CP Girl's Christmas Party
Each year me & my high school girlfriends have an annual girl's Christmas Party. This year we had it a bit early (last Wednesday, November 22nd) and EVERYONE was able to make it!! That is the first time in, I don't know how long, that everyone could come!! Thanks girls, it was such a fun night & so great to see everyone. Some of us brought our children..... I will be rethinking that idea next year, it was fun to see the kids that were able to make it. We have children ranging from 3 months old to 17 years old & in college! I really enjoy our get togethers, love catching up & oh, we laugh soooo hard!!!. I love that after all these years we still get together & enjoy each others friendships! I feel blessed to have known you guys for... omg, some of you 28 years+! True friendships, so hard to find!
I love you guys!
l-r/f-b: Debbie, Amy, Karla, Michelle, Traci w/ Brady, me, Heather & Beth.

Here's a picture of the kids that were able to make it.

Here's a big group photo!

Go Vikings!!

Here's a couple of pictures of the kiddos in their Viking outfits. I think they look absolutely adorable! Love the girls cheerleading outfits (thanks Nanna!)

Touchdown!

Elf Yourself!
I love this!! It's too cute!!! It makes me laugh every time. Check it out & then do one of you &/or your family. It just makes ya smile!
I had done this last year, but you could only do 1 elf, this year you can do up to 4 at a time.
Too fun! Enjoy.

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9516007425

Trick or Treat- A Bumblebee & 2 Ladybugs



Here is a picture of the kiddos pumpkins. I bought one of those pumpkin kits & they each picked out the eyes & mouth for their little pumpkin. They are seated Austen's, Caitlen's & Brooklen's. Austen's is funny, I think Caitlen's is a bit scary & Brooklen grabbed both pieces that were yellow- too funny.








Here is a picture of the kiddos playing with their pumpkins before we "decorated" them during the day.


The kiddos did a great job trick or treating last night! We probably walked to a dozen houses +, they did so good! But then it was getting a bit chilly & all their noses were red, so we headed home. We ate some dinner & then Austen wanted his costume back on & every time the doorbell rang he ran to the door- it was too cute!! He was my little helper handing out candy.
Picture below: Caitlen, Austen & Brooklen

Caitlen, Brooklen & Austen- Brooklen's excited to head out Trick or Treating! Caitlen, Brooklen & Austen- they took the eye & mouth pieces off their pumpkins right away Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Happy Halloween!!

I love Halloween & I'm super excited to take the kiddos out for Trick or Treating tonight. This will be their 1st Halloween that they get to Trick or Treat, last year they helped hand out candy. I know they will only make it to a few houses, but it'll be FUN!! We went on a walk this past weekend to see how well they'd walk & hold on to our hands-- they did GREAT!!! The girls held on to D.J.'s hands & Austen held onto mine. We walked about 3+ blocks, they stopped a couple of times to check things out & they each fell a couple of times, but pretty good. We'll see how well they can do in their costumes, in the dark & with a lot of other people running around. Keep our fingers crossed it isn't too cold or windy. Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween. I'll try to post pictures tomorrow of the kiddos in their Halloween costumes (if my camera cooperates)!

Camera on the Fritz =(
Sad news... my camera is on the FRITZ!!! Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn't!! We went to the pumpkin patch a couple of weeks ago & I only got 2 pictures taken (both of Austen) before it decided to shut off on me & not come back on!! I can't have 3 one year olds & a camera that doesn't work!!
So, I'm asking for your help--I need some opinions/comments. What's a good camera out there? Does anyone have a camera that they just LOVE or just HATE. D.J. has looked a little online, but I like to get real opinions on what works good. I'd like one with a fast shutter- these kiddos move fast =) So, please let me know!!
Thanks!

Happy Birthday D.J.

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear D.J.,

Happy Birthday to you!!

(I bloglifted this idea from my sister Jenni, for everyone's birthday she complies a list of some great things about that person.)
Today was D.J.'s birthday!! To help celebrate his day I have complied a list of 36 things I know about him & some that I love him anyway!

1. Birthdate October 14, 197? in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2. Full name: Derek Jon Ernberger
3. AKA: D.J. and Austen, Caitlen & Brooklen's Daddy
4. He is a Libra- very balanced & weighs out all options.
5. We were married on May 16, 1998- 9 1/2 years ago!!
6. He has a good sense of humor. I love that he thinks I'm funny, someone has to get me. =)
7. D.J. is an awesome Daddy! He adores his children. They are so super lucky to have him for daddy!
8. He was stunned & in total shock when we saw 3 babies on the ultrasound. He still sometimes cannot believe there are 3, but he also can't imagine it any other way.
9. He came up with the trips names & spellings: Austen, Caitlen & Brooklen. (the night before I went into labor)
10. He was the first one to change one of their diapers. He still does his share of diaper duty.
11. He took the midnight feeding when the triplets were babies.
12. Does most of the bathing of the trips.
13. He has one brother, Dusty who is married to Monica & they have one son, Michael.
14. Loves Heavy Metal music. Enjoys rock concerts, music is at it's best LIVE. Wishes he was a Rockstar!
15. Likes to keep all his CD's in alphabetical order, very wide selection of music from Barry Manlow to Metallica.
16. He is a big Atlanta Braves (ATL) fan.
17. Loves to watch all sports- from bowling & pool to baseball & football. He can honestly watch any sport on TV.
18. Can play almost any sport- & is good at all of them!
19. He is a NASCAR fan & an Iowa Hawkeye fan-- these 2 things I could really do without =)
20. Has his undergrad degree from the University of Iowa.
21. Has his MBA from the University of Colorado.
22. He has lived in 2 states and 6 cities/towns.
23. Favorite movies: "My Cousin Vinny" & "Fletch".
24. Favorite snack: Flavor Ice
25. Favorite beverage: Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks
26. One of his favorite places: Lake Powell with all our Grand Jct friends!
27. Loves his Harley & misses riding it. Loved going on rides up in the mountains.

28. Has too many "Stupid Human Tricks" to count!
29. Has had 9 different jobs.
30. I believe he has only called in sick 1 day, ever!
31. He currently works at AEGON, USA.
32. He likes reality shows.
33. He does all of the "man" chores around the house- trash, mowing, taking care of the vehicles (yes, which sometimes includes filling my van with gas) & any other "yucky" job!
34. Likes electronic gadgets. tries to keeps up with all the new technology.
35. Does not like winter. Hates to be cold.
36. You are my bestfriend, you make me a better person & I love you more each day.

There you have it! I hope you had a great birthday D.J.! I'm glad it was on Sunday & we all got to spend the day together.

Forever! k

Bath Time
Here is a picture we took last night of the trips taking a bath in their new bathtub. Aren't they too cute!

1 Year Pictures

Here are the kids one year pictures. The pictures were actually taken when they were 14 months old (still 1 year old pics, just a couple months late) The kiddos are now 15 months old, sorry, it took me a month to get them posted. We have been a little busy, but I know a lot of you have been asking to see more pictures of the kids.

We did the shots on 2 different days. The first day, it was just me & Kim and we were at mom's house. I think the pictures turned out GREAT, but we didn't get a "good" group shot & Kim thought the pics were a little grainy. So, we tried it a second time with D.J.'s help at Kim's house and we got some more GREAT shots of the kids individually, a couple group shots (still not a "good" group shot) & we tried a family shot.

OOPS- I have 2 CD's w/ the same pictures on them, the pictures from Photo Shoot #1-- I'll have to give Kim a call.
Well, here are a few pictures from Photo Shoot #1. I'll post more from Photo Shoot #2 when I get them =)

Here's what you get when you try to get 3 one year olds to sit together for a picture!

Austen, looking so sweet. Yes, I think he is a mamma's boy =) Just super sweet... ok, then there are times when he is all BOY!! Rough & tumble.

Caitlen, looking just innocent, but don't let her fool you... she is ornery! Wild & Crazy- will try to get into anything, usually ends up in trouble.

Brooklen, shy & adorable. She is the one I can usually get a little cuddle time with.

Moving Day Is Here

That's right- Moving Day is here. The packers/movers are here, the clock man is here to take down Cogsworth & Culligan guy is here.... everyone was here on time or early! We are off to a great start. We'll get packed up today, loaded up on the truck tomorrow. Then closing on our new home on Wednesday... along with some painting on Wednesday & Thursday. Our stuff will be delivered on Friday, lots to then unpack & put away. We are very excited for our new home!

I'll blog again when we are in our new home & have internet set up!

See ya later!