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Mason is pictured here, but ALL four can do this.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_6033.jpg2-IMG_6033Harper may have taken a teeny taste of sand...https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5583.jpg1-IMG_5583Mason enjoyed leaning forward to dab his nose in the Cool Whip.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_5593.jpg2-IMG_5593I thought it was interesting how each of the babies had a different pattern in their Cool Whip swash. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5543.jpg1-IMG_5543Each baby approached their work in a unique way.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_5548.jpg2-IMG_5548Rylin really loved smearing and patting.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6045.jpg1-IMG_60452016-08-09T02:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/08/04/ahoy-mateys-greetings-ladies/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8781_edited-1.jpgIMG_8781_edited-1The boys immediately made use of the pirate ship riding toy they received. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8775_edited-1.jpgIMG_8775_edited-1What a scene!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/royal-girls.jpgroyal girlshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8686_edited-1.jpgIMG_8686_edited-1Matt did his best to dress for the pirate theme with his red and white stripes with eye patch.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/royal-family.jpgroyal familyWhen we do a party theme, George and I go all out so we both dressed the part. I made good use of an old bridesmaid dress my mom had in storage and wore the tiara from our wedding. George wore a few tatty items from his closet with a dew rag. As part of their birthday gift, I ordered princess dresses (on clearance) from the Disney store for the girls and pirate t shirts for the boys. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/princesses-and-the-queen.jpgprincesses and the queenhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/princess-dresses.jpgprincess dresseshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lets-duel.jpglet's duelhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_9926.jpgIMG_9926My friend, Jen, kindly served as our party photographer. I have enough trouble being a hostess without also managing the camera. Besides, she's a far more talented photographer than I! I snapped this picture of her so she'd be IN a picture and not just behind the lens.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_9917.jpgIMG_9917The quads had fun making their party decorations and still enjoy looking at their masterpieces. 2016-08-09T02:50:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/08/17/party-animals/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9577-001.jpgIMG_9577-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9547-0011.jpgIMG_9547-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9477-0014.jpgSafari Birthday Party Favor Bagshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9477-0013.jpgIMG_9477-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9477-0012.jpgIMG_9477-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9477-0011.jpgIMG_9477-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9477-001.jpgIMG_9477-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9647-001.jpgIMG_9647-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9689-001.jpgIMG_9689-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9673-001.jpgIMG_9673-0012016-08-09T02:48:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2016/08/08/step-right-up-carnival-party/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0681.jpgIMG_06812016-08-09T18:52:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2016/07/28/morning-ride/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-51.jpgfinal-5https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-42.jpgfinal-4https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-31.jpgfinal-3https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-21.jpgfinal-2https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-12.jpgfinal-1https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final1.jpgfinal2016-08-01T19:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2016/07/24/klyde-warren-park/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lark-on-the-park.jpglark on the parkhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-11.jpgfinal-11https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-10.jpgfinal-10https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-9.jpgfinal-9https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-8.jpgfinal-8https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-7.jpgfinal-7https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-6.jpgfinal-6https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-5.jpgfinal-5https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-4.jpgfinal-4https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-3.jpgfinal-32016-07-29T02:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/07/23/hello-three-year-olds/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mason-age-3-interview.jpgMason age 3 interviewhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sydney-age-3-interview.jpgSydney age 3 interviewhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rylin-age-3-interview.jpgRylin age 3 interviewhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/harper-age-3-interview.jpgHarper age 3 interviewhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0082.jpgrylin and sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_00841.jpgSydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_00771.jpgquadshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_00761.jpgHarper and Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_00721.jpgquadshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_00641.jpgHarper & Mason2016-07-19T04:01:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2016/07/18/big-vehicle-day/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-41.jpgfinal-41https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-401.jpgfinal-40https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-40.jpgfinal-40https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-39.jpgfinal-39https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-38.jpgfinal-38https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-37.jpgfinal-37https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-36.jpgfinal-36https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-35.jpgfinal-35#backtheblue #DallasStronghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-34.jpgfinal-34https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-34.jpgfinal-342016-07-20T18:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2016/07/05/snore-no-more/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1187.jpgIMG_1187Mason slept well on the ride home and snuggled the stuffed dog he got from the hospital. He later named his dog "Boxy" and sleeps with it nightly.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1184.jpgIMG_1184https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1183.jpgIMG_1183https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1182.jpgIMG_11822016-07-06T03:05:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/04/just-three-ingredients/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1804.jpgimg_1804https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1783.jpgimg_1783https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/8-img_6821.jpg8-IMG_6821After mixing the dough, I scraped the last bits of peanut butter onto four baby spoons so the babies could lick it off. They are officially Shawvers because they lapped it up! Next time I'll add a chocolate chip and they will have our official "Peanut Butter" snack.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/9-img_6822.jpg9-IMG_6822I should know by now, but I may never learn. The babies have a long reach and they can grab most anything on the quad table. 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I love how you still wear it with pride.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5267.jpg4-IMG_5267Whether you know it or not, you are the babies hero already. When you arrive home from work, they race to the gates to see you. Whenever possible they follow you and watch your every move. So never forget, eight little eyes are watching you Daddy!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-week-two056.jpg2-week two056I was terrified to hold our two pound Sydney for the first time, but you didn't hesitate to wrap her in your arms.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-week-two031.jpg1-week two031Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-harper-and-dad.jpg4-Harper and DadWhen you held Harper for the first time I could see the love in your eyes.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-we-got-a-bath-and-clothes010.jpg3-we got a bath and clothes010Rylin2015-08-17T02:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/27/toddler-tips-264-whats-that-smell/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/7-toddler-tips.jpg7-Toddler tipsTo spice things up, I also let the quads chose a different crib. They seem to enjoy the new scenery and crib soothers. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/6-img_8493.jpg6-IMG_8493https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/5-img_8491.jpg5-IMG_8491https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/4-img_8490.jpg4-IMG_8490Fill a mason jar halfway with baking soda, then add a few drops of whatever essential oils you prefer. I used lavender and rosemary for this one. Peppermint and lavender is also really nice. Use a butter knife to mix the oils into the baking soda. Cover the jar with a scrap of fabric and seal with the rim of the jar. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3-img_8484.jpg3-IMG_8484I love using my "spy cam" to check in on Quiet Time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2-img_8482.jpg2-IMG_8482Sometimes, they get a bit of shut eye.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-img_8501.jpg1-IMG_8501Quiet time makes everyone happy!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/8-toddler-tips1.jpg8-Toddler tips1Ideally, Pack 'n' Play time would look like this, with each of the quads taking a turn.2015-08-17T02:58:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/20/survival-tools/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120921-165646.jpg20120921-165646.jpgAnd the best of all, is George's own invention, the Poop Chute! He created a way for us to send dirty diapers from the girls' nursery closet directly to the garage. We love it because it contains several days worth of diapers (that is at least 32 per day) without having to be emptied. AND our house does not stink of poo. Surprisingly the garage isn't really stinky either because of the carcoal liner. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120921-165640.jpg20120921-165640.jpg https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools019-e1348189189192.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools019Sometimes we use multiple survival tools at once- Wubbanub, swaddler, Rock 'n' Play or Mama Roo. :) We pull out all the stops when someone is particularly unhappy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools017.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools017A friend gave us these fantastic Aden and Anais muslin swaddling blankets. We started using pre made swaddlers, but Rylin and Harper already figured out how to bust out of those. These particular blankets are my favorite for several reasons. They are lightweight so I don't feel as if the babies are over heated and are larger than typical receiving blankets so I can wrap them up really well. And of course, swaddling helps soothe fussy babies and helps them sleep better. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools015-e1348189176641.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools015When the babies were in the NICU, their physical and occupational therapists introduced us to the Wubbanub. They are Soothie pacifiers attached to a small plush animal. They are cute and all, but the point is to help babies keep the pacifier in their mouth, which keeps them calm. For us, it also helps us identify each baby's pacifier since they each have a different animal. The only problem is making sure our Yorkie, Lily, doesn't turn them into doggie toys. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools011-e1348189162543.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools011Yeah, I know this is just a good old crock pot. However, it is our new favorite cooking appliance. We are total foodies and miss the days of cooking meals from scratch, but there just isn't time. We do still enjoy home ade meals so I have taken to crock pot cooking. Up ot this point our crock pot was exclusively for queso and pot roast. I'm still a novice, but thanks to Pinterest, I am finding simple tasty recipes to try. Ideally, recipes have about five ingredients or less and require very little effort yet turn out great. If you have a favorite crock pot recipe, feel free to share! Tonight I'm making chicken spaghetti. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools010.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools010In order to get everyone's bottles ready for a feed, we simply pop them into these Avent bottle warmers for 4 minutes. We started with just one and quickly added another so we can have two heating at once. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools008.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools008I don't know it it's just our babies, or all babies, but we have a serious case of boogers. It is nearly impossible to extract a boogie without the help of Little Remedies saline. The babies and I are so happy it exists! It is difficult to see, but there is a "Rylin Shawever" label on the side of the saline. Each baby has a set of these nifty labels for the things we don't want them sharing and for bottles so we know who gets which one (they eat different amounts). They are great for just about anything because they are microwave and dishwasher safe. I ordered them from Mabel's Labels. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools007.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools007After being in the NICU so long with monitors keeping track of the babies, it was a bit hard to let them sleep in their own beds. We found these Angel Care monitors, which are intended to help prevent SIDS. They don't check heart rate or anything, but alarm if a baby is not moving (e.g. no breathing is detected) for 20 seconds. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-week-at-home-and-survival-tools006-e1348189149336.jpgfirst week at home and survival tools006We may have figured out a stellar way to tandem feed, but let's face it there isn't much time for solid sleeping at night. We get back to bed pretty well, but we only get to sleep in 1-2 hour increments about three times. 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2014https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_9110.jpgMarch of Dimes 2014https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8462.jpgZoo triphttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8460.jpgZoohttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8167.jpgChristmas 2013https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7611.jpgcourt's bday 2013https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7599.jpgIMG_7599https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7595.jpgCourt's Bday 2013https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_5318.jpgMeeting Matt2015-06-29T12:28:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/24/no-plan-b/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-shawver3.jpg1-shawverThe babies weren't nearly as messy as I anticipated. Perhaps I did too much practice with sensory play in the weeks prior? Harper was a total tease leaning towards his cake and pulling away numerous times. Judging by the obliterated cakes, who did the most damage?2015-06-08T02:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/05/over-the-summer-sensory-play/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6093.jpg1-IMG_6093Look closely at the tip of Rylin's paint brush. Do you notice anything?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_5841.jpg1-IMG_5841Rylin tackled spaghetti with reckless abandon!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_5842.jpg2-IMG_5842Sydney delicately touched just one strand of spaghetti at time. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-2013-07-022.jpg1-2013-07-022Needless to say, some babies enjoyed the sand more than others...https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/over-the-summer-button.jpgover the summer button2015-06-09T17:27:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/04/toddler-tips-934-yogurt-reinvented/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140304-140434.jpg20140304-140434.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8819.jpgIMG_8819https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8814.jpgIMG_8814https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8797.jpgIMG_8797I forgot to spray my mold and only two of our animals came out clean. I found that mini muffin tins are just the right size for a snack, and clean up is easy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8792.jpgIMG_8792https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8784.jpgIMG_8784Spoon the mixture into molds, or muffin tins with cupcake liners. If you use a mold, be sure to spray it with cooking spray first. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8782.jpgIMG_8782Microwave the mixture 1 minute then stir well. Microwave another minute then stir again.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8779.jpgIMG_8779Mix the yogurt and Jell-O in a microwave safe bowlhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8776.jpgIMG_8776You'll need just two ingredients to make yogurt bites: 1 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt 3 oz. box of Jell-O 2015-06-08T02:20:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/08/15/10-spots-to-visit-with-tots-in-dallas-fort-worth/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/10-spots-to-visit-with-tots.jpg10 spots to visit with totshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2013-11-14.jpg2013-11-14https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-01-12.jpg2014-01-12https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2013-10-14.jpg2013-10-14https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2013-10-07.jpg2013-10-07https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2761.jpgIMG_2761https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2844.jpgIMG_2844https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2846.jpgIMG_2846https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2842.jpgIMG_2842https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2840.jpgIMG_28402015-06-08T02:19:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/08/23/lets-talk-about-cups-baby/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0146.jpgIMG_0146Again, having a cup in each child's color is a win for us. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0111.jpgIMG_0111https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_9685.jpgIMG_9685Contigo are the preferred cups for outings. The flip top and handle make them easy to scoop up when we are on the go.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8719_edited-11.jpgIMG_8719_edited-1https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0129.jpgIMG_0129Having a cup in each child's color makes identifying whose is whose a snap. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0139.jpgIMG_0139This is our cup hoarde. Unfortunately, it doesn't even include the earliest cups because many of those are long gone.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0106.jpgIMG_0106Alas, all of our favorite cups in harmony at the dinner table!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8530.jpgIMG_8530Munchkin click 'n' lock silicone straw cupshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_7340.jpgIMG_7340Nuby silicone straw cupshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_6239.jpgIMG_6239Nuby trainer cups with handles2015-06-08T02:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/12/17/casdon-toy-dyson-vacuum-review/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3564.jpgIMG_3564https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3563.jpgIMG_3563https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0742.jpgIMG_0742https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0716.jpgIMG_0716https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0695.jpgIMG_0695Seriously, who can resist this face? He was ecstatic about a vacuum!2015-06-08T02:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/01/05/high-tea/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3681.jpgIMG_3681https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0873.jpgIMG_0873https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0887.jpgIMG_0887https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0881.jpgIMG_0881https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0872.jpgIMG_0872https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0871.jpgIMG_0871https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0869.jpgIMG_08692015-06-08T02:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/03/14/toddler-beds-take-two/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1546.jpgtoddler proofinghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1543.jpgsleeping on palletshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3980.jpgdiaper champ dismantlehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1534.jpgtoddler bed mischiefhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1501.jpgtoddler bed mischiefhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1500.jpgtoddler bed mischiefhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1497.jpgtoddler bed mischiefhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1470.jpgtoddler bed mischiefhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1431.jpgtoddler bed mischiefWhen I opened the bedroom door, I found Harper squirting the last few drops of a once full bottle of GermX all over the dresser.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1426.jpgquad story timeGeorge read bedtime stories to the crew before tucking the boys into their new beds. 2015-06-08T02:17:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/04/12/hopping-down-the-bunny-trail/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1679.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1669.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1666.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1664.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1660.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1657.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1656.jpgEaster 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1655.jpgEaster 20152015-06-08T02:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/06/07/commence-the-extracurricular-activities/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4636.jpgdance classhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4624.jpgdance classhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4631.jpgdance classhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4632.jpgfreeze dancehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4633.jpgdance classhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_4637.jpgIMG_46372015-06-08T19:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/05/27/suburban-farming/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/suburban-farming.jpgSuburban Farminghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/urban-farming.jpgUrban Farming2015-06-04T00:52:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/26/life-span-of-a-pumpkin-pumpkin-pie-cheesecake-spiced-pumpkin-soup/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3475.jpgIMG_3475https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3474.jpgIMG_3474https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3473.jpgIMG_3473https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3478.jpgIMG_3478https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3425.jpgIMG_3425https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3421.jpgIMG_3421https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3422.jpgIMG_3422https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3423.jpgIMG_34232015-05-28T01:42:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/12/12/dads-diy-up-cycled-bulletin-boards/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0675.jpgDIY bulletin boardhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0656.jpgDIY bulletin boardhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06291.jpgIMG_0629https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06281.jpgIMG_0628Flip each board over and attach hanging brackets to the backside. Use the previously drawn line as a guide for placement. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0627.jpgIMG_0627Using a nail set and hammer, push nail heads into the trim.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06261.jpgIMG_0626Once all trim pieces are attached, each board should look like this.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06251.jpgIMG_0625Miter cut trim at 45 degree angles and secure to board with brad nails.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06241.jpgIMG_0624https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06231.jpgIMG_0623https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_06221.jpgIMG_0622Cut fabric to fit over batting then secure with a staple gun.2021-09-17T10:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/03/05/toddler-activities-for-bad-weather-days/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/toddler-activities-for-bad-weather-days.jpgtoddler activities for bad weather dayshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1375.jpgIndoor Snowhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1369.jpgBring the Snow Insidehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0912.jpgTea Partyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3920.jpgColander/ Pom Pom Game2015-05-28T01:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/04/14/the-best-4-investment/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4215.jpgspray bottleshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4206.jpgspray bottleshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1688.jpgspray bottles2015-05-28T01:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/04/20/march-for-babies-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1783.jpgMoD2015Twins, triplets & quads, oh my! 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https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4652.jpg2-IMG_46521. cut the paper towels in half (other recipes have you cut about 1/4 off the top, but if you get a shorter container you can make two cans of wipes with one roll of paper towels). We found that the Felli Flip-Tite 1.4 L containers are a good size.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4651.jpg1-IMG_4651We use: a roll of select a size paper towels (so far Bounty is our preferred brand), 1.5 tbs baby wash, 1 tbs baby oil, 3 c. waterhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8-img_4660.jpg8-IMG_4660With this size container, we pulled a small wad out of the middle to get them to dispense properly. 2016-10-17T00:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/03/02/authentic-snow-in-texas/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1303.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1301.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1298.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1291.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1289.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1288.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1285.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1282.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1281.jpgsnow dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1279.jpgsnow day2015-03-03T02:24:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/02/23/sledding-clifford-craft-the-little-red-sled-snow-day-activity/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ice-day-2016.jpgIce Day 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ice-day-2015-2.jpgice day 2015https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1201.jpgIce Dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1195.jpgIce Dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1193.jpgsleddinghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1191.jpgsleddinghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1189.jpgsledding2015-02-25T22:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/02/17/candlelight-dinner-a-movie/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3891.jpgIMG_3891https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3861.jpgIMG_3861https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3862.jpgIMG_3862https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3863.jpgIMG_3863https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3864.jpgIMG_3864https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3868.jpgIMG_38682015-02-19T04:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/02/09/stomach-virus-6-shawvers-0/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3772.jpgcaring for sick toddlers while being sickhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1155.jpgsick toddlershttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1150.jpgIMG_1150https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1149.jpgIMG_1149https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1129.jpgIMG_1129https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1125.jpgIMG_1125https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1118.jpgsick toddlers2015-02-11T03:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/02/03/cupcake-day/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1100.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1098.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1097.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1095.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1088.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1087.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1086.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1082.jpgcupcake dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1067.jpgIMG_1067https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1064.jpgcupcake day craft2015-02-23T21:48:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/01/21/please-dont-judge-my-mom-i-dress-myself/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dont-judge-my-mom.jpgdon't judge my momhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3395.jpgIMG_3395https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0985.jpgIMG_0985https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0982.jpgIMG_0982https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0915.jpgIMG_0915https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shared-closet.jpgSHARED CLOSET2015-01-29T03:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2015/01/15/the-great-escape/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/girls-toddler-beds.jpggirls toddler bedshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0963.jpgIMG_0963Both girls sleep with Build a Bears from the NICU, and they both named their bear "Mom Bear". Very creative.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0956.jpgIMG_0956https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0955.jpgIMG_0955https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0948.jpgIMG_0948https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0947.jpgIMG_0947A basket of books has always been part of the girls room. They seem to relax from "reading" before bed, much like me.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0945.jpgIMG_0945https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0943.jpgIMG_0943https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0942.jpgIMG_0942https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0941.jpgIMG_09412015-01-20T03:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/12/30/ornaments-up-ornaments-down/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3635.jpgIMG_3635https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3632.jpgIMG_3632https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0866.jpgIMG_0866https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0864.jpgIMG_0864https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0860.jpgIMG_0860The girls were ecstatic when they opened these Minnie Mouse necklaces handmade by my quad mama friend, Amber. She has an Etsy Shop at Texas Take where similar necklaces are sold.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0848.jpgIMG_0848https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0847.jpgIMG_0847https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0812.jpgIMG_0812https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0777.jpgIMG_0777https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-211.jpg2014-12-2112014-12-31T14:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/12/22/the-reason-for-the-season/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0770.jpgIMG_0770https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0786.jpgIMG_0786https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0783.jpgIMG_0783https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0779.jpgIMG_0779https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0776.jpgIMG_0776https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0733.jpgIMG_0733https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0730.jpgIMG_0730https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0725.jpgIMG_0725https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2014-12-22.jpg2014-12-222014-12-23T20:48:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/28/how-to-build-a-quad-feeding-table/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3597.jpg1-IMG_3597To make sure the table could handle the weight of four babies or toddlers, George perched on top of it.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3599.jpg2-IMG_3599He also sprawled across the thing like some sort of gangster! Should be good for a gang of quads.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3596-001.jpg1-IMG_3596-001This one shows all of the dimensions I used.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6-img_3522.jpg6-IMG_3522I used wood glue to press both pieces of wood together and I allowed this to sit for two days. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/5-img_3521.jpg5-IMG_3521After cutting both pieces I cut out special openings to allow for the seat to snap into place. (notice this is the bottom piece)https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/4-img_3520.jpg4-IMG_3520I used the seats to decide where to place my holes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3-img_3519.jpg3-IMG_3519Then I used a jigsaw and carved out my design. I clamped both pieces together and cut both at the same time. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3518.jpg2-IMG_3518Next I began to layout my design using a rough set of plans from the Dvorak's. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3516.jpg1-IMG_3516I began by gathering my materials in order to layout my design. Two sheets of 3/4" cabinet grade plywood and two 8X4" beams. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/7-img_3523.jpg7-IMG_3523I used clamps to make sure everything went together smoothly. Wood has a tendency to warp. 2014-12-13T03:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/06/05/pray-pray-pray/2014-12-08T06:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/07/01/mile-marker-28/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120701-165234.jpg20120701-165234.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120701-165213.jpg20120701-165213.jpg2014-12-08T06:15:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/05/11/emotional-much/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wpid-2012-05-10_08-02-05_701.jpgwpid-2012-05-10_08-02-05_701.jpg2014-12-08T06:13:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/12/07/annual-sit-with-santa/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0652.jpgIMG_0652https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0648.jpgIMG_06482014-12-10T02:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/12/05/gateway-church-southlake-a-spot-to-visit-with-tots/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3502.jpgIMG_3502Rylin did not care for the larger climbing area and instead took refuge on this pack of gum.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3500.jpgIMG_3500The boys got plenty of practice taking turns driving the coveted fire engine.2014-12-08T03:14:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/26/dear-thanksgiving-you-arent-forgotten/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3393.jpgIMG_3393The Best Thanksgiving Ever is a charming story about a family of turkeys that gather together to celebrate their many blessings. Of course their feast consists of corn. Let it Fall describes the change in seasons and family activities during autumn. The illustrations are beautiful and capture the beauty of family time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0602.jpgIMG_0602https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0599.jpgIMG_0599https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0593.jpgIMG_0593https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0590.jpgIMG_05902014-11-27T01:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/23/bass-pro-shops-a-spot-to-visit-with-tots/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0620.jpgIMG_0620https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0619.jpgIMG_0619https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0618.jpgIMG_0618https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0614.jpgIMG_0614https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0613.jpgIMG_0613https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0611.jpgIMG_0611https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0610.jpgIMG_06102014-11-23T20:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/20/divide-conquer/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0609-001.jpgIMG_0609-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3372.jpgIMG_3372https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3376.jpgIMG_3376https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3382.jpgIMG_3382https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3381.jpgIMG_33812014-11-21T05:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/13/proud-mama-moment/2014-11-19T03:44:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/10/but-mom-we-forgot-to-pray/2014-11-11T12:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/11/03/japanese-gardens-spot-to-visit-with-tots/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-spots-to-visit-with-tots.jpg10 spots to visit with tots2014-11-04T02:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/31/read-this-made-that-cheesecloth-ghost/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3282.jpgIMG_32822014-11-01T04:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/30/read-this-made-that-tissue-paper-pumpkin/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3283.jpgIMG_32832014-10-30T19:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/15/when-the-cats-away/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/09-2013-12-07.jpg09-2013-12-07https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/08-img_7959.jpg08-IMG_7959This is what happened to the Tinkerbell tenthttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-img_7953.jpg07-IMG_7953Suspect #3https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-img_7946.jpg06-IMG_7946Rylin thought the splatter fest was great fun.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/05-img_7944.jpg05-IMG_7944Mason was crushed when his Sprite can shenanigans came to a screeching halt.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/04-img_7936.jpg04-IMG_7936Do you spy the wet foot prints trailing Mason?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/03-img_7922.jpg03-IMG_7922https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/02-img_7917.jpg02-IMG_7917Suspect #2https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/01-img_7915.jpg01-IMG_7915Suspect #4https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/10-when-mom-leaves.jpg10-when mom leavesHere's the evidence collected: three Sprite cans with various signs of damage two sets of wet, sticky foot prints, one on either side of the dining table2014-10-30T18:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/29/read-this-made-that-spindly-spiders/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3285.jpgIMG_32852014-10-30T03:35:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/28/read-this-made-that-wispy-ghost/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3284.jpgIMG_32842014-10-28T22:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/27/read-this-made-that-candy-corn/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3286.jpgIMG_32862014-10-27T18:48:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/25/read-this-made-that-paper-plate-jack-o-lanterns/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3280.jpgIMG_32802014-10-27T17:25:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/23/personalized-pumpkins/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0466.jpgIMG_0466https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0463.jpgIMG_0463https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0457.jpgIMG_0457https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0454.jpgIMG_0454https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0452.jpgIMG_0452https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0450.jpgIMG_0450https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0449.jpgIMG_0449https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0448.jpgIMG_0448https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0247.jpgIMG_02472014-10-23T22:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/20/flower-mound-pumpkin-patch/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pumpkin-patch.jpgPumpkin Patchhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0389.jpgIMG_0389https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0386.jpgIMG_0386https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0373.jpgIMG_0373After nibbling at our picnic lunch, these four gobbled bright, festive cupcakes provided by our local moms of multiples club. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0351.jpgIMG_0351https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0349.jpgIMG_0349https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dscn0864.jpgDSCN0864https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dscn0817.jpgDSCN0817Since the quads were unwilling to sit next to the cutouts, this is the only picture we snapped of them. This is a mere fraction of the cut outs we admired. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dscn0815.jpgDSCN0815https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dscn0809.jpgDSCN0809Running in a pumpkin patch can be dangerous business.2014-10-21T02:00:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/10/15/reflecting/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sea-turtle-babies.jpgsea turtle babies2 months ago, our four were in the NICU growing and getting stronger so they could join us at home.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/blogging013.jpgblogging0139 months ago, we went to our Reproductive Endocrinologist for our fourth and final IUI (after four they consider IUI a fail and recommend moving to IVF). Reminders of the sea turtles were everywhere, giving us a sense of calm and hope.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/blogging030.jpgblogging03010 months ago, we celebrated Christmas not knowing if we would ever celebrate that special time with children. Apparently the only picture taken was of our nativity as a reminder that we are never alone.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/candle.jpgcandleTonight, we will light this candle for an hour in memory of our first as we will do every year.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold015.jpgthe cold015Today I know what it is like to hold four healthy babies in my arms at the same time. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/everyone-came-home111.jpgEveryone came home1111 month ago, all four babies came home within a week's time. After the years of struggle, we finally had not a baby, but four healthy babies in our arms.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/everyone-came-home105.jpgEveryone came home1051 month ago, all four babies came home within a week's time. After the years of struggle, we finally had not a baby, but four healthy babies in our arms.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/four-together-for-the-first-time038.jpgfour together for the first time0382 months ago, our four were in the NICU growing and getting strong enough to come home. At four weeks old, they were able to take their first picture together.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/delivery-day004-e1350324938986.jpgDelivery Day0043 months ago, we made it to 30 weeks, 5 days of a quadruplet pregnancy before forty little fingers and forty little toes entered our lives. As an aside, I didn't actually count a single finger or toe until several weeks after the babies were born. Fingers and toes just didn't seem very important in the scheme of things. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/26-week-silly-pic-e1350324657545.jpg26 week silly pic4 months ago, I was still on bed rest for my baby shower. I cheated a bit and moved from bed to the sofa for a few hours. 2014-10-16T02:06:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/15/leftover-oatmeal-cookies/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0445.jpgIMG_0445https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oatmeal-cookies.jpgoatmeal cookieshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0444.jpgIMG_0444https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0437.jpgIMG_0437https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0436.jpgIMG_04362016-11-07T22:18:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/10/07/though-she-be-but-little-she-is-fierce-william-shakespheare/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3215.jpgIMG_3215https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3212.jpgIMG_3212https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3213.jpgIMG_3213https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-05.jpg2014-10-05https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3211.jpgIMG_3211https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3207.jpgIMG_3207https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3206.jpgIMG_3206https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3205.jpgIMG_3205https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3200.jpgIMG_3200https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3199.jpgIMG_31992014-10-12T00:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/09/22/these-shoes-were-made-for-wearing/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mvi_0017-001.jpgMVI_0017-001I'm not sure an outfit is complete unless you have a fedora and Eeyore slippers.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_9616.jpgIMG_9616Harper chose the entire outfit here from pirate hat to Daddy's yard shoes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-06-05.jpg2014-06-05These red Converse are among my favorite shoes for Harper, but he and I don't always agree about when they "go" with the outfit. 2014-09-25T02:53:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/09/14/gather-round-the-family-table/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3604.jpgIMG_3604The quads first time to sit in the quad table.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3603.jpgIMG_3603https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0165.jpgIMG_0165https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0164.jpgIMG_0164Grandparents dayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0148.jpgIMG_0148around the family dinner tablehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0082.jpgIMG_0082https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0075.jpgIMG_0075I could easily facilitate story time from the quad table. However, the quads do reasonably well sitting in child sized chairs or in a semi circle on the floor too.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0068.jpgIMG_0068Oh how they've grown!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0045.jpgIMG_0045It was relatively simple to clean up after the messiest of art projects at the quad table.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/family-dinner-table.jpgFamily Dinner Table2014-09-22T18:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/09/04/conquering-my-fear/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2923.jpgIMG_2923After our successful Target jaunt, I rewarded myself with a salted caramel frapuccino. I won a giftcart at our last Moms of Multiples meeting and i thought of no better occasion to enjoy it. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2922.jpgIMG_2922https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2921.jpgIMG_2921It wasn't long before Rylin realized the diaper bag doubled as a pillow. 2014-09-11T02:06:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/09/03/four-friends/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_9966.jpgIMG_9966Rylin and Mason tag teamed to feed their "twindruplets". We've been working on teaching them that they are quadruplets, but we've also had several sets of twins over for playdates and it gets confusing.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_9931.jpgIMG_9931These two ladies cheered on their brothers during the riding toy races. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_9842.jpgIMG_9842The four pack practiced setting their table for tea time. They served quite the spread of plastic food. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0096.jpgIMG_0096Mason and Harper think it's hysterical to walk around the kitchen on their knees. As I cook dinner, one of them will start this antic and it's not long before two boys are strutting along the kitchen floor on their knees. 2014-09-04T00:13:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/08/26/the-inevitable/2014-08-29T02:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/23/mamas-coffee-break/2024-12-09T20:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/21/cookies-for-santa/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/18-img_8092.jpg18-IMG_8092https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/17-img_8088.jpg17-IMG_8088The girls were enamored with the design's on each others clothes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/14-img_8080.jpg14-IMG_8080https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-img_8071.jpg12-IMG_8071https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/11-img_8070.jpg11-IMG_8070https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/10-img_8069.jpg10-IMG_8069Rylin was the only one hesitant to sit on Santa's lap. A cookie did the trick.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/09-img_8054.jpg09-IMG_8054Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/08-img_8053.jpg08-IMG_8053Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-img_8039.jpg07-IMG_8039Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-img_8036.jpg06-IMG_8036Santa needed a little help holding all four babies so George and I joined him.2014-08-14T03:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/12/preemie-prints/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_4946.jpgShawver QuadrupletsThis one is priceless! George may have worn this expression when we saw four little circles on our first ultrasound. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/16-img_5283.jpg16-IMG_5283Sydney and a snoozing Rylinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/15-img_5040.jpg15-IMG_5040https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/13-img_5002.jpg13-IMG_5002https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/12-img_4978.jpg12-IMG_4978https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/11-img_4971.jpg11-IMG_4971I like this candid shot of me trying to load all of the babies in George's arms. Notice Sydney is in my lap with her feet sticking out!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/09-img_4876.jpg09-IMG_4876Rylin, Harper, Sydney, & Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/02-img_4780.jpg02-IMG_4780Our friend, Terri worked behind the scenes to help us dress and entertain babies. I know she is not fond of this shot, but I think it's precious.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/17-img_4810.jpg17-IMG_4810Mason & Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/4-img_3378.jpg4-IMG_3378Before 2014-08-14T03:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/17/four-together/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time046-e1345251437843.jpgfour together for the first time046https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time058.jpgfour together for the first time058Dog pile!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time050.jpgfour together for the first time050You have to be tiny like this to pull off wearing a strawberry or monkey on your butt.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time048.jpgfour together for the first time048The babies and I with Aunt CiCi.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time045.jpgfour together for the first time045I just have to kiss their sweet heads. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time041.jpgfour together for the first time041https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time038.jpgfour together for the first time038And then there were four! Rylin, Harper, Sydney and Mason all together for the first time since birth. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time014-e1345250962386.jpgfour together for the first time014Rylin came to crash the party.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-together-for-the-first-time012.jpgfour together for the first time012Mason and Harper having brother 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facialhttp://jennasjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/pins-that-worked.htmlhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/10-pins-to-try002.jpglavender mint foot scrubhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/10-pins-to-try001-e1341795904323.jpglavendar mint hand scrubhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/10-pins-to-try003-e1341795802433.jpgHand scrubhttp://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/03/make-your-own-gardeners-hand-scrub.html2014-08-14T03:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/05/20/pin-this/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/21-weeks-shower-fabric-diapers031.jpg21 weeks, shower, fabric, diapers031https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/21-weeks-shower-fabric-diapers030.jpg21 weeks, shower, fabric, diapers030https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/21-weeks-shower-fabric-diapers029.jpg21 weeks, shower, fabric, diapers029https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/21-weeks-shower-fabric-diapers028.jpg21 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The girls are still a bit small for them, but I just love Baby Legs so they are wearing them anyways.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2-img_3213.jpg2-IMG_3213We did a little art with the babies using their adorable footpritnts. We don't have tons of wall space for art, so we bought a frame and stack of canvases. We will make new art for the changing seasons.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/14-img_3346.jpg14-IMG_3346We needed some side dishes so I used Rice a Roni and steam in the bag roasted corn. Voila!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/15-img_3348.jpg15-IMG_3348Here are the results! George added cheese to the rice, but I don't think it was necessary.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/11-img_33411.jpg11-IMG_3341Here's what I dumped into the Crock Pot.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/13-img_3345.jpg13-IMG_3345After a few hours, I shredded the chicken with two forks.2014-08-14T03:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/28/health-wellness-month/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140729-135913-50353586.jpg20140729-135913-50353586.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140729-135815-50295719.jpg20140729-135815-50295719.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140728-215004-78604719.jpg20140728-215004-78604719.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140728-214946-78586287.jpg20140728-214946-78586287.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140728-214948-78588196.jpg20140728-214948-78588196.jpg2014-08-01T17:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/22/four-foodies/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9548.jpgFood truck parkhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9547.jpgIMG_9547Though the quads enjoyed their meal from stroller seats, they proved they were capable of sitting a the big kids table. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9542.jpgIMG_9542Mmmmmm, street tacos with salted watermelon lemonade! I don't even like watermelon and found this drink extremely refreshing as it screamed "summer!" https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9541.jpgFood Truck ParkThe food truck park didn't have high chairs or booster seats so we improvised with our Combi twin strollers.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9686.jpgquads try Thai foodThai cuisine, quad approved! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9685.jpgIMG_9685https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9682.jpgIMG_9682All of the dinnerware was ceramic so we made good use of to go boxes for the quads. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9680.jpgIMG_9680Another perk of this establishment? HUGE tables and plenty of high chairs to accommodate our family. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9679.jpgspring rolls and pad thaiSpring rolls and pad thai were both beloved by the entire family, and everyone enjoyed eating leftovers later that night for dinner. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9678.jpgIMG_96782014-07-26T17:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/20/four-two-year-olds/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9921.jpgIMG_9921https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9919.jpgIMG_9919Rylin, Mason, Sydney, & Harper on their second birthday.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nicu-babies-color.jpgNICU babies colorhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_6058.jpgIMG_60582014-07-21T16:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/14/easy-literacy-based-crafts-for-toddlers/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9642.jpgIMG_9642I love how every time I ask the quads what a butterfly used to be they say, "caterpillar". https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-230042-82842771.jpg20140714-230042-82842771.jpgThis is our new art gallery wall in the playroom. I used the frames from our old study, and found another to expand it. The quads LOVE seeing their materpieces and telling about them. It probably doesn't hurt that I constantly ask them to talk about their art. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9729.jpgIMG_9729The Little Blue Truck was ideal for introducing the concept of mud. However, any book related to vehicles would work for this project, and the paint could be any color to create tracks. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9722.jpgIMG_9722I always love how each of the quads approaches art differently. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9559.jpgIMG_9559To make our butterflies we used: coffee filters, washable markers, pipe cleaners, and a spray bottle with water.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9558.jpgIMG_9558Butterfly Summer and The Very Hungry Caterpillar were both in our library so I pulled them for this activity.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9556.jpgIMG_9556I sprayed the coffee filters with water to make the marker run, creating a watercolor effect. Then I pinched the middles together and wrapped them with pipe cleaners to create our butterflies. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9555.jpgIMG_9555First, the quads scribbled on their coffee filters with maker. I used Sharpie to write their names.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-212753-77273199.jpg20140714-212753-77273199.jpg2014-08-12T01:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/12/toddler-tip-457-improvised-seats/2014-07-14T02:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/about/faqs/2016-02-03T02:41:36+00:00weekly0.6https://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/07/puddle-jumping/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9824.jpgIMG_9824Sydney https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9822.jpgIMG_9822Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9819.jpgIMG_9819Rylinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9818.jpgIMG_9818Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9810.jpgIMG_9810I realize it's not kosher to allow an American flag to touch the ground...but with four almost two year olds around, they may have grazed the ground a bit. Please forgive us.2014-07-10T04:22:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/07/01/play-date-for-eight/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9772.jpgIMG_9772Ahhh, clean, dry and jammied babies with a few good reads before bed.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9767.jpgIMG_9767After dinner, George became very popular as he was the cakey server. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9765.jpgIMG_9765As the babies noshed on their picnic, Amber snatched ice water for everyone. She's a pro at this!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9763.jpgIMG_9763I couldn't squeeze eight plates around the picnic table, but sharing is commonplace for multiples so it wasn't a problem.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9757.jpgIMG_9757Amber helped dole out ice water to little beggars. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9756.jpgIMG_9756https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9754.jpgIMG_9754https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9752.jpgIMG_9752https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9750.jpgIMG_9750https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9747.jpgIMG_9747I dropped some of our Color Dropz into the water tables and mini pool for a little pizazz! 2014-07-06T22:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/06/17/home-sweet-home/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140617-151723-55043802.jpg20140617-151723-55043802.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140617-151724-55044922.jpg20140617-151724-55044922.jpgWhen rainy days resulted in a sloshy back yard, we discovered the front porch as a play space.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140617-151723-55043432.jpg20140617-151723-55043432.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9659.jpgIMG_9659https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9656.jpgIMG_9656Ta da! We have counter tops!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9654.jpgIMG_9654https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9639.jpgIMG_9639The playroom was the perfect spot for the quad's table and chairs. They've been making me "hot coffee" nearly every morning. They even remember to add a little cream and sugar, just the way I prefer it.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9623.jpgIMG_9623Long tiled hallways make for perfect motorcycle races. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9611.jpgIMG_9611Our larger breakfast nook better accommodates the quad table.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9579.jpgIMG_9579Indoor tents made the perfect refuge for reading on a rainy day. Notice Rylin's "Elsa dress", she wears it almost daily. 2014-06-17T23:24:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/06/15/we-have-a-hero-and-we-call-him-daddy/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9645.jpgIMG_9645You enjoy time for rest and relaxation with our children.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9438.jpgIMG_9438You are affectionate with our children.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9627.jpgIMG_9627You contribute to all of our family's needs, great and small. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9410.jpgIMG_9410You model how to be a strong husband and father. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_8995.jpgIMG_8995You have fun with them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_8956.jpgIMG_8956You appreciate their personalities. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_8754.jpgIMG_8754You share the value of knowledge.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_8722.jpgIMG_8722You show them how to explore the world in new ways. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_8457.jpgIMG_8457You show our children how to be brave. (Goodness knows I'd never approach a snake like this!)2015-06-21T15:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/06/06/making-a-splash-at-the-new-pad/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105832-39512177.jpg20140606-105832-39512177.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105832-39512744.jpg20140606-105832-39512744.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105831-39511059.jpg20140606-105831-39511059.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105830-39510009.jpg20140606-105830-39510009.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105829-39509461.jpg20140606-105829-39509461.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105831-39511580.jpg20140606-105831-39511580.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-105830-39510501.jpg20140606-105830-39510501.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140606-091143-33103022.jpg20140606-091143-33103022.jpg2014-06-12T20:12:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/06/04/the-guest/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9151.jpgIMG_9151Most people would expect me to use a giant diaper bag, but I prefer this Vera Bradley bag instead.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9150.jpgIMG_9150https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140604-210447-75887010.jpg20140604-210447-75887010.jpgOn the Fort Worth Moms Blog, I reviewed how we sleep trained the quads as infants. I eventually would like to share how their sleep has evolved with toddlerhood. I snapped this particular picture when all four awoke from naps extremely early and were cranky.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140604-210431-75871985.jpg20140604-210431-75871985.jpgOur neighborhood Kroger has carts which seat all four babies. Scoring one of these sweet rides usually involves me stalking the cart corral, however. 2014-06-05T02:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/05/29/impromptu-parade/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-131618-47778995.jpg20140529-131618-47778995.jpgGeorge and I manned the kiddie table while the rest of the family enjoyed fine dining. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-131618-47778016.jpg20140529-131618-47778016.jpgAfter dinner, Uncle Clarke entertained the quads with his banjo. The loud creshindo of the insturment initially startled them, but it wasn't long before they sang along. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-131621-47781382.jpg20140529-131621-47781382.jpgSince we are in the middle of moving, we didn't pack the quad's booster seats. Linda had two already, but two kids were left to regular chairs and they did great!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-131620-47780300.jpg20140529-131620-47780300.jpgLater, Mason shared his chair with me.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-131619-47779935.jpg20140529-131619-47779935.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-131617-47777053.jpg20140529-131617-47777053.jpgI managed to pull four patriotic looking outfits from the quad's closets. The previous homeowner left behind four small flags so we had an impromptu parade. 2014-05-31T22:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/05/22/boxes-boxes-boxes/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140522-151425-54865525.jpg20140522-151425-54865525.jpgThis morning the buy and sell were official and the ink is now dry on our paperwork! Our agent, Tommy graciously volunteered to babysit Sydney and Mason during closing while Rylin and Harper stayed behind with George's aunt. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/moving.jpgmovingFour little people make for interesting helpers.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9492.jpgIMG_9492EAch night, we heave another set of boxes to the garage. It won't be long before we are engulfed in boxes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9494.jpgIMG_9494Unfortunatley, moving is uncovering some of our Shawver Shortcuts in home renovations. We apparently have a bad habit of painting around things. There was a shelf hanging in this particualar spot. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9491.jpgIMG_9491At one point, I had four boxes set up for each of the quads. Yet, they insisted on pairing off, and the dogs ducked in with them a few times. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9485.jpgIMG_9485My den looks like a stick of dynamite hit a toy store...and it makes me anxious!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9487.jpgIMG_9487https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9484.jpgIMG_9484I can't explain how crazy seeing this clock with three pieces missing makes me feel! If these pieces don't resurface, I may have to donate it. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9446.jpgIMG_9446https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9450.jpgIMG_9450The quads enjoy taking rides a top the boxes. 2014-05-30T01:34:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/05/05/daddys-weekend/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9279.jpgIMG_9279https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9271.jpgIMG_9271https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9270.jpgIMG_9270https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9266.jpgIMG_9266https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9265.jpgIMG_92652014-05-17T14:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/05/11/hope/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140511-215719.jpg20140511-215719.jpgWhile George worked at the floral shop, I recieved more than my fair share of flowers. Consquently, George stopped wanting to bring home flowers when he no longer worked there. I was ecstatic when he brought these home for Mother's Day. They were his way of letting me know he appreciates me. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9374.jpgIMG_9374https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hope1-001.jpgHope1-001These were my four favorite outtakes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hope-001.jpgHope-0012015-04-21T18:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/05/07/the-sisterhood/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/quad-mom-trip-jumping.jpgquad mom trip jumpingJoy filled hearts! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2525.jpgIMG_2525The power of Four!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2524.jpgIMG_2524Ready to paint the townhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2112.jpgDSCN2112Looks like Becky has a skin condition.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2105.jpgDSCN2105What have I gotten Krista into?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2101.jpgDSCN2101Gristmillhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2099.jpgDSCN2099Gristmillhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2093.jpgDSCN2093https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2089.jpgDSCN2089poolsidehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn2088.jpgDSCN2088quad mamas rocking bathing suits2014-05-08T13:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/30/moms-of-multiples-i-bet-you-were-as-big-as-a-beluga-and-other-verbiage-to-avoid/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10153667_10152163087516731_3393613853222370707_n-001.jpg10153667_10152163087516731_3393613853222370707_n-001George and I are developing a thick skin when out in public with the quads and ignore much of what is said. A friend snapped this photo and later I noticed the woman in the background with her mouth gaping open while she chats on the phone. I didn't hear her, but I"m certain she was saying, "Gladys, you will not believe this...I am looking at quadtriplets. Yeah, four babies the same age. I can't wait to tell Brittany that she's got it easy with the twins." 2014-05-07T13:10:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/29/toddler-tips-701-civilized-dining-sort-of/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9019.jpgIMG_9019They are messy, but really using their new forks!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8944.jpgIMG_8944I scored these at TJ Maxx for $6.99. They are a close match to our flatware so I could probably use them as cocktail forks if we ever had a cocktail party. 2014-04-29T20:36:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/26/pink-blue-purple-green/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9243.jpgIMG_9243And....the final egg count. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9221.jpgIMG_9221Sydney was content finding a single egg and carrying the contents around the yard. She could not have cared less about hunting eggs. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9215.jpgIMG_9215Mason wasn't going to let Rylin have all the eggs. He gave her a run for her money.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9214.jpgIMG_9214This little lady was on a mission to locate every last egg.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/easter-20141.jpgEaster 20141https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/easter-2014.jpgEaster 2014https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9211.jpgIMG_9211It's a good thing, Dad didn't mind toting Harper's basket..https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9209.jpgIMG_9209Harper was pretty good at finding eggs. He just didn't see any reason to bother carrying his basket. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9183.jpgIMG_9183https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9200.jpgIMG_92002014-05-09T14:07:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/20/whyiwalk/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mod-2014.jpgMoD 2014Along for the walk were the Murphy Clan (top) and Bonnie Brae Crew (bottom). Two of these walkers were expectant mothers with babies due this summer. They know the March of Dimes is working to make sure their babies are delivered full term.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9117-001.jpgIMG_9117-001Our sign was surrounded by signs honoring other babies. Take a close look at each one though. Some signs honor babies while others are memorials for babies. We walk to help prevent future families from hanging memorial signs. No family should have to endure the loss of an infant. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9114-001.jpgIMG_9114-001This sign proudly hung in the "Garden of Hope" for other families facing premature births. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9109-001.jpgIMG_9109-001This year, my parents and sister's boyfriend (Matt) were right at our side.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9093-001.jpgIMG_9093-001Quads doubled!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9079-001.jpgIMG_9079-001We crossed the finish line as a group for one cause.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9077.jpgIMG_9077https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9073-001.jpgIMG_9073-001Wait a minute...one of these is not like the others. Which one doesn't belong? When Harper was unhappy in the Runabout, Spencer happily took his place. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9071-001.jpgIMG_9071-001The sea of royal purple warmed my heart.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20141-001.jpg20141-001After the walk, the babies enjoyed quick picnic lunch of their favorite staple: peanut butter and honey sandwiches with apple slices and goldfish. 2014-04-22T19:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/18/shawver-shenanigans-daddys-in-charge/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9140.jpgIMG_9140Uh oh!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9139.jpgIMG_9139and bumped his head.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9138.jpgIMG_9138one fell off, https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9137.jpgIMG_9137Three little monkeys jumping on the bed...https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9134.jpgIMG_9134This looks like serious study time. If I didn't know better, I'd say they were actually reading.2014-04-19T18:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/14/a-golden-hour/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140414-163147.jpg20140414-163147.jpgMeanwhile, Mason filled an empty wipe box.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140414-163054.jpg20140414-163054.jpgAfter they had enough table time, the quads found new ways to play with their pom poms. Harper stacked them onto a chair.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140414-163042.jpg20140414-163042.jpgSydney piled them on her feet and kicked in delight. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140414-162658.jpg20140414-162658.jpgRylin stuffed a baggie with them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140414-160125.jpg20140414-160125.jpgThis is how our activity began, at the coffee table with toddler chairs.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140414-153642.jpg20140414-153642.jpgLook closely and you'll see how each of the quads approached this task in their own way. Some put one pom pom in each cube while others stuffed several into the same cube.2014-05-03T13:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/10/spring-has-sprung/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/outside.jpgoutsideSeriously, I could line up hundreds of swings with the belt clips undone and Harper would be occupied for hours.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9040.jpgIMG_9040Harper can reach the bar really well, it's a bit harder for him to heave his feet off the ground though.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9037.jpgIMG_9037Mason is proving himself to be quite acrobatic.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9036.jpgIMG_9036Tagging the fence and lawn furniture with chalk is not okay. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9034.jpgIMG_9034Lounging in baby Adirondack chairs is always a great way to relax.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9026.jpgIMG_9026Drawing on the concrete and rocks is okay!2014-04-12T01:46:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/04/07/snaggle-tooth/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9065.jpgIMG_9065https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8626.jpgIMG_8626Sydney rarely smiles, revealing her teeth. I snapped this on her 18 month birthday.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8601.jpgIMG_8601At 20 months, Sydney is still smitten with her Wubbanub. She now has a nice collection of hand me downs from her siblings. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3374.jpgIMG_3374Sydney fell in love with her Wubbanub in the NICU, and continued to love it after she came home.2014-04-09T02:30:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/26/pink-cake/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140405-104038.jpg20140405-104038.jpgHarper insists on doing the saline on his own. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-231216.jpg20140326-231216.jpg2014-04-07T19:19:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/29/shawver-shenanigans-still-alive-well/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8670.jpgIMG_8670Mason looks a tad guilty here. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_9010.jpgIMG_9010https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_9007.jpgIMG_9007https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8673.jpgIMG_8673They were so proud of themselves. Perhaps this is partially due to the fact that we do art projects at the same place we enjoy family meals. I suppose that could be confusing to a toddler. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8672.jpgIMG_8672https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8667.jpgIMG_86672014-04-02T21:10:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/22/an-american-icon/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140322-202241.jpg20140322-202241.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140322-202231.jpg20140322-202231.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140322-202215.jpg20140322-202215.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140322-202204.jpg20140322-202204.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140322-201603.jpg20140322-201603.jpg2014-03-25T02:13:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/20/banding-together-raising-awareness/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jen-and-babies.jpgJen and BabiesJen and Chris shared this photograph of their angels. 2014-03-20T21:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/17/toddler-tips-lets-have-tea/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8849.jpgIMG_8849After a while, Rylin started feeding Harper some of her tea. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8844.jpgIMG_8844Ryin is a girl after my own heart, I also like sipping tea with a spoon.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8843.jpgIMG_8843Of course, a tea party also includes the finest of fruits and pastries. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8840.jpgIMG_8840https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8838.jpgIMG_8838https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8837.jpgIMG_8837Bottoms up, Harper!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8833.jpgIMG_8833I used color tabs to make the bath water blue so it would look different from the tea. I don't think the babies cared about that, however.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8827.jpgIMG_88272014-03-27T13:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/14/a-day-of-beauty/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8934.jpgIMG_8934https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8929.jpgIMG_8929After his torture treatment was complete, Harper appreciated his lollipop much more. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8928.jpgIMG_8928The girls waited patiently the entire time and therefore earned their lollipops too. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8923.jpgIMG_8923Don't they look dapper? https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8889.jpgIMG_8889https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/first-hair-cuts2.jpgfirst hair cuts2Neha was impressed to find the babies can label most any animal, including iguana and produce the corresponding sound. Mason was impressed with this owl puppet, which boasted moving eyes and beak. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/first-hair-cuts1.jpgfirst hair cuts1https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/first-hair-cuts.jpgfirst hair cutshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8862.jpgIMG_8862Mason's hair had a disheveled appearance most of the time prior to his cut.2014-03-17T03:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/12/southern-hospitality/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8871.jpgIMG_8871https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8875.jpgIMG_8875I snapped at lightning speed to capture this one. Mason bolted shortly after.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8874.jpgIMG_8874Sydney also thought looking at pictures of Emma was fascinating. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-164653.jpg20140312-164653.jpg2014-03-13T03:56:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/06/a-few-good-toddler-reads/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2953.jpgIMG_2953As infants, the babies were able to focus on the high contrast pictures of Eric Carle books. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/five-weeks037.jpgfive weeks037We kept this Baby Einstein mirror book in the NICU and the babies enjoyed seeing their reflection then. We still have this book, and they still enjoy the mirrors. 2014-03-07T01:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/03/02/what-paintbrush/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140302-134338.jpg20140302-134338.jpg2014-03-04T19:06:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/02/27/the-little-things-thursdays-joy-despite-stress/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/08-img_8514-001.jpg08-IMG_8514-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/07-img_8593.jpg07-IMG_8593https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/06-img_8696.jpg06-IMG_8696Seeing these eight little legs dangling from the quad table warms my heart. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/05-img_8655.jpg05-IMG_8655The babies may fight nearly constantly, but they have a strong sibling bond and adore each other too. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/04-img_8680.jpg04-IMG_8680It always makes me chuckle to see how the babies fall asleep and what they choose to snuggle with, I mean a drill???https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/03-img_8608.jpg03-IMG_8608Sydney is finally starting to engage in pretend play. She and Rylin have been feeding and rocking their "twin" babies all week. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-img_8618.jpg02-IMG_8618Early on in my pregnancy, we bought four antique chi'dren's chairs. They've been taking up space in our bonus room nearly two years. Recently, the babies proved they were big enough to use them, and they are great for table top activities.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/01-img_8590.jpg01-IMG_8590There's no better way to wind down for the day than with a bedtime story. The quads love to pile onto my lap together, and I'm enjoying it before they get too big. 2014-03-01T05:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/02/12/and-its-valentines-day/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-222423.jpg20140213-222423.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-222414.jpg20140213-222414.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-222403.jpg20140213-222403.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-222335.jpg20140213-222335.jpg2014-02-18T17:13:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/02/11/toddler-tips-1120-dont-recycle-that-yet/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140211-130712.jpg20140211-130712.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140211-130454.jpg20140211-130454.jpg2014-02-11T22:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/02/08/but-thats-for-girls/2014-03-16T01:00:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/02/05/were-surviving-theyre-thriving/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140205-140957.jpg20140205-140957.jpg2015-03-01T23:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/07/how-do-you-make-a-tissue-dance/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_6555.jpgIMG_6555DIY Boogie Wipes recipe: Cut one Viva paper towel roll in half and stuff into a cylindrical container. Whisk together 1 1/2 c. water, 1 tbs soothing vapor bath, 1/2 tbs baby oil, and 2 drops tea tree oil. Pour mixture over the paper towel roll. Pull cardboard from the center of the paper towels. Voila! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130907-205726.jpg20130907-205726.jpgGeorge will probably not like this picture being posted, but it's the only one taken at our very first sick visit. We had to take Harper to the urgent care clinic on a Sunday afternoon when he had a double ear infection and nasal congestion.2014-02-01T20:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/09/noses-blown-baby-comfy-nose-review/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-img_7354.jpg6-IMG_7354https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-img_7372.jpg5-IMG_7372https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-img_7388.jpg4-IMG_7388I put the BabyComfyNose aspirators in our dishwasher two ways: one in the bag with parts disconnected and one with parts outside the bag. Either way seems to work. I also think our bottle sterilizer would get the job done.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7379.jpg3-IMG_7379Rylin was not pleased when I used the Baby Comfy Nose aspirator on her, but it worked very well. Bunny did a fantastic job of consoling one unhappy toddler. 2014-02-01T20:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/30/shared-journeys/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-100_0838.jpg1-100_0838This was our final day of internship. When I found this picture, I noticed a few interesting things. 1. Melissa & I are dressed alike in chocolate brown with khaki (I think the more time you spend with someone, the more things you do the same, and that includes dressing alike). 2. There were three specialist level interns our year (we are in the picture on the bottom with our supervisor) all three of us are now MoMs. Jenny (black shirt) has identical twin girls, I have the quads, and Melissa is now expecting twin girls.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/twin-trivia.jpgtwin triviahttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/10-img_8562.jpg10-IMG_8562I wanted a little party decor in the den since that's where the guests would congregate. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/06-img_8550.jpg06-IMG_8550Nekedria co-hosted with me.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/05-img_8549.jpg05-IMG_8549I repurposed a bland picture frame to make a decoration for the table that doubled as a gift for the nursery. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/04-img_8548.jpg04-IMG_8548This is my masterpiece! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/03-img_8545.jpg03-IMG_8545For a little added decor, I made a graphic listing twin trivia. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/02-img_8543.jpg02-IMG_8543Melissa's mom, Donna, was able to join us.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-img_8540.jpg01-IMG_8540I spent approximately three weeks on my table scape.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120623-160833.jpgMe and Melissa2014-01-31T20:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/20/one-thing/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-img_8478.jpg1-IMG_84782014-01-22T02:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/15/toddler-tip-457-shake-it-up-baby/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2-img_8496.jpg2-IMG_8496https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/4-img_8398.jpg4-IMG_8398Shortly after Christmas, the quads became interested in pretend play, and dressing up. The boys gravitated to the white sun hats. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3-img_8394.jpg3-IMG_8394Our dress up trunk is sparse and the boys also made use of the fluffy blue tutu. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2-img_8419-001.jpg2-IMG_8419-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/5-img_8399.jpg5-IMG_8399https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-img_8425.jpg1-IMG_8425What I love most about all of our toys, is that the boys and girls play together. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-img_8494.jpg1-IMG_8494The Magic Bullet does a fabulous job of making banana milk shakes. Usually, I just blend banana and milk, but I've also added Carnation Instant Breakfast for extra calories on days they don't eat well.2014-01-16T19:42:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/15/toddler-tips/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_5669.jpg1-IMG_5669Alas, a four baby dunk.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_6993.jpg1-IMG_6993https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump010.jpg2-Nisey and Grandpa, water bath, darn pump010While the babies were in the NICU, we bathed them in tiny plastic tubs. It's incredible that they fit into those things.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toddler-tips.jpgtoddler tipsWith each passing day, I find myself trying to solve some new challenge with raising four toddlers, aka “quaddlers”. They are a cunning lot who inspires a little ingenuity on my part (and George’s) just to manage day to day life. While my ideas are born from being surrounded by four toddlers, I think many of them could be helpful to any parents of little ones so I'm sharing.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131015-145935.jpg20131015-145935.jpg2016-03-15T22:09:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/24/toddler-tips-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_7120.jpg1-IMG_7120No matter how hard I tried, this mat would not stick to our bathtub and instead floated up, making an even bigger slip hazard.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-img_7122.jpg2-IMG_7122https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_7121.jpg1-IMG_7121What appears to be an oversize bathmat, is actually two identical bathmats.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3-img_7123.jpg3-IMG_71232014-01-13T20:29:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/14/toddler-tips-3/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7004.jpg1-IMG_7004After the quads are tucked into their cribs for the night, the gates are more of a nuisance for us and the dogs. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7006.jpg2-IMG_7006Bungee cords2014-01-13T20:28:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/27/toddler-tips-4/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-img_7758.jpg6-IMG_7758https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-img_7745.jpg5-IMG_7745https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7109.jpg3-IMG_7109Voila! These books were put back into rotation. Since the repair, they have chewed the edges a little bit, but they cannot get through the Duct tape and don't seem as interested in Duct tape as cardboard. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-quads-0372bw.jpg4-Quads-0372bwPhotographer, Christina Childress, captured this group shot during their one year photo session. ©ChristinaChildressPhotography.comhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7108.jpg2-IMG_7108To fix them, I gathered our collection of Duct tape and a pair of scissors.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7107.jpg1-IMG_7107Here are a few of the books with chewed spines.2014-01-13T20:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/04/toddler-tips-5/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140104-200256.jpg20140104-200256.jpg2014-01-13T20:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/11/becoming-a-ptsahm/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-2014-01-09.jpg1-2014-01-09Sisters hugging, a messy boy, and a sleeping boy all made my day.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2-img_8119.jpg2-IMG_8119Watching the babies explore things for the first time is atop my list of favorite times. They received these chalkboard mats from Santa and LOVED them. Uh, Mason also wore a bit of his chalk.2014-01-16T17:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2014/01/06/baby-hauling-combi-twin-cosmo-stroller-review/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/4-img_6892.jpg4-IMG_6892The babies seem far more comfortable side by side than front to back. This layout allows them to see everything and lean back if they want, yet the design is also narrow enough to fit through standard doors.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3-2013-12-17.jpg3-2013-12-17Rylin was refusing to nap when our Combi Cosmo Twin arrived so she helped me open it. In order to ship the stroller, the wheels and snack cups are unattached. However, it took me less than a minute to attach everything and clip Rylin into it.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2-img_8146.jpg2-IMG_8146https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-img_8332.jpg1-IMG_8332While there are nice baskets below the seats, there's no way a bag fit four quads would fit in them. That's not a problem however, we just use a large caribeener to strap our bags on the back. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/5-combi-stroller.jpg5-Combi StrollerWhen we are out and about, four high chairs (if any) are not always available so our strollers double as picnic hot spots. I generally toss finger foods into the snack cups, and use sippy cup straps for drinks. Thankfully, the Combi Cosmo strollers basically come apart for easy cleaning. 2015-11-05T12:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/31/2013-in-review/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-img_8318.jpg1-IMG_8318Lucky Black Eyed Peas: 1 medium diced onion 2 stalks celery, diced 1 tbs. jarred, diced garlic 2 tbs olive oil 1 can black eyed peas, drained 1 can diced tomatoes, drained salt & pepper taste Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute onion and celery until tender, then add garlic. Continue to saute until aromatic. Add black eyed peas and tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2-img_8319.jpg2-IMG_83192014-01-06T06:11:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/30/four-christmases/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131230-103256.jpg20131230-103256.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/10-2013-12-282.jpg10-2013-12-282Unbelievably, Harper was caught snuggling Uncle Dale! Sydney begged for guacamole and queso from Grandma, and big cousin Taylor gave each of the quads some quality individual time. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/09-2013-12-281.jpg09-2013-12-281Clearly, if you want to be in a photo, it's wise to grab a baby!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/08-2013-12-28.jpg08-2013-12-28All of the cousins had a blast playing in the unseasonably warm weather outdoors just before dinner. Seth and Ryan's batting cage was ideal for corralling quadruplets!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-2013-12-251.jpg07-2013-12-251The older twin boys proved to be great at entertaining our quad boys while big cousin, Kenzie enjoyed time with the girls. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-img_8278.jpg06-IMG_8278We got a little creative with the quads mealtime arrangement and made good use of our old Super Seat trays. The babies found these old toys to be exciting again. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/05-2013-12-25.jpg05-2013-12-25Upon our arrival, the quads enjoyed a bit of Shrek while we unloaded the van. Their love seat time lasted approximately two minutes. GG got a snuggle with Mason while GG Paw had Harper. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/04-img_8240.jpg04-IMG_8240We unearthed our tripod from the back of our closet in order to take a group photo. My camera took exactly one photo before the battery died. At least we got this one!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/03-2013-12-21.jpg03-2013-12-21The quads found the value of teamwork when opening a train set from Aunt CiCi. The wrapping paper and ribbon proved to be the most entertaining part of the gift.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/02-2013-12-211.jpg02-2013-12-211Grandpa made the grave mistake of opening a snack in the den where the quads could see him. He attracted four beggars in seconds.2014-01-01T17:03:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/08/we-may-starve/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131208-150936.jpg20131208-150936.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131208-150928.jpg20131208-150928.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131208-150921.jpg20131208-150921.jpgRylin began her afternoon nap a little prematurely. Cabin fever is exhausting!2013-12-14T05:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/06/no-snowsuits-in-texas-yall/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/09-img_7898.jpg09-IMG_7898When Mason looked like this, I decided it was time to retreat before his tears froze.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/08-img_7895.jpg08-IMG_7895The Bopsy Twinshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-img_7892.jpg07-IMG_7892Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-img_7891.jpg06-IMG_7891Rylinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/05-img_7889.jpg05-IMG_7889Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/04-img_7886.jpg04-IMG_7886Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/03-img_7880.jpg03-IMG_7880Texas Style Sleddinghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/02-img_7875.jpg02-IMG_7875I know we have a disc sled somwehere in the attic, but I wasn't sure quite where. Besides, a Texas sled aka laundry basket is the best way to transport for toddlers anyways. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/01-img_7872.jpg01-IMG_7872Everyone was already wearing a romper and socks. I put a pair of Baby Legs under their romper and on their amrs, then I added hats, and fleece pajamas. Bam! Texas style baby snow suits. The best part was not dealing with shoes.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/10-img_7900.jpg10-IMG_79002013-12-09T04:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/12/05/imaginations-ignited/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/5-img_7868.jpg5-IMG_7868This is quite the collection of toy phones. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4-img_7862.jpg4-IMG_7862https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/3-img_7861.jpg3-IMG_7861https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2-img_7859.jpg2-IMG_7859It cracks me up how they all do the "walk and talk" with their phones, and the classic speaker phone option. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-img_7854.jpg1-IMG_7854Seriously, Mason's favorite toys are spoons. He often clutches one in each hand, and on occasion I find them in his crib.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6-toys.jpg6-toysFor the most part, the quads mastered the "walk and talk" as well as the "speaker phone". 2013-12-09T17:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/11/helping-a-brother-out/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7500.jpg2-IMG_7500The window seat behind the quad table catches many things they toss, especially cups.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7497.jpg1-IMG_74972013-11-27T05:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/26/teaching-toddlers-thankfulness/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-img_7711.jpg4-IMG_7711Jennifer suggested a few books about thankfulness, but I found these right on our own bookshelf. The babies favorite is, Thank God for Puppies! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7710.jpg3-IMG_7710https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7764.jpg2-IMG_7764Our turkeys are hanging in the art gallery frame in our playroom. I think they may live their beyond Thanksgiving as a reminder of the very blessings in our life- great and small.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7762.jpg1-IMG_7762I realized after I snapped this pictures, I was short one item for Harper so I added "baby gates". I have now idea how we'd function without them!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-img_7698.jpg5-IMG_7698Family is always something we are thankful for, especially when raising quadruplets. We celebrated Thanksgiving with George's extended family Sunday. His 90 year old great aunts really seemed to enjoy meeting the newest multiples in the family. We missed family gatherings last year due to lock down and it's nice being with extended family again.2013-11-27T05:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/24/live-clean-baby/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7559.jpg1-IMG_7559The baby wash created nice, thick bubbles, which Rylin was ready to explore.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7561.jpg2-IMG_7561The quads really enjoyed running their hands and fingers through the bubbles.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7548.jpg1-IMG_7548Our Live Clean Baby gift included bar soap, foaming wash, baby bath, shampoo and wash, lotion, and non-petroleum jelly.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/7-img_7578.jpg7-IMG_7578I wanted to compare the foaming wash and shampoo/ wash so the boys got the foaming wash. Guess what- the foaming wash created the same great lather.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-img_7574.jpg6-IMG_7574Ahhh, two clean girls ready for bed! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-img_7572.jpg5-IMG_7572Sydney came out of her bath feeling refreshed and chipper.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-img_7566.jpg4-IMG_7566I know that lather doesn't have anything to do with effectiveness of shampoos and soaps, but I admittedly love soap with a rich lather. I also know that sulfates generally are what create a lather, yet Live Clean Baby products are sulfate free and create an fantastic lather.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7553.jpg3-IMG_7553https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7551.jpg2-IMG_7551The boys eat a little more haphazardly, and often lose the privilege of bowls and spoons. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8-img_7587.jpg8-IMG_7587Voila! Two clean boys ready to hit the sack.2013-11-24T22:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/22/happy-friday/2013-11-26T22:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/18/the-best-gift/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-img_7606.jpg6-IMG_7606Thankfully, no one in our group had any bowling talent whatsoever. There's nothing worse than being a terrible bowler when you realize your company has their own shoes and ball (that happened to George and I once). https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-img_7604.jpg5-IMG_7604George thought it was more fun to check ball speed than to knock down pins.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-img_7600.jpg4-IMG_7600https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7599.jpg3-IMG_7599We love our kids fiercely, but it was nice getting out into a social scene together. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-2013-11-16.jpg2-2013-11-16Grandpa and Nisey assured us that all would be well for the evening.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-img_7615.jpg1-IMG_7615Courtney and I took a cheesy sister picture, which reminded me of a middle school volleyball team photo. Notice I have super dorky bowling shoes thanks to miniature feet. I think they gave me a kid's pair. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/7-bowling.jpg7-bowlingWe had trouble picking teams so went girls vs guys. I have no idea which team won, however.2013-11-20T04:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/17/world-prematurity-day/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-five-weeks013.jpg5-five weeks013It still makes me shudder recalling the pain Sydney endured as multiples nurses attempted to set a hair thin IV. At one point, her IV could only be placed through her forehead.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-harper-w-cpap.jpg4-Harper w cpapIn the days I yearned to hold my babies, all I could do to comfort them was hold their tiny bodies through portholes in their incubators.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-week-two056.jpg3-week two056The first time we could hold Sydney, I feared breaking her because she was so tiny and fragile.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-rylin.jpg2-RylinOur eyes adjusted to days of blue lights in our NICU room, helping to remove the billi from our babies' systems. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-rylin-cpap.jpg1-Rylin cpapAfter birth, our babies were each fitted with a CPAP and bonnet to help them breathe. I did not know what my babies looked like for well over a week.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-we-got-a-bath-and-clothes002.jpg6-we got a bath and clothes002Unlike typical mothers, I did not get to hold my babies for well over a week. This was the moment I held Mason for the first time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-4-img_7330.jpg1-4-IMG_7330Wires and tubes became part of our normal while in the NICU.2013-11-18T04:30:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/03/shawver-shenanigans-with-bonus-video/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7192-001.jpg2-IMG_7192-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7154.jpg2-IMG_7154https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-2013-10-029.jpg1-2013-10-0292013-11-12T05:16:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/10/2-days-3-parties-4-toddlers/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/7-img_7490.jpg7-IMG_7490Mason always gravitates to the twins, especially Michael. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7441.jpg2-IMG_7441https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4-img_7491.jpg4-IMG_7491When Rylin saw birthday candles she began saying "hot" and blowing. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7451.jpg3-IMG_7451Nisey found Thanksgiving outfits for the girls, and the boy's Halloween shirts coordinated perfectly with them. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1-2013-11-10.jpg1-2013-11-10https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/6-img_7495.jpg6-IMG_7495Our family with my grandparents. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5-img_7492.jpg5-IMG_7492Sydney thought cousin Rita's braid was fascinating, and I think she enjoyed being the center of attention. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/14-img_7434.jpg14-IMG_7434https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/13-img_7433.jpg13-IMG_7433The quads enjoyed watching the birthday boy and girl blowing out candles. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/12-img_7429.jpg12-IMG_7429Sydney loved the long hallways in the house and trotted off independently. 2013-11-11T15:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/02/every-girl-wants-to-be-gourmet-guest-post/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/family_photo.jpgfamily_photo.JPGhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cupcake_2.jpgcupcake_2.JPGhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kory_and_george.jpgKory_and_George.JPGhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/master_chef.jpgMaster_Chef.JPGhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/knott_family_photo.jpgKnott_family_photo.JPGhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131029-203323.jpg20131029-203323.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131029-202108-e1383096409189.jpg20131029-202108.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131029-202057.jpg20131029-202057.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131029-202048.jpg20131029-202048.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131029-201936.jpg20131029-201936.jpg2013-11-02T16:35:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/11/01/four-of-a-kind/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2-img_7288.jpg2-IMG_7288https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/3-img_7295.jpg3-IMG_7295Every year, George insists on putting skeleton bones out as part of his decor. I absolutely loathe the horrid things, but it's a losing battle for me. George let the quads play with them and it looked a little grisly.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/14-img_7264.jpg14-IMG_7264Rylin protested choosing any candy and instead clung to Nisey.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/13-img_7287.jpg13-IMG_7287https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/12-img_7307.jpg12-IMG_7307https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/11-img_7306.jpg11-IMG_7306Even though four babies toddled around the foyer and hundreds of kids visited us, Sasha found it fitting for a siesta. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10-img_7304.jpg10-IMG_7304Lily took her role as official family greeter and hopped up at the edge of the gate with each new wave of Trick or Treaters.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/09-img_7317.jpg09-IMG_7317When I was a kid, mom always made a pumpkin shaped cake of two bundt cakes. She made it once again for the quads. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/08-img_7271.jpg08-IMG_7271Our first stop was across the street to Kent's house. There, a huge bowl of peanut butter cups beckoned the quads, but they were hesitant to take any. Eventually Sydney gingerly chose a piece and the boys joined her. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/07-img_7286.jpg07-IMG_72862013-11-02T16:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/28/confessions-of-a-pastors-family-guest-post/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6-img_0022.jpg6-IMG_0022Thanks to Jennifer, we were able to get a decent family picture with the quads in their Halloween duds.2013-10-28T20:20:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/27/in-the-bunker/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131027-143650.jpg20131027-143650.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-img_7137.jpg5-IMG_7137This is what's left of our Gerber daisies. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-img_7134.jpg4-IMG_7134Our flowerbeds were laced in hailstones. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3-img_7131.jpg3-IMG_7131Yes, six people and two dogs fit snugly into our under the stairs closet.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-img_7128.jpg2-IMG_7128Harper abandoned watching the game so he could crawl into our bunker. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_7124.jpg1-IMG_7124As I scurried around making sure our under the stairs closet was in order, the quads were oblivious. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6-img_7138.jpg6-IMG_7138Here's a pile of hailstones that accumulated on our back porch. 2013-10-28T20:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/21/picky-palates-pleased-good-groceries-review/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131015-145639.jpg20131015-145639.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/11-img_6835.jpg11-IMG_6835The herbal flavors in the saltines paired well with crudites and cheese. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10-img_6818.jpg10-IMG_6818I'm personally not a big milk drinker, but I enjoy the occasional bowl of cereal for breakfast. I thought the nutty flavor of quinoa milk was a nice balance for slightly sweet cereal.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/09-img_6806.jpg09-IMG_6806In our house, we go through 3-4 gallons of cow's milk per week. Since it takes up too much space in our refrigerator, we have to make muliple trips to the grocery store to keep the milk flowing. Sometimes, we run out of milk in the day so I keep a variety of milk alternatives that do not require refrigeration until opened on hand. I had no idea quinoa milk existed prior to receiving some. It is ideal for us to keep on hand for the days when cow's milk is gone.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/08-img_6804.jpg08-IMG_6804I found the quinoa milk to have a rich, nutty flavor and wasn't sure the babies would approve. They did! The boys gulped it just like they do with cow's milk! They even enjoyed the unsweetened version.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/07-img_6769.jpg07-IMG_6769The babies screeched and begged for more rice thins at each snack time. Unlike other rice cakes, Suzie's are extremely thin and soft enough for babies to munch. As a decadent treat for myself, I spread chocolate hazlenut spread over them. They were also tasty with peanut butter, which is a protein source I love for the quads.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/06-img_6753.jpg06-IMG_6753The naan crackers were the perfect companion for my crock pot green chicken chili. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/05-img_6727.jpg05-IMG_6727All of the saltine crackers are packaged into four packs, which is perfect for making quick lunches or tossing in the diaper bag. Four packs are always a winner with quads!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/04-img_6707.jpg04-IMG_6707George and I found the flatbread perfect with our Greek pasta salad and homemade hummus.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/03-img_6698.jpg03-IMG_6698Our shipment included: cilantro naan crackers, plain unsweetened quinoa milk, vanilla sweetened quinoa milk, vanilla unsweetened quinoa milk, sesame kamut flatbread, ancient grain flatbread, breadsticks, olive oil crackers, rosemary sesame crackers, tomato oregano crackers, sourdough puffed rice crackers, ancient multigrain crackers, baby biscuits, thin cakes with sesame, and salted thin cakes.2013-10-21T18:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/20/shawver-shenanigans-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-shawver-shenanagins.jpg5-Shawver shenanaginshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-img_7026.jpg4-IMG_7026When the quadlets are awake, the gates do an outstanding job of dividing the baby proof vs adult areas. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-img_7021.jpg2-IMG_7021https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_7003.jpg1-IMG_7003https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3-img_7013.jpg3-IMG_70132013-10-21T19:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/15/cast-a-light-in-the-darkness/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cast-a-light-in-the-darkness.jpgcast a light in the darkness2015-10-15T16:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/13/shawver-shenanigans/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shawver-shenanigans.jpgShawver ShenanigansWhen I review the snapshots taken in a week's time, it's apparent that our lives are full of shenanigans, but that is what enriches us and makes life full of JOY! It's a clear reminder why God thought quadruplets were just right for our family. Here are some of my favorite outtakes from the past few weeks-https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-img_6798.jpg4-IMG_6798With quadruplets, we have more stuffy noses than the average household. Sydney seems to think her finger is the best booger removal tool, but I disagree.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-img_6865.jpg2-IMG_6865https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_6929.jpg1-IMG_6929After his new 'do, Harper wasn't willing to let me take a good picture of him. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6-img_6943.jpg6-IMG_69432013-10-14T14:30:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/08/adventures-in-legoland/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-img_6937.jpg2-IMG_6937https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_6935.jpg1-IMG_6935After our DIY Legoland, we worked on putting everything back in the bag. The babies did pretty well with this, but once all pieces were in the bag they tried to take them back out. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3-img_6938.jpg3-IMG_6938Today, Harper worked very hard to attach blocks together.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/8-img_6908.jpg8-IMG_6908The babies did really well handling the small Leogs and attempted connecting them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/7-img_6899.jpg7-IMG_6899Each of the babies had a turn on the spiral slide with their mommy. I snapped a picture of Amber & Logan.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6-img_6897.jpg6-IMG_6897I'm not sure that Kristin knew what she signed up for, but she was an amazing help during this excursion.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-img_6895.jpg5-IMG_6895Well, maybe one baby was upset for a bit. Thankfully this lasted only momentarily. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-img_6892.jpg4-IMG_6892Amber and I both snapped pictures of the babies next to Cowboy Stadium for the Quad Fathers.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3-img_6887.jpg3-IMG_6887In case you ever wondered, this is what four twin strollers filled with eight babies looks like. I do not envy Nadia Soulman one bit, eight babies is A LOT of babies!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-2013-10-071.jpg2-2013-10-071Everyone had an opportunity to go out with just one sibling to explore and practice mobility. I was especially proud of Sydney who began standing unassisted.2013-10-16T02:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/11/01/mommys-mummies/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2805.jpgIMG_2805And, here are his silhouettes https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2800.jpgIMG_2800First Halloween family photo!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2799.jpgIMG_2799The babies chilled in Rock 'n' Plays in the garage while we passed out candy. When the neighbors realized the babies were out the mummies stole the show. The little spooks did a great job of not touching and just looking. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2796-001.jpgIMG_2796-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2788-001.jpgIMG_2788-001Here are Mommy's Mummies handmade by Aunt CiCi herself!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2781.jpgIMG_2781Mommy and the gal mummies. I couldn't resist the Halloween hair bows for them!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2777.jpgIMG_2777https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2769.jpgIMG_2769The babies sported Halloween bodysuits for the day courtesy of Marin's Boutique. Rylin was not too happy with her get up. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2807.jpgIMG_2807It's a bit hazy, but here is George's graveyard.2013-10-08T03:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/06/fall-festival/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-img_6791.jpg5-IMG_6791https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-img_6787.jpg4-IMG_6787Typical Mason flirted with everyone he met, flashing those two dimples happily.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3-img_6784.jpg3-IMG_6784Grandpa discovered a more efficient way to carry Harper. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2-img_6781.jpg2-IMG_6781I thought the babies would be interested in the petting zoo since they've mastered animal sounds. Not quite.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-img_6779.jpg1-IMG_6779We were able to get one whole group shot of our family.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6-2013-09-28.jpg6-2013-09-28Rylin did not take a nap on the way to church and was downright crabby. Nisey finally found a maraca in the rummage sale that appeased her.2013-10-08T00:54:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/10/01/every-wink-counts/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6757.jpg3-IMG_6757For my first night test driving my Silksleep mask, I thought my "Got Quads" t-shirt was apropos. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6756.jpg2-IMG_6756I think the Ivory silk with chocolate trim has a sophisticated appearance.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6755.jpg1-IMG_6755I always think its a treat to get something from overseas, especially when it comes from "Royal Mail". It makes me feel cultured or something. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6760.jpg4-IMG_6760I found it nearly impossible to take a picture with the numbers visible on my alarm clock. If you squint a bit, you may notice it says 11:31 pm. That's typically about the time I turn in for the night. Late.2013-10-02T12:02:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/27/its-autumn-right/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/6-autumn1.jpg6-Autumn1https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5-autumn.jpg5-Autumnhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6726.jpg4-IMG_6726https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6725.jpg3-IMG_6725https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6721.jpg2-IMG_6721https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6714.jpg1-IMG_6714Green Chicken Chili Dump these ingredients in the Crock Pot: 4 chicken breasts, 1/2 box chicken broth, 2 cans green enchilada sauce, 1 can rotel, 2 cans corn drained, 2 cans white beans (rinsed and drained), 8 oz cream cheese. Cook on low 6-8 hrs or on high 4 hrs. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/7-autumn2.jpg7-Autumn2There is a wonderful story behind the quote, which George will happily share with anyone who wants to inquire. 2013-09-29T09:48:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/26/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-34/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5-img_6691.jpg5-IMG_6691As I sorted, babies had fun jumping onto the clothes pile and carrying items away. Harper was a willing model to try new sizes from our fall collection.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6669.jpg4-IMG_6669Capturing four toddlers in a single picture proved impossible. This was my best attempt. I spy seven babies and it looks like total mayhem.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6676.jpg2-IMG_6676The Quad Squad has many familiar toys and some novel ones too. The babies enjoyed playing with this toy, which is identical to one we used to have (I got antsy and purged it a few months ago). They LOVED seeing it again.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6722.jpg1-IMG_6722https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6673.jpg3-IMG_6673For lunch time, each set of quads took turns in the quad table. I thought it was cute how they peered at each other through the bars on the fence as if they were jailbirds. 2013-09-28T15:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/19/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-33/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5-img_6657.jpg5-IMG_6657The parakeets were an entertaining amenity at Grandma's place.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6653.jpg4-IMG_6653After our visit in the dining room, we let the babies loose in Grandmas room to burn off some energy. Oh how the babies LOVE seeing their reflection in a mirror. When they spotted Grandma's mirror, they each darted to it.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6608.jpg3-IMG_6608https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6572.jpg2-IMG_6572George was sitting on the couch with Mason when Rylin signed, "please" to join them. Before we knew it all four wanted to be there with him.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6571.jpg1-IMG_6571https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/6-img_6660.jpg6-IMG_6660Grandma kissed each baby on the forehead as we bid our farewells.2013-09-21T15:01:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/16/the-screaming-quadruplets/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6579.jpg2-IMG_6579https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6581.jpg3-IMG_6581I sliced a handful of grapes and lined two wine glasses with them. Then, I poured 1/2 a shot of peach schnapps over the grapes and swizzled them a bit. I filled each wine glass about 3/4 of the way with pink moscato and topped it off with 7 up. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6577.jpg1-IMG_6577Maybe Harper was onto something, the babies needed a change of pace to liven their spirits. They really enjoyed the mess. I don not, however recommend cornstarch for sensory play. It took FOREVER to sweep up. I'm certain there are still remnants in our grout. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6583.jpg1-IMG_6583The Screaming Quadruplethttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130916-222501.jpg20130916-222501.jpg2013-09-18T01:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/15/5-things-id-never-do/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_5070.jpg2-IMG_5070https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_5069.jpg1-IMG_5069https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6451.jpg3-IMG_6451Lily is the kind of dog who lets Sydney rub her belly (with supervision). https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_0735.jpg4-IMG_0735Even though she was a Holy Terror, Lily really did melt our hearts. She was a four month old, two pound puppy with a big heart.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-quattro.jpg3-QuattroA few years ago, I couldn't fathom a life filled with four children. Now I can't imagine what life would be without them. They fill our lives with so much joy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-routan001.jpg2-Routan001Here;s the van we bought to hold the quads. I think we should keep it until they are old enough to drive it. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6553.jpg1-IMG_6553One evening, the quads enjoyed an Elmo movie in their new tent given to us from a friend. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5-img_0780.jpg5-IMG_0780This is the pink dress Lily was wearing the night we got her. 2017-09-10T04:42:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/12/the-little-things-thursday-installment-32/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_65421.jpg3-IMG_6542I can't recall who started this snack frenzy, the dogs or the babies..https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6563.jpg1-IMG_6563We planned to ride the carousel, but the girls were content just watching it so we saved a few bucks.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6565.jpg2-IMG_6565And the mirror helped us capture a group picture without bothering a passerby.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6532.jpg4-IMG_6532I think the girls noticed their reflection in the dishwasher door, much like the store mirrors at the mall.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6542.jpg3-IMG_6542https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6570.jpg2-IMG_6570I'm not sure what transpired during "Guys Day" at home. Definately some football watching and mess making. Mason was dressed like this upon my return home. Notice something funny?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6568.jpg1-IMG_6568The girls were totally enamored with seeing their beautiful reflections staring back at them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5-img_6539.jpg5-IMG_6539The underside of the quad table is fascinating.2013-09-13T22:04:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/preemie-resources-2/2013-09-11T21:08:45+00:00weekly0.6https://fourtoadore.com/resources__trashed/nurseries-in-the-making/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2-nurseries-and-26-27-week-pictures002.jpg2-nurseries and 26-27 week pictures002https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1-copy-of-24-weeks025.jpg1-Copy of 24 weeks025https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/10-img_4456.jpg10-IMG_4456https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/09-img_4455.jpg09-IMG_4455https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/08-img_4450.jpg08-IMG_4450The top of the boys' hutch is filled with stuffed animals they received as gifts in the NICU and for Christmas. On the shelves below are family keepsakes and vintage toys from my grandmother's house.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/07-img_4384.jpg07-IMG_4384https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/06-img_4382.jpg06-IMG_4382Just like in the boys' nursery, the girls hutch is filled with stuff animals received as gifts. Most of the nick knacks below were purchased from Hobby Lobby's clearance aisle.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/05-img_4381.jpg05-IMG_4381https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/04-img_4378.jpg04-IMG_4378https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03-copy-of-22-week-happenings014.jpg03-Copy of 22 week happenings014To personalize each baby's space, we purchased wooden letters from craft stores. I traced the shape of each letter onto scrapbook paper that coordinated with the nursery fabrics and Mod Podged them to the letters. 2013-09-08T05:37:38+00:00weekly0.6https://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/06/when-1-is-shameful/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6347.jpg3-IMG_6347I only wish we had a space in our house large enough for a padded play area. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6346.jpg2-IMG_6346https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6345.jpg1-IMG_6345https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6349.jpg4-IMG_6349After the babies had a good romp in the play area, we retreated to the cafeteria for a brown bag dinner. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6428.jpg1-IMG_6428Here I am public speaking and feeling confident about it.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/6-img_6434.jpg6-IMG_6434The babies behaved perfectly during our "meet and greet" following the summit presentations.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5-img_6430.jpg5-IMG_6430https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6426.jpg4-IMG_6426Nisey told me that Mason was waving "hello" to a gentleman standing on the 2nd floor looking down into the atrium. What a ham!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/7-img_6436.jpg7-IMG_6436Since I made sure the babies were dressed in their cutest outfits possible, a group picture was in order.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6420.jpg2-IMG_6420Rylin is not keen on meeting new people and has a tendency to come unglued. She apparently knew that Lisa was no stranger because she was content to listen to Lisa and didn't protest.2013-10-02T17:30:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/05/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-31/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6411.jpg1-IMG_6411Violethttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/8-img_6437.jpg8-IMG_6437Dr. Taborhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-img_6482.jpg1-IMG_6482Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/4-img_6521.jpg4-IMG_6521Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/3-img_6518.jpg3-IMG_6518watermelonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2-img_6455.jpg2-IMG_6455juggling2013-09-06T20:14:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/03/a-september-to-remember-200-giveaway/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/869d7-3rdrowmommybloggers.jpg869d7-3rdrowmommybloggershttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/29cca-4throwmommybloggers.jpg29cca-4throwmommybloggershttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/03c12-aseptembertoremembergiveaway.jpg03c12-aseptembertoremembergiveawayhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/eabb9-1strowmommybloggers.jpgeabb9-1strowmommybloggershttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/5a28c-2ndrowmommybloggers.jpg5a28c-2ndrowmommybloggers2013-09-05T19:32:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/09/02/three-day-weekend/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130902-194019.jpg20130902-194019.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130902-194009.jpg20130902-194009.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130902-193941.jpg20130902-193941.jpg2013-09-03T19:09:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/16/are-they-triplets/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home060.jpgEveryone came home060Aunt CiCi came to spend the night when Mason came home. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home055-e1347833950545.jpgEveryone came home055I got stuck in the back of the van due to all the car seats and had to slither out!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home051.jpgEveryone came home051https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home047.jpgEveryone came home047If this looks like a lot of babies, just wait until we add one more!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home007.jpgEveryone came home007This cute little pink bottle got Mason home. We did but him blue ones when he came home. 2013-08-31T01:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/12/posing-as-twins/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home026-e1347490461368.jpgEveryone came home026Rylin's first bottle at home!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home017.jpgEveryone came home017Bye Miss Lisa!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home013.jpgEveryone came home013Heading out with twinshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home003.jpgEveryone came home003Rylin's car seat test2013-08-31T01:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/09/theres-no-place-like-home/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home098.jpgEveryone came home098Thank you, Miss Kim for these adorable outfits!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home101.jpgEveryone came home101https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home105.jpgEveryone came home105Now here's a real family picture, the fur babies are included!2013-08-31T01:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/05/first-one-home/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming0091.jpgHarper's homecoming009https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming012.jpgHarper's homecoming012Harper is the first to get a ride in the van.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming011-e1346858354614.jpgHarper's homecoming011Can you tell we just stayed up all night in the NICU and haven't had a shower yet? Welcome to the perils of parenthood!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming009.jpgHarper's homecoming009Lisa helping Harper head home.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming008.jpgHarper's homecoming008Mason telling Harper goodbye.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming006.jpgHarper's homecoming006https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harpers-homecoming001.jpgHarper's homecoming001Harper getting ready to venture outside the NICU!2013-08-31T01:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/04/roomin-in/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wpid-2012-09-02_20-20-39_980.jpgwpid-2012-09-02_20-20-39_980.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wpid-2012-09-02_20-20-45_222.jpgwpid-2012-09-02_20-20-45_222.jpg2013-08-31T01:20:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/08/brave-grandfathers/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120808-105423.jpg20120808-105423.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120808-104929.jpg20120808-104929.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/week-two061-e1344314847659.jpgweek two061Nisey snuggle bugging Harper.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump003.jpgNisey and Grandpa, water bath, darn pump003Aww, sweet Harper.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump002.jpgNisey and Grandpa, water bath, darn pump002Brave Grandpa finally holding Harper!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump005.jpgNisey and Grandpa, water bath, darn pump005Nisey loving on Rylin.2013-08-31T01:09:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/05/im-free-but-still-a-slave/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes007.jpgwe got a bath and clothes007Harper, for you I will pump too!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes002.jpgwe got a bath and clothes002Mason snuggled up with Mommy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes012.jpgwe got a bath and clothes012Oh tiny Sydney, if it helps you grow, pump I will!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump008.jpgNisey and Grandpa, water bath, darn pump008Rylin, you make it all worthwhile! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump017.jpgNisey and Grandpa, water bath, darn pump017The good news is that pumping on a strict schedule allows me to almost feed all four babies without requiring any donor milk. A few nights ago they had NO donor milk! You can call me Elsie now.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nisey-and-grandpa-water-bath-darn-pump016.jpgMedela Symphony2013-08-31T01:08:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/26/1541/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075801.jpg20120826-075801.jpgOur sweet nurses, Mindy and Elizabeth staged this picture of the foursome showing off their accomplishment. The cheapie Vivitar camera we leave at the NICU doesn't do the best job with pics, but you get the idea!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075730.jpg20120826-075730.jpgSister timehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075707.jpg20120826-075707.jpgBrother timehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075341.jpg20120826-075341.jpgThe nurses helped the babies crash Sydney's crib to show off their accomplishments. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075324-e1346033562412.jpg20120826-075324.jpgWhile I was sick, Rylin, Harper, and Mason all took more than one full bottle feed! Little stinkers showing off in my absence!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075305.jpg20120826-075305.jpgRylin spent some sister time in Sydney's crib so we snagged a three generational picture.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075231.jpg20120826-075231.jpgMason rockin' the pink sleep sack!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075211.jpg20120826-075211.jpgSydney sporting the boys' sleep sack while giving the "stop" cue. Maybe she doesn't prefer to cross dress?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075142.jpg20120826-075142.jpgHarper all snugged up in his sleep sack.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120826-075029.jpg20120826-075029.jpgRylin snuggled up in her big girl crib with her lovey.2013-08-31T00:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/27/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-30/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130829-145846.jpg20130829-145846.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6405.jpg1-IMG_6405For Christmas, I had book stamp made for Courtney. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6407.jpg2-IMG_6407Order is restored with a novel on my nightstand!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6363.jpg3-IMG_6363The Weebles Treehouse was by far the favorite toy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6355.jpg2-IMG_6355I was bummed to find out that at two, the triplets were too big for our quad table. I was hoping to hang onto that thing until the quads were close to three. At leas the triplets were okay eating picnic style.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6353.jpg1-IMG_6353It's incredible how much taller two year olds are!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6369.jpg4-IMG_6369If I want the babies to enjoy books, I need to model reading for them!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130827-142637.jpg20130827-142637.jpg2013-08-30T17:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/27/a-four-horse-race/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6397.jpg3-IMG_6397Furniture gives Sydney a nice security blanket.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6364.jpg2-IMG_6364Harper really looks like he wants to walk, but taking steps is intimidating stuff.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6174.jpg1-IMG_6174This is Rylin's favorite walker, but she also likes the shopping cart, activity table, and turtle. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6175.jpg4-IMG_6175Wheeled toys are the best for pushing.2013-08-29T01:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/26/over-the-summer-staycation/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_5478.jpg1-IMG_5478https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_5479.jpg2-IMG_5479Ahh, the quiet!2013-08-27T21:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/22/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-29/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6328.jpg1-IMG_6328Poppy informed me that he celebrated his 92nd birthday last month and that he and Granny recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. What a wonderful example of commitment and honor.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6327-001.jpg4-IMG_6327-001Sydney gravitated to Granny and cuddled with her for a long time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6341.jpg3-IMG_6341Even at 90, Granny helped Mason take steps.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6340.jpg2-IMG_6340https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-2013-08-18.jpg1-2013-08-18Grandma decorated each baby's gift with a picture from their first birthday party.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-2013-08-181.jpg2-2013-08-181Keeping up with tradition, each of the babies approached the cupcake in a unique way. Sydney entertained the entire family when she grabbed her cupcake and went after it like an apple. She did not let go until it was completely devoured. Mason ate none of the cupcake and only licked the frosting off the top.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6302.jpg2-IMG_6302https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6300.jpg1-IMG_6300I think Sydney could star as "Cindy Lou Who" in the next Dr. Seuss flick.2013-08-24T19:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/16/plagiosaurus/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-img_4145.jpg3-IMG_4145This is a bird's eye view of Sydney's head. Of course she stayed still for the picture so it's a better angle, but you can notice she is more symmetrical. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4142.jpg2-IMG_4142Mason is a man on the move so capturing a bird's eye view of his head was tricky. From this picture you can see where his right cheek and ear are further forward. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-img_4146.jpg4-IMG_4146It is subtle, but if you look carefully, Mason's right cheek appears fuller than the left. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4140.jpg1-IMG_4140From the back, Mason's head looks similar to his siblings. He once had an off center bald spot from favoring one side. As he progressed with therapy the bald spot shifted to the center, but is gone since he tummy sleeps.2013-08-21T01:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/19/over-the-summer-field-trips/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-piccollage.jpg2-PicCollageOur eight top table was too big for a good group shot.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-piccollage-2.jpg1-PicCollage-2These little faces have Tex Mex all over them!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6214.jpg4-IMG_6214Our Super Seats are perfect for traveling during meal times. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6212.jpg3-IMG_6212https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6208.jpg2-IMG_6208Getting a group picture with the quads is always a challenge. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5-img_6217.jpg5-IMG_6217When we go swimming, I always bring a Pack 'n' Play as a "holding cell" to use while we get things set up and put away. Some babies are more content with the situation than others...https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6201.jpg1-IMG_62012013-08-21T13:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/20/plagiosaur-no-more/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6319.jpg3-IMG_6319Mason is so handsome without his band.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6306.jpg1-IMG_6306They didn't play Pomp and Circumstance, but Mason did receive a diploma.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6323.jpg4-IMG_6323Here is a bird's eye view of Mason's head after treatment. His right cheek no longer juts out and his head is rounded out in the back.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130819-234312.jpg20130819-234312.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130819-234320.jpg20130819-234320.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130819-234333.jpg20130819-234333.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130819-234426.jpg20130819-234426.jpg2013-08-22T19:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/17/what-muffin-top-the-melody-tank-dress/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-photo-5.jpg3-photo 5As it turns out, dog toys are as much fun (if not more) than baby toys.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-photo-4.jpg2-photo 4I paired the dress with a long soft gold necklace and sandals, but I can also pair it with other neutrals such as silver, copper, and black. I also want to try it with a bright cardigan (I'm thinking of a turquoise or poppy) so that I can wear it to work as well. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-photo-3.jpg1-photo 3I like how the gathering goes all the way around the back of the dress.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-photo-4-1.jpg4-photo 4-1When we returned to the house, the babies found Lily and Sasha's toys far more interesting.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_62221.jpg1-IMG_6222The parakeets put on a good show for the babies.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_62261.jpg2-IMG_6226The boys wanted to pet the dogs.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6230-001.jpg1-IMG_6230-001George snapped this picture for me AFTER I toted for babies around all day, fed them dinner, bathed them, and tucked them into bed. Despite all that, I thought the dress was still comfortable and maintained shape.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6131.jpg1-IMG_6131I'm sure the pediatrician's office did not care about my outfit, but when out, I like to feel cute. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6226.jpg2-IMG_6226https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6222.jpg1-IMG_62222013-08-18T16:22:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/15/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-28/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6219-001.jpg1-IMG_6219-001Weebles wobble, but the don't fall down!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6233.jpg1-IMG_6233The blue cup is Harper's. Mason attempted to commandeer it, but it didn't quite reach his lips. It looks like the Sippy cup straps solve another problem for me.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_62401.jpg2-IMG_6240Rylin nudged her cup over the edge, but it dangled instead of smacking the tile.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_62201.jpg1-IMG_6220All four babies pressed their noses to the glass, but scattered before I could snap a picture.2013-08-17T11:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/12/over-the-summer-diy-projects/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy32.jpg1-DIY3You may be thinking we ruined an antique. That is true, but what value is there in an antique if you don't like it? I envision us keeping this table for years to come and painting it to match whatever decor suits us.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy.jpg1-DIYhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy6.jpg1-DIY6https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy5.jpg1-DIY5https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy4.jpg1-DIY4https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_5891.jpg1-IMG_5891As soon as the table was complete and returned to it's rightful place in the den, Sydney began adding to the distressed finish with a maraca.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy1.jpg1-DIY1https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-diy2.jpg1-DIY22014-09-29T12:38:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/08/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-27/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-img_6151.jpg1-IMG_6151This brings the expression, "Sticky Fingers" to life!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5-img_6184.jpg5-IMG_6184After we brush the babies teeth we let them do the work themselves. We usually do this while they are still seated in the quad table, but I forgot tonight and wasn't hauling them back in just for teeth brushing. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6179.jpg3-IMG_6179https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6181.jpg4-IMG_6181We brush the babies teeth first to ensure the job is sufficiently done. 2013-08-12T04:32:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/07/peanut-butter-plunge/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-photo-1.jpg2-photo-1Mehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-photo1.jpg1-photoMomhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-photo-2.jpg3-photo-2Grandaddy & Carolhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-2013-07-04.jpg1-2013-07-04https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7-img_6140.jpg7-IMG_6140Nisey was Heaven senthttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-img_6136.jpg6-IMG_6136Mason won the keys to Christina's heart the first day he met her.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5-img_6134.jpg5-IMG_6134Rylin even made it behind the window with Susan.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-img_6132.jpg4-IMG_6132Daddy's girlshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-img_6131.jpg3-IMG_6131Mama's boyshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-img_6129.jpg2-IMG_6129By the looks of things here, Rylin seems to be a fan of peanut butter. Sydney may be indifferent. 2014-09-26T09:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/04/how-are-you-feeling-today/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-shawver2.jpg1-shawver22022-06-12T10:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/02/four-little-monkeys/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6095.jpg1-IMG_6095Harper slithered into this laundry basket and Mason was just behind him.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_6079.jpg2-IMG_6079Oh yes, Sydney can do it too!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6071.jpg1-IMG_6071Rylin is pleased as punch shimmying up the slide.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6068.jpg1-IMG_6068Little Miss Sydney perched right on this box without blinking. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3-img_60671.jpg3-IMG_6067Immediately after tearing into this birthday gift, Harper climbed on top as if staking claim.2013-08-02T22:14:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/08/01/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-26/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-phone-photos.jpg1-Phone photosOne of the babies' NICU nurses, Kim, goes to church with the triplets and was at the party too. We loved seeing her!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-photo.jpg1-photoHaylie, Landry, & Luke are one!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6121.jpg1-IMG_6121Rylin, Mason, Harper, & Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_6111.jpg2-IMG_6111Please excuse the bit of dinner left on Rylin's face. The breakfast nook lacks sufficient lighting to see everything.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6103.jpg1-IMG_6103https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6056-001.jpg1-IMG_6056-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6092.jpg1-IMG_6092Nisey lulled herself to sleep as she soothed a sick Harper.2013-08-01T21:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/29/wubbanub-raider/2013-07-30T15:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/25/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-25/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_6063.jpg2-IMG_6063Marianne made each of the babies a towel with a hood personalized with their name. I can't wait to use them tonight since it happens to be "bath night".https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6059.jpg1-IMG_6059Eileen is holding Mason and Sydney while Marrianne has Harper and Rylin.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3-img_6067.jpg3-IMG_6067https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_6054.jpg2-IMG_6054This is perhaps Harper's favorite "new trick". I've been working very hard to teach him how to get down safely.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_6053.jpg1-IMG_6053Grandaddy got a new tricycle for each of the babies and they think they are so grown up riding in them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3-img_6056.jpg3-IMG_6056This photo really needs a caption so please submit your best one!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9-img_60151.jpg9-IMG_6015I ambushed Alan and Deven as they scrubbed the remaining pile of dishes.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_60451.jpg1-IMG_6045I was in the kitchen approximately 30 seconds and found this upon my return. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_60481.jpg2-IMG_60482013-07-27T20:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/20/sneak-peak-video-do-over/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5993.jpg1-IMG_59932013-07-21T15:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/20/one-year/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/4-img_5964.jpg4-IMG_5964Rylin Skyehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3-img_5961.jpg3-IMG_5961Harper Stonehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_5958.jpg2-IMG_5958Sydney Rainehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5950.jpg1-IMG_5950Rylin, Harper, Sydney, & Mason in their new chairs from Great Grandma McCaskill.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5-img_5971.jpg5-IMG_5971Mason River2013-07-21T15:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/14/how-big-is-your-zucchini/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5874.jpg1-IMG_5874While baking, this bread fills your home with a delicious aroma. It gets a nice crust on top and is great with coffee. Note: greasing AND flouring the pan is critical. We used Pam cooking spray and it got stuck.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5696.jpg1-IMG_5696https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_5861.jpg2-IMG_5861Do you see the little teeth marks? https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5857.jpg1-IMG_5857Rylin is a clever girl and knew this was meant to be eaten. She went after it like corn on the cob.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-1071470_339822969485068_1584739441_o.jpg1-1071470_339822969485068_1584739441_oHarper was as entertained by this gardening snafoo as much as we were.2013-07-17T02:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/11/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-23/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_58151.jpg2-IMG_5815In no time, Mason figured out how to pull the edges off the bright packages.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_58121.jpg1-IMG_5812Rylin was not pleased when we informed her she could not eat the wrapping paper. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3-img_58271.jpg3-IMG_5827It is possible to get all four babies in a picture when they are held. It's pretty impressive that Hayley has 75% of them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5775.jpg1-IMG_5775These are some dapper boys! I love Harper's fedora especially.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_5780.jpg2-IMG_5780After polishing off the gelatto, we window shopped in Anthropologie. While I probably can't afford anything in there, I love getting inspiration.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130711-192832.jpg20130711-192832.jpg2013-07-15T20:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/08/summer-loving-cash-bash/2013-07-12T12:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/06/what-to-say-to-multiples/2014-05-09T02:57:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/04/firecracker-firecracker-boom-boom-boom/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9-img_5770.jpg9-IMG_5770When little eyes became heavy, helpers came to the rescue to dry soppy babies off and dress them in dry pajamas. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7-img_5762.jpg7-IMG_5762Uh oh....looks like someone got a wedgie with a swim diaper. Fashion faux pas!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/6-img_5760.jpg6-IMG_5760Harper recently began bear crawling. It served him well on the concrete. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/5-img_5758.jpgItsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Polka Dot BikiniRylin and Ashley both wore their "Little Bitty Teeny Weeny Polka Dot Bikini" today.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/4-img_5752.jpg4-IMG_5752https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/3-img_5748.jpg3-IMG_5748Mason made friends with Lola who gave him wet willies. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-img_5746.jpgQuads first swimEveryone was slathered in Water Babies and sidled with an adult.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/8-img_5767.jpg8-IMG_5767Sydney wasn't much into her sweet peas for dinner, but two fisted butter crackers. 2013-07-06T04:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/03/ta-da-the-leibster-award/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/liebster-award.jpgliebster-award2013-07-05T02:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/04/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-22/2013-07-05T17:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/07/02/in-51-years/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1-img_5616.jpg1-IMG_5616Sydney sat between George and I where she packed away shredded chicken and roast beef!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/10-img_5632.jpg10-IMG_5632Everyone participated in a champagne toast (or sparkling juice) with cake. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/09-img_5627.jpg09-IMG_5627I always think it's neat how the babies gravitate to children. They seem to know that even though they are much bigger than themselves they are not yet adults. Here Michael (one of the twins) is playing with Harper. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/08-img_5624.jpg08-IMG_5624Sydney twirled Kenzie's long auburn curls and chattered to her. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07-img_5621.jpg07-IMG_5621The guests of honor, Grandpa and Grandpa aka GG Paw and GG.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/06-img_5615.jpg06-IMG_5615Mason was posted up at Aunt CiCi's table.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/05-img_5612.jpg05-IMG_5612Nisey and Grandpa kept track of Rylin.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/04-img_5611.jpg04-IMG_5611Haper enjoyed the company of his big cousins.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/03-img_5610.jpg03-IMG_5610All seven grandchildren were present for the big event. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/11-img_5642.jpg11-IMG_5642Aunt Cici's reaction to seeing these tiny painted toes was priceless. She gasped in delight!2013-07-04T16:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/27/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-21/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5533.jpg2-IMG_5533Mason showed his affection for Robert by growling at him!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-580166_10200926091907103_2088920353_n1.jpg1-580166_10200926091907103_2088920353_n[1]Carolyn has a special affinity for Sydney. She even noted they resemble each other.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5531.jpg1-IMG_5531Kristin and Carolyn helped the babies work on signing "more" for baby goldfish or Cheerios.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5357.jpg4-IMG_5357Sydney actually explored the entire globe from the dining room.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-img_5353.jpg3-IMG_5353Don't mind the dust bunnies and other gross stuff seen on the floor. The maid hasn't been here in a while.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5348.jpg2-IMG_5348Rylin and her sidekick, Lily take on the dining room.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5345.jpg1-IMG_5345This window is just Sydney's size. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5-img_5362.jpg5-IMG_5362Oh how fascinating handles can be!2013-06-29T02:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/24/the-witching-hour-anectodte/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/09-img_5519.jpg09-IMG_5519Mason never ceases to amaze me. He used poor little Sydney to boost him up.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/08-img_5516.jpg08-IMG_5516Rylin rocked some wild post swim hair.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/07-img_5512.jpg07-IMG_5512It was much easier snapping a picture when we could hold the squirmy babies.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06-img_5501.jpg06-IMG_5501And this is what it looks like to have four babies in a pool together. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/05-img_5496.jpg05-IMG_5496Family picture in the pool.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/04-img_5487.jpg04-IMG_5487The girls are suited up for the pool!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/03-img_5485.jpg03-IMG_5485Carol helped keep babies from crawling into the water. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/02-img_5483.jpg02-IMG_5483We go out for date night and what do we do? Go shopping for baby clothes of course!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/01-img_5480.jpg01-IMG_5480https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/10-img_5522.jpg10-IMG_5522Mmm, poolside dinner!2013-06-27T23:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/22/nearing-the-big-one/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-2013-06-21.jpg1-2013-06-21We had some fun capturing the babies documentary style. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5-img_5418.jpg5-IMG_5418https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5404.jpg4-IMG_5404https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-img_5424.jpg6-IMG_5424https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5372.jpg2-IMG_5372The days of babies laying still in a crib is a officially a thing of the past! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5369.jpg1-IMG_5369Here is our obligatory 11 month crib picture. They may not lay still anymore, but I love how they stand.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-img_5378.jpg3-IMG_53782013-06-25T01:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/20/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-20-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5325.jpg2-IMG_5325This is pretty typical at our place. Babies everywhere!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5324.jpg1-IMG_5324Few can manage the dual baby hold, but Terri mastered it! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5329.jpg4-IMG_5329Priceless!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-img_5257.jpg3-IMG_5257Mason decided to visit his sibs in the ball pit.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5251.jpg2-IMG_5251Even Lily was interested.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5249.jpg1-IMG_5249For a brief moment, everyone watched the puppet show.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5260.jpg4-IMG_5260And then all four ended up in the ball pit together.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/14-img_5316.jpg14-IMG_5316Sydney got some snuggle time with Grandpa.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13-img_5314.jpg13-IMG_5314Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/12-img_5313.jpg12-IMG_5313Mason2013-06-21T03:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/18/fathers-day-festivities/2013-06-19T01:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/17/you-win-some-you-lose-some/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-img_5178.jpg3-IMG_5178I thought it would be cute to lay the babies on the quilt with their heads together. They disagreed.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5157.jpg1-IMG_5157https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5189.jpg4-IMG_5189And, this was a "good one". All babies are together, but as you can see it was not the money shot.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5175.jpg2-IMG_5175Harper is darting out of the photo as the other three have other priorities as well.2013-06-19T01:03:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/14/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-20/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5240.jpg1-IMG_5240Mason thought the snack cups were nifty while Sydney thought the foot rest was great.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-img_5144.jpg3-IMG_5144After lunch, I read the babies a favorite book, Brown Bear, Brown bear. Sometimes I read it as is, other times I point out animal names and sounds, and sometimes I label body parts. Any way it's read the babies LOVE this book.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5141.jpg2-IMG_5141Kristen and Neha helped me work with the babies on signing "more" during snack time. Rylin and Mason are really getting it and the others are close.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5136.jpg1-IMG_5136When Rylin's temper flared, Neha found a way to help her grin.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-img_5201.jpg4-IMG_5201By the end of the day, the adults snuggled up in Boppy Pillows as the babies crawled around us. Mason and Sydney apparently took up massage therapy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5130-001.jpg1-IMG_5130-001Sadly, Brandi lives an hour away from us. Otherwise, I'd hire her for regular duty!2013-06-17T20:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/09/mission-survival/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-ultrasound-pics001.jpg1-ultrasound pics001This was our first ultrasound and the only time all four babies were captured in one image.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-four-together-for-the-first-time043.jpg1-four together for the first time043Knowing the risks involved carrying four babies, George and I do not take our babies' health for granted. We count our blessings every day.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-visitors008.jpg1-Visitors008Can you spot the two Tervis Tumblers on my nightstand? They remained at my side the duration of my pregnancy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-2012-05-29_19-11-30_543.jpg3-2012-05-29_19-11-30_543This was my bed rest set up complete with Snoogle and laptop. I later swapped the laptop for a secondhand ipad, which was much lighter and easier to manage.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-2012-05-18_21-26-43_803.jpg2-2012-05-18_21-26-43_803Oh yeah, here I am rocking the Target power chair!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-2012-05-14_21-05-17_733.jpg1-2012-05-14_21-05-17_733Here is an instance where I had to let George and my father in law handle something I wanted to do: organize the nursery closets.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-2012-05-29_19-13-04_948.jpg4-2012-05-29_19-13-04_948We kept the mini fridge and microwave from my office at my bed side. George stocked it nightly so I could easily access snacks in the day.2014-08-12T01:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/06/06/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-18/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-2013-06-01_12-49-17_87.jpg1-2013-06-01_12-49-17_87There were four babies at the party, but only two were mine! Rylin got her first kiss from the adorable little blonde. Actually, I think Harper also received a kiss from this kiddo. Hmm.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5046.jpg1-IMG_5046Sydney is finding all sorts of things to pull up on from baskets to siblings.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5076.jpg1-IMG_5076https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5031.jpg1-IMG_5031Aunt CiCi and Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5035.jpg2-IMG_5035Leslie and Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-img_5069.jpg2-IMG_5069https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-img_5070.jpg3-IMG_5070https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-img_5068.jpg1-IMG_50682013-06-08T00:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/20/tiny-prints-giveaway/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sea-turtle-invite.jpgsea turtle inviteSince we have a special affinity for sea turtles, I like this option for the babies.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tiny-prints-logo.pngtiny prints logohttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-img_4980.jpg5-IMG_4980i lined the babies up in birth order for their monthly birthday picture. This is what happened. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4-img_4975.jpg4-IMG_4975Finally we got the money shot! Four babies lined up in a crib.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_4966.jpg3-IMG_4966If you look carefully, you'll notice the two birthday invitations on our fridge right now.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_4956.jpg2-IMG_4956Now that we have four sitters, i also wanted to snap a picture of everyone sitting. My little crawlers disagreed with me. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4951.jpg1-IMG_4951A little persistance and a fast finger finally captured all four babies sitting. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/6-img_4985.jpg6-IMG_4985And then this happened....both Rylin and Mason decided to show off their pulling up skills. 2013-06-04T18:51:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/30/the-little-things-thursday-installment-16/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_5018.jpg1-IMG_5018https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_5019.jpg2-IMG_5019https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_5017.jpg1-IMG_5017Coincidentally, this bottle of wine is from July 2012, when the quads were born!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_5012.jpg2-IMG_5012Rylin and Harrison gazing out the window together. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_5014.jpg3-IMG_5014I captured seven of the eight babies in action. Can you account for all four Shawver babies? If you look to the right, two of the Bell girls are at the gate crawling towards Mama and I'm pretty sure Amber has the third girl. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_5009.jpg1-IMG_50092013-06-08T01:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/18/quads-x-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4919.jpg1-IMG_4919Harrison was quite the little snuggle bug.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/16-img_49331.jpg16-IMG_4933Mason visiting Logan while Trystan posed for this one. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/14-img_4926.jpg14-IMG_4926When they weren't dog piled, the babies seemed to enjoy independent exploration.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/13-img_4923.jpg13-IMG_4923Some how all eight babies gravitated to this toy at once! Amber and I took turns helping everyone stay balanced so the other could snap pictures.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/12-img_4914.jpg12-IMG_4914https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/11-img_4911.jpg11-IMG_4911Logan just wanted a little extra TLC from Mama.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/10-img_4904.jpg10-IMG_4904Yes, this is all eight babies in a row.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/09-img_4902.jpg09-IMG_4902Later Sydney took a turn visiting with Amber.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/08-img_4901.jpg08-IMG_4901Harper discovered a new way to play with an Exersaucer, but Rylin was not impressed with his antics.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/07-img_4897.jpg07-IMG_4897Rylin saying "hello" to Amber.2013-05-26T19:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/25/mini-monets-maybe/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_5000.jpg2-IMG_5000Sydney composed herself by this point, but was screeching just seconds prior.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_5003.jpg3-IMG_5003Ta da! These are the completed masterpieces.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4998.jpg1-IMG_4998Everyone is clean and ready to make a mess!2013-06-04T02:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/23/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-16/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4947.jpg1-IMG_4947The babies with the clergy of St. John Lutheran. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-img_4946.jpg5-IMG_4946Oh how I love an ice cream sundae topped with a cherry and sprinkles of course!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_4943.jpg3-IMG_4943Rick got a bit of snuggle time with the babies before it was lights out. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4-img_4944.jpg4-IMG_4944George, Rick, and Holly enjoying the grub!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_4942.jpg2-IMG_4942And, I captured another after my return. Loved this image of babies crawling over and around their Daddy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4941.jpg1-IMG_4941I knew George was unlikely to snap pictures while I was away, so I caught one before I slipped away.2013-05-25T19:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/15/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-15/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_48413.jpg1-IMG_4841https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_48412.jpg1-IMG_4841https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-img_4874.jpg5-IMG_4874https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4-img_4872.jpg4-IMG_4872https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_4866.jpg3-IMG_4866https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_4865.jpg2-IMG_4865https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/6-img_4877.jpg6-IMG_4877https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_4843.jpg2-IMG_4843https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4861.jpg1-IMG_4861https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_4845.jpg3-IMG_48452013-05-17T02:27:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/25/welcome-to-quadville/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/09-img_4263.jpg09-IMG_4263My sister's puppy kept diving under our furniture chasing after her tennis ball. She usually got stuck and howled for rescue.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/08-img_4261.jpg08-IMG_4261By about 7:10 Sydney was transforming to a Gremlin. Aunt CiCi averted a full meltdown by putting Sydney on her shoulders. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/07-img_4260.jpg07-IMG_4260I always know it went from bad to worse when Mason joins the Wa Wa Quartet. Sydney is missing from teh picture because she was so angry she was nearly intolerable. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/06-img_4259.jpg06-IMG_4259Why am I wearing a T shirt with semi clean pajama pants? Oh yes, after bathing Mason I struggled to figure out why he smelled like poo AFTER his bath only to discover poo was smeared on my jeans! For a good 15 minutes I was doing chores sans pants, but thought a pantsless pictures wasn't quite appropriate for a blog post. Thus, I pulled these nifty pants from the laundry hamper. Good times!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/05-img_4257.jpg05-IMG_4257https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/04-img_4256.jpg04-IMG_4256https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03-img_4255.jpg03-IMG_4255https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/02-img_4254.jpg02-IMG_4254If you look closely you will see the stuff that is everywhere. Muddy looking footprints adorn the quad table, dirty dishes litter the counter tops, and behind the counter toys fill the floor. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-img_4267.jpg12-IMG_4267https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/11-img_4266.jpg11-IMG_4266Once all the babies are snuggled up in bed and drifting off to sleep, our Type A personalities go into overdrive and we sweep through picking up all the clutter.2013-05-15T02:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/14/mothers-day/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-2013-05-12.jpg1-2013-05-12Unfortunately, our visit to Grandma's was brief. However, we made sure Grandma got a chance to hold each baby. When one got fussy, we swapped them out. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/7-img_4832.jpg7-IMG_4832I think Mason was D-O-N-E with dinnertime conversation.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/6-img_4830.jpg6-IMG_4830Stella found Sydney's sticky fingers to be a treat. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-img_4828.jpg5-IMG_4828Rylin is sitting in her Super Seat, but it looks like we propped her up in a dining chair. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4-img_4827.jpg4-IMG_4827Harper sat by Daddy for dinner. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-img_4823.jpg3-IMG_4823https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_4798.jpg2-IMG_4798I always cherish multi-generational pictures. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4786.jpg1-IMG_4786https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8-img_4835.jpg8-IMG_4835Mom wanted to get a group shot at her house, but the quads disagreed as it was "witching hour". I'm keeping it real here!2013-05-21T01:03:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/09/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-14/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-2013-05-04.jpg1-2013-05-04I attempted to capture everyone sitting, but Sydney had other ideas and insisted on flopping onto her tummy each time I sat her upright. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4764.jpg1-IMG_4764Now that babies are sitting mostly independently, we've had an increasing number of head bonks and crashes. I put them in laundry baskets with a few toys to help catch them. It was a great idea until Rylin decided to turn her basket over. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4774.jpg1-IMG_4774I tried to find a blog or website where the recipe originated, but could not find anything besides a pin. http://pinterest.com/pin/119134352615348161/2013-05-13T04:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/07/quatriplets/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/10-img_4746.jpg10-IMG_4746Sydney and Hayliehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/09-img_4740.jpg09-IMG_4740Landry & Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/08-img_4738.jpg08-IMG_4738Lukke & Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/07-img_4735.jpg07-IMG_4735Sly guy, Mason is the only one who crawls so he visited the trips then went exploring on his own.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/06-img_4733.jpg06-IMG_4733Hmmmm, there is a baby missing from this picture. Guess who escaped!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05-img_4730.jpg05-IMG_4730Haylie & Rylinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/04-img_4727.jpg04-IMG_4727https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/03-img_4726.jpg03-IMG_4726https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/02-img_4724.jpg02-IMG_4724Mason had to investigate the flower on Haylie's outfit. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/01-img_4722.jpg01-IMG_4722Just like Mason's siblings do, Landry wanted to investigate his band.2013-05-08T02:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/05/namaste/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/09-img_42681.jpg09-IMG_4268https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/10-img_42701.jpg10-IMG_4270https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/09-img_4268.jpg09-IMG_4268https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/10-img_4270.jpg10-IMG_4270https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/07-img_4632.jpg07-IMG_4632https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/06-img_4720.jpg06-IMG_4720https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05-img_4505.jpg05-IMG_4505https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/04-img_4682.jpg04-IMG_4682https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/03-img_4687.jpg03-IMG_4687https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/02-img_4663.jpg02-IMG_46632013-05-06T16:50:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/05/02/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-12-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2-img_4668.jpg2-IMG_4668Mason and Rylin have reeally been cracking each other up lately. I mean cackles came from them for over five minutes.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-2013-04-30_10-13-27_849.jpg1-2013-04-30_10-13-27_849This is one of our traveling scenarios. Honestly, even twins do not go unnoticed much of the time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4650.jpg1-IMG_4650I put the Boppy pillows on the couch to vacuum and this is what happened next. On the birghtside, Sasha got the gumption to jump up there and be in the den with her family.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1-img_4664.jpg1-IMG_4664I totally snagged the idea of feeding the babies Ritz from Amber. They LOVED them! Funny thing, the boys crammed them in their mouths like Cookie Monster while the girls nibbled them like little ladies.2013-05-06T04:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/28/nicu-reunion/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4578.jpg1-IMG_4578It took us weeks to find a night primary and we finally found Tiffany. However, she sent the babies home within four days! We were sad we didn't get much time with her, but were happy to finally be home with all the babies.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-img_4567.jpg3-IMG_4567The McClean and Shawver clans together!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4565.jpg2-IMG_4565Some of the babies' nurses: Kim, Kiki, and Emily got to see how much the babies had grown.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4564.jpg1-IMG_4564https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6-img_4580.jpg6-IMG_4580George and I with Liz.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-img_4568.jpg4-IMG_4568The "big kid" quads checking out the baby quadshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/copy-of-2-rylin-nicu-reunion.jpgCopy of 2-Rylin NICU reunionhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7-_dsc3816_lowrez.jpg7-_DSC3816_LowRezRylin Skyehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6-_dsc3814_lowrez.jpg6-_DSC3814_LowRezSydney Rainehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5-_dsc3813_lowrez.jpg5-_DSC3813_LowRezMason River2013-05-04T02:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/25/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-12/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6-img_4625.jpg6-IMG_4625Bright colored daises are always a great pick me up!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5-img_4624.jpg5-IMG_4624If his head would have fit under the couch, I'm certain Mason would have slithered all the way under!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-img_4623.jpg4-IMG_4623https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-img_4620.jpg3-IMG_4620Here's proof that Sydney can roll over. She's been rolling over and getting her legs stuck between the rails. Yes, she is sleeping here and no I did not move her (she seemed totally comfortable).https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4619.jpg2-IMG_4619Harper backed it up and under Sydney's crib. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4618.jpg1-IMG_4618Surprisingly, Sydney was perfectly content having her legs stuck after she woke up that way. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7-img_4627.jpg7-IMG_4627Despite all the withered plants in our yard, these Iris' came up and bloomed on their own. They came from George's Granny. She loved her garden and I love that her plants still bloom in our yard. I think she'd like that.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4614.jpg1-IMG_4614https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4595.jpg1-IMG_4595The babies are pictured in birth order: Rylin, Harper, Sydney, & Mason.2013-04-27T01:08:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/22/the-ants-go-marching/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/13-img_45471.jpg13-IMG_4547https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/12-img_45441.jpg12-IMG_4544https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/11-img_45421.jpg11-IMG_4542Grandaddy opted out of the walk, but waited for us at the end of the walk and helped us handled exhausted babies.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/10-img_45401.jpg10-IMG_4540https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/14-img_4548.jpg14-IMG_4548The girls didn't conk out either. ..Sitting in the back of the van I saw eight little eyes staring back at me!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/12-img_4544.jpg12-IMG_4544After a 4 mile jaunt around the park, the babies were fed up with us. Three babies were carried while Sydney happily chattered about all the fun in the stroller. Without three babies in the stroller, Courtney helped George maneuver it back over to the van. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/11-img_4542.jpg11-IMG_4542https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/13-img_4547.jpg13-IMG_4547Since Courtney joined us for the walk, I let her sit shotgun while I shimmied between the boys in the back of the van. I realized they've been fooling me into thinking they nap in the van. Turns out they are quiet, but look like this!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/09-img_4537.jpg09-IMG_4537https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/08-img_4535.jpg08-IMG_4535As we crossed the finish line, each baby received a sticker like this one. We slapped them on the backs of their onsies since they'd eat them otherwise. 2013-04-24T01:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/21/early-birds/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4492.jpg2-IMG_4492Gotta love rush hour in the rain! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4488.jpg1-IMG_4488When we left the house, it was ptich black outside, but a sea of headlights and tailelights illuminated the highway.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_4494.jpgIMG_4494wubbanubs always come along to doctor's appointments because they help soother fussy babies.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-img_4495.jpg4-IMG_4495The Snap 'n' Go strollers make it relatively easy to load and unload four babies. I'm dreading the day they all outgrow their car seats and we have to load them into different strollers.2013-04-22T13:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/18/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-11-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_4480.jpgIMG_4480https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4466.jpg2-IMG_4466https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_4462.jpgIMG_4462https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-img_4471.jpg3-IMG_44712013-04-21T14:26:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/18/please-vote-and-vote-often/2013-04-18T18:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/14/march-for-babies/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-mason-001.jpg2-Mason-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-harper-stone-002.jpg1-Harper Stone-002https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-rylin-002.jpg4-Rylin-002https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-sydney-002.jpg3-Sydney-0022013-04-16T02:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/11/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-11/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-your-special-grandpa-1.jpg1-Your Special Grandpa-1Do you see any of the babies in this picture? I see a strong family resemblance...https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-bb-visit.jpg1-BB visitMina, Mason, & Samantha. Mason was highly interested in Samantha's glasses and seemed to thing they'd be a tasty snack. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4425.jpg2-IMG_4425This is how quadruplets roll at the playground!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4423.jpg1-IMG_4423Rylin thought this was big fun.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-img_4445.jpg3-IMG_4445Hmm, these two don't seem terribly interested. 2013-04-14T04:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/04/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-10/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-img_44011.jpg4-IMG_4401https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-img_4399.jpg3-IMG_4399Harper is going in for the Puff!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5-img_44051.jpg5-IMG_4405He did it! Puff made it to the mouth. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-img_4401.jpg4-IMG_4401Rylin scored a Puff too!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5-img_4405.jpg5-IMG_4405https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8-img_4416.jpg8-IMG_4416https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7-img_4412.jpg7-IMG_4412We used bath seats like this when they could sit up, but not with the buoyancy of water.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6-img_4408.jpg6-IMG_4408The girls https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-img_4396.jpg2-IMG_4396Harper really enjoyed pushing the buttons on the sitting toys. We learned, however, to turn all toys off before bed. The toy in the background spooked George when it beckoned, "Play with me." in the night!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-img_4393.jpg1-IMG_4393Looks like someone missed the party. 2013-04-19T00:31:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/03/happy-easter/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/10-img_4351.jpg10-IMG_4351Mason tried to be a big boy who walks. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/09-img_4350.jpg09-IMG_4350https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/08-img_4344.jpg08-IMG_4344Well, a nap in somone's arms is better than no nap at all.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/07-img_4343.jpg07-IMG_4343With a house full of family members there was never a shortage of baby feeders. I don't think George and I fed a single baby after 11 am!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/06-img_4340.jpg06-IMG_4340No one likes me, everybody hates me. I think I'm gonna eat worms!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/05-img_4339.jpg05-IMG_4339The Super Seats helped the babies get a good view of what everyone else had for Easter lunch.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/04-img_4331.jpg04-IMG_4331Nisey thought Harper would enhance her Bunny centerpieces.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03-img_4318.jpg03-IMG_4318This is what it looks to get everyone ready for a quadruplet picture. You have to footballl hold two babies each.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/02-img_4309.jpg02-IMG_4309We all wore our Sunday best for Easter and attempted to take a family picture. Not a single one turned out good. The babies were far more interested in teh koi pond in front of them than the camera. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/01-img_4300.jpg01-IMG_4300Mason wore his octopus outfit from Aunt CiCi.2013-04-08T20:26:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/04/01/theyre-finally-hitched/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4289.jpg1-IMG_4289I think the Routan and Runabout make a beautiful couple. The babies seemed to enjoy the ride. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4290.jpg2-IMG_4290This is actually how the Runabout attaches to the trailer hitch. We have plans to take the babies on outing such as the zoo, festivals, and more! 2013-04-02T18:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/28/the-little-things-thusrday-installment-9/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4274.jpg1-IMG_4274Sometimes I dip the pretzel in each scrumptious spread while other time I mix the spreads together first. Either way I love it!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-img_4284.jpg3-IMG_4284This is my favorite piece of baby art so far. We used the babies' footprints to make robins for spring.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4280.jpg2-IMG_4280For the first time in months there is nothing below the television besides baskets concealing baby toys.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4279.jpg1-IMG_4279Oh boy! The babies are like heat seeking missles when they see a toy being used by another baby. Harper is stretching out to nab Sydney's toy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-img_4285.jpg4-IMG_4285https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4273.jpg2-IMG_4273Even when we scrubbed it with rubbing alcohol, Mason's DOC Band started smelling like a foot after day one. I tried putting baby powder on his hair, but he just smelled like a stinky foot dusted in baby powder. My sister reminded me of this amazing product! It is coconut scented deodorant powder from Lush. Now his head smells like coconut even after hours of wear! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_42721.jpg1-IMG_4272Sydney's latest trick is planking. She should have a seriously developed core now!2013-04-02T21:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/resources__trashed/making-formula-by-the-batch/2013-08-06T03:46:33+00:00weekly0.6https://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/23/ready-to-rumble/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4245.jpg1-IMG_4245Order is restored! Mason is napping like himself again.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4233.jpg1-IMG_4233I think he looks pretty dapper.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-img_4228.jpg4-IMG_4228The artist who painted our inspiration used shades of blue, but we chose classic camouflage colors instead. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4239.jpg2-IMG_4239Does he blend in with his surroundings now?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4214.jpg1-IMG_4214Mason carried on playing as usual even with his DOC Band. However, the white looked frumpy and clinical to me.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4221.jpg2-IMG_4221He even enjoyed a Baby Einstein DVD with his sibs.2013-03-25T20:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/21/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-8/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4223.jpg1-IMG_4223https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4205.jpg1-IMG_4205George and I met at a pancake breakfast at church. I surprised him with the ingredients for a hearty breakfast for dinner and we spent the evening cooking together. Cooking as a team is something we really miss.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4197.jpg1-IMG_4197I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fact that this does not happen the whole feed all the time. However, we are making huge gains in the fact that they are interested, willing, and able to hold their bottles independently. I have not used our bottle buddies in the past week at all! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-img_4204.jpg3-IMG_42042013-04-02T18:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/17/who-wore-green-today/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7-img_41881.jpg7-IMG_4188Harper was enamored with his Aunt CiCi tonight. He kept touching her face and grinning even while eating. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/6-img_41851.jpg6-IMG_4185My mom's sister, Linda, with Sydney enjoying a little Baby Einstein. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8-img_4189.jpg8-IMG_4189It's so much easier feeding four babies when there are more than four adults. I don't think I fed a single baby after 11 am today.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/9-img_4193.jpg9-IMG_4193This was cute. Grandpa sang to the babies as they waited to go back to the van.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/6-img_4185.jpg6-IMG_4185https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-img_4181.jpg4-IMG_4181Oh yeah, we celebrated my belated birthday. My sister made this yummy s' mores cake found on Pinterest. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5-img_4184.jpg5-IMG_4184When Rylin finally warmed up to Clarke, she smiled at him and enjoyed this little game.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-img_4175.jpg3-IMG_4175Props to Uncle Mark who got Sydney to chuckle. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4167.jpg2-IMG_4167A faux road trip seemed to be an occasion worthy of shoe wearing for everyone. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7-img_4188.jpg7-IMG_41882013-03-18T17:59:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/14/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-7/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-2013-03-13.jpg1-2013-03-13https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4136.jpg1-IMG_4136Zushi Sushi is one of my favorite spots because they have a huge variety of vegetarian sushi and offer soy paper rather than traditional nori. I enjoyed a Tropical Roll stuffed with asparagus, avocado, cream cheese, carrots, and sprouts then topped with mango. George and I really want to expose the babies to sushi so they grow up appreciating different cultures and foods. I thought it was neat that my sushi contains three foods they already enjoy! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4139.jpg2-IMG_4139The Super Seat doesn't come in the same selection of colors as the Bumbo, but they do come in boy and girl color combinations. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4117.jpg1-IMG_4117https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4119.jpg2-IMG_4119https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4104.jpg1-IMG_4104https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4101.jpg1-IMG_41012013-03-16T18:07:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/12/3116/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-img_4129.jpg4-IMG_4129After shopping, we loaded all babies then the groceries into the van. I always felt bad that the boys have to sit in the back, but I think they have a much better view than the girls.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-img_4127.jpg3-IMG_4127I put Harper in the Baby Bjorn today because I think he may be running out of opportunities. He currently weighs a whopping 18 pounds and I don't know how much longer my back can support him!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4124.jpg2-IMG_4124Here's the shopping aftermath! As we left, the woman at customer service inquired about the boy/ girl ratio. When we told her it was 2 boys, 2 girls she replied, "That's perfect! I'm jealous". I thought that was a cute, candid remark. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4122.jpg1-IMG_4122If you were shopping our our neighborhodd Costco today, you would have observed this scene. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5-img_4130.jpg5-IMG_4130The babies finished snoozing as we unloaded the van at home. 2013-03-16T18:08:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/07/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-6/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-maternity-pictures.jpg1-maternity pictureshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-2013-03-05_09-20-42_772.jpg1-2013-03-05_09-20-42_772I am eternally grateful for the help of some close friends who help me schelep the babies to the doctor and/ or care for them while I work. Terri volunteered to help with the last two rounds of Synagasis and proved herself an excellent baby soother and distracter.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4086-001.jpg1-IMG_4086-001Tarra, Katie, Courtney, and I at Mi Cocina for a bit of Tex Mex and girl time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4089.jpg1-IMG_4089Mason craned his neck to observe a low flying plane. 2013-03-08T19:19:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/03/04/multitasking-mania/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-img_4070.jpg4-IMG_4070After changing diapers, George strolled into the living room like this proclaiming, "I've got three of them!" https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-img_4068.jpg3-IMG_4068Even Nisey is juggling all four babies in her lap. Clearly she ran out of room!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-img_4058.jpg2-IMG_4058Grandpa stepped in so Sydney could go upside down. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4067.jpg1-IMG_4067https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4062.jpg1-IMG_4062Okay, not multitasking here, but I've got to show how much they LOVE going upside down now! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4049.jpg1-IMG_4049Yes, this picture was sort of staged. However, when alone I often look like this. I've got Harper practicing sitting, Rylin is doing modified tummy time, Sydney is practicing her standing, and Mason is pushing up on his arms. I also burp babies by putting one on each thigh and holding one. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4035.jpg1-IMG_4035During tummy time, the babies help me work out my biceps. I start with Harper and do about 10 reps, then switch to a lighter baby for another 10-15. They also work their abs as they flex to keep their limbs out straight. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4032.jpg1-IMG_4032Dad snapped this picture of me spoon feeding and bottle feeding at the same time. I had no idea I was even doing it!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4020.jpg1-IMG_4020Even with extra feeders, someone is still multitasking by feeding two babies!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-img_4018.jpg1-IMG_4018Grandpa was helping entertain both Sydney and Stella at the same time. They really enjoyed gazing at each other through the glass.2013-03-06T03:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/02/28/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-5/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3961.jpg1-IMG_3961This stuff works wonders! Just don't put it on the palms of your hands, ONLY the dry spots.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4-img_4003.jpg4-IMG_4003Hmmm, looks like someone is headed under the coffee table.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3-img_4000.jpg3-IMG_4000This is an odd camera angle, but I had Rylin supported by my leg.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-img_4009.jpg5-IMG_4009With time and therapy, Mason has no trouble holding his head up. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-2013-02-28.jpg1-2013-02-28Look at all the clutter we can hide now! The cart was a different color before, but I forgot to snap a picture. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3951.jpg1-IMG_3951Notice the green ball to the left of this picture, that is where Harper started!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-img_3968.jpg5-IMG_3968Rylin is rocking tummy time!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4-img_3964.jpg4-IMG_3964It was incredibly hard to capture Sydney smiling in the Jumparoo because she moves so fast in it the camera blurs most of the images!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3974.jpg1-IMG_39742013-03-16T18:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/02/24/lessons-learned-re-spoon-feeds-with-four/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3603.jpg2-IMG_3603Of course, all spoon feeds with the quads are much easier thanks to our Quad Table! I thought this angle was hilarious. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3618.jpg1-IMG_3618Harper was totally distressed by the avocado! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3-img_3604.jpgquadruplet feeding tablehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3691.jpg2-IMG_3691https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3689.jpg1-IMG_3689Elmo is one talented little monster.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-img_3695.jpg5-IMG_3695Here is my twin feeding tray. It does a good job of housing all four bowls, but I don't like that you have to use baby food tubs since we make our own food.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3619.jpg1-IMG_3619https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3959.jpg1-IMG_3959Frozen avocado cubes plus frozen mango cubes become a baby delicacy.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3962.jpg2-IMG_3962.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-img_3946.jpg5-IMG_3946The boys are notorious spoon grabbers. They enjoy teething on a plastic one though.2013-02-26T04:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/02/21/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-4/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3865.jpg1-IMG_3865https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3912-001.jpg1-IMG_3912-001Here's the obligatory monthly crib photo. I was so excite4d they finally fit into their Quad Squad onsies given to us by a fellow quad mama.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3853.jpg1-IMG_3853This picture just makes me happy. Rylin's smile is absolutely contagious. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3858.jpg2-IMG_3858https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3845.jpg1-IMG_38452013-02-27T12:21:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/02/19/coping-with-baby-gear-x-four/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3884.jpg2-IMG_3884Of course the large baby gear is still out, but see how nicely all of the toys tuck away into the baskets?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3883.jpg1-IMG_3883After the babies go to bed, we put away all of the toys and roll up the quilt. I just love seeing our beautiful rug and cozying up on the couch with Sasha and Lily. When all of the baby clutter is stashed for the night, Sasha and Lily come at as if to say, "We're free!" They romp around and bark at each other. Don't get me wrong we love the babies and playing with them, but we also love having a den where we can retreat and unwind at the end of a the day. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/7-img_3900.jpg7-IMG_3900Here everyone except Rylin is trying tummy time. That chick still hates being on her tummy!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4-img_3887.jpg4-IMG_3887I find that the babies explore more and have more opportunites to roll and scoot if I spread out a variety of interesting toys on the quilt. I don't think it was concidental that Mason began rollinw when I left more space on the quilt.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3-img_3886.jpg3-IMG_3886A triplet mama friend told me how much she loved her electronic nasal aspirators so we invested in a couple of them. They worked reasonably well, and were easy to clean.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/09-img_3877.jpg09-IMG_3877Below the television used to house fragile knick nacks and picture frames. When the babies came home, we replaced all of them with baskets. This allows us to store bibs, burb cloths, and toys without anyone seeing all that clutter. Also, when the babies are mobile all items in the baskets are safe for them. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/08-img_3867.jpg08-IMG_3867Here, we have three play mats out so everyone can bat and kick toys. I don't like these out too much though because they seem to discourage rolling. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/06-img_3864.jpg06-IMG_3864This is the closet where baby toys find sanctuary. During naps, I store previously used ones in here and take out new ones for the next play session. The closet may be jam packed, but at least we don't have to contend with ALL of the contents ALL day!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/11-img_3879.jpg11-IMG_3879https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/10-img_3878.jpg10-IMG_38782013-02-20T05:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/02/14/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-3/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3674.jpg1-IMG_3674Brotherly lovehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_37721.jpg1-IMG_3772https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3831.jpg1-IMG_3831The babies received their first Valentine cards and enjoyed looking (or um, eating) them. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3840.jpg2-IMG_3840A little heart art courtesy of eight baby feet!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3785.jpg2-IMG_3785We introduced the babies to bubbles this week. Mason tried grabbing them and was dismayed when they vanished. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3782.jpg1-IMG_3782For the first time ever, Sydney put her hands ON her bottle. She of course has not done it since this photo was taken, but hey she can do it! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3-img_3787.jpg3-IMG_3787https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-2013-02-09.jpg1-2013-02-09Here's Mason showing off2013-02-21T03:53:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/06/11/which-britches/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120611-174552.jpg20120611-174552.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120611-174543.jpg20120611-174543.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120611-174535.jpg20120611-174535.jpg2013-02-14T05:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/02/07/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3764.jpg1-IMG_3764https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-2013-02-071.jpg1-2013-02-071Top: Sydney & Rylin Bottom: Mason & Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-2013-02-07.jpg1-2013-02-07Clockwise from top: Harper, Sydney, Rylin, & Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-img_3771.jpg2-IMG_3771Mason was the only one who seemed interested in the sippy cups. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3696.jpg1-IMG_3696Sydney & Rylinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-img_3673.jpg1-IMG_3673Harper and Sydney are modeling their Baby Legs here.2014-01-03T03:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/31/the-little-things-thursdays-installment-1/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-2013-01-24.jpg1-2013-01-24Here are the results. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/16-img_3646.jpg16-IMG_3646Mason discovered he's a dapper little fella!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/4-img_3585.jpg4-IMG_3585Everyone wore Baby Gap jeans for the first time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/06-img_3613.jpg06-IMG_3613The taste of avocado brought Harper to tears!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3569.jpg1-IMG_3569Rylin learned to hold her own juice bottle in the morning.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3581.jpg2-IMG_3581https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/15-img_3645.jpg15-IMG_3645Now that Mason is rolling over, we're having sibling tangle ups!2013-02-11T03:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/21/whats-in-a-name/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3370.jpg1-IMG_3370Rylin is chatting up the other social butterfly of the family, Mason.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3369.jpg2-IMG_3369https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3373.jpg2-IMG_3373Harper thought this table was a nifty way to stand. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3366.jpg1-IMG_3366Lily snuggled up with the casual observer. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3352.jpg1-IMG_3352Who's that pretty girl?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3359.jpg2-IMG_3359Sydney always enjoys Elmo's appearances more than anyone else.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3492.jpg2-IMG_3492Sydney loves to stand, but poor baby can't reach the floor in these standing toys.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/02-img_3470.jpg02-IMG_3470Mason always makes good use of his two hands. He especially loves to grab a sibling's arm or hand.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3485.jpg1-IMG_3485https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3-img_3494.jpg3-IMG_3494Well, I captured one of Mason's two dimples at least. 2013-02-11T03:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/08/a-day-in-the-life/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/09-img_3403.jpg09-IMG_3403Sydney and Mason are doing a bit of supported tummy time with a flashy toy. They are starting to press buttons! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/08-img_3402.jpg08-IMG_3402Harper and Rylin are also trying supported tummy time with a flashy button toy. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/07-img_3401.jpg07-IMG_3401Elmo makes appearances in our den, which really entertains the babies!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/06-img_3398.jpg06-IMG_3398We now put the bottles IN the bottle buddies. The babies have gotten really wiggly and the buddies help stabilize them. I had to cut the elastic for the Avent bottles.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/05-img_3395.jpg05-IMG_3395https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/03-img_3388.jpg03-IMG_3388Sydney is trying to get a burp out while the others are in "stations". https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/02-img_3387.jpg02-IMG_3387https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/12-img_3408.jpg12-IMG_3408Everybody loves a rattle! Harper can't wear rattles on his ankles anymore so his are wrist rattles. 2013-02-11T03:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/19/maiden-voyage/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/09-img_3503.jpg09-IMG_3503I think George looks handsome with his Runabout!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/04-img_3478.jpg04-IMG_3478The quads wore read today in memory and honor of Hayden Barnes. His story is at http://m.caringbridge.org/visit/haydenbarnes/journalhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/11-img_3506.jpg11-IMG_3506I like the babies to wear sunglasses to protect their peepers. Sydney's glasses were too big so she wore Mason's. He wore his Build A Bear's aviators!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/03-img_3478.jpg03-IMG_3478The quads wore red today in memory and honor of Hayden Barnes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/08-img_3506.jpg08-IMG_3506https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_34781.jpgIMG_3478https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_35031.jpgIMG_3503I just love for the babies to wear sunglasses! The girl sunglasses run a bit large so Sydney is wearing Mason's and Mason is wearing his Build A Bear's aviators! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3478.jpgIMG_3478The quads wore red today in memory of Hayden Barnes. His story can be found at .caringbridge.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3506.jpgIMG_3506Looking at this picture, I realized that George also wore red. I'm the only schmuck that did't! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3503.jpgIMG_35032013-02-11T03:54:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/22/heartwarming/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3204.jpgIMG_3204I think Sydney enjoyed the fire more than anyone.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3198.jpgIMG_3198Now everyone can see the fire!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3197.jpgIMG_3197Here's everyone lounging in Boppy pillows.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3194.jpgIMG_3194Notice how Sydney is watching the fire while eating.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3186.jpgIMG_3186Here's the scene I saw when I entered the den. So sweet!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3205.jpgIMG_3205Even Lily snuggled up by the babies and rire.2013-02-11T03:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/18/special-helper/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_31831.jpgIMG_3183https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3182-001.jpgIMG_3182-001https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3168.jpgIMG_3168Sydney kept tugging at Santa's beard. Here she has a handful of it! When I put the girls to bed, I found wisps of Santa's beard wrapped between their tiny fingers.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3166.jpgIMG_3166That is a lot of babies for Santa! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3157.jpgIMG_3157Everyone gathered around Santa.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_31561.jpgIMG_3156https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sydney-and-santa.jpgSydney and SantaSydney and Santahttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stockings.jpgstockingsA year ago I never would hava imagined we would have EIGHT stockings hanging along our mantle. We used a curtain rod and brackets to hand them instead of stocking holders. It worked great for so many stokings. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/santa-silhoette.jpgSanta silhoetteSanta sees you when your sleeping (Rylin and Harper) and he sees when your awake (Mason and Sydney).https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/rylin-and-santa.jpgRylin and SantaRylin and Santa2013-11-13T03:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/11/table-for-nine/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3134.jpgIMG_3134How many adults does it take to load a van with quadruplets?https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3133.jpgIMG_3133Everyone is ready to head home. Here is what it looks like to have quads sitting on a restaurant table all together.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3124.jpgIMG_3124We love that Polenzo's is a BYOB establishment. Notice the giant bottle of Reisling? https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3128.jpgIMG_3128https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3119.jpgIMG_3119Smiley little manhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3118.jpgIMG_3118Rylin finally had an occasion to wear hear bear bottom tights with ballet slippers attached. So cute!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3114.jpgIMG_3114Thankfully, Harper discovered his thumb and was calm the whole time. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3111.jpgIMG_3111Sydney was situated at my corner.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3107.jpgIMG_3107Mason was Nisey's charge for the night.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3105.jpgIMG_31052013-02-11T03:51:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/resources__trashed/charts/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/12-img_3668.jpg12-IMG_3668Notice that this pitcher has a wide opening. Anything smaller will only drip and create a mess. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/11-img_3667.jpg11-IMG_3667Mix the batch using a whisk. It dissolves pretty quickly so about 30 strokes. This concludes the entire batch of formula. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/10-img_3666.jpg10-IMG_3666https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/09-img_3665.jpg09-IMG_3665Now add 10 scoops of formula to make your additional amount. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/13-img_3669.jpg13-IMG_3669Simply line up the bottles and begin pouring. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/07-img_3662.jpg07-IMG_3662Add in enough water so that you do not go over the fill line. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/06-img_3661.jpg06-IMG_3661https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/05-img_3660.jpg05-IMG_3660Then pour the entire can into the pitcher. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/04-img_3659.jpg04-IMG_3659Using a measuring cup measure out exactly the number of ounces you need. This will create a fill line that you mark with a sharpie. The final batch will always be to this mark including water. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/03-img_3658.jpg03-IMG_3658This is what we use to make our batches of formula: gallon sized pitcher, quart sized measuring cup, large whisk, and can of formula.2013-02-02T22:29:35+00:00weekly0.6https://fourtoadore.com/2013/01/26/green-light-go/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3568.jpg1-IMG_3568https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6-img_3563.jpg6-IMG_3563https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/5-img_3560.jpg5-IMG_3560https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/4-img_3556.jpg4-IMG_3556https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3-img_3552.jpg3-IMG_3552More babies!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2-img_3535.jpg2-IMG_3535The babies are all wearing size 6 month pajamas and are lined up largest to smallest. Interesting to see how their pajamas fit!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-img_3526.jpg1-IMG_3526https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/8-2013-01-24_09-14-29_22.jpg8-2013-01-24_09-14-29_22The babies are lined up largest to smallest: Harper, Rylin, Mason, & Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/7-2013-01-24_09-10-57_7271.jpg7-2013-01-24_09-10-57_727[1]Sweet Baby Feet! PS- That is not a shot you see in the picture, it is a pen. =)2013-01-29T04:29:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/31/2012-in-review/2013-01-02T02:46:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/29/four-with-the-four/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1-img_3250.jpg1-IMG_3250Here are four generations on my Mom's side of the family.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2-img_3247.jpg2-IMG_3247Dad got his tripod out so we could do a whole group picture for once. This took a lot of patience and rearranging!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10-img_3340.jpg10-IMG_3340Here are four generations on my Dad's side of the family.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/08-img_3336.jpg08-IMG_3336https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/07-img_3334.jpg07-IMG_3334https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/06-img_3333.jpg06-IMG_3333GG spent lots of time cuddling Mason.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/05-img_3332.jpg05-IMG_3332https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/04-img_3330.jpg04-IMG_3330Harper is showing Grandpa how he can hold his head up like a big boy now.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/03-img_3329.jpg03-IMG_3329Sydney is getting really good with her thumb these days.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/02-img_3327.jpg02-IMG_33272013-01-01T14:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/11/13/a-change-of-plans/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/slide91.jpgSlide9Here is one of our goofy pictures in our old place. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/slide15.jpgSlide15https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/slide9.jpgSlide9https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/slide1.jpgSlide1Neha and Kristen attempted to make a rainbow cake. It apparently got stuck in teh pan and the colors ran together. They attempted to "fix" it by adding red sprinkles to the top. This one "takes the cake" for ugly cakes, but it was endearing. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/summer-2010008.jpgSummer 2010008We went to the Glass Cactus, which is a local "hot spot" one year.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/old-school-pictures.jpgold school pictureshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/randoms-026.jpgrandoms 026I wash bottles twice per day in VERY hot soapy water and sort the pieces on a drying rack by the sink. Kristen assembled bottles so George could fill them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/randoms-013.jpgrandoms 013It's fun when we have visitors and everyone gets a baby! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/randoms-025.jpgrandoms 025https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/randoms-021.jpgrandoms 021Kristen's birthday dinner 2012. We took a goofy picture, but I can't seem to find it. Oh bother...2012-12-29T05:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/11/20/deck-the-halls-check/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2982.jpgIMG_2982https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2978.jpgIMG_2978Sydney stopped looking at the tree when she caught a glimpse of her own precious face in the mirror. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2974.jpgIMG_2974Mason didn't seem to mind the new decor and just conked out! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2971.jpgIMG_2971Rylin could be looking at the tree, or perhaps just the monkey on her bouncy seat. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2972.jpgIMG_2972I'm pretty sure Harper can see the tree here.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2960.jpgIMG_2960Back in November Mason could only hold his head up in short spurts during supported tummy time. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2993.jpgIMG_2993Here's my favorite collection of ornaments, four pacifiers and a sea turtle!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2992.jpgIMG_2992Charlie Brown Tree2012-12-29T05:12:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/11/27/individuals/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-15_15-18-38_713.jpg2012-11-15_15-18-38_713Here are the babies from my poinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-15_15-18-19_814.jpg2012-11-15_15-18-19_814Here's what I look like with both twin strollers. I'll admit, I would stare too!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-15_15-17-11_81.jpg2012-11-15_15-17-11_81George on one of our walks in the neighborhood. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-15_13-03-58_572.jpg2012-11-15_13-03-58_572Harper was down for the count, but so cute at Target.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-01_18-22-13_175.jpg2012-11-01_18-22-13_175She's so bright eyed! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-01_18-22-05_77.jpg2012-11-01_18-22-05_77Rylin soaking it all in at Kroger. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-01_16-22-50_588.jpg2012-11-01_16-22-50_588Mason and I chose the best cart from the corral. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-01_16-19-27_740.jpg2012-11-01_16-19-27_740https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-23_15-39-29_281.jpg2012-11-23_15-39-29_281This is after I got her to fall asleep. Prior to this,Sydney was alert and enjoying the scenery. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-23_15-39-24_984.jpg2012-11-23_15-39-24_984Sydney rocking her big red bow in Kroger. 2012-12-29T05:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/25/white-christmas/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3315.jpgIMG_3315https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3313.jpgIMG_3313Here's the front of our house dusted in snow! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3311.jpgIMG_3311Here is the artist at work. I thought this was the best scene. George is here painting with a view of a snow dusted lawn and our dogs snuggled on the chaise lounge. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3306.jpgIMG_3306https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3295.jpgIMG_3295Mason and I enjoying our White Christmas from the inside.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3291.jpgIMG_3291Daddy helped Rylin open her gift from Grandaddy. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3288.jpgIMG_3288Harper needed a bit of help too.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3286.jpgIMG_3286Mmm, crepes! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3317.jpgIMG_33172012-12-28T05:41:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/12/25/over-the-river-and-through-the-woods/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3269.jpgIMG_3269The boys' quilts look like this.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3268.jpgIMG_3268https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3266.jpgIMG_3266Nisey made each baby a NICU keepsake box to store all of their tiny stuff (e.g. diapers, clothes). She also managed to make ornaments with their hand and footprints while we were away one afternoon.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3263.jpgIMG_3263https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3256.jpgIMG_3256Aunt CiCi made each of the babies a quilt with their name embroided to match their curtains and sheets. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3254.jpgIMG_3254I just love how their gifts were bigger than them! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3252.jpgIMG_3252Harper was the first baby to open a Christmas gift.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3251.jpgIMG_3251Aunt CiCi snuggled Sydney and Stella together. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3243.jpgIMG_3243Nisey used a warm compress to help soothe a fussy Sydney.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_3242.jpgIMG_32422012-12-26T04:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/07/21/photo-debut/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120721-141746.jpg20120721-141746.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120721-141620.jpg20120721-141620.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120721-141508.jpg20120721-141508.jpgSydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120721-141426.jpg20120721-141426.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120721-141309.jpg20120721-141309.jpgHarperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120721-141051.jpg20120721-141051.jpgRylin2012-12-20T03:24:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/10/25/wisin-up/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2710.jpgIMG_2710And we lost another one to tummy time fatigue...https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2704.jpgIMG_2704Sydney is awake this round!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2702.jpgIMG_2702Rylin's looking a bit more alert here.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2700.jpgIMG_2700https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2698.jpgIMG_2698https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2695.jpgIMG_2695Maybe Harper and Mason can keep each other awake.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2711.jpgIMG_2711Hmmm.....looks like Rylin fell asleep during tummy time!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2688.jpgIMG_2688Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2687.jpgIMG_2687Harperhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2686.jpgIMG_2686Rylin2012-12-19T12:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/11/06/movin-on-up/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2753.jpgIMG_2753Not sure who started it, but both girls were M A D!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2746.jpgIMG_2746Sydney lifted her noggin.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2742.jpgIMG_2742https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2821.jpgIMG_2821Harper is demonstrating head control and toy grabbing at once.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2869.jpgIMG_2869Mason just loved when Kristen tickled his belly.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2859.jpgIMG_2859G.G. is really chatting Harper up herehttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_28641.jpgIMG_2864https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_28121.jpgIMG_2812https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_28901.jpgIMG_2890Smiley Guy Masonhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2893.jpgIMG_2893Sydney is really checking our her mobile!2012-12-19T12:23:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/10/30/crafting-with-courtney/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2747.jpgIMG_2747Courtney's got all the pieces out and ready to go! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2742-001.jpgIMG_2742-001While Courtney was busy crafting, I realized that Sydney already enjoys being read to. Green Eggs and Ham seems to be a favorite. The limited color palate in the books is probably quite appealing to an infant. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2726.jpgIMG_2726While Rylin and Harper wanted to flatter Aunt CiCi, Mason and Sydney gave props to mom. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2728.jpgIMG_2728Me with "Team Mommy"https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2724.jpgIMG_2724Harper and Rylin made sure to wear shirts showing their love for Aunt CiCi. They figured if they flattered her a bit, she'd keep up all the crafting. Notice the huge flower on Rylin's head? That is all thanks to Aunt CiCi.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2719.jpgIMG_2719"Team Aunt CiCi" plus one furry fanhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2749.jpgIMG_2749Courtney's roomie, Carlyn, is kind enough to share her sewing machine with us. When they no longer room together, I'll have to buy Courtney a sewing machine so she can keep up all her crafting on our behalf. 2012-11-02T22:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/10/13/whack-a-mole/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold032.jpgthe cold032Attempt #2 at bottle propping just using towels. This worked for a moment, but we didn't have much stability. We also tried bottle buddies suggested by another quad mama, but didn't have much luck yet. We may try again when the babies are tad bigger.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold031.jpgthe cold031In honor of the Red River Rivalry we wore our Texas socks for the Texas/ OU game. Too bad our lucky socks didn't help Texas a bit.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold014.jpgthe cold014Here they are from my point of view.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold029.jpgthe cold029Here's what it looks like when everyone is wearing their angry eyes. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold010.jpgthe cold010Here is my first attempt with bottle propping to feed all at once using props from a triplet Grandpa. Epic fail. The props work like a big so if a burp or reflux is coming on it's bad news bears!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold007.jpgthe cold007Grandaddy consoling a fussy Rylin. Notice there are several Rock 'n' Plays? We now have four because everyone needs to sleep upright with all the mucus and reflux we have going on.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-cold013.jpgthe cold013I decided I needed to snuggle all four at once. 2012-10-16T03:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/10/06/moments/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks075.jpgnine to ten weeks075Rylin and Harper at the moment.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks074-e1349394289534.jpgnine to ten weeks074Sydney and Mason at the moment.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks069-e1349394211357.jpgnine to ten weeks069At the moment, they can all fit in one crib. Here's Harper, Sydney, Mason, and Rylin having yet another pajama party in Rylin's crib.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks035.jpgnine to ten weeks035Looks like Rylin is going to give Sydney's fingers a try.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks032.jpgnine to ten weeks032I said I didn't want the babies dressed alike so they could be individuals. However, we've received quite a few matchy sets and I'll admit it's fun to dress them alike while they don't mind. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks022.jpgnine to ten weeks022At the moment, everyone seems to enjoy letting Rylin chew on their fingers. Here's Mason giving it a try.2012-10-14T00:54:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/10/04/diastasis-recti/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks054.jpgnine to ten weeks054Uh oh....looks like Mason committed a party foul. Barf in the crib!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks051.jpgnine to ten weeks051Harper and Rylinhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks050.jpgnine to ten weeks050Mason and Sydneyhttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nine-to-ten-weeks049.jpgnine to ten weeks049Mason, Sydney, Harper, and Rylin having a Saturday night pajama party at Rylin's crib!2012-10-06T09:17:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/24/thank-you/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home0841.jpgEveryone came home084It was really special that Lisa got to discharge all four of our babies!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-172115.jpg20120920-172115.jpgJennifer was a night primary who made sure our girls had the cutest linens in the unit. Dani helped take care of Sydney when she was so sick.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-172052.jpg20120920-172052.jpgLisa showed us how to bottle feed the babies side laying and how to pace them.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-172026.jpg20120920-172026.jpgDenny always treated the girls like "little ladies" as he called them and helped poor Harper when he had a tummy full of air.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-171954.jpg20120920-171954.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-171918.jpg20120920-171918.jpgKaty taught me how to give the babies their first bath.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-171159.jpg20120920-171159.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-171131.jpg20120920-171131.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-171119.jpg20120920-171119.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120920-171103.jpg20120920-171103.jpgThis was the team who admitted our four.2012-09-29T19:03:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/16/no-baby-left-behind/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home097.jpgEveryone came home097Siblings reunite https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home084.jpgEveryone came home084I shed a few tears when we said our final goodbye to Lisa. She made everything in the NICU better for us! https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home082.jpgEveryone came home082George had to work the day Sydney came home, leaving Nisey and Grandad to babysit the others. Aunt CiCi came to pick Sydney up. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home0031.jpgEveryone came home003car seat test in progresshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/everyone-came-home005.jpgEveryone came home005Thanks to this little pink bottle, both Mason and Sydney came home within days of their siblings.2012-09-20T14:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/13/stats/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120914-144218.jpg20120914-144218.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120913-224458.jpg20120913-224458.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120913-224453.jpg20120913-224453.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120913-224446.jpg20120913-224446.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120913-224440.jpg20120913-224440.jpg2012-09-17T00:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/03/family-portaits/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120903-123715.jpgShawver Quadrupletshttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120903-123708.jpg20120903-123708.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120903-123643.jpgShawver QuadrupletsThis was our first family picture.2012-10-01T20:58:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/09/01/and-the-race-is-on/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/five-weeks040.jpgfive weeks040Our sweet OT Betsy and PT Kim brought Sydney this duck wubanub pacifier.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/five-weeks012-e1346548853595.jpgfive weeks012Mason finally got to enjoy sitting in a bouncy seat and he loved it. We didn't tell him Sydney's pink blankies were still in it. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/five-weeks025.jpgfive weeks025Rylin is whispering secrets to Harper. I asked them to please coordinate with each other about what order they would like to come home in. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/five-weeks017.jpgfive weeks017These adorable outfits were sent to us from a sweet blog reader that is in Germany. H & M of Germany knows how to make the perfect onsie, they snap up the side so they don't go over the head!2012-09-03T14:16:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/20/super-dad/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120817-044754.jpg20120817-044754.jpgGeorge feeding Mason.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120817-044727.jpg20120817-044727.jpgGeorge and Harper in kangaroo care. It melts my heart when George decides to kangaroo someone.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/harper-and-dad.jpgHarper and DadGeorge holding Harper for the first time.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-weeks031.jpgfour weeks031George gets his hands dirty even when he's suited up! Sydney and her stinky diaper couldn't keep him away.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/four-weeks007.jpgfour weeks007I love how George snuggles with Rylin after her bath.2012-08-25T02:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/09/weight-watchers-2/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120809-224156.jpg20120809-224156.jpghttps://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120809-224145.jpg20120809-224145.jpg2012-08-16T09:55:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/08/03/rub-a-dub-dub/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes029.jpgwe got a bath and clothes029Harper was sleepy after his bath. https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/masons-bath003.jpgmason's bath003They are slippery when wet!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/masons-bath006.jpgmason's bath006Mason is a little stud muffin.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/haper-after-bath.jpgHaper after bathHarper is rockin' this ensemble!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes034.jpgwe got a bath and clothes034Sydney got a head band too! This one is actually for a doll or preemie!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes021.jpgwe got a bath and clothes021Our first art!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes017.jpgwe got a bath and clothes017Look at that cute baby foot!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/we-got-a-bath-and-clothes023.jpgwe got a bath and clothes023Rylin in her new duds complete with headband!2012-08-06T04:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fourtoadore.com/2012/07/30/moving-and-shaking-in-the-nicu/https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/week-two039.jpgweek two039Aww....Sydney has a bow head!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sydney-cpap.jpgSydney cpapSydney with good friend, CPAP.https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/week-two051.jpgweek two051Rylin with a sweet bow during tummy time!https://fourtoadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/week-two055-e1343648903355.jpgweek two055George holding 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