Back in the bluegrass...

After spending almost a week in Sweet Home Alabama, T and I are back in Louisville - surrounded by laundry and clumps of dog hair that have gathered in my absence. We miss Birmingham so much, but were glad to get back to our routine ... and our puppy dog, no matter how much she sheds. Brian's plane arrives at 11 p.m. tonight and we can't wait to see him!

To The Parents Of: Tanner Conley

Who's that? Oh wait, that's us! We are the parents of Tanner Conley. Yikes.

Brian and I went to Tanner's Parents' Day Out Open House this morning to meet her teachers. She will be spending Tuesday and Thursday mornings with Miss Veronica and Miss Maureen at Second Presbyterian Church so I can concentrate on work or run some hands-free errands. I know she'll be in good hands because Mrs. Miller, the PDO director is an Auburn grad.

I'm sure she'll enjoy some social time with the other 5 kiddos in her class and I'll enjoy a little time to myself. I'm such a wuss, I'll probably go pick her up early everyday because I miss her.

3 Months

Tanner has been with us for 3 months today! She finally fits into a few of her pretty dresses, so she and I had a little photo shoot this morning in one of them. Almost 500 pictures and a worn out camera battery later, I got a few winners. If I'm done with my chores this afternoon, we're going to do another one in evening light.

Are You A Newbie?

In the Walgreen's check out line today, I was busted making a surprised face when I overheard the mother of two little girls in front of me mention that their toothbrushes cost $12.99 each. She smiled and kindly asked, "Are you a newbie?" as if to say, "oh, you poor dear, you ain't seen nothin' yet!" Her children proceeded to hover over Tanner, while I held my breath that they wouldn't touch her or breathe some strange childhood illness on her.

Today I've learned to keep my surprised expressions to myself, that I need to start saving now for my child's toothbrush fund and the fact that I'm a newbie is written all over my face.

Bless her heart, she looks like her mother...

...at least for now, she does. These pictures were in my baby book and are eerily familiar. I'm still hoping she'll have her Daddy's beautiful dark brown eyes.


December, 1978

Don't miss the fabulous mid-70s tweed plaid couch in the background of the first picture. Those things would scratch you something awful.

A good night's sleep

After receiving a prescription for her acid reflux, Tanner surprised us by sleeping through the night Tuesday night, and has done so since. It's amazing what not seeing the wee hours of the morning can do for you.

Blog Neglect

We've been pretty busy lately, so here are a few pictures.