Apples, and Bulldogs, and Bows

We're once again featured on the blog of our photographer, Ashley Bailey at www.babyfeetphotography.blogspot.com

I love how they turned out....now to pick which ones I want! What do you think? What are your favorites?

Labor Day Weekend

We had a fun Labor Day weekend. Of course Friday and Saturday, we got to see the football games. Sunday, Alabama wore this white dress and hat to church. I wanted her to wear something very summery for the last Sunday before Labor Day. She looked so adorable!

Adam was in the skit for Kids Alive so he's looking a little rough after changing from "Uncle Bo"

Then Monday, Adam worked in the yard and put up the swing I bought at the Salvation Army earlier in the week. She tried it out and loved it! I think we've found her new favorite activity! I'll post a video later.

Since we were going to Gibson to visit with my Aunt and Uncle and Nana, Alabama wore her John Deere shirt and overalls! We did a quick photo shoot with Daddy before we left for the country! ha

I think she's going to love "driving" the tractor!

Gooo Dawgs! Sic' Em!

I looooove football season and was so excited for the Bulldogs to play this weekend! It was even more fun to have Alabama and get her dressed up in the team colors as well. On Friday, we headed to the Brickyard to see the Thomson Bulldogs play Washington-Wilkes. It's a big rival game....and we won! We're still looking for a THS outfit for Alabama, but I put together this for her to wear. She wasn't that interested in the game, but she did really like watching the band! The Thomson High Bulldog Brigade really did a great job....so proud!

On Saturday, the kickoff for the UGA/Oklahoma State game was at 3:30. We all wore our Red and Black. Here Alabama is doing her "Go Dawgs" cheer with Aunt Katie.Alabama made it through about the first play before she was ready for her nap, but anyway, I love football Saturdays! We were home most of the day while Adam went with his Mom to look at a car she may be purchasing. Got some housework done, did some of my bible study, and sorted some of Alabama's clothes she can no longer wear for some fall clothes in a larger size. We were sad that the Dawgs lost, but hoping for a better rest of the season!

Treasure Hunting

I had fun this weekend going with my sister-in-law and niece and nephew to a few yard sales! They found some things they loved and so did I. I also got my friend, Leslie, to go with me to the Salvation Army! Much funner than taking my sister! ha.

I got this little organizer for 75 cents. I've seen them used for scrapbooking supplies, a diaper caddie, or a shower caddie.

I got this sweet little watercolor painting of London for $1. The frame is going to get a makeover and then will be perfect in my office.

I got theses DVD's for $2 each.

Also, found this "umbrella stand". (At least I'm assuming that's what it is because the spaces are too big for it to be a trash can.) I'm contemplating attaching fabric somehow to make it into a trash can. Any suggestions?

These two scrapbook albums were $1 a piece. When we go to Disney World (one day), I'll already have the scrapbook for it! ha.

At the Salvation Army, among other things (two boxes of baby cereal, un-opened of course, for 79 cents...is that weird??), I found this new drapery rod. I paid $2.99 for it.

I had to return something to Marshalls so I exchanged it for some things they had on clearance. I found a wonderful ceramic artichoke candle holder for $1 which is perfect for my "cheese tray" that I painted last week.

I also found this pear wall hanging ($3) and a little black pencil holder (.70) that I will decoupage in some way.

The week before, I also found some great finds, but didn't have time to blog about them so.....

I got these crystal glasses that match the patter I have. They were in a large box all for $5. In total I have 21 I think. Some have 3 and some have 2...which is fine because we've broken some of our originals so we now have replacements! ha.

I also got these at the same yard sale. A cute little bucket, two plates (not sure how to paint these...any suggestions???), and two fleur de lis plaques. They were all 25cents a piece.

I'm adding this post to Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures party at her blog, http://www.southernhospitalityblog.com! I love looking at all the wonderful finds each week! My husband is counting down the weeks until yard sale season is over....but I'm NOT looking forward to it...I feel the withdrawls coming now! ha

The first half of the most wonderful year of my life....

Wednesday, Alabama turned 6 months old! I truly can't believe how fast it went by. She's changed so much in these 6 months and I know it will be more and more different from here on out. I love being able to be home with her and see all the new things that she does. Here are a few things at 6 months that really charcterize Alabama!

She is now such a Mama's girl! She won't stay with someone else for long before she is trying her best to get back to me! Love. it.

Okay, she does love her Daddy, too. She is so happy and excited when he comes in and reaches for him to hold her. He of course, is totally in love with her, too! (He's been sick the past two days, so she hasn't gotten to love on him and it's pitiful to see.) :-(

She is still in love with all things paper, but now also plastic bottles. She loves to get her mouth all over them. I even gave her some water with a straw yesterday and she did so good. It's so funny to see her open her mouth for more!

She is now 16 1/2 pounds and 26 3/4 inches long. We went to the doctor yesterday and had her shots (which she did soooo good!) and checkup. She is doing so great! We did get a referral to Dr. Brooks, a pediatric eye doctor, for her drooping left eye lid. Her appointment is on September 10, at 10:10. (easy to remember, huh? ha)

She is getting so good at eating baby food now. I usually don't even need to use a bib anymore. She opens her mouth and swallows well. She has now eaten carrots (her fav.), squash, sweet potatoes, applesauce, pears, green beans, bananas, oatmeal, and peas.

She loves for me to sing to her. It really gets her attention and often soothes her when she's fussy. We sing Father We Adore You, ABC's, 1, 2 Buckle My Shoe, Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves the Little Children, You are My Sunshine, Rise and Shine, Apples and Bananas, and some others I can't think of right now! What songs do you love to sing?

She is getting very good at going to sleep on her own for naps and at night.

This girl can get anywhere she wants to go! She does the "army crawl" and pushes those toes in the ground and scoots away! I know it won't be very long at all before she is truly crawling! (I've got to get the house ready! aahhh!)

She laughs at me when I tickle her belly and steal all her kissses. It is the cutest sound I've ever heard! I love it! (Tried to get it on video, but then she just stares at camera, of course! ha)

I am so ready for fall and some cooler weather! I can't wait to get out her fall clothes and dress her in some different outfits. I also can't wait for football season and Alabama's first year as a Dawg! It's my favorite season of all and I can't wait to experience it with my sweet baby!

We've been featured on our photographer Ashley's blog! These are Alabama's three month pictures and now we need to do her six month ones. I just ordered the prints I want as a birthday gift from my Mama. I can't wait to get them in! Check it out here http://http://babyfeetphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/more-pictures-from-at-3-months.html . She also has a great promotion going on now so schedule a time today!

My 27th Birthday

I turned 27 years old on August 20th. Wow, the 7 part just doesn't seem right. I feel like it should be a 3 or 4 maybe! ha. I had a fun day with my sisters and baby doing some girl stuff! Alabama wore a new outfit that I had my Mama embroider with an "a" for Alabama. It was sooo cute! We didn't wear the hat during the day, but I couldn't resist a few pictures before we left! Our first stop was to get a spray tan...(didn't turn out, but oh well!). I've done it a few times before because I am sooo white otherwise. I try to use my Mary Kay self tanning lotion, but I don't remember it most of the time. Tonight, my feet are orange and the rest of me had an orange tint as well. Maybe the shade was too dark. I'm not sure.

Anyway, after that, we had to stop in the parking lot to feed Alabama some baby food and to nurse her. This week has been a lot better as far as us getting into a feeding schedule. Then we were on our way! We went to eat lunch at TakoSushi in Surrey Center. I don't understand most of what's on the menu, but I love the California rolls and the Pot Stickers. It was yummy! Alabama thought her toes were yummy, too! ha. The restaurant is right beside the salon where we were getting our hair cut. Chip at Elements Salon is so great! We love him! I just got a trim, but Audra got the color in her hair fixed and got a trim as well. It took quite a while but it turned out great.

We took a mini side trip to the Salvation Army to look around for a minute and then went to meet Adam at Lowe's to grab a few things we need as we finish up getting ready for the cookout we're having this weekend.

We met my Mama and Daddy, Uncle Bo and Aunt Kathie, Jenna, Marty and Kristi at Logan's for supper. It was soo loud in there! We used to love going there, but the last few times, it's been so loud it wasn't nearly as enjoyable. The food of course was delicious and Adam and Audra got me this cake! I told them it looks like it was on clearance so they wiped off the other person's name who didn't pick up their cake! ha! (Audra put Jenna's purse on top of it and smeared the icing!) It was still cute, though, and tasted good, too. Here is me and my Mama. Alabama was loving playing with her Uncle Bo!

I'm so thankful for all the many ways God has blessed me this year! I pray for health and safety this coming year and to grow closer to Him every day.