Daddy and Me Time

We went on a walk to the park and had some GREAT photo opportunities!  Jeremy was so sweet with all the babies, I was so pleased to have the camera handy.  We set up a blanket next to the pond and fed the ducks.  We then brought out the babies and a few toys.  I love the weather we've had lately...it's just been amazing!  The babies and I are very lucky to have a little extra Daddy-time the last couple weeks; we sure aren't letting a second go to waste. 

We love you Daddy!

Daddy and Aunt Becca's Birthday Party

We celebrated Daddy and Rebecca's birthday by having a small dinner at our house.  The Berries got to show off all their new toys and crawling skills in the playroom...Boy did they have a blast!  They kept Bobba, Lolli, Pops, Becca and Jemma busy while I ran the kitchen and Jeremy and Travis ran the grill.
Lolli made Becca and Jeremy a delish cake and I made some Giradelli chocolate brownies.  Everything was just perfect!

Bobba got to feed all three babies dinner!

Daddy trying to pretend he's not a year older.

Here was a failed attempt at getting the babies to take a morning birthday picture for Daddy!

Easter Pictures at the Arboretum

We went to the Arboretum this week to get some pictures in our Easter outfits.  I was a bit sad that most of the tulips were gone.  The last time we went they were in FULL BLOOM.  Now two weeks later they were just gone!  Note to self for next year, take Easter pictures early!  We went with our friends Junior, Curtis and of course Jemma!  I'm sorry to say that even after applying sunscreen the boys got a little pink.  Luckily, I think Madison got that nice olive skin (or it could be that Lolli took extra special care in putting on her sunblock) because she seemed fine! 

Now this may be picture overload, but they ALL turned out so cute it was hard to cut any!

Crazy Momma or Life Lesson?

I read everywhere that at around 10 months babies should start feeding themselves.  Trying to teach good manners early I gave them each a spoon and let them go at it... 

Looks pretty good huh?  Day 1 was a complete success.  Apart from a few dishes on the floor, cereal behind every ear and even in a diaper, (I have no idea?!?) and three completely covered bibs we all survived!  I could do this again right? Well, my plan was to let them feed themselves cereal every morning and I would continue doing the lunch and dinner; seems reasonable enough, right?  Wrong! These three babies took that independence with the spoon seriously, they wanted to feed themselves at every meal.  This wouldn't be so bad but like I said before cereal was everywhere! Who has time to clean up that kind of pandemonium three times a day?  Not me, thats for sure!  After several days of trying to keep up with the trio it was clear I may have started a bit too early with the spoon feeding.  On the other hand, the babies are doing great with feeding themselves solid food so maybe I'll try again with the spoons in a few months!

Hmmm...I wonder what she wants me to do with this.

Oh, I get it now!

Only the beginning

Which one should I choose?

Who can pick when you can have the best of both worlds!

Wow after looking at my pictures it doesn't really seem like that big of a mess!  Let me tell you pictures can be deceiving!