Ella Monster

Who do you think is running the show in the McDonald house?

5 Runny Noses

Well, I haven't posted for a while because we have all been sick with head colds. I got it first, then Kelen, then Cory and Ella, and lastly Kevin had to get in on the fun! Sucking out 3 baby noses all day isn't my idea of a good time. Oh, well, I can't complain too much, this was pretty mild for sick kids. We survived and are all almost back to 100%. Just in time for their 1st birthday! It is rapidly approaching and I think we are all ready to celebrate. Fran helped me get the birthday outfits together and the menu and decor. My mom is coming next week to help me clean the house and get set up.

Ella finally has teeth poking in on the bottom, so she will not be toothless on her birthday. Kelen is close to pulling up, he plays on his knees alot and his crawl is getting better. Cory is Cory. Someone forgot to tell him he is a preemie! He is starting to cruise along furniture. He will be walking soon. He is also saying something close to dada.

Here are some pics over the last few weeks:

Flowers Kevin sent me for our anniversary.

Under the end table.

Under the exersaucer. It's an obstacle course!

Pulling up soon.

Ella's favorite sleeping position. Caught with no clothes on!
I'm ready for aerobics class!
Sitting up.
What are you looking at? Mom dresses me. Playing together nicely.

September 10th

Today is our 3rd wedding anniversary! and my mom's birthday! Tonight Kevin and I get to go out to a Cardinals game! Yippie. Thanks so much Amy for watching the kiddos for us. Here are some of my favorite pics of us over the years. We have been together almost 7 years now.

Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, TX 2004

Sarah's Wedding 2004

Engagement Photo 2005 Wedding Day 2005

Mom and Me 2005. Happy Birthday MOM! Jim and Fran's 2006

Cabo 2006

12 weeks preggars 2007

Our Family, Easter 2008

One year ago...

A year ago yesterday I remember racing to the hopital because I was bleeding and having contractions. I was only 24 weeks along and I thought I was going to lose my precious babies. I went through several days of the horrible magnesium sulfate, but it was worth it because it stopped the contractions and I had only dilated to 2 cm. I was able to keep them in for another 4 weeks, which made all the difference in the world for their survival and future. Now here we are a year later with 3 beautiful, healthy, & happy children!

Round n' Round We Go!

Cory is such a wild man! I bought this toy a few months ago because it was on clearance at Wal-Mart thinking they could use it once they got closer to walking. Well, Cory loves this thing! I am so glad I bought it. He is practically running around it now!

In deep thought.

Could he be any sweeter?

Busy holiday weekend

Kevin finally got to take a day of vacation! So it was a four day holiday weekend for us. On Saturday we went to a Greek festival and ate some yummy greek food and listened to greek music. The kids seemed to enjoy it too. Saturday evening we went to a neighbor's party. We could only stay for a little while since the trips go to bed so early.

As for the triplets - they are growing at warp speed now. We moved them into new carseats last weekend because they were outgrowing their infant car seats. All three of them are crawing although they all have very different styles! Cory can pull to standing now! Holy cow! He looks like such a big boy. And Ella said da-da! I knew she would be the first one to talk - she's a girl. Daddy was proud.

He will be walking before we know it.

On the go....

I guess I am not feeding him enough!

Everyone in their new seats!

Look out Brothers!

Ella can definitely hold her own with her brothers. She may be small but she is feisty! Listen to her battle cry - she is so vocal.