Siesta Key 2013

So it has been four months since I've been on here, but I thought I would pick up with our exciting trip to Florida.  :)  Yes, our family of six plus Meemow Ruster traveled down to Siesta Key to be with Grandma and Grandpa Kamp and Ryan and Anna.  Call me crazy?!  What is crazy is that we were going to drive until three weeks before our trip when we bought plane tickets!  The flight down was great and the flight home was even better.  Piece of cake with three adults to four children!  ;0) 

In short summary, we had a wonderful time breaking away from the tan walls of our house to a nice town home in beautiful Siesta Key.  Everyone remained on their schedules and all four kids were happy.  Taylor LOVED playing in the sand and at the pool.  The trio got to experience the beach and pool too.  I'm not sure they were big fans of either at first, but I do know Lucas was throughly enjoying the sand on the last evening.  We did accomplish one goal, which was taking everyone out for breakfast one morning.  We may have been the first ones in the door, but we didn't have any breakdowns so it was a success.  We also got to break away for a day with Taylor and took her to Walt Disney World with Aunt Anna and Uncle Ryan.  Wow, that was an awesome experience!  One Michael and I will never forget!  The day trip was exhausting for all of us, but a great way to introduce Disney to an almost 3 year old.  Thank you Nicole for the recommendation and thank you Grandma/Grandpa Kamp and Meemow for watching the trio so we could go.  

The pictures uploaded in a completely random order and for time sake I'm going to roll with it...

 Who doesn't love a ride on Daddy's shoulders??

 L to R: Lucas (not too happy), Tay, Emi and Ethan

 Love this face!

 I could sit and talk to her for hours like this.

 The 60 minute wait to see Rapunzel was totally worth seeing Taylor's reaction! 

 The last evening on the beach was a huge hit for Lucas.

 Dinner time with the trio.  Thank you ABC Baby Rental for making traveling with little ones so easy.  

 This is how we do it... I'm taking the picture and wearing Ethan.

 This is the first night at the beach.  The mind of a 2 1/2 year old is amazing to me.  I wonder what she is really thinking???

 Our family of 6 at the beach!

 Meeting Mickey was absolutely priceless!

 She loved Cinderella too!  

 Our view from our roof top.  Not too shabby for lunch during nap time.  :)  

 This is how we do it - TEAM KAMP!  

 Our first breakfast outing in Siesta Key.

Taylor and her grandmas walking to the beach for sunset the first night. 

I'm going to leave it short and simple for now and yes, we are planning to return to SK next year in case that tells you anything.  :)  We are approaching the trio's first birthday and Taylor's 3rd so I'll be back in less that 4 months this time.  

Take care and Happy Spring! 

Triplet Baptism and Michael's Birthday

November 4th was a special day for the Kamp's.  Not only was it Michael's birthday, but also the triplets were baptized at Irvington Presbyterian Church.  This is the church where Michael and I were married, where Taylor was baptized and now the babies as well.  

 Ethan Michael

 Emili Rae

 Lucas Gregory

 :)

 Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Kamp and Mamaw Ruster for being part of this special day!  

 Big sister trying to steal the show :)

Claire, Ava and Taylor.  I hope they always remain this close.  

Thank you to all of our family members who were part of this very special day.  

Love to all!  

Happy Birthday Daddy!  

Photo Shoot Day

These are pictures from our 6 month photo shoot with the babies.  I remember I had so much I wanted to share then, but now that they are almost 7 months I'll save those thoughts to share later this week. 

 Taylor really is everything and more that we could have asked for in a big sister.  She loves 'her babies' more every day!  

 Need I say more?!?!  Sometimes her frustration comes out...

 and then she can be the sweetest thing ever!  

 Happy 6 months babies!  You are a lot of work, but we have truly been blessed with your good health and three unique personalities that are shinning through more each day.  XO

How is our first baby 28 months !?!?  Love you sis!  

Taylor's First Hair Cut

Taylor got her first hair cut on Friday, Oct. 12.  She loved every minute of the pampering!  

 Yes, we took home curls for her baby book.  :)

 All smiles on the way home!

 She sat perfectly still like she had done this before.

Her curls were in full effect after a little attention!

Thank you Beth @ Salon 01 for making Taylor feel so special.  

Our First tummy sleeper...

Is Mr. Lucas!  Who doesn't love a baby sleeping on their tummy?!?!

Lucas first rolled over two days before their 5 month birthday and has slept there every night since.  :)

5 months

The triplets are 5 months!  

 Ethan, Emili and Lucas 

Our precious babies!  

This picture warms my heart.  I know we have been a family of six for 5 months now, but it still seems a little strange to see all of us in one picture.  :)

Catching Up

It has been a while since we've updated the blog but we are all still alive!  :)  Taylor and the babies continue to grow daily and are a lot of fun to be around.  I can not believe that one week from today the triplets will be 5 months old.  Ahh.. time sure does fly by when you're having fun.  I can honestly say we are starting to have some fun around here again.  For awhile it seems like all work and little play, but as we settle in to our daily routine we are all having more fun.  It is very helpful that everyone continues to thrive.  Some of you are wondering what time of day it is that I'm actually able to do this.  It is actually 2:08p and all four of the kids are down for naps.  Yes, that feels like an accomplishment!  :)

Lastly, all of the fun is made possible with all of the help we continue to have.  Our parents have been our biggest supporters and a tremendous help.  We wouldn't be where we are today without you!

Pictures tell the best story, please enjoy:

 Taylor is 2! 

 Lucas Gregory

 Emili Rae

 Ethan Michael

 Love them all! 

 Taylor and Mia continue to be the best of buddies!  She loves to be outside.

 The trio @ 4 months :)

 Grandma Pat, Lucas, Taylor, Memow Ruster and Ethan (Emi was snoozing inside)

 Grandpa Kamp and Lucas

 Taylor and her brothers!  She continues to be a fun loving big sister.  She walks around saying, "I love him/her".  So cute!

 Taylor and Daddy on her first say of preschool!  She did not shed one tear and did great.

 Taylor and Mommy on her first day of preschool.  She was pretty much over pictures at this point but we had to capture the memory.  

 Emi is all smiles these days.  These little smiles make all of the hard work worth it! 

 This isn't the best picture of Taylor, but I love it for some reason.  Probably because this is an honest look I get daily.  :)  Daddy has taught Taylor that he favorite player in Andrew Luck.  

Michael and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 9!  Things sure have changed since the locker bays at New Palestine High School, but I love every minute!