Oy vey!

For those of you that have multiples (twins, triplets, or more than one kid) you can appreciate the new picture on the blog. Ever try and get one kid to look at the camera and get a good picture - it is hard - then throw in 3 or 4 more kids and it could drive you insane!

Mason was grumpy which made the process harder. Katherine fell off the couch we were using as a prop and has a red mark on her forehead plus she ripped her headband off and broke it. Audrey was our good child that day.

With that said we were able to get some cute pictures of the kids. Jo at the Grimes Target was so patient - mommy not so much! :O)

Here is a sampling of what we got:

Katherine:
Audrey
The boys

Go to this link to check out the rest of the pictures:
https://www.thesmilestation.com/home.asp?AC=LTTT0846119330TAR
Name: Amy Zuck Access Code: LTTT0846119330TAR

We bought the CD so if you want prints let me know.

Bam Bam Ball 2010 - First Game

Big Brother Brody had his first Bam Bam Ball "game" yesterday. We had to have everyone up, fed, and out the door by 9am. I think it was 9:09 by the time we left which I think is pretty good considering I fell asleep fully clothed and with make up on the night before when I had planned to get clothes out, diaper bag packed, etc. Everyone had shoes but Audrey - oops!



Our little slugger

Notice the two tall boys in the middle. That is Brody with his hands behind his back and his BF Joey G. with the red sleeves.

Dad was coaching 1st base. I think Brody was short stop but he was between 1st and 2nd and there was another short stop between 2nd and 3rd.

I wanted a cute picture of the kids and our blue bells since they only last for a short time but are so pretty when blooming. Anyone that has multiples or even multiple children can understand it is close to impossible to get everyone looking at you and smiling at the same time.

Four weeks of formula left

This message is for anyone who told me in the past "if you need anything let me know" and I said not now but I will let you know when I do. We do!

I thought we would make it the final four weeks with the formula that we had in the basement unfortunately, we will not. I have one one case of Enfamil in the basement but the babies can't hack it without getting sick. We need the red top Similac soy. I would be willing to trade the Enfamil for the Similac soy if that helps. We need 3 club size cans or 12 regular size cans.

The formula we have currently will last us until Monday if we are lucky. I know this is late notice but in case someone is able to help out we would appreciate it!

Have a great weekend!!

11 Months on Monday!!!

Can you believe it is almost the babies 1 year birthday?!?!? We have been so busy I haven't had time to download pictures let alone update this blog. I need to do better though since the baby books are still empty - this may be all the triplets get!



We are in our second session of baby swim. All the kids are doing great! I think it helps them in the tub, too, because when the get water in their eyes or mouth they do not cry they just close up their mouth or eyes and don't choke.



Big brother starts Bam Bam ball this Saturday. We are all going to watch him play with his buddy Joey Gulbronson. He had his "Spring Sing" at pre-school yesterday. He actually sang this year and did the hand gestures. Great work Miss Ashley!



I am in the initial stages of planning the babies 1st birthday. We would like this to be a celebration of their birth, surviving the last year, and a thank you to everyone who has supported us with food, clothes, diapers, and time in the last year. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 22 in the afternoon. More details are to follow.


MasonKatherine

Audrey

I hope everyone feels as blessed as we do!

Calgon Take Me Away!

We are on the third week of this nasty virus that dad brought home from the high school. He is around so many different germs on a daily basis that he rarely if ever gets sick. He spent three days in bed (longest since I've known him since 1999), Brody was down for four days, and now the triplets have it.

(The good thing about having a nanny is Brody was able to stay home with her)

We've taken Mason to the Dr. three times! The third visit was this morning and we brought the whole crew along just in case!! Mason's ear infection is much better but now both girls have one. They all have this horrible chesty/wheezy cough and sometimes when they sneeze a bubble comes out of their nose. They are all using a nebulizer to get medicine into their lungs and open up the bronchial passages.

Poor Miss Audrey was so sick last night (of course when dad had conferences) I considered rushing her to urgent care. I am not that type of a mom so she was REALLY sick!

(Did I mention that no one sleeps day or night?) Miss Audrey

Please pray for health for the babies and quickly. We've not had a decent night of sleep in three weeks. I guess it makes us appreciate the 6 times we used to replace binkies at night. I would LOVE to be able to just do that instead of nose sucking, rocking, and downright hanging out at 2am.

(Mr. Mason - it must hurt their ears when they have to lay flat)

Also, to the angel that sent us the two boxes of huggies diapers from Costco - thank you! I am just amazed at how everything just seems to work out...the diapers run low...then a surprise delivery.

We are blessed! Sick but blessed!!

(Oh ya - we are teething now, too!! Miss Katherine has 6 teeth)

Mason has three teeth and Audrey has two.

Baby Samuel David Owens

My heart is aching right now and my eyes are crying. One of the people I have worked with for the past 8 years has a grandson that is dying right now. We were all hoping for a miracle and for a while things looked promising. Unfortunately, Sam took a turn for the worse last weekend and was not able to recover.

Please keep the Owens Family in your prayers (Dad - Kurt, Mom - Joy, Gpa - David, Gma - Deb). http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/babyowens/journal

This really makes me realize how blessed we were with our babies. We were so blessed - praise the lord! I wish everyone would have been bkessed the same way we were. No one should ever outlive a child!

"Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Four More Months! & Christmas Loot

On the 19th of January we begin the 4 month count down to the day when we will no longer be a slave to Similac! Thank you for all you have done; growing our babies, making them strong, and keeping them (for the most part) well. I will enjoy no longer looking like a freak with a CASE of formula at Sam's club...$5 off checks in my hand...waiting in the check out line. Every single time the cash register decides to eat one of the checks. The people behind me in line slowly move to other registers. Sometimes they ask for my ID as if I am stealing something even though I tell them I am buying for triplets and will be back again next month. It is not like I am buying WMD or something!

Bye - Bye Similac!! - We will not miss you or your $28 can of formula that only lasts us 2 and 1/2 days.

Hello milk!! Here we come!!

Now if we could only get everyone potty trained. :O)

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Thank you to everyone that played a part in making our children's Christmas so special this year. Things have been pretty tight around here as you can well imagine. Our wonderful family, church family, and friends stepped up to the plate this year allowing us to have a memorable Christmas without worrying about funding it entirely ourselves. Our family is so blessed to have such a wonderful support system!!

Audrey -

Mason - Katherine -

Brody -

Funny story - I told Brody to stand in front of his "loot" so I could take his picture. He refused to do so saying he did not like that word. Even after explaining the meaning he was still leery! LOL.