Thursday, January 21, 2010

five and counting


The past year has been full of babies. Gabe was born in May. My twin sister Emily's triplets Alex, Bennett, and Ruby came in September. My oldest sister Amber's little Brady joined us less than a month ago. And my youngest sister Elise is due with a baby girl in March. We are surrounded.

Emily and the triplets are back in Maryland now after five weeks in Utah. I loved all the time I got to spend with the Robinsons - even the night shifts. The babies grew so much in the weeks they were here. I loved witnessing some of their changes and milestones. We already miss them all like crazy.

As you can see, it was quite the adventure at Mom's house. Often there were five babies plus the toddlers Jane and Julia! (I wonder how many diapers filled up the garbage can each week.) Check out Gabe with all his wimpy little cousins. No offense, preemies! Actually, the triplets are growing amazingly well and newborn Brady is putting on some weight too. It's funny - in a year or two these babies will probably all be about the same size. Maybe Brady will even be able to take on Gabe.

Thanks to Cami for the following pictures:
The photo shoot had to end when Gabe started grabbing Alex's head with his giant hands.

So he grabbed tiny Brady's head instead.
Here are the toddlers. Silly Jane loves the babies.
Julia refused to pose with the baby cousins. She is over two and a half years old, after all. (Going on 16?)

11 comments:

Jonathan and Janessa said...

Cute kids! I can't believe how big Gabe is already...not to mention the triplets! Time flies fast!

Lindsey Bench said...

Ha ha, Gabe looks like a little monster (because of his size, not affect). I love his serious face. He is so handsome.

Jill said...

It's true, Gabe does look like a monster next to those little babes...what's even more funy is how big the triplets look next to that TINY Brady!

Such cute kiddos!

I have to admit though, when I saw the title "five and counting", I thought you were making some big announcement :)

Lili and Jeff said...

So, so many babies. I wonder when all these cousins will be together again. Hopefully sooner than later.

Megan and Taj said...

Those pictures were the best!!!! Gabe is so dang cute! He looks so very grown up! Oh and that little Julia of yours is GORGEOUS!!! So beautiful Mel

Unknown said...

oh wow! i can't believe the difference in size between gabe and brady! those are such cute pics. it'll be even crazier when elise's baby arrives. how fun to have so many babies around!

Unknown said...

oh they are all so cute! and I love the picture of them all laying there.. gabe is a brute next to all of them and little brady so small! all such cute kids!

Summer said...

WOW!!! I love seeing all those babies at different stages. I still can't imaging three at once (especially carrying them inside all at once).
I love Gabes face as he grabs Bradys head. So funny. Julia is such a beautiful girl.

Matt said...

As trav says...it's rainin' Grahams.

Cami said...

That Gabe cracks me up with his godzilla ways.

Matt said...

I'm calling him Don Gabriel from now on. Great pics. Darlings all.