Christmas Tree Part 1

We have been trying to get our Christmas tree since last weekend. Every time we would start out to go buy it , something would come up....rain, sick baby, sick momma, you get the point. We were heading out last night when a torrential down pour came. So tonight was the night! Tripp hasn't been feeling well and today at the doctor I found out that sweet pea has a double ear infection. He has been so good, you would have never known he was so sick. Anyway, I bundled him up and we went to get our tree. Don't worry he stayed in the car, except for the quick picture I snapped when we got home. (don't judge, I know I probably shouldn't have gotten him out, but he didn't mind the car ride to the Christmas tree place) We don't have it decorated yet, we'll do that tomorrow night, but here are a few shots of the "getting of the tree"! Dave's parents were passing through and stopped in to say hello. I will post pictures of our decorated tree soon!

Tripp with his Papa and Bella! Bella was giving Tripp kisses! Bella is the new addition to Mimi and Papa's family. They adopted her from Valerie and Tim (Dave's sister)

Are There Any Safe Toys?

Is it just me or does it seem like every time you turn around there is another toy on the recall list? I was talking with my sister-in-law Heather about this. She said that a lady just took her 6 year old and 6 month old in for lead testing and they both had high traces of lead in their systems. Tripp is 7 months old and puts EVERYTHING in his mouth. I don't know what is safe anymore. There are NO regulations on lead paint in other countries...so how do we know that any toys from other countries are safe? I'm scared to buy any toys from other countries, namely China. I've been told that lead paint is in candy wrappers, plastic, metal, and wood. It's everywhere!! I have several small toys that hook on Tripp's "stuff".. you all know what I'm talking about...and they are always in Tripp's moth. He loves to play with them. They hook on his stroller, car seat, johnny jump up etc. Am I making my child sick? My mom and I where in Target the other day and we started looking at the toys and where they are made, 99% of them are made in China. Does anyone else worry about this or am I over reacting? Seriously, I would love some input on the subject. I would especially love some toy ideas for Christmas that are safe. See the toys in this picture...these are the kind that are always in his mouth...help???!!!!

Thanksgiving 2007

We went to Louisville to spend Thanksgiving with David's family this year. We had a blast and I took lots of pictures of course. I was so glad that my mom was able to join us in Louisville! Tim and Valerie hosted Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was beautiful and delicious!

My niece Landry giving Tripp kisses.

Tripp had his first biter biscuit over Thanksgiving...he loved it! Below I've included a clip!

I just love this picture!

This is Tripp's cousin Chapman. He was born 5 days after Tripp! They are going to be best buds!

Okay, now that I've posted this picture, I guess I'll have to use a different one for my Christmas card!

Welcome Valerie (my sister-in-law)

I'm soooooo excited my sister-in-law and best friend just started blogging today! Just so everyone knows, she told me she didn't see what the big deal was about blogging. She also said that she couldn't see herself getting in to it! Well, once again, another has fallen victim to the addiction we all call blogging!!!!! Yea!!!!!

Please disregard the big pregnant girl in the picture...this was the only recent picture I could find of Valerie! Check out her blog www.timvalandkids.blogspot.com or click on her name in my friends list! Welcome Valerie!!!!!!

Mary Burrett Wyatt

My college roommate and dear friend Mary Burrett got married this weekend. It was a beautiful wedding. Dave and I stayed with my brother, so I added some pictures from their house as well. Some of the pictures are from Mary's rehearsal dinner...which was amazing...lobster and filet!!!!My sweet friend Kimberly Teague Taylor was at Mary's wedding. It was soooo good to see her. She and her husband Drew are expecting a baby boy in early March! She looks amazing!

And of course my handsome husband!

I'm so glad my mom got to come to the wedding. She looked beautiful!

Dave and I couldn't have done all the "wedding events" without my sweet brother and sister-in-law! They kept Tripp all weekend long. Tripp had so much fun with his cousins Jeremiah, Ellie, and Saddler Elizabeth!

Ellie was a little Mommy to Tripp!
We "attempted" to take my mom's Christmas card picture of her grand kids this weekend. Tripp was taking a little break from pictures. I snapped this one...he loved the lights!

Great Weekend

We just got back from my mom 's house today. We had a great weekend with Milma! Despite the horrible Auburn/Georgia game, the weekend was great! These are just a few pics from the weekend. Tripp loves Mom and can't get enough of her. I missed blogging this weekend, but I'm afraid that I will be on the road again this Thursday. We're headed to Birmingham so I can be in my dear friend Mary Burrett's wedding. I promise to post pictures of sweet Mary's big day when I get back on Monday! Maybe something exciting will happen between now and Thursday so I can post again. Until next time...

Off to Milma's House!

We are headed to my Mom's house for the weekend. It's so nice to finally live close enough to home that we can just jump in the car and go! We hope everyone has a great weekend and War Eagle!!!!!! This is last year in New York! I have the most wonderful mother and I don't know what I would do without her! Love you Mom!

Tripp loves his bath and he loves to SPLASH!