15 months

Tripp hit the 15 month mark this week and paid a visit to the doctor's office. He weighed 23lbs 10oz and is 30 3/4 inches tall. That's about 2 pounds more and 2 inches taller than his last check-up at 12 months. He's right on track with everything, so they rewarded him with 2 big shots. :( I actually teared up this time... I hate being there having to hold him down for the nurse to do it. I was already aggravated with waiting so long this morning (we were there almost 2 hours just for well check-up!) when the shot nurse came in. Tripp was getting fussy and irritated too at being cooped up in those small rooms. So when the shots came, he really let them and me have it! I just felt so bad/mad, I couldn't help but cry too. But next time I am making Lee go so I don't have to be the bad guy again.

Tripp's favorite new thing are books. We've always read to him, but now he likes to bring the book to you, turn around and back himself into your lap and plop down to hear it. It's really cute, and I enjoy reading to him a lot. We usually go through several a night. He loves the ABC book, Opposites book, and others that he got from his friend Lila. Another favorite is Go Go Trucks!, a cute little book with different types of trucks, but that's all it says - Dump Truck, Mail Truck, Fire Truck, Pickup Truck with pictures. He will sort of mimick truck after each one. I am going to find some new books this weekend to throw into the mix. There are also Go Go books on cars and planes and boats that I know he'll love too!

At 15 months, he's also developing a little bit of temper.... He's starting to "lock up" on me when he doesn't want to do something. He is also testing boundaries a little which is hard because I am not sure how much discipline we can really do at this point. We find it funny sometimes and Lee and I have to catch ourselves not to laugh because he'll laugh too and do it again. Still most everyday at some point, I'll catch Lee's attention and we just watch and smile at Tripp. It's amazing to see his brain working and thinking.

Caught red-handed! Climbing (another new favorite thing to do) into the back of his fire truck. I think he's laughing at Lee telling him no.... Excuse the diaper look, it was probably bath time.

weekend at the lake

This past weekend we went up to Lake Martin with my family. We had a very nice time relaxing and just hanging out. The guys watched football during the day while the girls spent time down by the water. The water was sort of cool, but we still managed. We took a boat ride and enjoyed good food. It's been a while since we've been up at the lake, I forgot how much we love being up there. We'll have to make time to go up there more!! Tripp had a ball, he loved riding on the boat, loved swimming in the lake and most importantly loved being the center of attention!

Ready for my boat ride!

He loved the boat, his favorite part was watching the water over the side.

Giving Bella some love! How cute is he?!?!

Swimming with Mommy!

He loved the chocolate chip pancakes Aunt Alisa made!

Tripp even tried to play Dance Dance Revolution! He loves to dance, any kind of music whether it's on the television or some kind of toy he has, he always bebops along with it! Here's a video of Tripp watching his favorite show Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, watch his moves! He didn't know I was fliming him till the end, but he's so cute just boucning his little bottom along with the beat.

I am sorry you have to turn your head to side, I can't figure out to turn it.

Loving on Sam! Once again the boy loves dogs!

this boy loves...

Bath Time!

After dinner, we ask him "Tripp do you want to take a bath?" He says his version of bath and gets excited. Once we get him undressed, he'll make a beeline to the bathtub in our bathroom. He can climb the steps, and just about get in all by himself. He also knows where his baths take place at both grandparents' houses too!

His Lawn Mower!

He's just recently been able to push it without it tipping over, and he pushes/drags it everywhere around the house!! He got this lawn mower for his birthday from his good friend Gates Garrett. I could hardly get a picture because he wouldn't stand still with it. Maybe this means he'll love mowing the grass for his daddy in the years to come...

Dogs!!

You've seen pictures of Tripp and Sugar... Here is Tripp and Gus (my parents' beagle) and Tripp sleeping with Lily (his Uncle Neal's lab). No matter what dog, he loves watching and trying to play with them. Some can be a little too big, but he doesn't care! There are about 12 dogs in our family, and so I am glad he's not the least bit afraid. Good thing there are always lots of protective hands around!

Lasagna!!

He doesn't eat much veggies (not now at least) but Tripp loves lasagna! I did not help him make this mess just to take a picture, it was all him!!

So these are just a few random cute pictures I had to share. He is becoming quite an adventurous little boy. He's also becoming more and more fun to play with! He surprises me everyday with new things and constantly keeps me laughing (and on my toes). I can't even explain to you how many times I watch him in amazement thinking how blessed we are to have him.

just a few pictures...

We haven't had much going on, just watching football and hanging out. Here are a few picture from the last two weeks.

Tripp learning how to say touchdown while watching the Alabama/Clemson game.

Swinging at the farm... He loves this thing!

Touchdown Auburn!! (as he's walking away from the camera)

Tripp and his friend Ella Jane

Lila loved the swing too!

Okay, the game is over, I'll drive us home now.

and so it begins...

We love football season at the Whatley house! But there is a matter of which team to pull for that seems to cause trouble. I am an Auburn fan and Lee is a Bama fan. From the start of our relationship we've been able to manage. He would go to Auburn games with me when I was in school and we would go to Bama games with our families. We will also go so far as hoping each other's team does "okay" playing against other opponents. Now it becomes a little harder and little more personal.... Who is Tripp going to cheer for? What colors will he wear on gameday? What will he learn to say first? Who will he watch that big game with? I have to admit that I am sort of out numbered. My parents, my sister, my four brother-in-laws, Lee's parents and Lee all pull for the Tide. But a lot of our friends are Auburn fans, so maybe I'll have a little help. Maybe I can teach him to say War Tide or Roll Eagle... Until he can make the decision for himself (which I'll be working overtime to hope he makes the RIGHT choice), he be a divided baby wearing both colors and cheering for both teams. It really kinda depends on who they both play... Good thing this weekend he'll be watching the Auburn game with his two favorite girls! We did teach him last weekend to say touchdown with the motions and all! I have a few pictures from football last weekend and will take more this weekend to post!

He also now knows wear his "button" is, referring to his belly button. And he knows where his ears are. He is saying more words, such as ball, bath (those two sound a lot alike), mama, bye, hey, the occasional dada, and other babbles that mean certain things. He is talking more and more now that he's walking like a pro! Other big news... he's finally sleeping better! He was a great sleeper for the first 7 months of his life, then he got sick with RSV, and numerous ear infections ending with tubes, and so his sleep was all thrown off. He would usually end up in bed with us. And while I loved him snuggling up to me, it couldn't last forever. I am now happy to say he's in his own bed all night long sleeping from about 8-8:30 till 6:30-7:00 in the morning! Finally some sleepless nights on my part are paying off!