Watching MMA

And not too happy about it. Dave says this is because she didn't want the hat on her head. I say it's because she doesn't care who wins the fight. Though she is so much like her dad that it's probably the hat!

The pressure of ruling alone...

The princess on her throne gazing out at her kingdom contemplating what is best for her subjects.

Chillin' with Papa

Roll Tide and Amen!

Bumbo

Trudy's latest and greatest fun thing is to sit up "by herself."

So I decided it was time to break out the Bumbo even though she isn't quite three months old yet. It's a loaner from the Spellman's and Trudy loves sitting in it like a big girl!

Jesse Owens Memorial

Mom has a neat story about helping erect a historical marker at Jesse Owens' birthplace when she was a teenager. It's an exciting tale of a passionate history teacher, years of fund raising, a newspaper story, a personal chat with Jesse Owens himself, and a racist principle that tried to stop it all from happening. The small marker they were able to finally purchase has been removed and replaced with an entire museum dedicated to the Olympian at his birthplace. It happens to be just a few miles from our home so Mom, Trudy, and I went to explore.

Olympic program from the 1936 games.

Replica of the sharecropper cabin where the athlete was born. What was I complaining about?

Though I do have some stove envy because this would look so cute in our house!

They may have been poor, but surround sound and fire safety was a priority in those days. ;)

It was a fun and educational experience. Also a little depressing in light of the fact that the sports heroes of my generation are so lacking in comparison. Hard work, determination, self-sacrifice, and character are a thing of the past while partying, boozing, and fornicating will get you on a Wheaties box. Hello Michal Phelps and Shaun White! I digress, but hey...got to use the word "fornicate" on my blog. So worth it.

Oh Tooth Fairy!

Bella pulled her own tooth Wednesday. Actually it was so loose it probably fell out of her mouth. She wouldn't let anyone touch it no matter how they bribed her.

Little Flirt

Someone is already enjoying male attention! ;) Just thought these were super cute of Brandon and Trudy sharing a moment.

Cute in Crochet

Mom came over today and while Trudy was in a good mood we staged a crochet fashion show. I'm afraid she's going to outgrow some of the outfits before it's actually cold enough here to wear them (the high tomorrow is 90!) and they are just too cute not to show off. Dave's mom is very talented.

This one is probably my favorite. Love the beret! It also has matching booties. She soooo looks like our nephew Gabriel in this picture. I'm expecting her to say "Dis is da best day evah!" at any time.

How cute is this? Cowgirl in crochet.

The hat is already too small, but we got it on enough for the picture.

My great grandmother crocheted this for me to wear a looong time ago. To the batcave! :)

Mom's coworker gave her a bunch of stuff that her granddaughter has outgrown including a playmat that Trudy is in love with. Thanks for coming over to play today, Gigi!

"Awww. How old is HE?"

Granted she's not in pink or purple from head to toe, but anyone who puts a headband and bow on their little boy needs therapy!

Totally cross-dressing here, but the Daddy's monkey outfit is adorable. Add a hoodie and she's ready to roll with her eses, Uncle Gilbert and Candy!

Flashing some gang signs and ready to pop a cap! Yes, I need to get out more. A date night is forthcoming and maybe we'll have photos of something other than Trudy!

Sunday Funday

It's happened! And seemingly overnight. Aran is 5'7" and 5 inches taller than me. We just noticed this in the last few weeks so that's some serious growing! Stop feeding him, Katy!

It was dark and chilly by the time we left the Pulaski's house and all I had for Trudy to keep warm was a 6 month size sleeper that never quite made it to Mom and Dad's house for storage. It's hard to believe this will fit her soon. At two months she's up to 10 pounds and 21.5 inches. Maybe I should stop feeding her since she'll be 5'7" before I know it!