Resolution #10: Buzz & the Yellow Jackets

If you recall Tripp's 2012 resolutions, one of them was to attend his very first Georgia Tech football game.  Well... Unfortunately, his dad's beloved Yellow Jackets aren't having their best year, so games haven't been much fun for the adults --- but, Tripp got to experience his very first game, against his mom's alma mater, the University of Virginia, and lucky for him, this game was a rare W for the 2012 Jackets, making it a fun experience for everyone.  Below are some photos from his very first of many ACC football match ups.

Hangin' in the stands with Dad

The view of the field (and the ATL skyline) from the seats

The unfortunate score at the half

Buzz, engaging in some sideline shenanigans

... and more recently than the UVa game, Tripp was invited to his buddy Richard's 2nd Birthday party... and look who showed up!  None other than Buzz, of GT Sideline fame!

Dad, Tripp, Buzz, and Mom

Tripp & Buzz, high-fiving (probably about the UVa win...)

Hope your football season is going better than it is for our alma maters and the Auburn Tigers... there's always next year (or 2011 for the Tigers...)

Meg

Resolution #7: Take his very first steps! (& Happy 60th Shug!)

Happy 60th birthday to Shug!  I am working on a belated post honoring her birthday, as there are some surprises in store this week, so stay tuned!

Tripp has been taking a step or two here and there for the last 6 weeks or so.  But, last night, he really took off and the game has officially changed.  Just shy of 14 months, we have ourselves a walker.  Not yet running, but getting around pretty good in baby Frankenstein mode.  Check out this video:

We've had a blast working with him and making this video.  There will be more to come...now that we've figured out how to use the video camera, the Mac and YouTube.

Meg

Resolution 3: Hunt Easter Eggs

Well, of all the resolutions so far, we blew this one out of the water with 3 different Easter egg hunts.  I would like to say that our skills sharpened over the course of the three hunts, but alas... they did not.  Instead, Tripp was more interested in chewing on the very first plastic egg he found rather than filling his basket with loot.  Oh well, there's always next year, I suppose!

Hunt #1:  Our Neighborhood

The first hunt was on the Sunday before easter & hosted by our sweet next-door-neighbors Kara, Bobby, Elizabeth, and Allen Morris.  It was held in the courtyard of our condo, and included all the neighborhood kids, of which I think there are 7 within a couple years age.  It was a fun way to spend one of the first warm, spring afternoons.  Unfortunately, that warm day also came with mosquitoes, so we were dodging those.  All in all, it was a fun event.  Here are a few photos of Tripp during his very first hunt!

Found one...

... and only one!
(red hair, confirmed)

Hunt #2:  Daycare

Next, Tripp participated in a hunt at his daycare on the Thursday afternoon before Easter.  They did a great job of separating the infants from the big kids, and had more eggs than I could count.  Looks like he had a great time with his buddies from his class & his teachers.

These healthy eggs were stuffed with Cheerios

Hunt #3:  Birmingham

Next, we enjoyed a hunt in Birmingham with what felt like a million other kids and a reported 8,000 "hidden" eggs, all filled with (melted) chocolate and a few prizes.  It was quite an experience and I think that both Tripp and cousin Ann Fulton were a bit overwhelmed.  Below are some snapshots from that mega-hunt.

Prepping for the action with Ann Fulton (19 months)

"Gimme the eggs!"

On your mark... get set...

GO!

Tripp & his loot

The Easter Bunny stopped by, and Tripp checked out his dental work

The Matt Roughens

Resolution #3 was a great success.  Can't wait until next year when the hunting skills will likely improve.  Hope the Easter Bunny was good to all of you and that you are enjoying the candy still!

Meg

Belated Easter Wishes (and Resolution #11)

We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter/Masters weekend.  More to come on Tripp's first Easter, but for now, here are some photos of him enjoying the loot from one of his 3 easter egg hunts.

yum.... plastic...

Stay tuned for more Easter photos...
Meg

PS. Forgot to mention another of our 2012 resolutions, Resolution #11:  Experience Masters Sunday. 

Below is a shot of Tripp in his Masters finest on Masters Sunday 2012.  He was oblivious to the fun round of golf, including 2 playoff holes between Bubba Watson (the eventual winner) and Louis Oosthuizen (of "double eagle" fame).

Resolution 6: Beach + Pool + Grandparents = Happy Baby!

As I mentioned in an earlier post, while we were at the beach recently for Uncle Daniel's wedding, Tripp got to experience the pool for the first time (another of his 2012 Resolutions), and he loved it!  He was splish-splashing and having a great time.  He also got to cruise the beach and eat play with all the sand!  We were surprised there was any left on the beach after all the sand he ate.

Below are some photos from the Emerald Coast visit, starring Papa, Shug, and Grammy!  Lots of love in these photos!

Walkin' with Shug

Beach Bummin' with Mom

Hangin' with Grammy under blue skies

Relaxing in the crystal clear surf & sugar white sand

Eating Sand

Hangin' in the pool with Papa Ferguson
2012 Resolution #6

All dry now!

I got a preview of what the summer holds for us, and I could not be more excited about spending days at the pool!  He is going to be a little fish, we can already tell!

Meg

Resolution 2: Attend Uncle Daniel & Aunt Whitney's wedding along the Gulf coast

Recently, Tripp knocked off another of his 2012 resolutions by attending the wedding of Uncle Daniel and Aunt Whitney in Destin, Florida.  He enjoyed his first visit to the Emerald Coast and his first swim in a pool (more photos to come from the beach & pool in another post).  He also got to visit with lots of the Roughen family & friends!

Below are a few of the moments captured over the long & relaxing weekend.

The Albert Roughens
John, Pops, the newlywed Daniel & Whitney, Grammy, Tripp, Matt & Meg

Tripp with The Brothers Roughen, Matt, Daniel, John

The Matt Roughens
Meg, Tripp & Matt

The (grand)Son of a Preacher Man
Pops & Tripp after the ceremony

Matt, delivering his heartfelt toast to the happy couple at the reception

Daniel the Groom & Matt

Roughens, Sans baby!

The Getaway Car



The Happy Couple...
departing amidst a sea of sparklers, friends, and family!

 Congrats to Whitney & Daniel!  Best wishes for a happy & healthy marriage.  We were so glad to be a part of the celebration.

Meg

Resolution 1: Be Christened

The first of Tripp's 12 resolutions for 2012 was checked off the list recently.  On January 28, 2012, he was christened at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama.  The day was beautiful, weather was perfect, and Tripp was well behaved for most of the day... with a few exceptions.  Below are a few snapshots that my friend, Mary Margaret Rogoff, took of Tripp's special day.

The Baptismal Gown

Getting ready with both grandmothers

A quiet moment in the Chapel with Grammy Roughen

Love from Dad.



Our little Family



With the Roughen Side



Ferguson Side



Tripp, being a ham



MC & Ann Fulton



With Godparents,
Mallie Whatley & Chris Epps

With cousin, Ann Fulton Ferguson (18 mos)

After the service, Tripp slipped into something more comfortable and family and friends joined us at Shug & Papa Ferguson's house for a luncheon celebration.  We feasted on lots of good food, sipped on bloody marys, and enjoyed the Spring-like January day.

Cookies from Savages

Tripp & Aunt SuSu Hopton-Jones, who was a tremendous help on his big day

Tripp & Aunt Linda Dugins, who came all the way from Utah to celebrate
(well, she was actually here for a wedding, but I digress...)

Beautiful Flowers by SuSu

Enjoy & have a great week!

Meg