Need a Pick-me-up?

I have had a difficult last few weeks. Nothing "bad" has happened, but you could say I've been on edge emotionally. My sweet little boy has struggled lately with some of his autistic issues. It has been breaking my heart to see Stockton challenged with pretty basic things--he's so celestial he shouldn't have to go through some of the things he goes through.

Lately, I've prayed a lot to have strength and courage (Joshua 1:9) to help both Stockton and myself cope. I happened upon this video that Clark and I made when Stockton was about 13 months old. I think, in many ways, it is an answer to my prayers. It definitely has given me the pick-me-up that I've needed.

Because I Don't Have Anything Else to do Except Take Pictures of My Girls

I have bald babies! I was hoping the fuzz the girls had when they were born would stay. Apparently, that was wishful thinking.

I rarely dress up the girls; so, when I do, I'll always take a picture:
Mary: Tess:
My triplets! It's times like these that I'm grateful I only have two babies. In case you can't tell, my girls are the bald ones. The other sweetheart is my follicly-abundant niece, Anna:

A Special Day

Mary and Tess were blessed this last Sunday. It was a wonderful day!

Tess:
My sister-in-law, LeAnn made the headbands. She's amazing!

Mary:

The girls with their name-sakes. Mary Gail with Grandma Gail and Tess Ginger with Grandma Ginger:

Tess:

Mary:

Tess and Mary:

Mary:

Tess:

The five of us (Stockton was so excited to take this picture):

The girls dresses came with bonnets. We didn't use them, but I thought they looked sweet hanging in their room:

The most adorable booties ever (also made by LeAnn):

Merry Christmas!

Our Christmas Angels. Mary and Tess had a big role to play for our family's Nativity.

I really wish we had a different angle of this picture so you could see Stockton's face. He stood in this position, awestruck, for a good solid minute before he realized he could play with his new motorized marble maze Santa brought him.

Some Firsts

First trip to the doctor's office (at two months):

First time wearing bows. Even though I'm having too much fun dressing them, I don't think the girls care for their accessories:
First official outing. We took them to a family Christmas party. They were the hit (I think the girls are still questioning the bows, though):
First time Mary falls asleep on Grandma's shoulder:

We Love Our Dog

Sometimes we have to check to make sure she's still alive, though.

Fun Photos