Texas/OU Weekend!

Madison in her fabulous Texas Tutu outfit!

The boys sported their first of many Texas
hats given to them by their Uncle Jared!

These are by far the cutest "Little Longhorns" ever! 

Jeremy and I were very fortunate in that we were given tickets to the Texas/OU Game.  This was Jeremy's first time to attend this momentous game (if only the team had shown up)! We had an awesome time and dressed the babies up for some photo ops before we left for our big adventure.  The babies got to spend the day with their Lolli and Aunt Rebecca. Jeremy and I rode the train downtown and ate lots of good State Fair food while we were there.

Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds You!

Some of you have asked how I feed all three babies, and the answer is--an assembly line. First, I get all the bottles warming, (yes Amanda M. I still use hot water). Next, I go and find the loudest baby, any guesses on who this usually is? Then, I change his diaper and go get the next one and after I have all three changed I line them up on the couch or bed. I make sure I have all necessities; pacifiers, burp cloths, and bottles. Now we are ready and the babies are eagerly waiting to hear me pop the top!

This is the beginning of the feed, if they are close
enough I can hold all three bottles with one hand.
If not I put two in one hand and one in the other.

Whoever finishes first gets a pacifier and this time
Tyler was the big winner.  I sometimes wonder if they
know they aren't getting food anymore...

Sometimes we wait patiently, other times...

we are more demanding as we wait our turn!

4 Month Check-Up

In case you haven't noticed the babies have grown. They have all made it onto the growth chart for newborn babies! Madison is in the 10th percentile for weight at 11lbs 12 1/2oz. She is in the 15th percentile for height at 23 1/2 inches... Yay, Madison!  Tyler and Carter are both in the 25 percentile for height at 24 1/4 inches.  As you all could guess Tyler is still beating his brother a bit in weight, he's 14lbs 15oz and in the 50th percentile.  Carter is not far behind though holding steady at 13 lbs 10oz and in the 25 percentile.  Way to go boys! All three babies are happy and healthy!  We are doing something right because so far no one has been sick.  Let's keep our fingers crossed with this RSV season nearing that these babies continue to stay healthy. The doctor was so impressed with our growth that he says we can move off the preemie formula to the regular formula with less calories, (yes we use Similac, but none of our formula was affected with this recall thank goodness).  I am so proud of my little munchkins and can't believe they are already 4 months old!  We love you guys!

Boys Being Boys

I just thought these two pictures were really funny.  Its like they just heard their Daddy yell "Kids!?!" Carter gets scared and points to Tyler while Tyler just sits there with this guilty perma-grin on his face.  Sweet little Madison knows she has Daddy wrapped around her little finger so she just sits there looking innocent.  I wonder which one of them did it...

  

Now Tyler no longer has that grin on his face because Carter tattled and Carter is saying, "Sucker!" because he talked his way out of trouble.  Again sweet little Madison is just caught in between these two crazy boys and all their shennanigans!  I bet Carter learned this from his Aunt Rebecca she always was the quiet, sneaky one.

Oh what have I gotten myself into?

 

Just Another Good O' Monday

Not too much going on in the Ballew household. Jeremy was away all weekend on his annual hunting trip; so the babies, mom and I had a big relaxing weekend. We did get a chance to go out to Bobba's surprise birthday party. We had a great time and the babies enjoyed the new environment. Today for our playtime I decided to switch it up a little bit. I let the babies hold onto their texture balls (thanks Melly!) and they had a good time. I think Tyler is going to be a pitcher because he kept throwing (or dropping but whatever) it down. Carter wasn't quite sure about this big ball. He pretty much just let it sit on his tray or in his lap. Madison now she's gonna be an all-star, she held 

onto the ball the longest. I was sure at least one of them would get their mouth on the ball but it turns out no one was interested in tasting it. Hope everyone is having a happy Monday, we love you all!

4 months old

So in celebration of the babies being 4 months old I will give you a break and just show you some pictures.  I hope you all enjoy!

Carter, Tyler and Madison

Daddy cuddling with all three,
he hates it when I put pictures of him up!

Daddy giving love to Tyler.

The babies had just all started screaming for bottles
and by the time we were all changed and ready to go they
were passed out again! What a hard life these babies have!

Carter cracking himself up with his fish bouncer.

Madison and Carter having play time on the tummy mat,
notice they aren't on their tummies!

First time at church with the babies.  Such proud parents!

Is it Called Babysitting if You're the Dad?

Hello everyone! What a busy start of the week so far! This weekend was very hectic as well. Mom and I got to go across the street to my neighbor's baby shower and Jeremy had the kids all by himself! Everyone at the shower asked whose watching the babies...my anwser, their father of course! I wasn't too worried about anything because let's face it I would hear the sirens after all! When I came in I was surprised the house was dark...Jeremy and all three angels were asleep, (it was too sweet). Tyler laid across his lap and the other two sweethearts in their bouncers right next to him. I guess this time alone with the babies gave Jeremy some type of empowerment because on Sunday I had plans with my dear friend Shannon and Jeremy didn't want the kids to miss church. He said he wanted to take them and would meet me afterwards for lunch. Hesitantly I said ok, Jeremy loaded up all three babies got them safely to the nursery and afterwards back in the car. Shannon and I were a little late for lunch so I told him to just drive around until we got there.  Jeremy had other plans, he wanted to go get us a table. When we got there Jeremy had the stroller (bus) pulled up next to the table and waved like nothing was new. Little does Jeremy know that all this independence with the kids is going to earn him more time alone with them.  I think this dad is ready for a Girls Night Out!