Dallas Christmas Parade

Every year my Uncle Kelly and cousin Jill are friendly clowns in the Children's Christmas parade in downtown Dallas. Last year was so fun to take the triplets and watch them with their wide eyes as floats pass by, however this year not only were they enthralled with all the sights, but had something to say about EVERYTHING! 

It wasn't exactly cold at this parade...about 80 degrees!

Here is Curious George, they were SO excited to see him drive by!

Daddy was proud of the USMC band...

And then of course the sweet clown family! Such fun!

Only in Texas...

Only in Texas can you take Christmas pictures and be barefoot....

This picture was captured, somehow, of all babies looking at the camera and looking happy! Chrystel was so sweet to meet us for a photo session, and I am grateful for the amazing images. More to come in your Christmas card, you're going to have to wait. 

The Christmas tree is up, the babies are excited and "Santa is watching!" Everyday Wyatt is wondering when Santa will be here. We have talked about Jesus' birthday and remind them this is why we celebrate, but they are pretty excited about seeing Santa at the upcoming Christmas parade. I'm sure the next 4 will be pretty exhausting reminding them Santa isn't here quite yet. 

Tis the season for fun, family and daily reminder of the birth of our King!

Veterans Day 2012

If there is one thing I hope our children know and understand, are the sacrifices their Daddy made for our freedom.  It is not without much pain, sadness and hardship that he left the states 3 different times to serve over seas. I am so grateful he went into the military, otherwise our paths may never have crossed, but the serving, waiting and worrying I think aged us both many years. 

We have a wooden trunk in our home that is filled with memories from his Iraq tours. This Veteran's day however, I was determined to complete a scrapbook I had started many years ago highlighting certain pictures of his brothers in the Marines, along with newspaper clippings, letters and mementos of his military journey. 

I was excited the babies were interested to see the pictures and know what was going on.  

One day I pray that our babies understand what their Daddy had to endure. That he truly is a Hero!

It's Fall Ya'll...

Well it's fall in Texas...what does that mean!?!? Well as far as weather goes, it means one day it is 80 degrees and the next day it's 40. It has been more challenging this year for me to know how to dress my kids for the day! Fall means pumpkins, hay rides, leaves falling and even better, a ton of fun things to do on Royse City Main Street.

This year we attended the Grand Opening of the Pumpkin Patch on Main Street. There were pony rides, face painting and great photo opportunities.

This year we decided to go with the "Three Little Monkey" theme. They LOVE Curious George and were not opposed to the costumes so I went with it. The babies did a great job getting their costumes on. We really only did 1 trial run with the costumes so I was pretty pleased with their cooperation. I'm pretty sure the bribery of candy had something to do with it. :) They don't get much cuter than this...

First trick or treat spot was to our neighbors across the street, Mr. Bud & Joan's house...

Then off to "Trick or Treat on Main Street" which is a fun event for all ages, and this year was actually on Halloween night.

The following week we decided to take the kids to the Texas State Fair. The weather was perfect and it was such a great memory to have as a family. They were all about the farm animals and corn dogs. The girls were excited about about the rides, but Wyatt, not so much!

As you can see Jessy really enjoyed driving the car...

Special memories with my amazing little family. Blessed.

Look WHO's ONE! Layla Rose!

Happy 1st Birthday Layla Rose...your Aunt Sissy loves you! This precious angel is the happiest baby I know! She is so even tempered, so laid back and just a blast to spend time with. The triplets and I had a great time celebrating with everyone on her big day. 

 The WHO Owl cake was precious...and of course Wyatt was ALL about the cake.

And the little Diva herself. Walking all around the house...she is one cute baby girl! We love you Layla Rose!

First School Party

What a blessing to attend all my babies school functions. I truly feel so lucky to experience all of these fun milestones! This was the babies FIRST school "party." Instead of dressing the up in their monkey costumes, the ones they will wear for Halloween, I thought what better than their favorites ELMO! 

When I arrived they were finishing up a spooky spider craft. I was amazed at how well they were all sitting there paying attention and following instructions. 

 Food time! Of course Jessy is smiling...she is all about her snacks!

Happy Fall everyone...we are excited about cooler weather, outdoor activities and more! I'm sure Daddy will get a few deer as well within the next few months.

Pigs & Outdoor Fun

We are so blessed to have such amazing friends in our life. Our Church family has helped from the very beginning, and truly is the definition and meaning of "it takes a village." One of the most special families in our lives are the Berry's; Jeff, Lezlee, Madi and Lawton. From the very beginning of the triplet pregnancy, the Berry's have played an instrumental part of our ups and downs, through it all. 

They have a recent love for pigs! They have been involved through FFA in Royse City, and have raised, cared for, loved on and showed pigs for Royse City ISD. On this certain day, it was just too beautiful not to be out and meet the pigs. Of course the babies LOVED it and were so excited! 

Here are Lawton and Wyatt getting close enough to "pet" the little piggies...

Madi is training Jessy on how to "show." With stick in hand, Jessy is excited and of course has no fear of taking control. 

Our family loves the outdoors, and mostly because the Daddy loves the outdoors. I give him full credit on the passion the babies have to be outside. I can't wait until we have camping trips, road trips, camp fires and more with my amazing little family. I captured this image while were out exploring at Sabine Creek Ranch.

I am in love with each of them!