congratulations, daddy

Daddy passed his general surgery boards... hooray!!!!! Just a few more to go, dad!

new furniture

Daddy bought some new furniture for the trio while we were on our trip to Cleveland... a fun, elmo couch (that flips out like a bed)...and a spin and talk elmo chair. We sure are enjoying our new digs.

mischief

Before I knew what she was doing, she had removed all of the stuff from the drawer and was sitting in it. Unfortunately, this wasn't a one-time occurance. However, threats of "time out" usually persuade her to get out... but not clean up the mess :(

"wrong" on so many levels

I have always wondered how the contestants on "funniest home vidoe" always caught that exact moment on tape... and yes, maybe theirs was pre-fabricated.... but I got lucky.

The trio were insane tonight. We had rushed home after a gelato break at an outdoor mall and they were covered in sticky hoo. Between trying to clean them up (to the best of my ability) and get dinner ready, they were running around the main floor like gang busters. All 3 were screaming at the top of their voices...not to anyone or anything in particular...but just to scream and communicate with one another. Maybe it was too much sugar... or maybe it was due to a lack of a nap. I don't know... they were just crazy!

Finally, I thought... I need to get the camera out and catch them running around and screaming... and like I said, I got lucky.

This video clip has it all. I hope you get a kick out of it... and make sure to watch for the random acts...those are the best.

And although I don't go through this EXACT senario every day, life with triplets is entertaining to say the least.

and yes... Gabby WILL kill me years from now...

whose willing to come down and visit? any takers?

trip to Cleveland.. summer 08

Our trip to Cleveland was great... and the extra length of stay really made a difference in how well the babies adjusted to their surroundings. I can't believe how much they changed in the 3 weeks that we were there! Not only did they eat more, but they started to say more words, showed a greater comprehension for things and people, and had a complete blast.

It was great spending so much time with our Grammy & Pa, Lolo & Lola, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins... (not to mention great Aunts Liz & Ginny, and Great Uncle Bob.. and 2nd cousins Marissa & Jay.) And we can't forget our friends...those that were friends with the babies...and those of my friends that I actually got to see and talk to!

Our trip consisted mainly of eating, playing, and visiting - see below headings. We went to at least 1 park every day and had a treat of ice cream or popcicles every day as well.

Coming back home to VA is going to take some adjusting!

Enjoy!

play

Yep, lots of playing!

the train table quickly became a favorite...

ride'm cowboy

weeee! yes, Mary is "signing" for more

point to the plane, babies!

with Aunt Liz

with our friend, Erin

in a box!

cousins

All 8 "schwartz" grandchildren....

eat

Eat. That was one thing that the trio did...and did very well over our trip to Cleveland. It amazed me the amount of food that they inhaled at every feeding...AND at snack time! I am not sure if it is the surroundings, or the weather... or the fact that the "restrictions" on what they are allowed to have, has been lifted... (i.e. Mommy will allow some sweets now) but they went crazy with food... and even learned how to eat corn on the cob!

hand in the bag..

they can actually say "popcicles" since they had them so much!

at least we got 1 moe's trip in...

happy birthday, Lolo!

kiddie park

Kiddie Park turned out to be a fantastic time for the trio and their cousins. (Not to mention all the fun the adults had! A special thank you to Aunt Cas & Uncle Ed for joining us and helping take care of the three :)

greetings from Cleveland

Hi Everyone!
We made it safe and sound to Cleveland and have enjoyed our past week+. The kiddo's have really adjusted to their new surroundings, although naps seem to be non-existent. I was hoping to post a few pics to wet your appetite, but I wasn't able to reduce the pictures enough on the computer I am using so - no such luck.

Oh well... lots to see late next week when we return back to VA!