Merry Christmas 2007

The triplets had a wonderful Christmas at home visiting family in Cleveland! They were spoiled by presents, and fun...but most importantly, love. It was wonderful to see everyone and experience the holiday "cheer" with family and friends!

We also got to meet our new cousin, Joseph Henry, born 12/21/07.

And through sickness (Gabby caught the flu and all three have runny, snotty noses) and extreme tiredness, we made it back home to C'ville, safe and sound.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Mary bundled up for a trip out in the cold.

Gabbby's mood changed once she was out-doors...she actually liked the cold air!

Mateo bundled up.

Cousins playing at Aunt Hilary's house with Pa.

Grammy & Mateo

Uncle Mike, Aunt Alysia and Mateo

Cousin Thomas & Mary

Mary & Gabby getting into mischief at the Garcia's...

Christmas Eve at Aunt Hilary's....

Uncle Brett & Gabby

Grammy & lil' Joe

Uncle Jeremy & Mateo and Mary

Gabby & Mommy

Uncle Mike, Lolo, Lola, and Daddy

round and round

The trip to the mall to see Santa didn't end so bad.... the babies LOVED their ride on the merry-go-round!!

santa's little helper, Mateo

Gabby

Mary with Lolo

meeting the big red man (ahem...santa)

need I say more? The first time with Santa is always the toughest!

(at least Mateo appears to be interested)

come on' ride the train

When people say "look at that train of babies" when we are pushing them around in their stroller....they have no idea what kind of real train we have!

babies in the choo choo wagon! (We were blessed with a 70 degree day last week and all of us (including mommy) enjoyed the 1.5hr walk through the neighborhood!)

fun at the grocery store

I heard such great feedback about the blog.... thought we would continue on!

We are a little bit behind... so catching up on the next few titles!

Wind, rain and dreary weather didn't keep us from having some fun!


Mary in the cart...and yes, she did get a turn in the car!

Mateo & Gabby in the car....

party all weekend!

The triplet's just didn't celebrate a happy birth"day" - they celebrated a happy birthweekend! We had party after party... hope you enjoy!

birthday morning..."we're excited because mommy is jumping up and down and is excited about something...hmmm...wonder what it is?"

"I just rec'd a phone call with my grammy & pa singing happy birthday to me and my siblings. Thank goodness for cell phones!"

"when are they going to serve me some food?"

"are you seriously wanting me to wear this cone hat? Can we just get on with it and serve the food?"

babies birthday lunch and first time with PIZZA! Luckily, Daddy was able to steal an hour and meet us for lunch!

"just give me the whole piece" (I am in a food competition with my brother and sissy)

party in the corral!!!

ahh....the most treasured prized possession... the cake. "let us at it!"

babies with mommy and daddy...

" finally...some sort of compensation for a hard day of work!"

"yep...i liked it"

"maybe if i pick at it long enough, it will go away"

"i can't get through my mountain of presents"

sissy's playing

sunday's party with aunt michele

mateo was doing everything possible to stay awake...moving from aunt michele back to uncle jeremy!

"who needs to open more presents when I have daddy as a captive audience?"

michele and gabby

"augh...more cake?? and what is that thing on it this time?"

"is it some sort of handle?"

"who cares? just eat it!!!"

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

A year ago today we were blessed with three most precious miracles. A big deal is made of "first birthday's" and rightly so... You have followed us on our year's journey and know how much joy, laughter, (and tears) the babies have brought us. You have been there to support us, help us, and enjoy with us the incredible and unbelievable growth of our three children. Today you help us celebrate their FIRST birthday. THANK YOU to all of you for your love and support!

Mary Mistica was born at 2:49pm at 4lbs, 11oz

Gabrielle Loreta was born at 2:50pm at 4lbs, 9oz

Mateo Michael was born at 2:51pm at 4lbs, 9oz

fun facts

As we gear up for the big birthday on Friday... I thought I would share a few fun facts...

Over this past year we have:
gone through 6,000 diapers (imagine half of those "dirty")
drank 6,130 oz of formula
drank 4,550 oz of breast milk (that = 760 hours of pumping time!)
eaten 950, 4oz jars of baby food
more than quadrupled our birth weight!
This past year has been a whirlwind....


mary, mateo & gabby...weeks old

daddy with baby boy...just a few weeks old

gabby with uncle rob...just a few weeks old

mommy holding mary...just a few weeks old