Snow Day

Our children are definitely Texans! We thought they would be in awe of the snow, making a snowman and throwing snow balls but we were completely wrong. They hated the cold and snow. The best part of the day was daddy getting to stay at home with us for the day. After breakfast we bundled everyone up and I guess Steven and I were more excited about the snow than the kids. In Texas we seldom see snow so like many others we get excited when it actually snows here. We opened the door and Addison, Bryce and Collin immediately ventured outside but weren't sure what to do. Once Addison stepped in the snow she stopped in her tracks and cried until we brought her back in the house. Collin cried and reached for Steven to pick him up. He let Steven carry him around for a little bit but wanted back inside as soon as Addison went back in the house. In his defense he had two ear infections and wasn't in the best of moods. Bryce was our only adventurous one, he walked around with Steven and I checking out the snow and ice! His mood quickly changed when I made him get out of the street so we quickly went back in the house and that was the extent of our fun in the snow!

Their first impression of the snow!

Bryce having fun in the snow

Bryce playing in the street

Collin looked so cute bundled up but he wasn't very happy about it!

Collin's foot steps in the snow

You could barely see the snow in the grass but the streets and driveway looked pretty

Crib Tents

Monkey see monkey do! It didn't take Bryce and Addison long to figure out how to climb up on the rail of their cribs, they never made it out of the beds but it was only a matter of time. When Steven and I realized  all three were climbing out we quickly assembled the crib tents and put them on the beds. The tents may not look pretty but they are very functional and give us a piece of mind that our little monkeys can't get out of their beds. I think its also helped them sleep better. Before the tents they would play with each other and throw their pillows and blankets into each others beds. We would hear them playing for a while before they would fall asleep or they would wake each other up. Bryce was a little mad at first when he realized he couldn't throw his blanket out but I think they are starting to like it.

I didn't catch Bryce on camera but Addison didn't hesitate to show me her moves!

Bryce in his tent

Collin enjoying his tent

Addison in her tent

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