Our Little Monkey

Our little monkey has figured out how to climb out of his crib! I found this out yesterday when he was supposed to be napping. I heard several noises coming from their room so I went to check on them and found Collin out of bed and he had "trashed" the room. All of the books were pulled off the book shelf, the humidifer was turned upside down and leaking all over the floor, and he was handing Addison things in her bed. I was hoping it was a one time thing but he proved me wrong today during nap time and climbed out almost immediately! I had to put him back in bed twice and I watched him climb up and down on the crib railing at least 5 times. Steven and I weren't sure what to do so I called on a friend with triplets to find out how to handle our new challenge. She suggested crib tents and loaned us hers so we will find out soon if we can contain our little monkey!

Can you see how proud he is of himself?

19 Months Old

Last week Addison, Bryce and Collin turned 19 months old and its hard to believe that soon we will be planning yet another birthday party for them.

Just before their 19 month birthday we went to see Dr. Draehn for our well check up and shots. We also got an update on weights, heights, and percentiles.

Addison's

Weight 22lbs -20%tile

Height 31 1/4in -40%tile

Addison loves peas and will eat them double fisted. She is a mother hen and makes sure the boys have food, drinks or toys. She is a momma's girl and wants to be with me even around the house. 

Bryce's

Weight 27lbs -70%tile

Height 33in -70%tile

Bryce likes tomatoes even though Addison and Collin won't touch them. He is either in a really good mood or he can be a grouch when he is tired or hungry, but who isn't! Most of the time he is pretty layed back and will go with the flow.

Collin's

Weight 22lbs -10%tile

Height 32in -40%tile

Collin likes avocados and ate a whole avocado by himself. He has learned what time out is and as a result has not bit as much lately (fingers crossed)! He is very possessive over his cozy coupe.

We had family over on the 7th to watch the Cotton Bowl Game. It wasn't the outcome we hoped for but look at these cute cousins having fun!

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas and are so blessed to have so many family and friends to share the holidays with. After 8 Christmas gatherings we are finally catching up on rest and getting ready to get back into our regular routine. The babies really enjoyed opening presents this year but in typical one year old fashion they  were too busy playing after the first present that they didn't want to open anything else. I feel like I didn't get a lot of pictures at any one place but here is a combination of our Christmas festivities.

This is the closest we got to Santa at the Loesch Family Christmas

Cute Cousins at the Loesch Family Christmas

Addison opening her first present this Christmas

Bryce opening his first present this Christmas

Collin opening his first present this Christmas

The Maurer-Rau-Siemsglusz kids (its not easy getting 9 kids happy and looking at the camera all at once)

The boys helping PawPaw feed the baby goats

A room full of presents at Granny & PawPaw's

Collin was excited about his present at Great Grandma&pa Wellmann's

Bryce and Grandpa enjoying his Christmas present

 
They were really excited about their new kitchen

Waking up to find what Santa had left for them

Christmas morning in front of the Christmas tree

In front of the tree at Grandpa's house, ready to open presents!

Mommy and Daddy trying to get the presents out of the boxes

The boys opening presents at Great Grandma&pa Wilde's house

Addison was enjoying watching Jessica play her game

Collin showing Great Grandpa how to work the light

One tired little girl

This picture just cracks me up!

This is when the meltdown started and we decided to head home!

17 & 18 Months Old

Since I never made a post with the triplets 17 Month Old picture I decided I would just combined it with their 18 Month post.

Collin, Addison and Bryce at 17 Months Old

Addison, Bryce and Collin at 18 Months Old

Addison, Bryce and Collin are very busy 18 month olds. They love to watch out the window when someone is coming to the door or leaving. They understand a lot and will go get things we ask for like a ball, blanket, pillow, baby, etc. They will make sounds like a puppy dog, choo choo, moo cow, and baa like a goat. They can say a few words like bye bye, Daddy, Mama, and sometimes no but mostly still babble or talk in their own language. They play well together if Mommy and Daddy aren't in the room, if we are around they are fighting over our attention!  

Addison-

-is very strong willed and will throw a fit if things don't go her way!

-loves girly things and sports her bracelets and purse like she is a princess

-clings to Mommy and sometimes Daddy in places with a lot of people

-loves books

-loves her blankets and will carry them around not letting go even if she is doing other things

-will help gather things like bottles

Bryce-

-weighs 27lbs (I only know his because he went to the doctor this week)

-loves when his Daddy tickles his tummy

-will hide and sit really quiet and still so he can't be found

-is usually the first to wake up

-is very easy going and will go with the flow

Collin-

-will sit and try to put his pants, shoes, and socks on all by himself. Even Mommy, Daddy and Addison's shoes.

-is very mean to Bryce and Addison and will hit, kick, bite, and pull them down to the floor.

-likes to say Daddy

-is so cute shaking his finger "no"

-likes to make others laugh

Dancing Elves

Christmas Decorations

This year I have been looking forward to Christmas and how excited the babies would be when they saw the lights and Santa and all the presents under the tree. I was so excited I got out the Christmas decorations the week before Thanksgiving. I have gone all out and decorated a little in each room thinking the babies would be in awe of the lights and sparkle but much to my disappointment they pay very little attention to it (which is probably best). In reality they are still not going to realize that Santa came and left their presents under the tree, the boxes and paper will be more fun than the actual gifts and you saw their reaction to Santa but none the less I've tried to make it special!

The Christmas Tree in our living room. 

We put this gate around the tree to keep the babies from getting to the tree, its not pretty but it works!

The wreath I made out of coffee filters (with help from Shelby and Robyn)

I also made this JOY banner from hymnal pages

and put this wreath together!

Now the stress of finding the perfect gift for everyone on our list!

Santa Pictures

Saturday we took the babies downtown to see Santa and lets just say they weren't too fond of the white bearded man in the red suit! I kind of expected the tears and screaming so that didn't bother me but it drives me crazy that they put their hands in their mouth anytime we try to get pictures! Like my friend Jamie says, maybe next year!

Addison immediately didn't want anything to do with Santa. Bryce and Collin took a good look and then decided they didn't want to sit with Santa either!

At least we got everyone looking at the camera!

Before seeing Santa we attempted a family picture!

After we saw Santa we walked around downtown and let the babies get out some energy. We thought the downtown Christmas tree would be a good photo opportunity but they were having too much fun to sit still for a picture. 

Addison running around the Christmas tree.

Bryce throwing the tree ornaments, he thought they were balls, thank goodness they were shatter proof!

Collin looks sad but he had fun!