Atlanta Shower Weekend!

Leslie Boyle came to visit for the baby shower!! It had been way too long. We got mani's and pedi's at Sugarcoat just like the good ole days....watched the VOLS do really well for one half against Oregon (we won't discuss the 2nd half)....and hit Ikea for breakfast and shopping!

The In-Laws were in town for the shower too, and Libby came over to play with Corky and Lily Belle. She really had no interest in them whatsoever....she just liked relaxing on her pillow.

Dale licking his wounds after the Georgia-South Carolina game....it wasn't a pretty football weekend in the Patton household.

Sunday, I had my final baby shower, and it was AMAZING!!!

The Hostesses: Lindsay M., Natalia, Lindsay W., (me), and Shana

The Soon-To-Be Grandmothers and Great-Grandmother

Tripp's first B.B. Gun!!! I re-wrapped it so Dale could open it himself when we got home. He was soooo excited! Quite a "memorable" gift for a baby boy. I know he'll be quite the little hunter with both his granddaddies one day.

At the last second they wheeled out the BOB Running Stroller!!! Apparently Dale and his parents were planning a little secret while we were at the beach. I can't wait to go for my first post-baby run!!!

Office Shower

I had a lovely shower at work, and was so flattered by everyone's attendance and gifts! I have the best job and the most wonderful co-workers in the world!!!

My partners-in-crime: Amy, Dawn, Heather M. (standing)

and Melissa G. and Heather B.!

Tripp's Nursery!!

Mama came down after the shower at Mrs. Sandy's so we could get started on painting Tripp's nursery. I had everything taped off, paint and supplies purchased, and we were ready to work!

Super light blue-gray base coat...this was the easy part of course

Taping off the stripes Sunday morning took a few hours. Mama measured each section as I laid the tape. Once we got going we had a good rhythm, but, that is by far the hardest part!

Adding the darker blue-gray stripes! This was quick and easy!

Voila! Beautimous!!

We're thinking about going into the stripe-paint business.....

And Dale did a great job painting the dresser!!!

We got a good bit of organizing done, but still have plenty more to do!

Shower at Mrs. Sandy's

We had another great shower in Chattanooga Labor Day weekend at Mama's best friend's house. Mrs. Sandy did an amazing job! We had fantastic pasta salad, chicken salad, and delicious cupcakes!

The weather could not have been more perfect - AND - it was the first football Saturday of the season!! So, for the first time since 1997 I missed UT's home-opener. This kid WILL recognize the sacrifices I have made! I had pretty matching jewelry picked out for my cute new black dress, but decided that just wasn't proper and went with my traditional/superstitious gameday jewelry instead. Whew!

34 Week Belly

These were taken last Thursday before my 34 week appointment. My belly measured at exactly 34 weeks. We discussed inducing, and I still have mixed emotions. I'll probably be whistling a different tune in about 3 more weeks. I am just such a planner, and part of me likes the idea of NOT controlling something for once and just letting it happen on its own. BUT, that crazy planner in me would love to write it in the 'ole planner and let the grandparents plan their travel. We're crossing our fingers Aunt Lesley gets to come from California, too, but know how hard that will be. I go back Sept. 16th for the 36-week checkup, and then begin going every week.

Baby Shower at Nicole's

I had an amazing shower 2 weekends ago in Chattanooga!! Nicole and her mom, Toni, went all out on the cupcakes and cake, the cutest blue punch with swimming duckies, and lots of personalized stuff for Baby Tripp. We had a wonderful group of girls, and I just had so much fun!

Yum, yum, and Yum.
The Hosteses with the Mostest
Erin flew in from New Orleans on Thursday night before the shower, which gave us plenty of time to hang out in both Atlanta and Chattanooga.

Sophie LOVED the balloons!!

All About August

It's been WAY too long since I added a new post! Dale has been getting on to me, and I finally said tonite is update-the-blog-night!! Alot has happened since I last wrote at the end of July. Here are a couple of the highlights.

31 Week Belly.....but this was 2 weeks ago. Promise to take new ones this week!!

Julie and Mia came over to play one afternoon. Mia and the puppies just love each other. They helped her eat her Mac and Cheese and cleaned her face a little too. Mia is obsessed with the stairs right now...she can crawl faster than she can walk, so she loves going up and down. Every time she'd make a mad dash for the stairs the pups were right behind her cheering her on (i.e. barking like crazy). They had a blast!

Me and the pups went to Chattanooga two weekends ago to pick up the nursery chair. Lily Belle always loves seeing Ma....I definitely think she remembers her! She always runs straight to her room and kisses her to death. Charley and Murphy just got haircuts, so they were happy to model for the camera. Millie was being shy and wasn't ready for her closeup that night.

Last week I had a Stella & Dot Party with my good 'ole InHealth buddy Ivey! We had a great turnout and had so much fun just trying on jewelry and being girly all night. We'll definitely have to do it a few times a year when all the new stuff comes out!!

We just went to Destin this past weekend to meet Dale's parents and didn't take a single picture. Shame on us!! We didn't want to get sand in the good camera. I took the little camera over to the beach the second day, and 30 minutes later a storm hit. At least we have the memories!! We (well I) promise to stay more up to date with the blog...especially since we only have about 7 more weeks until baby Tripp makes his way into the world!!