A Little Something Extra for the People as Obsessed with Pictures of My Kids as I am...Anyone? Anyone?

Oh Mommy, what a surprise...you have that camera thingie and are pointing it at us. Shocker.

Sophia is going through that stage of development where she reaches for EVERYTHING...much to poor Bella's chagrin.

Cameron is obviously in the Freudian oral stage...

Could they get any cuter?! Everyday!

For goodness sake mommy...put down the camera and change my freakin' diaper!

Seriously could eat her up with a fork and spoon!

Aw, shucks ma'am!

Grampy's angels...

No, I don't want the camera...give me the food! The food!!!!!! Now!!!!!

Seriously, mom? Again!

Not my finest hour, mommy. Not my finest hour.

Sophia was particularly fussy one day while she was waiting for her turn to get in her jammies. I looked over and saw that, yet again, I was not fast enough for my dear daughter's taste.

Here's a close up.

Cameron is just like his Grampy Luke...he can sleep anywhere, anytime. And I do mean anywhere, anytime!

Poor Evan..fell asleep in his oatmeal. This happens at least once a week.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Well, we survived the triplets' first Christmas! What fun it was! It all began Christmas Eve when we took them to a Campbell family tradition-party at my Auntie Anne's house in Portland. Since it's Christmas Eve, and most people (including Daddy) had to work that day, it was a late night for the babies. We got to the party around 6:00 or so, which is usually their bedtime, and the fun lasted about half an hour or so before Sophia broke down. Naturally, mommy followed. Over all the babies did great...we had brought their "Jesus beds" (thought it was fitting given the occasion) and after we attempted to feed them, we put them down upstairs. At this point mommy and daddy tried to enjoy themselves, but I have to admit I was a bit of a party pooper. Sophia had not had the best day, and after listening to her scream for an hour my heart just wasn't in it. Thanks to daddy and Grammy's patience, the babies settled down to sleep and mommy managed to enjoy herself for a little while. Unfortunately, due to the stress and chaos, the babies missed out on Santa and gift opening (which explains why there are no pictures of Grammy and Grampy Denier opening gifts with them). The babies' gifts were opened at 11:00 pm by a hurried and exhausted mommy and daddy while their patient and sympathetic grandparents looked on. Christmas day was better...the babies woke up clueless as to the great importance of the day-but mommy and daddy had fun humoring themselves anyway. Grammy Laurie and Grampaw Mawk (my dad and stepmom) came over with Uncle Jonny and Uncle Joe for breakfast. The babies had a super time hanging out and soaked up all the Christmas love. After a quick nap (for the babies, not mommy and daddy although they badly needed it), it was off to Grammy Missy and Grampy Luke's house in Norwood, MA. The babies were in much better moods, and had a great time with their aunts, uncles, and cousin Kady. Overall, it was a great first Christmas and I will just need to remind myself to RELAX next year and enjoy the holiday for its true meaning...God and family.

We just had their 6 month check up at the pediatrician, and got nothing but good news. The babies are progressing just as they should be, and are all developmentally on track. Cameron weighs over 18 lbs, while Evan and Sophia are 16 lbs, and only an ounce apart (believe it or not Evan now outweighs his sister). Cameron is above the 75th percentile, while Evan and Sophia are in the 50th. It's amazing to see their plots on the growth curve...they've come so far! So hard to imagine those tiny little peanuts that we took home from the hospital six months ago. The worst part of the visit was watching them get their six month booster shots...I think Daddy cried more than the babies!

Here are some great photos of the babies at Christmas and enjoying their presents:

Good Morning and Merry Christmas you little elves!

This penguin is a HUGE hit...the babies love it!

This is their new wardrobe...Won't need to buy them clothes for at LEAST a few months!

Auntie Amy shows Sophia her new puppy...she LOVES it!

Grampaw Mawk and Sophia with her "sweet pea" doll-too cute!

Daddy and Evan open gifts.

Grammy Missy and Cameron. This ball lit up, and Cameron thought it was just delicious!

Cameron and "Auntie" Sarah.

Auntie Amy did Sophia's hair...we call it her "Sophia Loo Who" look...an ode to Dr. Seuss.

This picture just can't convey the cuteness and sweetness of this moment...my brother Jonny was watching TV with Evan and they both had the exact same look on their face...priceless!

Grammy Laurie plays with Evan's new toy.

Uncle Joe hangs out with Evan.

Sophia and her stocking

Evan

Cameron

How cute...the stockings are almost as big as they are!

My Auntie Anne had this sled set up for pictures...what a great idea!
Sophia (her usual diva self refused to look at the camera)

Cameron (handsome devil just like his daddy)

Evan (a smile that melts a million hearts)

We just LOVE our solid food! Sophia has decided I'm not fast enough, so it's better that she feeds herself.

They love to play together.

Now that they are officially aware of each other, they constantly reach out for their brother and sister...some more gently than others!
Sophia and Cameron

Evan and Sophia

Grampy Denier set up the train for them...so cool!

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Six Months Old!

Whoever came up with the phrase "Time flies when you're having fun" must have been a parent. I can hardly believe they are six months old already! As crazy as it's been at times, we've really had a blast so far! The babies are hitting major milestones lately...they can now all sit up without assistance...not for long, maybe a few seconds, but we are so proud! Sophia was the first to officially roll over-and she hasn't stopped since! She now rolls over in her sleep and snoozes on her tummy-much to the worry of mommy and daddy. But for those of you who know our daughter, she has a mind of her own and God help the person who tries to change it. They are also loving solid food...so far their repertoire includes rice cereal (blah), sweet potatoes (yum) and banana (eh). Sweet potatoes are the favorite so far. Next comes carrots, squash, prunes, and peas. Evan is the best eater...he actually gets mad if I don't bring the spoon fast enough. Sophia eats by her own rules as always...she doesn't open her mouth very wide but prefers to lick her lips like a cat lapping milk. Cameron is learning slowly but surely. He hates the rice cereal but will eat a little sweet potatoes.

Our latest adventures include finding the babies' first Christmas tree, and venturing out to the Warwick mall for photos with Santa. Finding a tree was pretty uneventful, 2 out of 3 slept through the whole thing, but the mall was interesting. We brought our "new" triple stroller, which of course drew a crowd, but the boys ate up all the attention with smiles and coos (such flirts). Sophia, on the other hand, donned her usual diva attitude. She was fine until an older woman stopped poor Naunie (who was pushing the stroller) in her tracks and proceeded to TOUCH each baby and get right up in their faces. I tried my best to be polite, but it scared the crap out of Sophia and she never quite recovered. For the rest of the day we were the people with the screaming baby that other people stared at. We did however manage to get pictures with Santa...no smile for Sophia but the boys worked their charm.

Sophia loves the latest toy

Cameron showing off his big boy sitting up skills

Sister Sophia Grace

We got our first Christmas tree as a family! Given all the baby stuff, we had very limited space to work with so it was a challenge to find one that was not too big, not too small...

Daddy tries to get the lights "just right" for a very captive audience

Evan was the only one awake for the tree search and cutting...what a trooper!

This is it!

Daddy pushes the babies in a wobbly triple stroller (we realized once we got there that 2 of 3 tires were flat...nice)

Mommy and babies on the search for the perfect first tree

Sophia has now become a safety hazard...she is allowed nowhere unattended and without safety harnesses. You can see why...

Evan and Santa

Sophia and Santa

Cameron and Santa

One of Sophia's many sleeping positions

Don't you know Divas sleep sideways?

What's Up?

Sophia and Naunie

The boys hang out with Grammy Denier