The butchers bill

Another casuality in the Payne household.  Georgia stood up in the slippery bath and came crashing down on her chin.  5 stitches and 2 hours later, she is her usual goofy self.

Georgia, Benjamin & Dashiell turn 3!!!!

Georgia

Benjamin

Dashiell

We had a pool party for the Paynelets at the house to celebrate their 3rd birthday.  The weather was gorgeous and everyone had a fun time.  Uncle Jim's birthday is a few days after the triplet's and happened to be on the day of the party, so he got in on the cake fun!

But not before they had their chance!

I tried to ask each of them what kind of cake they wanted to which they would each reply "cake".  When I would try to clarify what design they wanted Dashiell took it a step further and would say "chocolate".  Guess they could not care less!

Look Ma, only 2 wheels!

While visiting Uncle Luke and his family, we schlepped out the bikes to take advantage of the fantastic bike path behind their house and the wide suburban sidewalks.  Violet, almost turning 6, had been reluctant to take off the training wheels.   With Jack, still 4, taking them off wasn't on the radar.  Aunt Sarah was in town and she managed to convince V to give it a try.

Success!

Steady...

Jack filling a burst of confidence decided he wanted to try too.

In an effort to get current, I am going to whip out a year's worth of stuff this rainy morning - assuming the kids give me some space... big if!

Back to the scene of the crime

This is the equipment Jack fell from to break his arm.  Back to his old ways, fully healed.  He has a pretty wicked scar though.

Father's Day 2012

                 

Happy Father's Day to the hardest working Dad I know.

Me and my shadow...