A Busy Weekend . . .

Took a trip out to Corona to celebrate Grandma Shay's 80th birthday. Somehow we managed to keep it a surprise and the majority of the family was able to make it to the party. It was the triplets first visit to Grandma Shay's house. They recognized her and demanded her attention. Caden wanted to be held and Michaela would wrap her arms around her legs. Austin preferred hanging out with mom. Both Austin and Michaela loved watching the dogs out on the patio and would stop playing long enough to go "woof" at them (Michaela). Riley had an awesome time playing with his cousins. The kids were troopers. We made it there and back safely albeit a bit tired.

Today, Riley and Papa went to Knott's Berry Farm for the first time. Riley had a blast on all the trains. He loves hanging out with Papa, who is and always has been a kid at heart! Tonight when we decorated sugar cookies (made by Grammie the night before), Riley said he was "discouraged" because the cookies had already been rolled out and baked. He still was up for the decorating though, when he saw the bowls of frosting come out of the "refidgagator". "Mommy, you know the rule with decorating these right? You have to eat whatever cookies break . . ." He then proceeded to "decorate" a mountain of frosting complete with sprinkles from at least 8 different bottles- aptly named the "scrambled cookie", by Riley himself.

A few more Riley-isms from this past weekend:

• When asked by Aunt Alison which baby he liked the best, Riley answered "Michaela. She just cracks me up!"
• Papa and Neil Michael were busy putting the train set up on Riley's ceiling and they only had an hour to work. Riley kept interrupting and Papa had to tell him he didn't have time to play right at the moment. Riley- "Humph. That's not fair!" and left the room. He returned a few moments later and said, "Papa I am sorry. I don't have time for you right now either. I have to pee."
• I was wearing new little hoop earrings, a big change from my little posts. Riley touches the earrings and says "Aww, look at these cute little things!" Sweet, right? "Those are called earrings. You think they look cute?" "No mom, you look silly." Thanks much son.

Austin- You have been trying to bite your siblings when they take or play with toys you want. You bit Grammie just because. You are really good at snuggling and temper tantrums.

Michaela- We had to take a magic wand away from you because you were beating the boys with it like they were pinatas. You had everybody laughing this weekend with your antics, at the party and at Costco this afternoon. You ham it up with an audience. You are a thrill seeker.

Caden- You have become a little bit more daring with your standing and letting go routine. You are able to hold your balance a bit longer each time. You are also getting really good at temper tantrums.

THE TRIPLETS ARE TEETHING!!!