Three Lees in a Pod plus the Little Sprout: How To Slip N Slide

On June 25, 2008, at 30 weeks gestation, we welcomed our three Lees in a pod to our family. Piper was born at 12:36 p.m. weighing 3 pounds 2 ounces, Henry followed at 12:37 p.m. weighing 3 pounds 15 ounces, and Rosemary showed up last at 12:37 p.m. weighing 1 pound 14 ounces. On August 2, 2008, Piper came home from the NICU at what would have been 35 weeks and 3 days of gestation weighing 4 pounds 15 ounces. On August 7, 2008, Henry followed and came home at what would have been 36 weeks and 1 day of gestation weighing 6 pounds. Finally, on August 16, 2008, at what would have been 37 weeks and 3 days gestation, Rosemary came home weighing 4 pounds 4 ounces. On August 10, 2010, at 39 weeks and 4 days gestation, we welcomed Penelope to our family. She was born at 12:35 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 14.8 ounces. On August 13, 2010, she and her mama came home from the hospital on the same day, with Penelope weighing in at 7 pounds 4 ounces.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

How To Slip N Slide

1. Stake the Slip N Slide into the ground.

2. Stay hydrated.

3. Attach the hose to the Slip N Slide.

4. Put on swimsuits.

5. Apply Sunscreen.

6. Have an experienced Slip N Slider demonstrate the proper form.

The first volunteer -- Rosemary! No surprise there. . . .

Then, Piper decided to give it a shot. . . .

Piper truly had excellent form. Then Henry decided that he wanted to try out the Slip N Slide himself.

Ready . . . Set . . .

Go . . .

. . . poor kid still hasn't figured out how to pick up that big noggin . . .

. . . come on, buddy . . .

. . . there you go!

And then he was ready to try it again!

The kids had a great time, and so did the grown-ups.

And when Piper wasn't Slip N Sliding, she was hard at work. It's a rough life!

I apologize if you've already seen these pictures on Facebook, but they were quite simply too entertaining not to publish them somewhere immediately. . . .

3 comments:

Kaylie said...: This is PRECIOUS! I love reading about your sweet family...I hate that I won't be there for Penelope's birthday (and all the inevitable MEU visits in between:), but I will make Amanda call me so maybe I can come visit :); July 1, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Heather said...: Thanks, Kaylie!! You will definitely have to come visit! I've had 3 MEU visits in less than 2 weeks, but I'm on day 4 visit-free and hoping to make it through the holiday weekend!; July 2, 2010 at 9:37 AM
prettyhelmet said...: i am cracking up at Henry's SnS photo. poor buddy. welcome to the BCC: Big Cranium Club.; July 21, 2010 at 12:58 PM