The Kleins: Family, Oregon, SF and the babies are 19 months old!

Hello everyone! Wow, what a busy past few weeks it has been! I am so behind on posting a blog entry. We have had an eventful month with an extended visit from Grandpa Lanny and Grandma Lynn, Isaac's summer visit, celebrating my 34th birthday (YIKES), to our trip to Crystal Crane Hot Springs in Oregon for a family reunion during the 4th of July weekend, then to San Francisco to visit G.G., Grandpa Armin, and the rest of the family....phew! I have barely had the chance to unpack and get settled back into our routine but I'm slowly getting there. Even though it's been a busy few weeks, it sure has been so enjoyable too!

One of the most exciting events for the triplets was the addition of our brand-spanking-new backyard play set! Wow, my parents really outdid themselves and got an awesome wooden play/swing set for the babies. They sure love the swings! If it was up to them, they would swing all day and night, everyday! In fact, they always cry whenever it's time for them to get out of the swings and come inside the house for lunch, dinner, nap, etc! Even though the kiddos are a little small for the slide and rock climbing wall, we're pretty sure they will be using that stuff in no time, especially our little dare devil, Caleb! Thanks again so much to Grandpa Lanny and Grandma Lynn for the swing set! Oh, and I can't forget the kiddie pool they got them too! This is another big hit with the babies, especially with the triple digit temperatures we've been having lately.

Seth and I had a wonderful two weeks with Isaac here, as well. He officially finished his first year of 9th grade in a prestigious private school in Hawaii...way to go, Isaac! It was so special having him here visiting us. He is not only adored by his little brother and sisters, but he happens to be the sweetest, most helpful teenage son in the world! Thanks, Isaac, for all your help with the babies!!

After having a small BBQ at our house to celebrate the 4th of July, Seth, Isaac, the babies and I packed up and headed to Crystal Crane Hot Springs in Oregon for the Collier family reunion. The drive itself went pretty well considering, but our first night there was a little rough with the babies in that they were not used to being in a new location and not in their regular cribs. They adjusted well each night thereafter and during the daytime, there was plenty of family members around to keep them entertained. They even got to relax in the hot springs with big brother Isaac. Overall, we had a wonderful trip and it was so worth it seeing so many family members who we had not seen in years (not to mention introducing the triplets to them!).

From Oregon, we headed home to Reno for a quick unload/load/wash laundry/recharge, then off to San Francisco. Since Isaac was spending two weeks with us, we wanted to make sure to visit the Klein side of the family. We stayed at our usual great hotel which always provides us with wonderful service and 3 cribs for the babies. We had a fantastic time seeing G.G., Grandpa Armin, and Auntie Maia and Adina and Amelia and little Maia Claire. The babies had a great time going on wagon rides, running down the halls of the hotel (sorry to our neighbors) and visiting Dad's coworkers at Box. Unfortunately, Isaac caught a cold while we were in SF, but overall, we couldn't have asked for a better trip!

Well, since I am SUPER behind on posting pictures, here are some from our recent adventures!