15 month stats, a special visit and freeeeeedom!

We turned 15 months on Monday and had our 15 month well check on Wednesday. Everyone is well!

We love our wagon at the doctor’s office. And Steven, Sammy and Amaya are finally old enough to really enjoy the fishies.

Between weights with the nurse and the visit with our pediatrician, we had to keep occupied. So paper towels it was! Lots and lots of paper towels.

Here are the official stats:

Steven: 20lbs 5oz (15th percentile) and 30.5″ (25th percentile)
Sammy: 21lbs 14oz (36th percentile) and 31.5″ (62nd percentile)
Amaya: 22lbs 13oz (72nd percentile) and 32.5″ (96th percentile)

Poor Sammy had a fever as a reaction to one of the vaccines.

Luckily, the chance to take a selfie cheers him right up!

Until morning. My poor Bubba.

Aaaaaaaaand, then on Friday, Steven broke out with a rash on his face. As they day went on, it got worse so we had to call an audible on the day and make a doctor’s appointment. We suspected it was a reaction to the amoxicillin for his ear infection but wanted to be sure. This time, though, I was able to make the appointment from work and Megan had the keys to the van to go the appointment.

But not by herself! Grandpa Homey and Grandma Betsy are visiting us from Iowa and Grandma Betsy joined everyone for the visit.

It was, in fact, an amoxicillin reaction and all is well. (With Sammy’s fever, too, though Sammy and Amaya both still have their colds. And lots and lots of snot. Lots and lots.)

Here are some fun photos from the visit.

There were birthday presents to open!

Girl talk to be had.

Walks to take!

Here, Steven wanted to see something that was over Sammy’s shoulder. So cute. And Amaya just chatted away for the entire walk.

Some guy talk, too!

Quality time with Amaya

Outside time while Daddy grilled!

And even more presents!

It’s cute. Steven, Sammy and Amaya are really starting to notice each other in a new way.

Notice Steven’s post-bath curls? ^^^

I’m not sure exactly why but I’m really pleased with this meal. It’s rotini with chicken, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and goat cheese. It’s delicious and I’m so excited that the kids like the artichokes.

Earlier in the week, Grandma Sunshine came to visit which gave Steven, Sammy and Amaya a chance to play together at the table Grandma Sunshine gave them for their birthday. With 3 babies in an unsecured area, you really do need more than one adult to manage this safely.

I can NOT believe how BIG these kids are! Where did my babies go!?!?

When I got home from work, there was also a chance for some “Free Play” when Steven, Sammy and Amaya can just crawl freely around the house.

They love playing the piano!

Sammy even figured out that he can reach the keys standing.

The big news for the week for Steven is that, last weekend, he graduated from Honey Bear to a regular straw cup. I’m really going to miss Honey Bear.

I call this Banker Bobo.

He is a CUTIE.

He’s got a raspberry on his finger. 🙂

Do you notice where Sammy is standing to reach the posterboard sign

Mommy and Sammy. Goodness, this boy loves seeing himself on the screen. He must know how cute he is.

His imitation of the Steven face?

Selfies! Selfies! Selfies!

Miss Amaya is SASSY. Megan and I looked up the definition of “sassy” to be sure we were using it correct.

sas*sy
adjective
informal

1. lively, bold, and full of spirit. cheeky.

And finally! We made a BIG change in the house! Over the course of 24 hours we (Jason, really) baby proofed our entire family room and kitchen so that Steven, Sammy and Amaya have more opportunity to really get around. Their playroom is great and the staple of their activity but they all loooooooove to go! go! go! and to explore and now they have the chance to do it regularly, instead of just when we happen to have 3 adults around. It’s a great set up!