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Spencer, Alex, HarryWe were just beginning a journey! Back then it was 4 boys in diapers,
36 bottles a day, night time feedings and 4 hours of sleep per night!
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Taylor (2 yrs old) with Alex, Harry, Spencer
We had no idea the twists and turns our journey would take
with autism just two years down the road! But for a little
while it was all bliss...exhaustion...but bliss! LOL!
Happy Birthday, Boys!
I love you more than you'll ever know.
♥♥♥
Aw, that last line really breaks my heart in some ways but oh, what precious incredible photos. I just look at toddler Taylor there and think, what an incredible experience for him too --to hold 3 infant brothers all at one time. I just imagine what that must have been like for his young mind to grasp and then as things progressed. I love how you say what bliss it was even though it must have been untold exhaustion compared to even the most tired of parents with newborns. you have done a great job providing a home obviously so full of love, protection and security, as well as happiness and consistency for all your boys, none of whom (not even Taylor) can full appreciate just what a blessing they have compared to so many unloved and/or unsafe, uncared for children/teens, etc.
ReplyDeleteAll of this surely doesn't go unnoticed in the heavens above.
Mmm ~ awww...you made me cry! thank you for those really kind words. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to 3 of your 5 men! The photos are so cute... Taylor looks like he has everything under control in that picture!
ReplyDeleteThat's a classic and timeless photo Betsy. He looks so proud as a big brother. I remember the tiring and sleepless nights too, and that was with only a child at a time. God bless you and your husband for handling four young ones. You've come a long way. Happy Birthday to your sons.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your exquisitly perfect, beautiful boys. You are all Blessed beyone measure...;p
ReplyDeleteyay! happy birthday to them betsy! i hope thay have an incredible day! love the pictures...you inspire me often when i am working with families that are dealing with diagnosis and behavior...thank you (and the boys) for keeping me smiling...
ReplyDeleteOh happy birthday to those three special boys! I hope they had a great day...
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures, how adorable especially the one with Taylor holding them!
hugs and blessings.
melody
I wonder how much Taylor remembers of the days when he was "buried in babies!" :) Happy birthday to the three youngest of the five men!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to the trips. Just couldn't believe they are 17, but, it has been two years of daily reading :) Thanks so much for the comment fix! Betsy, love to see just what you're gonna share on any given day.
ReplyDeleteI can see how it would be impossible not to love those boys. Many happy returns!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your special boys! I just want to add an AMEN and AMEN to everything Mmm said.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to those three lovely boys.;))
ReplyDeleteLove all the sweet pictures,
xoxo
Hi Betsy, popped in to say thanks for visiting one of my blogs. I didn't expect to be looking at these gorgeous pictures of your boys ... they were beautiful then and I'm sure they are still. After reading a few of your posts I realise that you are an incredible mother. Hope you don't mind if I call round again.
ReplyDeleteMany Happy Returns to the boys. You've done a grand job, and still doing it, of bringing them up and giving so much of your love to all of them.
ReplyDeleteawww, Betsy! happy happy birthday to the boys!!! the pictures are so wonderful, so precious!! Your boys are so very blessed to have you as a mom!!! big hugs!! (ps: Libra zodiac is great, my son is going to be 3 next week :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your boys!! You are such an inspiration!!! I have been recommending your blog to my parents whose children have autism. God bless you and your family !!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures! Exhaustion it had to be with all the diapers and bottles but such great memories in it all too. Give the boys a birthday hug from me. You have been such a blessing to them as they to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Alex, Harry and Spencer. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Birthday to your boys!! You are such a great Mom! I can not even imagine bringing home three babies at once:-)
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine brought three babies home from the hospital a few years ago, right after she'd given birth. She got into all sorts of trouble!
ReplyDeleteShe'd only delivered one, y'see...
Oh my goodness. What beautiful babies you have! All 4 of them!
ReplyDeleteHappiest Birthday to Spencer, Alex, and Harry! I hope they have a wonderful day!
Wonderful pictures. Hope the Boys get to celebrate it in just the way they want to.
ReplyDeletePrecious photos, Betsy! Happy Birthday to your sweet boys!
ReplyDeleteQuite the bundle!!! -J
ReplyDeleteBette ~ yeah! You get to comment! I opened up the url and anonymous links. I hope if I close off the anonymous that you can still comment...the spammers are trying to get me with it open! let me know if you suddenly can't comment again...by email. SO nice to see you here after 2 years! :)
ReplyDeleteValerie ~ oh, thanks so much for visiting! Yes, come again! You have so many blogs it's hard to choose! LOL! :)
ReplyDeleteI had the photo of all four boys blown up, matted and framed for my newly redone living room. Looks great above the mantle....reveal to happen probably next week. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, dear Betsy, and your precious boys on this special day.
ReplyDelete"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him..." 1 Cor. 2:9
Betsy, oh, we never know where the road will take us do we? You must be an amazing woman in life!
ReplyDeleteI wish them the happiest of birthdays! and a big hug to you!
xxoo
Happy Birthday, Alex, Harry and Spencer. Have a wonderful day!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Alex!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Harry! (not Chester, still remember that post)
Happy Birthday, Spencer!
Your boys turn 17 just a few weeks before my girls turn 17. I always know their birthday is coming up!
Happy Birthday to your boys!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to me that you had four boys so close in age. It wonderful how honest you are on your journey. I know it inspires others and help not to be alone.
Be blessed today all of you!
Happy Birthday you three! Its amazing!
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that god chose you to mother these four wonderful children.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Betsy!!! It's a wonder you survived the first year. As we say down here in Dixie....bless your sweet little heart!
ReplyDeleteooops...I forgot to add a big Happy Birthday to the boys!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday boys! You are such a great Mom to them. They are so lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your lovely boys. I love the expression on Taylor's face in that last photo. It's a combination of bemusement, fear, love, interest and 'what have I got into?' ... probably mirroring your own thoughts at the time!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post.
Very sweet, I hope you´re all having a wonderful day! :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you survived. But I'm so glad you did. You are an inspiration to me .
ReplyDeleteCarolyn ~ well I'm still trying to survive! Some days are harder than others, as you well know! Thank you sweet friend. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday Boys!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are so precious!
They are so blessed to be born to you and the mister!
Sweet photos, Betsy. Happy birthday to the boys.
ReplyDeleteyou are a very amazing person . enjoy the birthday however they want to celebrate..gosh how time flys!
ReplyDeletei love the photo Betsy
Happy Birthday to the boys! And God bless you for all the wonderful care you have given them and the rest of your family all these years. You are a great example to myself and many others!
ReplyDeleteHow delightful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. Lovely children.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
no idea you had triplets Betsy! Happy 17th to them and congrats to you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful picture of your growing family. How quickly time progresses.
ReplyDeleteOh I wish them a very happy birthday Betsy!
ReplyDeleteYuji~ thanks so much and thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeletemhowe ~ awww, thank you marilyn! :) I love it when you comment. Thank you for all of your love, care and teaching the boys. They love you.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww....Happy Birthday to your boys. I can't imagine life with four little ones.....so tiny!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday! beautiful boys!!
ReplyDelete17!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember their birth as if it were yesterday!
Jill ~ I know! Where has the time gone! J said he saw your Nate driving the other day! Whoa! I'm feeling old!
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy what a sweet, sweet, post! Happy 17th birthday to your wonderful young men!
ReplyDeleteYour life has had many adventures and I can't wait to read your book!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Boys!
The chapters about you three will be full of LOVE.
I would imagine it still is both of those things too! What gorgeous babies..and they will love and honor you eternally, forever and ever! We were just in a friends home, her son is 30 with this same thing and some others things too...we delighted in him every day there! Love ya :D
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday boys...wishing you the best of everything....besides the best parents you already have.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you all!
Happy Birthday to 3 of your men! I hope they enjoy their day. What beautiful baby pics... time goes by so quickly, doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thanks all my blog friends so very much for all of your love and good wishes sent to my boys. It means a LOT to me and has given my spirits a little boost! You guys are THE best! xxoo
ReplyDeleteP.S. We had a fun time today taking them out and letting them choose their own presents. Haven't uploaded the pics yet, but if any turned out I'll post later. :)
Happy Birthday to your boys!! How wonderful and the photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
Happy Birthday Alex, Harry and Spencer!!! I love those photos : )
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing them a happy, happy, happy day!
From their "Great-Auntie" Cat
You are an amazing woman, with an amazing story to tell. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Spencer, Alex and Harry....
Happy birthday tooooo youuuuuu!
And many more!!!!
Blessings,
Janeen