Tip- Game #3

After a rained out week last week, the Tip returned today on top of their game. Everyone came out to play. We allowed 0 walks, very few hits, and had some killer fielding. Brandt led the way with the bats by slugging 2 home runs. Everyone else got a hit and we did some great running! Final score: 18-5!

The Blomeyers!!!

I was so lucky to get to visit with Ashley Blomeyer and her 2 boys Logan and Hutchins before I left Birmingham. They are very busy and always on the go, so I was thrilled that I caught them at home between naps. They are so handsome and so much fun!

New Years Eve

This New Years was pretty low key. Watched my Tigers crush Clemson. Went to see some friends, and just had a nice night.





Mom and Dad watched the Auburn game and then went to bed.









I ran into a sorority sister, Kari Moore!










The Jones'









Burt









Sis

Happy Birthday MB!

The day after Christmas, we all celebrated our other Holiday tradition, that of my sister's birthday. She strategicaly planned her birthday to coincide with everyone's Christmas break. So, every year, we have Christmas and then all gather for a party on the 26th. This was a big year for MB. But, I'll leave it at that.






I was going to go through and try to name everyone, but everyone is married now and I can barely remember their maiden names, let alone, their new ones. So, I won't even attempt. Maybe I'll try some first names...






Elise and Chesie...2 of my sister's best friends from WAY back. They were my surrogate big sisters and sorority sisters. Its been a LONG time...









Kellie Franks ________ .







CJ...Suzanne's husband, and by default, our adopted "brother-in-law." He keeps me company around all the hustle.








Brothers and sisters. The Youngbloods and Trinkles. We span from NY to LA, including Bama.










Justin.









Big Burt. My sanity when I come home.

















Suzanne...oh Suzanne. Practically a Trinkle. One of the only friends of ours from childhood that my father could pick out of a lineup (and he'd probably bail her out of that lineup too). She's crazy...but always a constant in our lives.







Ginger (who looks great!)









The Miller girls.









Brooke Freeman, who is sharing a party in Bham and LA with MB. Stay tuned for the LA version!







And MB and I. It was a good night. So great to see everyone. Everyone looks so good! Its been such a long time since I've seen most everyone. We need to do this more often. Happy Birthday Sister!

A Visit from Georgia

On Sunday, I had the most fun visit from my friend, Rebecca and her little girl, Emerson. Em is at such a fun age where she finds everything interesting. And she smiles at everything. Such a happy baby!!!







Did I mention that she LOVES the camera?




Even when her mom and I aren't paying attention, she still finds that lens with a a smile!








All the girls! We're gonna be big travelers and shoppers! Just wait...










And after a full day in front of the camera, Emerson is just pooped.

The Bachelor Christmas Tree

So, I have a friend, a bachelor friend who decorated his house for Christmas. I just thought it was so genius that I had to do a post just for him. See, I guess when you don't have a wife to tell you "no," you can do whatever you want to do. And so he brilliantly made his tree all about hunting and fishing. Oh and notice the house decor with the deer on the wall. You could not make this any more of a Southern man's bachelor pad if you tried.









And yes, from this angle, you can see more deer and turkey and a tree in the corner. Priceless! I think the best part, though, might be the antlers as a tree skirt. That's actually not a bad idea for keeping the kids out of the presents. A little dangerous maybe, but I guess they'll learn the first time. Good thing he doesn't have kids yet. Well done Burt!

The Fam

Its nice to be home and be with my parents who I don't see nearly as much as I'd like to. And since most of the people who read this blog know Lee and Catherine from some point in my life, I thought I'd put up some pictures so that you can see who well they are holding up.





I'm sure Mother will be most unhappy that I put these up, but I think she's still a knock-out! Her schedule is busier than mine these days. And she still rides around in her little convertible. And look at the hunk below...






Can you believe this young fellow is about to turn 73? He could still run a marathon. We can't keep him indoors. He's always outside building something. And he still rides his Harley.