Where has the time gone?

It has been a long time since a blog post and so much has changed I don't even know where to begin. I had this dream of doing a Quad Mom 2010 post with the girls I love so much, however that one will have to wait just a little longer.

This is my first time using Live Writer and who knows if I am doing it correctly.  The pictures all have weird spacing but they are here for your viewing.

For now here are some pictures of the kiddos. It is 4am and I cannot find my connector for the camera so these are a little old.  These are all before my trip in June and the kids have changed so much.

I can never get enough pictures of Logan sleeping, so peaceful.

On our way outside to the kiddie pool for the first time

It was more like a bath to them all, if we turned the tail sprayer on the girls freaked out.

 

Mommy, Daddy is more fun go away.

Elizabeth did not last nearly as long as Madison and Logan, here she is chillin in the shade.

Mean Mama is making Logan work to get to those toys, rolling mostly along with an army crawl.

I got him!

It wasn’t me it was her.  I am pretty sure Lizy started this and ran when she heard me coming.  Needless to say our wipes are now out of reach, these girls were taking brand new packages and rubbing them all over the floor!

Lizy going in for the kiss, she loves Logan so much.

Now both of them kissing Logan or their version giving a soft head butt. 

Yes Mama, I am being a good girl for now…

My attempt a picture together, out of 27 this is the best I got.

The girls are so happy to be carrying anything around the house.  I think here Madison was actually trying to lay down though,

Whenever the Belle is unhappy find Duckie and fast!

My attempt to make Logan very comfy in hopes for a nap.

Excuse us Mommy we are busy here…

And this time it worked!

Logan is still loving this toy and gets so excited when I bring it out, the girls love to tip it over and roll it around.

A normal look for Madi Belle, she concentrates on something before she gets it, too cute!

Alone time with Tommy in the ball pit hide out.

Lizy and her Glowy…she will play it and love on it with all her heart.  It is so sweet to see she is not a destroyer of all things.

Bed, I’m not going to bed.  Can’t you see I am busy here.

Our first trip to the big pool, not completely successful but after a while they were all happy.  I was interrupting their snack and as you can see Madison was not happy about that.

Clay and Tori with their kids were a huge help.  Logan with Clay and oh so happy.

They still do not understand this sit and spin, that may be because I hide it…no off button makes me go crazy sometimes.

Logan and I with our crazy hair.

Lizy trying to get away from us, she really looks like she is up to no good here.

Sister I love you.  Such a great picture as most of the time it is not so sweet.

Logan rolling over, it is taking all his might but he can do it…

See Mama I told you I’m a big boy!

Logan and Tommy after a tired morning of therapy.

Should we…hmmm I’m not sure

Okay yes…cheese Mama!!

A new game of rocking in the chair, we can do it Madi…

 

Yay!!!

 

Love to all!

Amy-Jo

Holy Momcation!

16 Best Friends

Front (left to right)

Kelly, Heather, Amy Jo, Misty, Casey, Beth, Mari

Back (left to right)

Charity, Suz, Sandra, Kami, Jenn, Jenna, Jac, Gen, & Moni

mom·ca·tion [mom-key-shuhn]

-noun

1. a period of suspension of all mommy duties,usually used for rest, recreation, or travel;recess or holiday: 16 moms of Quadruplets met in Austin, Texas for a 5 daymomcation.

2.

a part of the year, regularly set aside, whennormal activities of wiping bottoms, administering time outs and referring to yourself in the third person are put aside

3.

freedom or release from preschool activities

4.

an act or instance of vacating with 15 best friends who are collectively called mom by 67 children

Quad Mommas 2010

We, as always, had the time of our lives and encourage all of you ladies to do the same. When you have unconditional friendships like these, life is so much sweeter. We can't wait for next year!

Just like Mommy

When I was pregnant and in the hospital my Mom and I watched the Gilmore Girls series, every day. I have seen each episode a number of times and still watch it every single day. When the TV is on the kids normally don't pay any attention unless it is Mickey Mouse or Baby Einstein. They do however know when Gilmore Girls is on, Logan turns his head to see the television and the girls run in from where ever they were playing to dance to the theme song. They only watch during the theme song, too cute!

Just a quick video that I love, I think they remember the theme from the womb. From my camera so the quality is not that great.

Loves!

AJ

Bye bye germies!

It has been way too long since the last post and so much has happened around here, some good some not so good. The not so good is all the germs and sickness since lockdown was over. Most of the pictures below were taken from my camera phone so they are not the best quality.

We never posted it but in late April Madison was sick with a virus, lasted a few days and then it was over, out first sick baby. At the ER with Daddy.

Our Belle didn't have any energy to play, sweet little girl.

In May Mimi, Brandons Mom visited and watched the kids while we got out a bit. They also loved the extra attention and being loved on even more than normal.

Mimi with Elizabeth and Logan during nap time, the day before Lizy got sick.

Just happens to be a picture of Madison I could throw in, so sweet. Madison wants a bottle so bad and she goes behind the chair, lays on a boppy and cries for it, she cannot decide between a sippy or a bottle.

Poor Elizabeth not feeling well. Not wanting to sleep in her crib I made her a bed on the couch.

Mama, enough with the pictures lets cuddle.

We took Lizy to the doctor after trying to control her temperature and she had hand, foot, mouth disease...sounds so nasty however we were thankful she had only the mouth (throat) spots. It took her two weeks to feel completely better, when Lizys not happy nobody is happy.

Elizabeth put blankets on the couch and climbed up to lay down. Our little sicky Bear.

Logan started to feel bad a week and a half ago. He wasn't eating well at all and had a high temperature for two days. Then he stopped eating all together and there were no wet diapers. I was on the phone with the pediatricians office a lot in a three day period. We went to the ER at a near by hospital Friday night and he received fluids and was sent home. Saturday he had one wet diaper that we were pretty sure was the fluids he had the night before. We were in constant contact with the pediatrician on call, tried to get Logan to take fluids through a syringe with no luck. After much debate we took him to Children's Hospital ER where he was admitted for dehydration. He had a viral infection (no idea where he got it), he refused a bottle or anything, which led to the dehydration.

Logan starting to feel bad, when he naps it is not a good thing. We always keep an extra eye on him because of his health issues and are very cautious of any change.

Friday night in the ER, poor sweet boy couldn't stay awake.

Saturday or Sunday 2 in the morning after too many IV attemps he had a ng tube placed for fluids and was so exhausted.

Us cuddling Sunday morning, I couldn't stand the thought of leaving him in the hospital. I did feel bad for Brandon though because my bed (couch) was much more comfortable than the one he slept on for 3 months while I was pregnant.

This is the first smile we had seen in days, it makes every day better.

Fighting the sleep. Logan slept for almost 3 days straight.

Our great friends Kris and Phill watched the girls while Logan was in the hospital so Brandon could visit us, I think they took advantage of them.

Bryan, Kris and Phills son, love him and those gorgeous eyes.

Auntie Kris, we love you!

Switch and our wonderful neighbors came to watch the girls for a few hours while Brandon was visiting and bringing me food at Children's Hospital.

Major, our neighbors Tori and Clays son. His eyes are beautiful, I would give him anything if he just gave me the stare.

Their daughter Alanna with the girls. They loved it and Brandon said they were wore out and slept great Sunday night.

More sleeping in his hospital crib that looks more like a cage.

Logan starting to feel better. He started drinking a bottle with milk and pedialyte and our little man was on his way back.

Miss Kaity watched the girls all day Monday and we cannot thank her enough. Monday evening Logan and I finally made it back home after I was reassured numerous times Logan would be fine by the nurse, doctor, and Brandon.

I missed my girls so much and I think they missed us too. As soon as the door opened they were waiting and smiling.

I wondering if Lizy is thinking, thank goodness Mama...Dada needs a break from us.

Logan wasn't himself still for a few more days and the girls just wanted to love on him. They try to "help" in any way. We have one bouncer in our house for anyone that comes to visit and unfortunately for Logan it is pink. This is how we got him to eat in the hospital so we tried it at home.

Kisses are huge in this house, Lizy loving on her big brother.

Many more posts to come soon!

Love to all - Amy-Jo