St. George Island!!!!

Click the link to see a few of our pictures. We're having a great time, despite the rain :)

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COMING SOON...

...vacation pictures!! Be sure to check back :)

Go Braves!!

Last Friday night we took Claire to her first Braves game!!  The Braves were playing the Phillies and Lee was able to get tickets.  So, we dressed her up in her pink Braves best and headed to Turner Field.  She had a blast!!  I was a little nervous about how she'd hold up, especially since she'd be confined to our laps for the duration of the game.  She did great.  She made friends with all of the other fans around us, did the Tomahawk chop over and over again, and LOVED the wave.   We even made it on TV--the game winning homerun landed on our row and the camera just catches me running with Claire into the aisle.  There was so much to do and see, she never once fussed or got restless.  What a trooper!  She stayed awake for the entire game and finally fell asleep on the way home.  I think her daddy's dreams have come true...we definitely have a sports fan on our hands!

Look at McLouth!

Having fun in Daddy's lap

We were really close to the action!

Just a few shots...

Boy does she love her daddy!

Happy girl!

Beautiful new dress from La-La

Practicing walking

Oh, Baby!!

Last night Lee and I had the pleasure of meeting Mikayla Reese Gilliam!!  She was born to Noel and DeAnna on August 1st.  She weighed in at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and was 19.5 " long.  What a tiny little girl!  She was very alert and happy and seemed to really enjoy her pacifier :)  We have all been waiting patiently for her arrival and are so excited for this beautiful, sweet family.  What a lucky little girl.

The happy mama, DeAnna, looking GREAT

The Gilliam Family

Lee remembering how it felt to hold tiny Claire :)

She makes me want another one!!

Whirlwind Week!

What a month this week has been!!  The Arledges had lots going on this week!  We began the week with the usual trip to church and then lunch afterwards.  This week we just had sandwiches at Gretchen's house for lunch because we were planning a big dinner for her birthday (which was Monday).  We ate together at Longhorn for the celebration dinner and had so much fun.  We opened gifts and Lee got a little crazy with the wrapping...

On the way to church

Lee's new 'do

Being silly with Mama

On Tuesday evening Lee found out that he was going to have to go out of town unexpectedly on Wednesday morning.  Well, we were having a new roof put on beginning Wednesday.  What timing!  So, Claire and I were left to hold down the fort.  What did we do?  We packed up and went to stay with Grandmommy, Papa, and Auntie G!!  Since the noise of the roofers was unbearable, we decided to spend the couple of work days at Casa de Bell in Canton.  We even brought Annabelle so she could visit with cousin Woody.  While staying at the luxurious Casa de Bell, we had lots of adventures.  Claire got to swing at the playground for the first time, sat in a Claire-sized rocker at Cracker Barrel, and played and played with Papa.  What fun!!

At the neighborhood playground

Being silly with Papa and Auntie G

It's just the right size!!

"Mama, put this on my Christmas list!"

We finished up the week with lunch and dinner with friends.  Today we went to Duluth to see Lee's Grandaddy and so we stopped in to see the Gilliams.  Today is the day that their little girl, Michayla is due.  She didn't make an appearance, but we're hoping for that phone call very soon!  

 We ended the evening at Bahama Breeze with our great friends Damon and Kathy.  Of course I took my camera, but forgot to take any pictures :(  So, you'll just have to take my word for it! 

Lee and I had a productive week and wonderful weekend together.  I am so blessed and happy!

Praise the Lord!

Claire's doctor's appointment went well!  Claire got a glowing report from the doctor and is the picture of health!  He was not concerned that she isn't walking and gave us some good advice about getting her back into her crib.  Here are her new 'stats':  30" tall (25%ile), 21 lbs. 14 oz. (25%ile).  Although I was anxious about her vaccines, God sent a great nurse to calm my fears.  She took a lot of time talking with me about my concerns and answering my questions.  She was very gentle with Claire and gave the shots quickly.  Claire was such a trooper!  She cried for a few seconds and then smiled at the nurse.  Thank you Lord!  She has done fine since the appointment and, I'm happy to report, has spent the last 2 nights in her crib by herself!!!  I am so proud of my little goose.  She is remarkable and amazes me every day.  I love watching her grow and discover new abilities.  She is truly a miracle of God!