Demo Day

Today we began demo to our master bathroom. I keep reminding myself that the mess and headache of people in and out of my house and trying to keep the boys out of the way is all for the greater good. Can't wait to show some after pics when it's complete!!

Graham was trying to look under the door to see what was going on in there

Graham LOVES dressing up in crazy clothes

Carter in the "doctor's kit" glasses :)

The Great Outdoors

The past 2 1/2 months made me forget how wonderful life is when we can go outside on an almost daily basis. We have played outside almost every afternoon for the past 2 weeks, and I can't tell you the difference it has made in everyone's moods (mine specifically). Graham has already become a pro on his new razor scooter he got for Christmas :) We're debating whether or not to take the training wheels off of his bike soon ... tips and/or thoughts, anyone? I've also discovered that my triple stroller has gotten heavier and harder to push since the fall :) I know we still have some cold days ahead, but I'm just happy that the brunt of winter is behind us. Sorry no pics to post, but we really haven't been doing anything blog-worthy lately. Don't worry ... all 3 Geshke boys are still cute as ever. Pics coming soon!!

If only I could have a peek ...

... into Graham's brain. I wonder DAILY why he does the things he does. Last night after I got everyone ready for bed, we were playing in the den with the balls in the baby pool (yes, I brought it back out for a winter indoor activity). Carter waddled over to me and I noticed something funny about his pants ... I looked and he had two balls stuffed down the back. Then I turn around to see Luke who had 7-8 balls down his pants. I burst out laughing and asked, "Graham did you do that to him?" He responded affirmatively with a big grin :) The best part was that Luke acted like everything was normal. Oh, the joys of living with a 3 year old!!!

I can't look at this picture without laughing

Just going about his business

Graham lining up all of my spices

Ahhhhhhhhhh

That's about all I can say about this past weekend. In early Dec. Kevin said his mom asked what we wanted for Christmas ... I half-jokingly responded, "I don't want a single thing except for your parents to come here for the weekend and keep the boys so we can have a getaway." Done!! Pops and Gigi arrived in Nashville a little after 4 on Fri. and we hit 65-N about 4:30 and drove up to Louisville. We had a yummy dinner and made our way to our hotel in downtown by 10. You don't know the joy we felt going to bed knowing that no one was going to wake us up :) We slept in and went down the spa for massages then to lunch and a movie (The King's Speech is great, by the way). Back to the hotel to chill a bit before another yummy dinner. ANOTHER morning to sleep in on Sunday and back to Nashville ... we ate lunch at Marche (I've been dying to try their Sunday brunch) before getting back to the boys around 2:30. All 3 boys were great for Pops and Gigi and the weather was so nice that they got to play outside a lot ... which is huge for my 3 rambunctious little ones. Thanks again SO much Pops and Gigi for enjoying our boys and giving us some time to enjoy being just us again!!!!!

Double Trouble

I've found that the trouble that one toddler can get into doubles when you have twins, esp. if they are boys, it seems. I swear one of them will scheme up something and rope the other into joining him. What's it going to be like when they can really talk to each other and come up with even crazier schemes ... or better yet, when Graham actually initiates it :) Luke and Carter have definitely been keeping me on my toes lately. They are big-time climbers, drawer/cabinet emptiers, and closet destroyers ... just to name a few. I really don't think they ever sit still for more than 20 seconds. BUT, they seriously are the cutest things ever, and I do believe that I could sit and listen to them laugh at each other for hours. They really do have a lot of fun together ... I am SO happy they have each other!!!!!!!!!

The picture doesn't do the mess justice

Partners in Crime

Phew

I made it!! I just survived week 1 of Kevin being out of town for 3 weeks in a row :( It was a LOOOOONG week, and the snow, well-below freezing temps, school AND bible study being cancelled, and most of our playmates being sick did not help one bit. We spent A LOT of time at our house and all got a bit stir crazy at times. All in all, though, it was ok, actually maybe better than ok. However, I am definitely happy that I have 3 boys to bed right now and Kevin just called to say his plane has landed, so he should be home in the next 30 min. or so. Here's to hoping weeks 2 and 3 are even better!!

They seriously are monkeys (I mean, they climbed on the table to get bananas) ... Luke and Carter are climbing on top of EVERYTHING

Graham may be a little personal trainer in the making. He has been VERY into the workout videos I've been doing, even encouraging me to do them. I found some kid yoga videos On Demand for him and he LOVED them :)

Sea Island

We had a fabulous getaway to Sea Island with my parents and brothers' families last week for New Years. We are now officially outnumbered ... 9 kids and only 8 adults. We got to spend a lot of time outdoors, had tons of great food to eat, and truly enjoyed being together. It was a great week ... thanks for everything, Snacks and Bet Bet!!!!!

The whole fam

Luke loving the beach

Luke and Snacks

A full hot tub, indeed

Graham and Wils off to the range

My favorite shot from the trip ... I love the way Carter (R) is looking at Luke

Ringing in the New Year