Wrapping it up...

As we wrap up our trip in Wisconsin, I wanted to share some of the pictures from the month... We've had an amazing time making memories with family and friends and it will be sad to leave...

The kids have grown so much since we've been "home." Stevie is walking more and more now and seems to be more comfortable with it. She's still not 100% because she's so tense when she does walk, but she's certainly practicing more and becoming better at it.  All of the girls are saying more words. I honestly can't keep track of who and when, but I notice it when it happens. Like when Judy asked Aven if she stole her sissy's cup of milk and Stevie shook her head no and said "no." Although she wasn't talking to her, it was still cute. The girls also have started playing with each other more. AND hugging each other... It honestly melts my heart every time I see it. Aven seems like the biggest hugger and Stevie is the biggest kisser. It's just so darn cute! Aven has also started running, so she pretty much runs everywhere... And, last but not least, Declan has learned how to swim. Who needs swimming lessons when he can come to WI and swim in my parents pool every day!

Here are some pictures from the month... Stevie walking...

Aven on Declan's shoulders...

Declan with one of his faces...

Aven practicing her serve at Grandpa and Grandma Sally's...

All the kids at the picnic table having snack...

These pictures are of the girls in my mom's gazebo, I have many pictures of Declan here... I love this picture because of Aven (far left and Bria in the middle and Steve on the right)

Declan and Stevie...

Bria...

Stevie...

Stevie... These dresses were made by another triplet mom who does upcycling of shirts and fabric making dresses - I think they are amazing!

Bria...

Aven...

Aven running...

Stevie with a stroller that is just a bit too big for her...

The kids by the buddha (or God as Declan calls it)...

Aven trying to escape...

Declan jumping off the diving board...

And going down the slide...

Bria enjoying the water...

Stevie and Daddy...

Declan and his cousins Lorelei and Cy...

Sweet Ellie... The girls BFF :)

Stevie drinking from the fountain... I love this photo...

The girls having their morning coffee at the fountain...

The kids with their cousin Landon (who is 10 1/2 months hold - and just started walking!) L to R: Landon, Bria, Stevie, Aven and Declan...

Bria and Landon - so cute!

Andy and Landon

Aven hugging Declan...

Declan and Landon...

Landon and Stevie...

Crying Babies...

The kids continue having a blast in Wisconsin... Yesterday we took all the kids to some good friends house - they have chickens - how awesome is that! Declan is convinced that they live on a farm and that Levin (the oldest) is his best friend.  Here are some pictures of the kiddos - I really wanted to get pics of all the kids together - this is what we got :-)

Stevie (L) angry at the grass because she can't move in the quicksand... And Aven and Bria tugging on Daddy whining...

Stevie doesn't know that she can walk in grass... I'm not going to lie, I love taking pictures of the girls crying. I'm not sure why, but I think it's hilarious...

Trying to put kid by kid in the picture... Here is Poe, Levin, Stevie, Declan (either liking or kissing Lev's hand) and Ellia...

And then it's starting... Ellia crying, Stevie in tears and Bria lost and starting...

It continues...

We just told Levin to cry too because everyone else was... It's Aven trying to take off while Poe is trying to control her, Stevie sobbing and Bria trying to get away from her brother sobbing. Ellie stopped crying just in time to check out the chaos. Hilarious - I will cherish this picture forever...

So one thing that I've gotten into the past 6 months or so is buy and selling clothes for the girls. There is a whole community for GGG triplet re-sale. Not the GGG naughty way, but the awesome clothes re-sale way. Basically it's for triplet families that search long and hard for three of the same outfit or 3 coordinating outfits. I've been able to sell quite a bit and I've also bought some things for a huge discount. These adorable outfits I got off that site which were made custom for another GGG triplet family.

See, I can't help taking pictures of crying babies... Here's Bria...

My mom got these 3 cute chairs - of course I couldn't get a picture of all the girls in them, but Declan was a pretty good sport. It's getting harder and harder to get the girls all in for a good picture... L to R: Stevie & Aven

This is as good as I could get (L to R: Bria, Aven & Stevie)

 L to R: Bria, Declan and Stevie (who was clearly having a blast...)

Same group - Stevie still having a ball - love her laugh and smile...

And the backside of these adorable outfits - L to R: Aven & Bria...

Declan and Bria... The girls LOVE being outside and like to do laps around my parents driveway, house and road...

 Bria on a mission!

Aven also on a mission somewhere...

Grandma Sally & Stevie... 

21 Months!

Well I was going to take a hiatus while we spent the month in Wisconsin, but I know there are a few folks that read this blog and like to see updated pictures, who aren't from Wisconsin... Since we've been back in Wisconsin we've swam, swam, swam, played outside, played outside and played outside... That's pretty much it :-) We did make a trip up to my moms with both sets of grandparents on my side, which ended early because they lost power for about 24 hours with some storms in central Wisconsin. We've got a whole lot of month left, which we are looking forward too!

The girls turned 21 months today! Let's see what they are up too...

Aven: Aven likes to throw temper tantrums now. It's a ton of fun and we are really looking forward to these next few years with her (insert sarcasm). Her personality is still the same, she's still not saying many words, but knows what things are and will do them when you ask (i.e. get a book, close the door, get shoes, etc..) She loves being outside and doesn't always like her sisters (at least not yet, now they just get in her way). She pretty much likes all food, but isn't a big fan of fruit. She just started to steal pizza away from Andy and I, so she could follow in her brothers footsteps with that being her favorite food.

Bria: Bria has been a chatterbox lately... She seems to be saying more and more words. You can't always understand what she's saying, but you can if you are creative. Her new thing is standing from the couch or any step and saying "catch" while she jumps toward you. It sounds more like "cat," but it's always in context. Bria is by far our best eater. She takes her time, finishes her meal and doesn't want you to take her away until she has eaten everything. She is oftentimes still in her highchair long after her sisters have started playing.

Stevie: Stevie has been walking a lot since we've been home. Probably partly because she's been outside a tone and partly because there is more room! I wouldn't be surprised if she is walking full time by the time we leave in a few weeks. She's not saying a whole lot either, but is certainly vocal! Stevie is usually a pretty good eater too, but you know she doesn't like something because she will throw it on the floor (she's the worst at this). She pretty much likes most fruit and pretty much anything you will give her.

Here are a few pictures from this past week. I've got some more on my camera that I will download later... (L to R: Stevie, Aven & Bria)

Aven & Bria resting crazy...

Aven :-)

Bria...

Stevie snuggled in her brother's blanket...

And this is what Declan's been up too...