Labor Day Fun!

I am the first to admit that the first year with triplets was just downright HARD. Period. Sometimes I look back and wonder how on earth we did it. I guess the power of prayer and laughter combined is pretty strong. I'm also the first to say that now that the babies are 18 months old, thing are still HARD! No, seriously, we are really enjoying this phase of their lives. Yes, they are a handful, but they are so much fun! They are so curious and are trying to say new words all the time. As a matter of fact, "Bob" is now affectionately known as "Bo" - we're getting closer to Nemo...just not quite there yet! Elli can say "milk" VERY clearly, but she says it without opening her mouth. Try it...not easy is it?! Haley says "piggy piggy piggy"...could be a commentary on our recent weight gain, or hopefully it's just her way of saying how much she loves playing "This little piggy"!!! Early on, I half-heartedly taught them a couple of words in sign language. Tyler has picked up on it really well. He knows the sign for "milk" and "more" and actually uses them appropriately which just blows me away. One of these days I need to take the time to learn more words for him!

Our final weekend of summer was a blast! The babies donned their life vests and went for a swim, and we went on a couple of boat rides! They LOVE being on the boat! Tyler was especially mesmerized when Daddy and Uncle Todd were wakeboarding...I will need a separate blog entry for those priceless photos!!! Elli loved the sunset cruise and fell asleep on the boat! Haley had a ball waving at all the boats we passed! I took a few photos of the girls on the evening cruise (Tyler was hiding from the camera)...might have to send these first ones to my rep at Costa del Mar! And of couse, some other summertime photos...


Ellison


















Haley


















Hey Tyler, can I have a ride?


















32oz shake split 3 ways...a true lesson in sharing!