A little of this, a little of that

Just wanted to write a note to keep the faithful bloggers updated. All systems go and smooth sailing continues here at the Graf household. The babes are starting to gear up for the Broncos training camp and, thanks to the 81 Speedway crew, are appropriately dressed. This is one of the few times Daddy Graf will allow Mommy Graf to dress the kids in anything even remotely similar. Well.... game days and maybe SOME holidays. Mommy Graf says that things are looking good when we manage to get them dressed at all.

Pius, Forrest, Danna and Laine in their Sunday best

TIMBER!!! Sometimes Pius has problems with his cheeks throwing him off-balance

The Bronco Boys

"No, I am NOT a boy!" Her pink Broncos outfits were still a little too roomy. We didn't want to show any cleavage.

Our evening routine seems to be working some sort of magic. I know Bucko would agree with us, despite how much she loaths "quiet time". About 15 minutes before the last bottle of the day, we turn the lights down, turn off/mute the T.V. (if there's a game on) , turn on the Baby Einstein music CD and try to refrain from too much talking (this is where Bucko has the issues). We get them ready for bed (change diapers, put them in their "sleep sacks" because they kick out of blankets, have some last minute smiles and cooing and say our prayers) and give them their bottles. Then, the magic begins..... They have been sleeping anywhere from about 7 to 9 hours until their morning feeds! And what's better is that after their 1st a.m. feed, they go back to sleep for another 1 1/2 to 3 hours. Life's good. Now if only mom would learn to go to bed when the babies do....but alas, there are posts to be written. Especially since the Tubres last Dance Video was released. They have some really sweet moves, those kids.

Since we're on the subject of beds, the babies' cribs are now complete. I had bought material for the crib skirts and bumpers way back in Phoenix. As it turns out, I didn't have as much spare time as I thought I would and hadn't even started THINKING about sewing them. My Aunt Cathy (Becky's mom) came to the rescue. Not only did she turn out some beautiful bedskirts and bumpers.... they were EXACTLY what I had in mind. I can't thank her enough! The quads would've been in college before I ever sat down to do them. We kind of have a dark denim/Americana-esque theme in the babies' room. You can't really tell from the pictures below. I'll try to get a better picture of the bedding when the kids aren't sleeping in them. Aunt Cathy is also our Tuesday afternoon bath-giver and all-around helper. She knows all too well the lethal accuracy of Forrest "the sniper" Graf. I hope he's half as talented with a basketball.

Pius and Laine being mesmerized by the psychadelic mobile that Michelle Jahn brought over

I think Laine's hypnotized. Pius wouldn't fall into the trap that easily.

In other news, Billy took a sucker-punch to the left eye the other day at work. No, not at the Oasis... at QT. He has a black eye, but you should see the Coke can that hit him.

I got my "hairs" cut last Monday by our friend, Terri Peterson. Yes, the "mommy chop" was long over-due. Maybe one of these days I'll do my hair and make-up and take a picture to show you all. But by the time all that happens, it will probably have grown back!

Danna has a 5-month doctor appointment this Thursday, and the boys will tag along to get their last RSV shot of the season. It'll be interesting to see what the little toads weigh now. We'll let you all know.

Danna wanted a victory beer after KU's big win, but the most dad would allow was a sniff

Gampa Stubby with Pius (cheering for KU)

When Forrest starts telling us a "whale tale", we'll know were he got it. Okay, that caption comment was totally stupid, but I couldn't think of anything else.

That's about all that's new in our neck of the woods. Let us know what's going on in your lives. We'd love to hear from anyone who reads our blog!

Love,

Billy, Monica, etc, etc, etc, etc


P.S. Are your taxes done, yet? My sister, Emily, just got finished with ours. All I can say is, "Thank God for our little tax deductions!" Woo-Hoo! We're going to the Sizzler, baby!