amazing weather...here at last

Fall has finally arrived in Houston and the weather is no longer in the 90's. We are enjoying highs in the 70's with blue bird skies. This post will be a bit miscellaneous since I want to discuss many things that have been going on since I last logged in. Having a little one I have found it difficult to post as he demands a great deal of attention and I am using some of his precious nap time to do necessary things like shower.

Earlier this week, just following the passing of our first real cold front Champ and I took the opportunity to enjoy the weather. We went for a run, the first cold run of the year. I found something new in myself as we prepared for the run...I am an overprotective mom. Not knowing how chilly he might be in the stroller, I bundled him well. The weather was fantastic and we both enjoyed ourselves.



Last weekend we again made the journey to LA to visit the grandparents and see LSU play Auburn. Yes, the game did make it worth the trip. For any who might have missed it, Death Valley erupted when Byrd caught a pass from Flynn in the endzone to win with 1, yes 1 second remaining on the clock. We had a great time at the game and my father and brother hosted a wonderful tailgate. All this was possible due to my mother, who helped prepare the tailgate and gave up her ticket to the game to babysit. Thank you very much. So Champ, Honey, and Mimi rooted the Tigers on from the home front. I also understand that Mimi started tutoring the latest generation in Spanish. I hope that Champ picks it up for in Texas it will be quite useful.

The next topic added to the pleasure of the weekend as well. Champ has begun sleeping more consistently through the night. Following our early morning return from the football game he gave us 5 hours of sleep much to our surprise. At home the trend is continuing as this morning the little bum didn't wake up until 8 o'clock. I have to admit, I kept checking to make sure he was breathing. I think my body is a bit shocked with the new sleep.

On our way to Baton Rouge, we also made a stop in Lafayette. Champ never left his MawMaw's attention. She is spoiling him already. Upon our arrival she gave him a personalized Halloween trick-or-treat bag fashioned after ol' Mike the Tiger himself. He will not quite be able to carry it this year, but I am certain it will get well worn with the years to come. I don't have to write all this out, as you can see by the attached pictures from Lafayette, this child is certainly loved.