Thursday night was the first night Trey spent the night away from the house without us. It wasn't as bad as I thought. When Chip and I got up in the morning without him it was odd not having him there. But I don't think Trey really even missed us- LOL! Anyhow I left him with his Grammy and Papi so I could get up bright and early and go to a consignment sale. They didn't allow strollers before 11am and people told me you had to go early... plus Trey would NOT have tolerated something of this nature. I ended up spending 2 hours at this sale and spent just under $200. BUT I got over 50 articles of clothing for Trey and Shelby in addition to a swing, a complete crib bedding set, a mattress, and decorations for Shelby's room. I even picked up a bouncey chair for my niece, Gabriella (who is due in Jan). I'd say I did really good. All the items I got look brand new. This is the way to buy baby stuff. They grow out of the clothes and toys so quickly that when you buy used it still looks great- plus you are not breaking the bank. Another one is coming up in September in Conyers- I can't wait!
Chip's folks live on Lanier on a long road that only has a hand full of homes. At the end of the street is a cul de sac (sp???) where from time to time over the years people will dump out animals they no longer want. Chip's parents rescue most of them and are pretty successful in finding homes for them. About 6 years ago they found a few calico kittens... well they still live with me. Nugget and Fry (here is a picture)...
Yesterday we took Trey on a walk and guess what I hear... MEOW! There she was the cutest little calico cat kitten someone had dumped out! We took her back to the house- gave her food and water and tried to find a home for her. Trey really liked having something around smaller than him. He held the cat and decided her name was "mato mato" so I translated that to Tomato... Long story short Tomato got a home. Here is her new owner- 3 year old Alyssa. Tomato loved her and she just couldn't put him down. Alyssa was just so suprised that Tomato was her new cat.
Last week our garbage disposal jammed and it took them 3 days to repair it (they kept forgetting to write down our work order!). Well fruit flies invaded the kitchen! AHHH!!! Finally it is all fixed but I have bowls filled with vingear all in the kitchen (STINKS!!) I even went out and bought fly paper (which stuck to me and kept falling into the sink. Well it all worked! Only a few hours and they are all dead!! YEA!!
Because of the invasion of the fruit flies I refused to cook or eat until they were dead today- so we went McDonalds! YUM! Something about going there with Chip and Trey for lunch on a Sunday just makes me feel so .... happy. Yes this is super strange - but I've always loved McDonalds (every big milestone in my life I've had McD's... our wedding, birth of Trey, after running my first 1/2 marathon, and of course birthdays!) Plus is reminds me of being a kid. Here is Trey and I with our drinks- I have Coke and he has an orange drink!
This week we also went over to visit Emily and her daughter Melody. She is a few months older than Trey. They played- mostly just taking what the other was playing with. I didn't get many good pictures... but here is one:
One thing Trey really loves to do when we visit his Grammy and Papi is "walk to dog". He'll find the leash and bring it to us so we can hook the dog onto it. He walks around the house pulling the dog where he feels like going. Its pretty cute- but turns out its only his ploy to get outside and taken on a walk. When we take him for walks at thier house the dog always comes along- so he figures take the dog to the door and they will take me for a walk in the stroller! Funny guy! Here are some pictures!
Friday night Trey and I went over to Karen's for dinner. Trey had so much fun playing in Kate's playroom. Trey has become a little lover- he loves to hug and kiss. But with our cats he will rest his head on them very softly. I think its his way of hugging them. Well Trey started doing that to Kate! Karen and I kept trying to get pictures of it- but I don't think any turned out great- but here is what I got... 
Saturday night we took Trey to Chip's parents house and then we headed back to Atlanta. We ran some errands (bought a double stroller and test drove a car) then we went to the Braves game. It was so much fun! Alot of our friends were there so most of the game we stayed in the Chop House (Its a bar out in right that over looks the field). Here are some pictures of our night.
I can't get a picture of these guys without the hand gestures....
This one is just funny because Josh looks pretty silly (guy on the far right) - have another one Josh!
JJ, Jenny, Brian, Anna, Chip and I
Alex and Emily - Chip & I
Today was about the hottest day of the year so far... at least it felt like it. When I left for the park this AM to run it was 80 but the heat index was already 90! AH! It felt like wearing a platic bag outside today... Anyway it got me thinking about how living in the city you do miss certain things about the summer. I don't see any lighting bugs, I don't hear the loud loud crickets in the evening, I don't hear lawn mowers or smell fresh cut grass, no sprinklers clicking.... I am beyond blessed and by no means am I complaining- just started thinking about all the things that make me think of summer and remind me of being a kid (like coming in at dark all itchy because I'd been rolling around in the grass!). So happy summer - I absolutly LOVE this time of year and I'll take the 101 degree sweaty humid days here in the south anyday... there is nothing like going outside at 6am and its still 80. Maybe I am crazy but I love it!
Saturday I attended Kate's first birthday party. It was a nice ceremony and the food looked wonderful!
I wasn't able to stay long since Julia (my sis-in-law) was heading back home to California the next morning- so we went out to eat with her that evening.
