National Championship: Bama Does It Again

The Tucker and Rutherford crew loaded up and headed to New Orleans for the BCS National Championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers.  We had a blast and made some great memories that started this year off just right.  The best part of the trip was a shut-out of 21-0 over the Tigers!

Roll Tide Roll!

The entire crew stayed at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, and then we car-pooled over to New Orleans the day of the game.  The Beau Rivage was beautiful and really made me want to go back to Vegas soon!

There were so many people in New Orleans for the game.  I couldn't get over how big the crowd was, and I pretty much people watched the afternoon of the game away! The people-watching was made easy because of the awesome balcony view we had!We met up with Tommy and Sue, dear friends of the Tucker family, and enjoyed the afternoon on their Bourbon Street balcony.  

And yes, this is directly across from the location where the infamous, "sexual" criminal act took place between the Alabama and LSU fan. Fortunately, I was no longer "people watching" at that point. =)

William made the trip with us, which made the trip even better. It was our first time traveling a long distance with him. He did great! I sat in the backseat with him to talk to him, feed him snacks, and play with him. Paw Paw and Maw Maw also made the trip with us and kept William at the hotel the day of the game. I owe them big time for doing this!

 

The feeling was awesome when Bama won the 2009 title in the Rose Bowl, and it was just a sweet experiencing the Tide roll in the Superdome for the 2011 title. This was an experience of a lifetime. I'm a pretty lucky girl to have experienced them both!

Good-bye 2011: Happy New 2012!

I always catch myself reminiscing on New Year's Eve.  I've spent New Year's Eve many special ways.  Growing up NYE was spent with family watching Dick Clark and the ball drop.  As a young adult, NYE was spent with my girlfriends making hilarious memories that I wouldn't trade for anything in this world!  In fact, I've even spent New Years in Vegas with some of my best girlfriends. 

Last year was a special NYE because I was pregnant and to be honest, I fell asleep well before the midnight hour.  This year, Dustin and I chose to spend NYE very low key, simple, and with our little boy.  William is now asleep, and I'm looking forward to what 2012 will bring our family! 

As I think back over this year, many memories have been made.  Dustin turned 30; Jorja Leigh Brewer was born; William Michael Tucker changed my heart forever; BAMA secured a spot in the BCS National Championship Game

However, with every year that passes I have to ask myself, "What lesson have I learned?"

In 2011 I have learned the lesson of a mother's love.  I never knew what all my mother did for me until I had William.  I know how much I love my little boy and would do anything in this world for him!  That is how my mother feels about me... 

A mother doesn't enjoy changing dirty diapers, cleaning up messes, cooking every night after working all day, laundry, cleaning house, going to bed late and getting up early, or even doing the dishes BUT she does them because that's what a mother does; she takes care of her family because NOTHING compares to a mother's love!  (except of course a Father's love, and that's just a whole different blog...coming soon of course)

Where in the world would we be without our mothers? 

I'm now going to close the computer and ring in the New Year with my family. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 =) 

Bogey and William: BFF

Will even shares his Big Al pillow present with Mr. Bogey =) 

Now, just watch this video!

8 Months Update

William is doing great! The videos below will show some huge developmental milestones for my baby boy! You've got to watch them to find out :).

Happy 8 Months William!

William's First Christmas

By the end of the day, William had racked up! I think my baby boy
had a wonderful first Christmas!

William woke up about 6:15 on Christmas morning.  As normal, I changed his diaper and fed him his bottle in the nursery.  After getting the basics out of the way, Dustin joined us in the kitchen for a little "Happy Birthday Jesus" time.  Then, it was time to see if Santa had made a stop by our house, and he did!  I videoed the morning and tried to take pics at the same time, but that was pretty hard.  I did capture a few adorable snaps though. 

Maw-Maw stopped by to see what all Santa had brought William and Bogey.  She also snapped a picture of Dustin and I with William. 

William continued to play with his new toys until around 10:00 when he laid down for a nap. It seemed like the morning flew by and the next thing we knew we running a little late for Christmas lunch at Grandmothers house.  We finally arrived and ate a delicious lunch with family. In our rush to get to Grandmothers and the nasty rain outside, I forgot to bring the camera in to snap pictures of everyone.  Nevertheless, it was lovely time, and it made my heart smile seeing William playing with everyone!

Next, we were off to Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw's house!  Christmas with all the kids was SO MUCH FUN! It was hilarious listening to Alex, Reid, and Tanner's reactions to their presents.  Jorja and William were into everything!  It was also so good to laugh with my sisters!  Mom and Dad were enjoying have all their babies under one roof too!

After we finished Christmas with my family, Dustin and I headed to an annual friends Christmas party in Anniston.  Gramsie and Grandad kept William for us while we went to exchange gifts with some of our friends. We were definitely tired when we headed toward Anniston, but we livened up once we were around our buddies!  It was so good to see everyone!

Our next stop was picking William back up and then HOME!  We were all exhausted and ready for bed. 

Wonderful Christmas memories were made! 

Merry Christmas 2011