Happy Fall, Y'all!!

Gray is just giddy with excitement about Fall. He's going to his first football game this weekend in the new motor home. Unfortunately, its not an Auburn game, but rather we're traveling to Oxford to "attend" the Ole Miss vs. Alabama game. In case you were wondering, Travis will go in the game, but Gray and I will stay behind and watch games on TV.




Gray now weighs 8 lbs 8 oz and seems to grow and change every day. He rarely cries and is, overall, just a very peaceful baby. We are so blessed - for many reasons.



Several of you have asked how our older 4 legged children are adjusting to the bundle joy. Karleigh, the soon to be one year-old Beagle Travis got me when I was having such a hard time last Christmas, is surprisingly doing the best with the baby. While she's very curious about him, at the same time she will just sit and stare at him in a very protective but sweet way. Allie, my 10 year old "first born" lab, isn't liking the idea of not being my first priority. She just ignores Gray and sulks a little. However, GG (my mom) has been in town and Allie adores her. Therefore, she's been spending some time with my mom and dad (she loves him,too, as he takes her for walks and rides). Ace, Travis' 10 year old aka "The Chosen One" duck hunting dog, isn't phased by Gray in the least. He continues to be the most laid back dog ever.

Our photographer, Monica Carroll (http://www.monicacarroll.com/), came last week to photograph Gray (can't wait to see the pics!). She said the sweetest thing. While he was asleep and she was taking pictures of him, he kept smiling and laughing. She said, "His angel sister, Grayton, must have been whispering something funny or tickling him because he kept grinning and giggling". I like the thought of that.

Thanks so much for all of your prayers and well wishes! As you can imagine, Travis and I just can't get enough of this precious angel.

Until next time,

Leigh