Three Day Weekend

So, this weekend is a three day weekend thanks to MLK day and Chip got to stay home from work with us! Yeah!

We have had a great weekend, lots of much needed rest and lots of time with Tripp. It's amazing how "awake" he is now, such a change from his first few weeks at home. Saturday night we even slept seven hours in a row, so I am hoping that a full nights sleep isn't too far away. I know seven hours sounds like a full nights sleep but he got a head start on us--he was asleep at 8:45pm and woke up around 4am. So, not quite on the perfect schedule but I certainly can't complain too much for a one month old!

We also found out this morning that Tripp's little cousin Connor will be here very soon and we can't wait. My sister, Dawn, lives in Virginia with her husband and Connor will be here no later than late Wednesday night! Yeah! Good luck Auntie Dawn and we love you little Connor!

What was that Tripp? What did you say?

One Month Old Today!

Oh how time flies! Today, Tripp is one month old. Life has changed in so many wonderful ways; so, we thought we would share some of our favorite things from Tripp's first month with us.

1. We love all the little grunts (Tripp is famous for these), coos, and squeaks that now grace our ears every day. The first few weeks were pretty quiet but once he woke up, he just loves to talk about all sorts of things.

2. I love watching Tripp sleep on Daddy's chest so soundly and it is so cute to see him grab ahold of the neck of Chip's shirts. He just loves holding on tight!

3. Buddy has been such an incredible big brother, everywhere Tripp goes Buddy goes. Everytime Tripp is upset, Buddy is right there looking at us like "Hey-Please help brother, he is not happy." :)

4. We love watching Buddy try to play with Tripp, there has been more than one occasion where Buddy has taken Tripp his precious "Duck" in hopes that Tripp would play fetch.

5. We love watching him grow and grow and grow! He is now fully filling out his "Newborn" clothes and I bet we will be on to 0-3 months very soon.

6. We love the anticipation of the very first smile, we have had a few that I think were unintentional or caused by gas, but just waiting and trying to coax it out of him is so much fun!

7. I love that Tripp has made us parents. Sounds simple, but it has brought our marriage to a whole new level. Watching someone you love so much, love someone you would give your life for is so amazing.

So, in celebration of Tripp's first month, I thought I would share some of our favorite pics over the last 30 days.

Tripp says "Hello" in his latest video

Sirens, Lights, and Firemen-OH MY!!

So Tripp had his first encounter with the brave men of the Little Rock Fire Department last Friday. I just couldn't resist taking a picture once the drama had subsided. (I will give you a hint: Look in the guy on the lefts hand :) )

They said Tripp was their most favorite rescue of all time, and I would have to agree!!!

Tripp's Nursery

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Tripp's arrival brought lots of visitors to the house, visitors we just couldn't have lived without. His first week at home, the Goodyear Family came to stay and helped us transition from life with just Buddy to life with our perfect Little Man. We had so much fun getting ready for our first Christmas, cooking all the Christmas goodies with Grammy, picture time with Super G-Dad, and all the cuddles from Tia (Aunt Whitney). Chip and I were so grateful for all the helping hands that allowed us to get a few winks in every now and again.

For Christmas, both families were here to celebrate with Tripp! We were so thankful that everyone could join us for his very first Christmas. It was a perfect day and we can't wait to celebrate many more!

Then, in January, Mimi (Chip's mom) and Auntie Emily came to visit! It was so nice to have them here to help watch Tripp and it gave me some time to get errands ran around town. I have learned that it takes great skill to take a newborn to run errands, skills I have not yet quite mastered. Thank you so much for coming, I know Tripp loved every second he spent snuggling with you both.

We are also blessed to have so many wonderful friends in our lives. We had a waiting room full at the hospital, a steady stream of visitors since, and lots of warm wishes and prayers. We could never have gotten through this transition without you guys and are so excited for all the memories we will make and the fun times we will have with Tripp.

We thank God everyday for blessing us with such wonderful loving people in our lives, and we just can't thank you all enough. WE LOVE YOU!!!!