park bench

I made my first "alone" attempt at taking the trio to a "somewhat" larger scale park today.. (Larger scale = 4 different play structures with 3 different sets of swings).... with the insane thought that they would 1. all go off and play on THE SAME structure, and 2. I would enjoy the view from the park bench.

What was I thinking???

Actually, though... at one point, when I was standing back from the play structure (I will settle for not being able to sit as long as I am not pushing some little hiney up the rock wall or up the ladder) it occurred to me how much they have grown up since last year when we visited the same park. (And by that I mean with both Grammy & Pa along helping keep an eye...) They are now able to pretty much climb up themselves (much to my horror), and pick which slide they want to go down (of course Mateo still likes to come down face first), and not need Mommy to be their shadow.

Perhaps the view from the park bench isn't too far out into the future... but maybe they'll take pity on me and at least ask to be pushed in the swing.... I mean they shouldn't have to do everything by themselves....right?

kiddie park with the keb's

Check out last year's trip to kiddie park.... my have they grown!

trip to the zoo

The zoo was a hit!!! (but you'd think that they would have been worn out enough to take a nap afterward... no such luck!)

daddy's precious babies

ignore the "move in" mess.... Lou, remember when they would all fit in your arms? (click here)

i love you, cookie

Please tell me that there isn't anything wrong with my son LOVING a cookie.... It just shows that he has a gentle spirit and appreciation for the good things in life - like chocolate... If only all of us could just admit to the world that we would kiss our favorite cookie too....

...drumroll please.....

I was surprised that the doctor did a 4-d for us... (above) and below is a profile shot of baby G.

baby brother or baby sister?

I am going to make the announcement VERY SOON.... just need some extra time to upload the sonogram pictures.... are you on the edge of your seat???