We'll get there when we get there!

From Vegas we headed to Clovis, California to see one of our favorite families. Not even 5 minutes into the 6 hour car ride Esther asked "Dad! Are we almost there?"

I'm not going to lie, I was giddy on the drive. I just couldn't wait to hold those babies again. It had been a whole month.

(And of course there are no pictures of me holding the babies.)

Can you tell my kids adore those triplets? There is something very special about it. I think about when baby Julie is Olivia's age, Olivia will be going off to College! Julie is going to admire Olivia so much. And when Olivia has a baby of her own, who do you think will be babysitting.... Julie of course.

{The oldest girl and youngest girl of the cousins}

another beautiful mamma in my life

I am surrounded by awesome Mom's. I'm talking about all my friends and family. I could learn something amazing from each and every single one of them.

Kim is no exception. I had a glimpse in her every day with triplets. I still can't even imagine having triplets. It's so special and there's absolutely nothing like it. 

Kim wears motherhood beautifully. I'm not just talking about her pretty face. She holds grace, patience and pride. She's not the frazzled first time Mom. She really doesn't have the time to be. It's all about schedules and love. Keeping the triplets on schedules and loving them as if they were each an only child.

I knew I wanted to help Kim be a Mom and I knew she would be amazing at it. In a weird way she makes me so proud! I love this special family.

And Kim, keep up the good work. You are doing AWESOME!

LAS VEGAS

The drive to California is 12 hours long. I knew I wanted to split it up somehow so we didn't all kill each other. Las Vegas seemed to be the perfect halfway point. Plus I can't believe we have never taken the kids there. I was practically raised there. That's where we did all of our mall and Costco shopping growing up. And let's not forget they also had an In-N-Out. We would hit that up at least once a month. 

We stayed at this resort I had been eyeballing. It has a great pool, lazy river and a sandy area for the kids. Tahiti Village. The kids could live in a pool so that's what we did for a few days.

There are a couple things we just had to see since I remember them being so awesome when I was young. The kids think Vegas is pretty amazing now. They are still young enough to be oblivious of all the nudie stuff around. Although I did have to explain alcohol, gambling, buffets, weirdos and strip poles... 

take me out to the ball game

We just finished up another great Spring season at the ball fields! 

We made an executive decision for Tyler not to coach this year. It was a hard decision. But with Tyler's new calling as Bishop, me pregnant/birthing triplets and Alex also starting baseball, we felt like too much was already on our plates. Well we've already decided Tyler will definitely be coaching next year. I think it was harder on him not to coach. You can only imagine him behind the scenes pacing back & forth and always, I mean always, putting his two sense in. And then I would glance over and there he would be in the dug-out setting up the line-up or on the 3rd base line giving direction. Some how he still coached most of the season. He's one of those Dads. 

THE BREWERS::DREW::PEE WEE 7

Drew did fantastic this year. I guess when they turn 7, that's when it gets super fun. I always looked forward to his games. 7 year olds finally get the game and it amazes me how well they do. This year it was machine pitch for 2 innings then kid pitch for 3 innings. Drew almost always played in the pitcher position (when the machine was out). He was awesome in the position. He's quick and he knows exactly where he needs to throw to get an out. He also pitched for his first time and caught a few times. He's also a very consistent hitter. He's not a power hitter but always hits just enough to get to first. A week ago they had their hit-a-thon fundraiser. They are given 19 pitches. Drew hit 17.

The EXPRESS::ALEX::TEE BALL

We didn't feel like Alex was ready for baseball last year. He's not as focused as Drew was. So we finally let him try tee ball this year. He did really well. Sure I have a lot of pictures of him just sitting on the grass but that's how all the 4 year olds were. All they cared about was the treat ticket at the end. Luckily his games were only 2 innings. The longest 2 innings of my life I might add. The boys were pitched 4 balls from the coach and if they don't hit those then the tee comes out. Alex only hit one coach pitched ball the entire season but we were sure excited for that one hit! He really doesn't even swing the bat right, poor kid has been neglected because the attention is spent on Drew. But I did manage to get some pictures of his pretty face so all and all it was a great first season for Alex.

The CHEERLEADERS::ESTHER & OLIVIA