Keep On Rollin'

Hank, his parents, and my brother went to Tuscaloosa Saturday to cheer on the Tide!I gotta say, after 6 years of mediocre seasons, it has been a fun season so far. Hank said it was a crazy, loud, fun atmosphere and was thrilled to be able to see UA come out on top! My brother went, even though he has recently had to have surgery on his knee!! No keepin' him at home once he knew he could be at the BIG GAME!

I know Alabama isn't favored to win this weekend, but I wouldn't count them out! Momentum and hard work seem to be in their favor. This season they seemed less rattled when mistakes were made and they didn't fall apart, just kept on working hard. I admire that.

Anyway, my husband is actually the really big fan... I'm just thrilled I didn't have to hear about a loss all season! And this game, was an especially sweet win, after six long years!

Unscathed? Not Quite...

We almost made it through another action-packed weekend with no causalities! Hankie and his parent's cheered Bama on in Tuscaloosa against Ole Miss to squeak out a win. Hank said it wasn't pretty... but it was a win. I don't think I've watched more than 30 minutes of football since the season started, what with soccer, volleyball, church and everything else that goes on. So, I'll just take his word for it!

Yesterday morning I made it over to the last day of Kids Market. Most everything was 50 % off, so I got Tres jeans, pants, shirts, and sweaters. Then I headed over to see what I could get for Sophie... I have winter stuff but not small enough for my Itty Bitty (another nickname I use on her). I got her a couple of sleepers, some little baby jeans, and THE CUTEST little Christmas outfit! I averaged $2 on each item! Good times.

Then the kids and I headed over to Tyler's third birthday party.I could not get Tyler to pose for a picture, though, so I just settled for this group shot! He made out like a bandit! He even got a Smart Cycle... and my boys looked at me accusingly when he opened it, cause they've wanted one for a long time! So can we come and play, Tyler? Tyler is such a fun little boy and my kids love playing with him! They had a little playground area set up outside, and a bubble blower going, but the piece DE resistance was the giant monster truck inflatable bounce. Sophie got to experience it for the first time!By the time she did her inaugural bounce, she had already been given cheese puffs, so she was nice and messy! She loved it, she would try to bounce, then take a few steps and fall. Then she would get up and clap and say "yeah!"

The boys were in hog heaven! They ran around outside, got loud, and had fun! They even saved the world from the evil bubble blowing machine......while the royal princess looked on from her throne!

After the party, the kids and I headed over to my friend Mandy's (new blog alert!) house so that she and I could put together baskets full of CVS stuff for Pastor Appreciation Sunday. We beat Mandy to her house, so used the opportunity to take some pics of my kids!She's a poser, this one! "Cheese!" That little sweater I got at Kids Market for $1. My little brown-eyed boy. It was a gorgeous day, and I couldn't let the autumn setting go to waste!This was Tres earlier in the day at Tyler's birthday party (sporting a long sleeved Disney polo shirt I got at Kid's Market for $2 and a pair of jeans we got for $1.50). He was having fun and lively! But by the time we got to Mandy's and he had got in a short nap, I noticed he was starting to seem a bit off.He sat in the car while I took pics and Bryant ran around in the back yard. I did get them to all pose together, but this was the best I got.

This morning, I got up early to make pigs in a blanket for Pastor Appreciation. While I was getting them ready for the oven, I hear Tres calling me. He was in the bathroom and it was locked. I told him to unlock and he says, "Mom, I have to warn you. I had a really big accident!" He wasn't kidding. I spent the next 45 minutes cleaning him and the bathroom. And just when I thought I had it all done, he had another accident IN the tub. So I got the tub cleaned and them him again.

Anyway, I called the church and told them I wouldn't be there, but Hank rode his scooter over to deliver the pigs in blankets and a few other things. I hate to miss church today. But not only was Tres not up to it... but Sophie has been sleeping restlessly for the past 3 nights. Have I mentioned that she has a single ear infection (only the second of her life) and Bry has a double (the bizillionth of his life). And last night was no different, but she woke up so mad and nothing satisfied her, so we made the call to keep our kids at home.

Fall = Football

The boys got to go to the Alabama homecoming game with Hank this past Saturday, while Sophia and I were at Children's. And before anyone gets mad at Hank for that, it was my idea that they still go. I was only a phone call away!

It was Bryant's first game!
We thought that he might not enjoy it because of how loud it gets and because they don't understand the game entirely. But Hank said they both did GREAT!! He took their Nintendo DS, got plenty of snacks, and brought his MP3 player. Tres immediately told Hank it was too loud. So Hank let him listen to the MP3 and all was well.

Future Crimsonette

Well, so far, so good on the Alabama football front. Football season isn't just a passtime in our household... it's a way of life. Crimson and white shirts, hats, and everything else in between are in full force right now. Hank is definitely looking forward to this season and seeing how it unfolds under the leadership of one, Nick Sabin. Ava got into the spirit of game day this past Saturday by sporting a cute (and not pink) Alabama onsie. Although several people thought she was a boy, she still was the prettiest girl around! I guess it's time to put some effort into locating some bows that will stay in her hair and don't make me feel like they are hurting her!

Sidenote: I took these pictures on Game Day... in the bathroom of Toys R Us. Hey, you have to be prepared to capture a picture with her eyes open at any opportunity! A lady in leaving the bathroom laughed at me, but oh, well!

Doctors, Babies, & Football

I had to take Bryant in to see the pediatrician on Tuesday. He had a double ear infection, due to drainage from allergies. While we were there, I asked them to weigh little miss Sophie. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz! This chick is definitely filling out and is even wearing {everyone hold your breath!} newborn sized clothing at times! :)
We've been a little busy since I last posted. For one thing, college football season started! For the first game, Hank's parents came up with my nephew Ryan. The boys were so excited to see them. We got to see them briefly when our little girl was born, but it wasn't enough for us! :)We especially enjoyed our Sunday morning with them. We all headed over to I-HOP for a late breakfast. Bryant enjoyed doing the word search with Grammy. Then it was time for them to hit the road back home. Notice Hank's new visor. They said there was a sea of Houndstooth at the stadium this year. Even the souvenir cups have Houndstooth on them! Thank the Lord that Alabama won, and we could enjoy a realtively upbeat atmosphere with our pancakes! :)