FEELS LIKE HOME TO ME: September 2008

Taylor Swift

Drew surprised me a few weeks ago and bought floor seats to see Taylor Swift this past weekend. We enjoyed the concert, she's really cute and spunky.

Drew is convinced her song "Teardrops on my Guitar" (the one where she has a crush on a boy named Drew) is written about him. Of course it is, dear! :) My two favorite songs of the night were "Should of said No" and she did a cover of Rhianna's "Take a Bow" with only an acoustic guitar, pretty cool! It was a fun concert and it was nice to have it right here in Columbus, we didn't have to travel far. We love Taylor! (And apparently so did the row of pre-pubescent teens behind us that screamed in our ear all night. My eardrums were ringing long after the concert was over! I can only imagine how piercing their screams would have been if the Jonas Brothers were performing. Yikes!)

8:49 AM
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First Food

Libby had her first experience with real food this weekend. She dined on puréed squash...mmm! Though it doesn't look like it in the pictures, she seemed to really like the squash, she gobbled it down.

It was fun to watch her experience something new, even if we all needed a bath when she was finished!

2:14 PM
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How 'bout them Dawgs?

Awesome, amazing, unbelievable, unreal!!! What a game! Even if you aren't a Tide fan (and I'll save all the reasons you should be for another blog entry) you have to admit that Alabama played an amazing game and beat the fool out of Georgia! Rammer Jammer Alabama, Give 'Em Hell Alabama!

12:26 AM
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No, we can't return the baby!

No one said that having a baby would be a change the EVERYONE agreed with. Our first child, Riley, has done very well adjusting to Libby, but there are days he just can't handle all of the hoopla over the baby. We have found him hiding under her play mat more than I'd like to admit. I had to share his picture!

5:22 PM
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There Baaack!

I can hardly stand it! Tonight's the night. It seems like I've been waiting forever for Grey's Anatomy to come back. I can't wait to see Meredith, Izzy, Yang and McDreamy. Bring on the 2 hour season premiere, I'm ready! :)

5:05 PM
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Fireproof the Movie

Support this movie! We're going to see it Sunday night...I can't wait. This movie is from the same camp that directed & produced Facing the Giants and Flywheel and is out of Albany, GA. Visit their blog at http://fireproofthemovie.blogspot.com/

8:21 AM
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The Lopez Ladies

This past week, Ryan and Nicole Bush welcomed Brycen Taylor Bush into the world. (This is the 1st boy out of the 7 Bush grandchildren!)I got to meet him last night - he's so sweet and tiny. I can barely remember Libby being that small and it was only a few months ago! Brycen's birth brought Aunt Demetri and Uncle Mike to town from Houston. Nicole was a trooper (in my opinion) and had a house full of friends and family over to celebrate the big week. Stacy cooked up a storm and we had a great time catching up with everyone.

Demetri, Libby, Brycen & Coop

Coop and Libby in a stare off

Gracie Bush, Libby & Coop

Baby Brycen

Bradie Bush

Jenny, Nicole & Mechie

I always enjoy Demetri's visits and it makes me wish she lived closer.

2:57 PM
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Kat's Visit and the Strawberry Patch

What a busy weekend! Kathryn came down from Birmingham to spend time with me and Libby. We made the most of our Girls Weekend by talking, eating and doing lots of shopping. Libby loved Kat and smiled at her all weekend. I'm not sure what kind of mojo Kat has over babies, but Libby enjoyed her attention! We also had an impromptu photo shoot for Libby. We couldn't help ourselves, she was dressed like a strawberry!

12:54 PM
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SEC Action

Alabama 49 - Arkansas 14

Roll Tide!

It's almost Game time! An exciting weekend of college football is on the horizon. Alabama will meet Arkansas for their first SEC game of the season and Auburn and LSU will square off on the plains. (Geaux Tigers!) Can't wait to see how the SEC teams shake down! Roll Tide! http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091608aad.html

4:09 PM
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5 Months Old

Five months, already? It seems like yesterday that I was walking into Doctor's Hospital totally stunned, calling my family to tell them, "I'm having a baby...today!" What a wild ride it's been!We love you, Libby! She's so very precious to us, we can't wait to see what the future holds.

Sweet Girl!

wait for it...

In the mouth they go!

8:55 AM
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New Friends

Last Saturday we spent time in Griggsville. (Not a real place, just my name for the Griggs' family farm, actually located in Seale, AL.) It was opening day of dove season (exciting, yes) so we had lunch, watched football and hung out with many of our friends before and after the guys hunted. I have attached pictures of Libby making new friends. The first two are with Grayson Tillery, the others are with Anna Grace Griggs.

{Disclaimer: Her father was responsible for the Auburn outfit.

He dressed her all by himself. He says I have to share her. Lame!}

Libby had fun hangin' with her pint-sized peeps! :)

3:18 PM
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Baby Boy Haber

My friend, Mandy, (who happens to look a lot like Gov. Sarah Palin) and her husband found out Monday that they are expecting a baby boy! If you're keeping count, that's two little boys this week! Congrats Mandy and Jamie!

Mommy-to-be Haber and Governor Sarah Palin

11:08 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS

Jennifer and Cory Cooper are having...a BOY! Congratulations and good luck with the remainder of your pregnancy. We can't wait to meet the littlest Cooper!

3:44 PM
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Call the Authorities, this Baby was Held Against her Will!

Warning! Do not leave your children unattended with Auntie Coop. She will brainwash them and take pictures to prove it! I found these on my camera this weekend. I pray that Libby will remember that "Roll Tide" is much more pleasing to the ears! Maybe I can train her to spit up when she see orange and blue!

Up to no good!

Drugged and forced to take these pictures!

3:30 PM
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I'll Admit, I'm Intrigued...

The election is actually exciting again! After hearing Palin's speech at the RNC last night, I like her even more! Not only is she a confident woman and excellent speaker, she's a mom!! Go Sarah, Go! An exciting election and football season, this should make for an interesting fall!

9:50 AM
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We Survived Gustav...

...working in the shelter, not the actual storm! CVCC was activated as a Red Cross shelter Sunday morning and the college staff has been running the shelter until the last family left today. The Governor of Alabama and the College Chancellor teamed up to offer shelters to evacuees allover the state of Alabama. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/need_to_map/story/428255.html

Though it was hard work and long days, it was an eye-opening experience. It made me grateful for our safety.

4:25 PM
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Playing with the Burkes Twins

Miss Libby got to play with the big girls this weekend. She watched (okay, slept through most of) her first Alabama game, Roll Tide, by the way! Before she conked out, she was highly entertained by Adley and Ansley. They are so sweet with her and love to talk and play with her!