5 Months Old Today

Meet Charlotte

She is the vocal one in the bunch. She carries on and on but we do not understand what she is saying. We think she is talking whale like Dorie from "Finding Nemo." Yes the hair is still red and we love it. She loves to eat and is catching up with Evan. We are blessed with Charlotte's content behavior - she rarely cries or makes a fuss. She was the 3rd born but we decided to feature her first - gotta be fair.

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Meet Evan

Our boy! He's just plain cute and he knows it. He likes to give us a grin and a chuckle. He is our best eater - of course he is, he's a Smith boy. He is also the alarm clock for the whole family. His cry is far different from the other two - loud and proud. He has lead the trips in just about every development category. Jennifer loves his hair style - it almost looks like a military crew cut.

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Meet Ellie

Our first born and still the smallest. Unlike her brother and sister, she is a picky eater like her mama. Most feedings are a struggle. The good news is she was the first to really give us a laugh and she has had me entertained ever since. Her claim to fame is the pouty lip - she will get her way a lot! Her hair is long and fuzzy and has a slight auburn tint to it. Her eyes are deep blue and looks just like Evan and Charlotte's.

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They all are sleeping from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am now and that makes mommy and daddy very happy. We have been blessed with so much in these 5 months and look forward to sooooo much more.

Getaways

Once finding out we were having triplets, I commented that we will be locked in the house for several years. I guess I feared the challenges of getting three babies out and about. The fear probably originated by seeing our family and friends either dread or struggle to get babies out on the town. Not to make fun of those we observed, but we love to get out. When at home our day is consumed with when do they eat next, feeding, and boring TV. Getting out is much better. Jennifer and I were never the type to just hang out around the house on the weekends - so no reason to start now. The reward far out weighs the challenge.

Here's a trip out to near by Helen. We got to eat at our favorite little cafe' - right on the river.

We did not want to take up too much time at the cafe' so we moved to some picnic tables on the river and feed the little ones their lunch.

We attended a family gathering in Anderson, SC. Yes, the first trip out of the state for the babies and definitely the furthest away from home. They did great - not a peep on the way there and Charlotte talked to us all the way home. What she said we don't know but she was really vocal for the first time. We did not get shots of all the baby holders but here are a few Great Aunts we did get. (Mary, Vivian, and Donna)

Not sure what adventure we will attempt this weekend.

Super Seat

The babies have been lifting and holding their heads up for a few weeks so we thought we would get their super seats out.

Ellie seems to like it.

Evan tries to grab the toys.

Charlotte didn't like it at first.

Now she likes it!

4th of July

We hope everyone had a great Independence Day!!!

God Bless America

Playtime

The babies are progressing at a rapid pace. It seems that everyday they get bigger, learn something new, or show more signs of their personalities. I was told by a good friend that the first few months are more work than play, but be patient they will one day look up at you and you will be their playmate not work slave. He was part right. They are still a lot of work but they really like to play now. Here are some pictures of them playing.