It was warm!

So the not-so-ladylike princess and her handsome brother came out to play. I tried cleaning up the "playground" at Grammy and Grampy's house. While I did, Lucy McLean and Tripp decided to "make mud mama"...and that they did. And then decided to pour it on their heads! Fun times were had by all!

WHy are you looking at me like I am crazy?
OHHHH No...Here comes the mud!

Miss Bwittney...Miss West Rowan

So, don't tell Lucy McLean, but I snuck out of the house tonight to see Miss Bwittaney in Miss WR at the high school. I had every intention of taking her with us, but she went without a nap tonight...so that wasn't gonna happen! Ryan called me right before Miss Bwittaney "walked" and as Nick would say, I got in my "G6 and flew to the high school"...ok really we only live 3 minutes away. Miss Bwittaney (aka Brittney) holds a very special place in our hearts. She is like a little sister to me (and yes that comes with wanting to strangle her sometimes...right Nick?!) and like a big sister to Lucy McLean. Lucy MccLean wants to do EVERYTHING Miss Bwittney does! We were very excited for her to be spotlighted in Miss West Rowan.

We love you Miss Bwittany!

11 MONTHS!

Tripp turned 11 months old today! I can hardly believe it (and you can probably hardly believe that I am posting pictures so quickly)! He is such a fun little mama's boy. He is starting to try to do everything Lucy McLean does...scary hugh?! He has been walking for about a month now. He still LOVES to take baths. When he is having fussy days, he gets multiple baths. He is in to EVERYTHING and wants me to hold him from the second I come home until he goes to bed (we are working on that). His eyes are perfect and I love to see them smile when he smiles! Lucy McLean calls him Trippypoo! Can't believe in one month, he will be a whole year old!

10 month pictures

I have had these on our camera for awhile and planned for the "real" photographer in the family to take a shot at capturing this little rascal at 10 months. Yet, he is now almost 11 months old and it hasn't happened. As you can tell, I am far from professional AND we officially have our hands full! Tripp watches EVERYThING Lucy McLean does and follows in her wild footsteps! He is walking up a storm and in to everything. He loves being held up high, but isn't a big snuggler

:(. He is so much fun!!! Thank you Lord for an amazing little ball of boy energy!

Lots of Updates

Wow...I have been very slack about the blog lately. I have 10 month pictures of the Tripp (AKA Trippypoo and Tripster), but here he is in his get up at Christmas. He is such a happy baby and lots of fun.

Lucy McLean and Tripp got a gator for Christmas. She went straight out and gave the dogs a ride on Christmas morning. Ok, or maybe a crash...It looks like she is texting (taking pictures with her new camera) and driving!
The McLean's went out as soon as it started snowing to get a family picture of our white Christmas!

And that night...the boys (minus Tripp) and LM, made snowmen!

Their leafy creation

We had a great Christmas break with a lot of family time. It was so nice to have Ryan with us and not having to work the majority of break. We played a lot and had a lot of fun. I have way more to post about, but this is at least a start!!!

What a Season

My coaching season officially came to an end on Saturday, as the West Rowan Falcons won the 3A State Championship in football. Way to go guys! It was a very rainy, cold, day...but the Falcons were HOT! Very excited to share in this 3-peat history. This is the 3rd year in a row that the Falcons have brought home a state championship!

My girls...sporting their "U''s (for Mt. Ulla University/High School haha)

LM showing off her "U". Tripp and Grammy and Grampy had already left the game!

Lucy McLean with Dana

Big X...this kid totally reminds us of Michael Orr. He is precious and sweet as pie! Check out his bling...two state Championship rings and one more to add to that necklace!

LM with Davon. Davon works for my mom. She thought all of the football player's name was Davon for awhile. Way to go Falcons. This has certainly been an eventful and fun season!!!

9 months

And a really slack mama!
So, I am just now posting about this precious little man. Tripp turned 9 months old on the 20th. As with most every month, this has to be one of the most fun stages. He is laughing up a storm and has the most precious, one dimpled grin! He has learned to say "Bye Bye" and waves his little arm. He is also trying to snap his finger. Tripp has really started to interact and try to crawl all over Lucy McLean. They play like crazy together in the bath and on our bed. He likes to be in to EVERYTHING! He loves paper, hence the picture. He laughs so hard when he actually gets a piece of paper.

He has really started doing one of those crinkled-up-nose grins that is to die for! (Disregard the mugshot of his daddy)

He loves taking baths and brushing his teeth. He hates having his diaper changed and tries to flip over every time. He is very ticklish. He pretty much loves attention and loves being on his daddy's shoulders. He is a really happy boy, but insists that I hold him from the moment I get home from work, until he goes to bed. I know, I could break him of this, but how could you resist snuggling with this cutie patootie?! Ok, it can be annoying sometimes!

We are very blessed. Lucy McLean loves her "baby alive" brother (unless he is pulling her hair or playing with her baby dolls). He LOVES her and we love them both to pieces!