Brody dancing like the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz...

He was so cute we just had to capture it! Of course he stopped his dancing as soon as he realized we were watching him. My little shy guy! :)

Baby Update...

We went to the doctors yesterday and baby girl Kelsey (no...we are still not sharing a name) is growing very well! At 35 weeks 2 days, she is already measuring to be about 6 lbs.7 oz. Everything looked great in the ultrasound and her heart beat was 141 bpm...she has been right around there since 3 months. We have scheduled our C-section for November 23rd if she doesn't come on her own before then. I am really hoping to deliver her via a VBAC so that I won't need another C-section, but if she doesn't come before the 23rd that isn't an option. We can use all the prayers you have, and check back for an update on her arrival in just 30 short days!

NICU Reunion

Every year, Rush Copley hosts a NICU reunion for all the babies that were once in its care. We look forward to this event every year as a time to reflect back on those days and how far our three miracle babies have come. Born at 30weeks 3 days, they needed breathing and feeding support for their first weeks of life. They lived their first 5 1/2- 7 weeks in the NICU at Copley and we are so thankful to the doctors and nurses there for all of their efforts. This year the kids went dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz. Emmerson was Dorthy, of course, Brody was the Scarecrow, and Logan was the Lion. They were adorable and for the first time, we actually won a prize during the costume contest! They were runners up for the cutest costumes...and the only group winners. :) This was the first year that the kids could really take advantage of all the events they offer like story time, pumpkin painting, and games. We have no idea how they went to sleep that night after all the candy and sugar they ingested. Although we don't usually let them have those types of things, this is a very special event...and spoiling them that night always feels right!

Visit with the Buehnerkempers and Allens

This past weekend we went down to Monticello, IL to visit with Lisa, Ryan, Tanner, Nolan and Debbie and Kevin who also made the trip. It was such a nice visit. The first day we arrived, the weather was more like winter rather than fall, but we still made the most of it. We ended up going to this little apple orchard and the kids got their first real farm experience. They were able to "taste test" many different types of apples, and even pick a fresh one right off the tree! The lady, who was as nice as could be, let the chickens out of the pen so the kids could feed them. So fun! They even got to pretend to drive the big, green tractor. That night, we hung out at the Buehnerkemper's house, where Lisa, as always, was the perfect hostess! She made a delicious dinner that we couldn't get enough of! Later that night, Debbie and Kevin arrived, and we the adults all enjoyed playing a game and hanging out.

Sunday was our day for fall fun! We went to a very cute pumpkin farm where the kids each picked out their own pumkins! They were so proud and since that day, have said "hello" to them as they pass them on our front stoop. After a fun day at the pumkin farm, we headed back for some homemade chili and corn bread...YUM! Thanks for having us Buehnerkempers! It was great to see you all and we had a blast!

Logan sees his shadow...

Our Little Sluggers

The kids had a blast playing with their baseball and tee that Auntie Lisa got them for their birthday. Brody knew exactly what to do right away and he was doing a great job swinging the bat and hitting the ball! Logan took a little time getting used to swinging the bat straight, but once he got it, he did a great job too! Emmerson never quite got the idea of how to "hit the ball", but that didn't stop her! She would take the bat, (sometimes upside down) and just smack that ball anyway she could. As long as it moved, (fell off) the tee, she laughed, and laughed. Everyone had a great time playing baseball! Maybe there is hope for the Cubs afterall! :)

Kiddie Land and Shedd with G & G

With Kiddieland closing after this year, we wanted to make sure the kids were able to experience a place that we grew up going to. Grandma and Grandpa Anderson treated us all to a day of fun at the park. The place is just perfect for kids their age! They had a blast! It took Logan a little time to warm up to the idea of going on the rides, but once he did, he had a great time. It sure was hot that day, so we made sure to drink plenty of water!





We all had a great time at the Shedd Aquarium on Tues. It was really hot outside, so hanging out inside for the day was a good idea. The kids loved pretending to be penguins at the "ice play land". They put on penguin suits and learned how they live. They also loved the live show with the dolphins, beluga whales and otters. They were entranced the entire time! It was really cute to see.

Triplet Trouble!

So this morning, the kiddos decided to play "make up" with Mommy's real make up! They somehow pulled my make up bag off the counter and made it into the living room, opened the bag and every piece in the there without us seeing or hearing anything! The funny part, John and I were both down stairs. We were in the kitchen clean up breakfast and going through bills...but within 5 ft. of the trio. We still have no idea how they were so quiet that neither of us saw what they were up to! My liquid eyeliner apperantly made a great marker since they colored everything including themselves! Here are a few pics we shot as we both calmed ourselves down!


After John spot cleaned the carpet, he had to steam clean them- twice! Luckily all of the spots came off the carpet and the kids!

Our Trip to WI - (Cont...on to the Dells)

When our trip was over in Edgerton, John and I decided to drive an hour north and stay a night in Wisconsin Dells. We stayed at the Polynisian Hotel. It was awesome! The room was large enough for the three cribs, there was a toddler play room right across the hall and there were several indoor and outdoor water areas perfect for their age. In the morning, we made our annual trip to Paul Bunyan's camp shanty...Yummo! Then, we took a ride on the Original Wis. Dells Ducks. It was John and the kids first time, so we were all really excited. We had a great time!

Our Trip to Wiscosin

We started our trip in Edgerton, WI with Grandma and Grandpa Kelsey, Uncle Matt and Aunt Kelly and Uncle Adam. We rented a house on a river to celebrate Mom and Dad Kelsey's 40th wedding anniversary. It was nice to be able to spend time with everyone and the kids loved all the attention they were given! We played games, went for a paddle boat ride, played ball in the yard, and many more fun things!

Emmerson driving the boat...

Aunt Kelly and Uncle Matt hanging out with the kiddos on the boat

Good morning...looks like Logan needs a bit more sleep.

The "Original" Kelsey boys having breakfast.

One day we decided to take the 30 min. trip north to visit Madison, WI. We found a great free zoo there, Henry Villas Zoo and a free beach across the street. It was a great day! We all had so much fun.

The tiger was our favorite of the zoo! He came right up to the glass and passed by us many times. It was hard not to stay there all day!

We took a ride on the "zoo train". It was fun until the conductor blew his horn through the tunnel...Emmi didn't like that very much.

The kiddie play area was great! They have a giant tree house with many slides and tunnels, including this enormus kangaroo!

By the end of the day, Mommy was beat, so Logan pushed Mommy for a while! Everyone at the zoo got a kick out of the sight.

We headed to the beach across the street after a quick nap in the car. It was all they needed to revive themselves for some fun in the sun! Emmerson showed no fear of the water like she had before and all three kids were "swimming" by pushing themselves along the bottom of the lake with their hands. It was so cute and we were so amazed at their new skill.

Daddy with Emmerson and Logan

Mommy with Emmi, Logan and Baby

Logan

Brody

Emmerson