An Unexpected Blessing

The title says it all. We are surprised, but delighted to tell you that another Triplett is on the way. I'm 8 weeks along and due May 8th. Luckily, I'm feeling better than I did with my first two. Just very tired, but who can blame me. Byron is really hoping for another boy. Zoey is his little princess and I don't think he wants her to share her crown. At least when you already have each sex, it really takes the pressure off of wanting a particular gender. We are so blessed and can't wait to meet our little one.

Doesn't Cameron look so grown up here? Time is flying by. He is a junior this year. It seems like things are moving so fast. He got his driver's license in May and now he has his own car to drive. Oh, what freedom! He's doing well in school-even taking a college class at St. Pete College. He's getting e-mails from various colleges who are interested in him. Wow. I think we really feel how precious our time is with him. The kids adore him. Whenever he is home he is the most popular person in the house. The kids flock to him.

Here's our Zoeygirl. She loves to climb up on Caleb's bed and "read" books. She is walking everywhere now and wants to do everything that Caleb does. She has even picked up on some phrases that he says. When I correct Caleb I tell him what he did wrong and what to do next and then say, "got it?". One time when I said this to him Zoey was the one to respond with "Got it." I guess it goes to show how much I have to say that! Ha! She also likes to say "Wassup?" Never taught her that one...just something she hears the boys say a lot. The first of many "lady-like" phrases to come, I'm sure.

Who says bubble baths aren't manly? Amazing. He looks like a little angel here.

Gotta love this pic. The shirt says it all. So Caleb.

They love to play hide and seek. Favorite hiding place is in the pantry.

Check out Caleb's moves! He's been watchin big bro!

Horray for preschool!!! Thankfully, preschool started back up after Labor Day. Caleb is in the 3 year old class and goes 3 half days a week. He loves it and so do I!! He is maturing nicely. We had a rough summer but it seems behaviorally, things are starting to click for him. Whew. As much as he is spirited, he is also very loving. He tells us spontaneously all the time that he loves us. He has to have snuggle time at least 3 times a day. So sweet.

The kids and I went to Orlando to spend time with Nana and Papa on their vacation.

The boys went boating.

Papa taught Caleb how to shoot pool.

Mom and I took the kids to Downtown Disney. This is at the Rainforest Cafe. We sat in front of the gorillas. Last year Caleb was terrified, this year he loved it. Zoey...not so much.

For Caleb, this was like Disney World. He loved just seeing the statues and going into the shops. We are hoping to go to Disney later this year.

Our little water baby.

Here are my friends, Mindy and Maria. I taught with them at my first school, Lake Mary Elementary. We are still very close. I'm blessed to have such good friends.

Zoey loves to push Caleb around in the car.

She loves to act like she's talking on the phone.

Bouncin with Daddy.