9.21.10: Sitting still

(left to right: fiona, kelly, stella, daphne)

Kelly (very graciously) agreed to attempt the children's museum with us during her short visit to LA. We had a wonderful couple of days together. The girls took a serious liking to Kelly and I think they won her over with their kisses. Of course, when we attempted the group photo - this is what happened. I thought this picture appropriately expressed how I feel sometimes when trying to do something as simple as getting a group picture. Special thanks to Kelly for spending so much time with us during her very busy mini-vacation.

9.19.10: Impromptu workout

(left to right: stella, fiona, daphne)

When you have triplets, people assume you will have to bring a stroller everywhere...that is SO not the case. Brant and I have finally figured out how to carry our crew and get a workout at the same time.

9.17.10: Indestructible

Fiona is holding the most amazing baby book ever. This book is 100% indestructible and after two weeks surviving triplets, I will agree that it is titled appropriately. If you have kids who like to flip pages of books (even when someone is standing on said book), eat the book pages, or just practice ripping paper then these books are for you. Nana got the girls this book and it has been well tested and is officially triplet approved.


Ever since we got back from Indianapolis, the girls have been obsessed with dogs. Any animal with four legs is a dog. Needless to say, the books with pictures of dogs have become more popular. I thought this picture of Stella was hilarious because if you look closely, you can actually see her icicle of drool (yes, we are nearing fountain level here). Of course, if I had 8ish new teeth coming in at the same time, I would be a fountain as well.

9.14.10: Spilt milk

(left to right: fiona, daphne, stella)

Don't cry over spilt milk....just splash in it. Get it on your pjs, your sister's pjs, the floor, the wall, the mirror, your hair, your sister's hair and then be super cute and suggest that someone should clean it up.

9.11.10: Fifteen months old

(left to right: fiona, daphne, stella)

After a full day of traveling back home (it is best that we not discuss the flights), we decided to take the monthly photo one day late.

The girls have had a wonderful month. They were able to see a majority of their relatives, adventure to a new state and attend their first wedding. They have all said at least one understandable word (besides dada and mama). They love giving hugs and have begun blowing kisses and even giving real kisses (although very wet ones). They have started following commands (go get the ball, where is your head, etc) and are really beginning to show their personalities and preferences.

9.10.10: Great Nana

(left to right: fiona, stella, daphne)

We spent some more time with the family the day after the wedding. The girls decided to squish Great Nana while posing for this picture. I am amazed that she was still able to smile.

During the remainder of our visit we adventured to the children's museum, zoo, mall, played in nana's pool and playhouse, and went for several walks around the neighborhood - I would call the trip a huge success. We left having accomplished everything on our to-do list including spending a ton of time with family.

9.5.10: First wedding

Saturday, we were lucky enough to participate in a wonderful rehearsal dinner where the girls made sure to greet each attendee while wandering throughout the room. Good thing we have waving down :)


(left to right: fiona, stella, daphne)

Today was the big day, the girls got a new aunt while Brant and I got a new sister-in-law. We couldn't be happier. The wedding was beautiful and everything went really well. The girls were exhausted after finding their way to the dance floor. We snuck away for a family picture just before calling it a night.

9.3.10: What noise?

And so the real adventure begins...our first hotel stay

Ever thought your neighbor at a hotel was noisy, well be glad you didn't have us next door. Thankfully we knew the people staying in the rooms around us so they were much more understanding than random people would have been. Creativity (and lots of help) was the key to our 'success' at the hotel. We found the biggest struggle to be feeding the girls. Apparently the hotel only had ONE highchair and several boosters (without a strap). It wasn't the prettiest feeding situation. Let's just say that we had to use Brant's belt to hold someone to the chair.

Tonight we went out to our first real restaurant with the girls...a restaurant with a waiter, reservations, and thankfully three highchairs. I can't think of the last time we did that (definitely never with the kids). The girls did great. Of course, we loaded them up with processed snacks (puffs, wagon wheels, etc) and even ordered a grilled cheese for them to share. It was not the well balanced meal that we usually give them, but once in a while it seems okay. Tonight we were celebrating Christina getting her PhD, a huge accomplishment many years in the making!


(left to right: evan, dr. christina priest, ragan, daphne, brant, bonnie, stella, kari, fiona, melissa)

9.2.10: Outnumbered

Well it finally happened. There were twice as many adults as babies at Nana's house! I'm not sure the girls knew what to do, I definitely didn't. Daphne took a quick liking to Ragan and found herself relaxing on him. This is one of my favorite pictures of this 15+ minute lounging. She was 100% content sitting on Ragan and when he started to laugh, she gave him this look. The caption that seems appropriate is 'Hey, why is my seat moving, stop it, I am relaxing here!'


Fiona was quick to point at Cammie. Everyone seemed pretty comfortable with their first real dog interaction. Of course, I'm not sure how Cammie felt about all the little people running around her house.


We did our very best to keep the girls on their west coast schedule, mainly so they could participate in all the wedding activities. This meant that our nightly walks took place pretty late in the evening. Luckily there was a Target nearby so the girls felt right at home cruising the familiar red aisles. The twist was the addition of a single stroller, meaning no one needed to be carried. Stella was definitely enjoying 'the singleton life' escorted by Evan.

9.1.10: 2000+ miles

After ten hours, two thousand+ miles, two car rides, two airplanes, six bottles of milk, four snack traps, five changes in clothing, two incidents of peeing on me due to leaking diapers, one incident of spitting up on me, and some mild squirminess, we arrived safely in Indianapolis to the welcoming faces of Nana and Uncle Evan. I must say, the trip went much better than we expected. The gate agent in Burbank took pity on us and offered to let us board the plane before everyone else. Of course, we did look pretty spectacular while boarding. I was carrying three kids up a flight of stairs to the plane while Brant collapsed the stroller carrying three bags and a car seat. This allowed us to get the bulkhead row and row behind it (only one lap infant per row due to oxygen masks). I believe this was the key to our successful day. We arrived exhausted but very thankfully to see friendly faces.