplets' 1st Chicago Cubs Game!

It has taken some time to get settled in Chicago.  We have wanted to take Brooks, Reese and Sloane into the city to explore, but with unpacking boxes and the beginning of the school year it has been crazy!

A few weeks ago, we were able to attend a Chicago Cubs game.  Brooks, Reese and Sloane were very excited!  Steve has always been a Cubs' fan even when we lived in Texas so the trio knows all about the "Cubbies".

We were all dressed in our Chicago Cubs gear ready to go!

Posing for a photo just before the game

Our family

Brooks, Sloane and Reese

It was quite "windy" the day of the game....so the Trio snuggled with Daddy...

The view of Chicago from our seats....

It never fails....Brooks, Reese and Sloane always seem to talk us into souvenirs.....

Sadly, the Cubs did not win but we had a great time together and the Trio lasted 7 innings! 

No training wheels!

I have the most amazing husband!  One afternoon, I fell asleep and Steve decided to teach Brooks, Reese and Sloane how to ride their bikes without training wheels.  A few hours later, all 3 of them were riding like pros!

It was a nice surprise after my nap!

Sloane

Reese

Sloane again

Brooks

Reese

Adjusting to a new city....

Moving to a new city is emotional and challenging, but Brooks, Reese and Sloane have handled the transition with ease!  We are still adjusting to the different weather as well as the way "things" run in our new city.

A few weeks ago, I had to take Brooks, Reese and Sloane to an ophthalmologist for an eye exam.  In Texas, they do not require this exam to enter Kindergarten, but in Illinois it is part of the enrollment process.  Luckily, the trio all passed the test and enjoyed wearing the sunglasses after their eyes were dilated...

 I seem to have a habit of taking photos of Brooks, Reese and Sloane before they walk to the bus stop...

Before school on September 11....

Reese and Sloane are taking ballet and tap at a new dance studio....

Brooks before soccer practice....

A cool morning before school....if we were in Texas the trio would be wearing shorts! 

In October, we are taking Brooks, Reese and Sloane to Disney World!  Brooks is already getting excited!

Soccer season is much colder here than in Texas!  Hats, gloves and all!

I found these super hero capes at a moms of multiples sale here....2 girl capes and 1 boy cape.  It was fate!

Brooks, Reese and Sloane look so grown up in the picture!  

Soccer and dance!

Before our moved to Illinois, I wanted to ensure that the transition would be easy for Brooks, Reese and Sloane.  Back in Texas they were involved in many activities, so it was my goal for the three of them to have the same opportunities in our new city.

Brooks, Reese and Sloane have been playing soccer since they were 3 years old (although when they were 3 it was more like picking grass and watching butterflies).

Soccer is huge here and luckily we were able to join teams before our move.  It is amazing what a difference a year can make...we realized quickly the Brooks, Reese and Sloane are becoming more aggressive and active with their sports!

Sloane, Brooks & Reese's 1st soccer game of the season

Reese

Reese going after the ball

Reese

Sloane

Sloane on a break away!

To the goal!

Each team is assigned a color and the girls have to choose and vote on a name.  Reese, Sloane and I thought of the name "Black Beauties"....luckily the name won the vote!

The girls' team is the "Black Beauties"

Go Brooks!

 Brooks' team is the "Blue Sharks"

Reese & Sloane have been taking dance since they were 3 years old.  Needless to say, they were excited on their 1st day of dance class.  The girls are taking ballet and tap again this year.

Labor Day Weekend

We were finally able to get out and have some fun over Labor Day Weekend.  Since our move to Illinois, we have spent our weekends unpacking boxes and organizing the house.  

Some family friends of ours have a house on the Kankakee River so we decided to drive down for an over night visit.  It was a perfect getaway of relaxation and fun!

Steve and Candace

Reese, Brooks & Sloane

Sloane driving the boat!

Reese & Steve

Reese's turn to drive

Candace & Brooks

Trying to see the fish

Brooks loved driving the boat

Making ice cream sandwich cake