I'm Back

I survived my work trip to Orlando. The little man survived too- thanks to my super duper husband and awesome mom! My mom kept him during the day, and she sent him home with sterilized bottles and clean clothes {imagine how much time that saved me when I got home last night!} She even sent Mike home with dinner one night, but he didn't have time to eat it until 9pm. Why can't men multitask? Just kidding! He did a great job.Trent loved Mama D's stroller and was glad he was big enough to ride in it!

Unfortunately, something else keeps coming back to our house-- LIZARDS!!! I saw one last week in the corner of the den. I was on the phone with my mom, and she said I could sweep it out... um, that didn't work. I had to get out the vacuum cleaner and use the sucker thing to get him. Don't worry- he survived- it was probably like a roller coaster ride for him.

Well, another one came in today when I opened the back door to let Bailey out. I tried to get him out with my shoe, but he kept going the wrong direction. I resorted to the vacuum cleaner again. Both times I immediately ran outside and released them into the outside trash can. Any advice on how to keep lizards away? Bailey has absolutely no interest in them, but I'm sure Trent will find them fascinating in a couple of years.

Bless his heart...

I usually replace the hand towels in our bathroom. I guess I was slacking on my job, because this is what I saw when I walked into the bathroom...

He claims he didn't know it was a Christmas towel. Don't ask me how he found it, since I keep the Christmas towels separate to prevent things like this from happening. I couldn't help but smile...

But I didn't look this cute when I smiled:)

Kreativ Blogger

I got my first ever blogger award!! Thanks to Rachel at Moments with my Miracles for giving it to me! She has an awesome blog and tons of blogging friends, so I was so excited and honored that she picked me for the award.

So, here are the rules...1. When given the award, you list 7 things that you love.2. Pass the award onto 7 bloggers that you love and be sure to tag them and let them know they've won.[You can copy the picture of the award and paste it on your sideboard.]

7 Things I Love:

1. Great deals {and I just found some... check out Remember Nguyen for super cute smocked outfits for less than $30! Look under clearance.}

2. Starbucks Caramel Frappuccinos

3. Pictures {I don't even want to count how many I've taken of Trent during his first 3 months of life!}

4. Being tan {I got a spray tan a couple of weeks ago, and it was such a tease! I was tan for 4-5 days and then went back to being pale. I think being tan makes your teeth look whiter and your fat look smaller!}

5. Diet Grapico {I'm drinking one now. I'm sure some of you are laughing right now, but it's really good!}

6. Monograms

7. Oreos and ice cream {Dairy Queen blizzards, Sonic Blasts, McDonalds McFlurrys, Wendy's Twisted Frostys, Chick-fil-a Cookies and cream shakes, etc. Yes, I find this creation anywhere I go!!}

Now I give this award to 7 friends and bloggers (this means you get to put the cute little award on your blog, so don't let me down by not participating and passing it on)!

1. Maggie at The Coopers

2. Bethany at My Life in Black and White

3. Laura at The DeLine's

4. Ashley at Ashley and Andy

5. Tabitha at The Hickman Herd

6. Brooke at The Vakakes Family

7. Leigh at The Collins Clan

Time for Change...

I'm giving the blog a new look, so it may look a little crazy for a while:)

Lots of Firsts

Over the past few weeks, Trent's had lots of firsts...

He now holds his head up well.

He sits in the Bumbo without crying or losing control of his head. {He also drools like crazy- notice the bibs in every picture.}He had a two-person tickle that put him to sleep quickly {Thanks Mama D and Daddy G.}
He went to the lake to see Paw Paw.
He enjoyed relaxing at the lake:)
He sat outside at the lake with Mama D.

Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of many other firsts. Mike and his dad {Papa} went to the Masters this weekend and missed Trent's first Easter . Mike's mom {Mimi} came to visit Friday; then Trent and I went to see my mom and dad Saturday night. Trent attended his first Fish Fry Friday night, then went to "the land" for the first time and rode the Ranger with Daddy G and Aunt Tracy. I wish I had pictures of him bundled up like a little Eskimo.

Mimi bought Trent these super cute outfits. Aren't they adorable? They are size 9 and 12 months, because he is already wearing 6 and 9 month clothes- crazy!
Won't he look cute wearing this one sitting next to Bailey? Thank you so much Mimi! I wish I'd taken a picture of you with Trent.

A week from today will be another first. Next Monday is my first day back to work. This day will probably not include pictures and smiles because I will be in Orlando at a meeting, probably crying , but we're thankful to have excellent child care for him. If you happen think about it, say a quick prayer for me us.

Pictures

Mari Wilkes took Trent's first professional pictures last Friday. She did a great job and is quite possibly the most patient person I've ever met. She spent most of the day with us and didn't mind at all when Trent had to take a break to nap and eat. We love the preview pictures and can't wait to see the proofs. Thank you Mari!

Funny Daddy

Apparently Mike is hilarious! He was changing Trent in our bathroom last night, {hence the half-dressed child and bad lighting} and the little man was cracking up. I've never posted a video on the blog before, so I hope it works:)