Tutu Cute

My friend Tabitha has started a tutu and photography business and ask if the girls would be models. She made them each a different color tutu and took tons of pictures of them. It was so much fun and the pictures turned out so cute. Check out her Facebook page Tabitha's Tutu Closet. Thank you Tabitha for the precious photos and tutus. She is running a special right now if you have a little princess in your life.

3 things I thought I would never say...

I don't know if I am stressed because of Zoey's surgery, having 4 crazy kids or I am morphing into my mom but I caught myself saying 3 things I thought as a child/young adult I never would.
1. It is all fun and games until someone gets hurt! I brought the girls maracas from the wedding I went to. My cousin Jenni warned me against this btw. After playing with them happily for the 1st 1/2 in the car I thought we were good. Then the fun begin the girls started switching colors and when that went bad they started beating each other with them. So I calmly!? screamed it is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. The response I got from Belle and Jenna was continued hitting and Zoey said me no hurt Momma.
2. Mom sees everything. This time the girls had balloons. I was in the other room and could just feel them doing something wrong. So I shouted STOP. Alexa said mom you can't know I am doing anything wrong you can't see me. As I walked in seeing them sitting on their balloons trying to pop them I say mom sees everything.
3. Shh shh I can't drive when you are making noise. This was my mom's favorite thing to say to my sister and I and I thought this was too funny. Even 5 years ago I teased her about it every time we went to a big city or somewhere unfamiliar she said this. I had a headache the other day and the girls were talking and the movie was on and I could barely concentrate so then came the shh's. The girls thought this was so funny and started shhing as loud as they could which actually made it worse. :)

Zoey update #2

Zoey is walking all around on her cast now actually faster than without her cast. I am excited about that. We had a little cast signing party and she thought she was soo special and Cole and the girls had fun signing. She is no longer taking her pain meds so things are going great. We go back July 18th to take the cast off and get re-braced. A, B, and J were a little jealous of all of Zo's attention at first but now is all back to normal.

I love my sister!

My sister is a great person. She is always on my side and willing to help whenever I need her.
We are 5 1/2 years apart and my mom loves to tell the story of how it all started. Christie was so excited for me to be born she wanted a real life baby doll. That is how our relationship was for a long time Christie was like a 2nd mother. Over time we have evolved into really close friends. She will still sometimes go into mom mode for advice . I love having her in my life and hope I can be always be there for her.

Zoey is a SUPERSTAR!

Zoey had heel cord surgery today at Shriner's Hospital. We left our house at 5:15 am. Got there and got signed in and did paper work. She got a couple toys and played. At about 8:00 they gave her happy medicine and at 8:45 the nurses took her back to start. She was so happy it didn't bother her to leave us. For an hour I was freaking out wondering if I made the right decision. After about an 1 1/2 the surgeon came out and said she did great and we could see her when she woke up. After another hour and a fire drill she finally woke up. She would not talk for the first half hour since she was intubated. She started drinking and eating so we moved to same day surgery unit and she saw her dolly also got casted and fell in love. She named her Baby Macie (big surprise). After trying to walk unsuccessfully we got to go home. She took a long nap on the way home. Woke up and wanted her shoe off. I told her it didn't come off showed her hr doll and she has been doing great. She is not able to weight bear on her leg yet and is still on some good meds so she has been goofy. The other girls were glad to see her and love all her new toys. Alexa had been worried about her all day.
I am very proud of her and how brave see acted not even one tear. What a big girl. I hope the next 4 weeks fly by and this helps her walking and posture.

California knows how to party...

but do Christie and I? Answer: not as well as we used to! After having delays and arriving 5 1/2 hrs after expected I meet up with Christie, Deanna and my family at the bar. Fast forward to the next day and Christie, Deanna and I were not feeling so well. Christie and I felt better in time to enjoy a great wedding with a beautiful bride and enjoy some time with family members we don't often see. Also Saturday afternoon we did get to enjoy a little time at the beach. Sunday morning came way too quickly and I had an uneventful flight home. Four precious little girls in cardinals jerseys picked me up at the airport and were as happy to see me as I was to see them.
It made me realize they can live without me and that I should do a trip like that at least once a year. Christie and I are already planning the next one.

Holiday World

The girls and I took our 1st trip to Holiday World with Aunt Taylor and Grandma Ann. Christie and Cole meet us there. We had not been before but loved it. The water park is awesome. The girls had so many places to slide and play they loved it. Taylor and I rode a couple roller coasters. Also loved the free drinks and sunscreen. The girls passed out on the way home until the last 1/2 hour and then cried the rest of the way home. They were so tired and slept in the next day.

14 Hours

Until I am in California without kids!!!!

Night out

Last Friday we got a non-relative babysitter for the 2nd time ever. Our friends little girl came over after the little girls went to sleep and Alexa and her friend Isabelle got to play for a little while before bed. We went to watch a band on the square. The most fun we had was watching people try to ride a mechanical bull. We haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Then a huge storm hit and everything started flying around and the power went out. We survived even though we didn't get under a picnic table as my friend Kim suggested. :) It was a memorable night and great to get out and have a few good drinks and laughs.

Boat ride

Last weekend we all went on a boat ride on Carlyle Lake. Chris mom stayed in a cabin out by the lake. We cookout or and went out on the lake. Everyone had a great time.

1st Cardinal game

We were lucky enough to go to the Cardinal game on Sunday. It was Belle, Jenna and Zoey's first game. We got there early and walked around, got free popscicles, played at the kids area and got a picture with Fredbird. Then we went to watch the game and eat peanuts. We all had a great time. It would of been perfect if it wasn't 95 out.

Potty Training

Week 1 of potty training. This is when having triplets gets fun. We have 30 pairs of underwear and 3 pottys. We have a timer that goes off every 25 minutes. 1-3 girls runs to the potty to try. It was been a funny week watching and seeing how great they are doing. Big sister has been a great help and reminds me who did what. It has been hard to see all 4 girls growing up so fast and becoming independent. The girls are so different and all have great personalities.

Princess Birthday Party

Since Alexa turned 5 this year she got to have 5 friends over for a little princess fun. The girls dressed up, made tiaras, sang and decorated and ate cookies. They had a great time. Everyone brought something for Alexa to dress up in. Alexa's best friends mom made Alexa, Belle, Jenna and Zoey tutus with matching tank tops. They are too cute and super fun.

Preschool graduation

Alexa is a big graduate. Her school had a ceremony and Grandma watched the girls so C and I could enjoy. Her class sang a cute song and they received diplomas. Afterwards we went for ice cream.

March for Babies

We were asked to be the ambassadors for Madison county. We had 40 walkers walking with us and we got to speak about the girls. It was a fun event. Disney radio was there giving out prizes and Alexa won a prize basket. Thank you to everyone who walked and donated.

Florida

We went to Disney for the 2nd year this year. Are we crazy or what? We left after C got home from work and drove till 1 am. Woke up the next morning and drove the rest of the way. 16 hours total. We arrived at our condo and meet our family there. It was really nice. Pool, kids play area. The first day we went to Blizzard Beach with Mammy and Pappy. The girls loved the little waterslides. On Monday we went to Magic Kingdom. It was a blast. All the girls were great. After the little girls and Chris settled down for the night. Mammy, Alexa and I ate dinner with Cinderella for her 5th birthday. It was a great experience and Alexa loved seeing all the princesses. On Tuesday we ate breakfast with Minnie, Goofy and Donald. Breakfast was yummy. This year Zoey was afraid of the characters. Alexa and Cole enjoyed them the most. On Wednesday we headed to Hollywood studios. Kati came down from Jacksonville to hang out. Thursday we headed home and stopped by Chris's aunt in Georgia. We made it all the way to Kentucky. So Friday was a short drive.