Brotherly Love

As you can see from above, Walker loves his baby brother!!! It really is such a sweet thing to watch them! He seems to still be adjusting very well. He loves to show him off to other people. It is so cute when I pick Walker up from school because he ALWAYS has to make sure that his teacher gets a look at Tripp! And Tripp loves to watch Walker and laugh at him when he is playing and sometimes Walker gets a little loud when he's playing and will startle Tripp and he gets this scared, pouty face...it is too adorable!!

Like Father, Like Son...

I think this picture speaks for itself!! I'm sure Walker will not be too happy about this picture when he's about 16 years old and dating...but I couldn't resist!!!

Two Month Update

Well, we have made it two months! At times it feels like it is going by so quickly and other times it feels the opposite. Regardless, I am trying to cherish every moment of this precious time...even on those sleep deprived nights:) Speaking of sleep, it is getting better and better...yeah!! We still have a restless night every now and then, but for the most part, he is getting his last feeding at 9:00 to 9:30 and not eating again until 4:00!! Hopefully, we will be sleeping through the night within the next few weeks...Walker did at 3 months! Tripp is such a happy baby. Yesterday at his 2 month checkup, the nurse even commented on how he looks like he is such a good baby! He is smiling ALL the time and beginning to laugh and make all kinds of coos, babbles and ah-goos. He will follow us around the room with his eyes...especially Walker! I can't wait for him to be able to interact with his big brother. Tripp had his first cold at 7 weeks...Walker was sick first and even after trying so hard to keep Tripp seperated, we ALL got sick!! But, we made it through just fine and are all back to normal. Thank goodness for my mom!! While we were sick, she was such a huge help. Even now when we're not sick, she helps me out so much and I just wanted to publicly thank her for everything!! I couldn't imagine the past 9 weeks without having her help...thanks Mom! Below are some pictures of Trippy at 2 months! I have realized that pictures of Walker have dwindled....oops....I will post some recent pics of him very soon. He is doing great though...about to start gymnastics on Thursday and TeeBall in May! Hope all is well with our great friends and family....love to all!

Tripp weighs 13 pounds now and is 24 1/2 inches...Growing so nicely!!

One Month Update

Tripp turned one month old on Friday!! It really does go by so fast. The past month has had its good days and not so good...I guess that's to be expected though. Overall, he is such a good little baby. He only cries when he is getting his diaper changed, ready to eat, getting tired or in the bath. At night he lays down really well...he has been giving us a five hour sleep too the past few nights...yeah!! During the day, sometimes he is a little harder to lay down. He gets gas and it makes him uncomfortable. Thankfully, Walker was gassy too and we know that this phase is only temporary!

Walker has been such a great big brother! He gives hugs and kisses, helps me go get things and always includes Tripp's name now when he talks about our family! It is amazing to see how in just one month, Walker has completely taken him in and can't remember life before Tripp! My emotions are getting better each day, but I have had to work through lots of guilty feelings regarding not being able to just "BE" with Walker and play and snuggle like I would before Tripp. We make an effort everyday to give that one on one time, but it is definitely different now and harder! We hope and pray that we are giving each of our boys what they need to thrive and feel loved and secure.

Hope you enjoy the pictures...

Tripp has begun smiling...this makes being tired so worth it!!

Tummy Time!

Both boys all clean...Walker had his shower and Tripp his bath!

Brotherly love...so precious!

Tripp and the family at Old Hickory Country Club for Tripp's one month birthday dinner and Uncle Dustin's Birthday.

And His Eyes Are Open!

The first week or so that Tripp was home, he slept SO MUCH that we hardly got a glimpse of his gorgeous eyes. Well, he was three weeks old yesterday and he is more awake and more alert now! I thought I would share his beautiful eyes with you. We are all doing well. It is definitely an adjustment having two kids! If I wasn't a multi-tasker before, I most definitely am now!! Walker is doing great with Tripp. He loves on him and kisses him and gives him zrrbrrts (sp?)!! Just this morning I had finished feeding Tripp and we were all on the couch and I believe we saw Tripp's first social smile...a smile towards big brother of course!!! Nights are going as good as they can be. Thankfully, Tripp lays down really well at night. He just gets gassy and has to poop and so it wakes him up every 3 hours or so!!! DJ and I split up the night hours so that we can each get some uninterrupted sleep. Dad is a great help!!!


I have also added a picture from when Daddy and Walker went to the Circus and one from when Tripp fell asleep on Daddy's tummy!!

Welcome the Newest Baby Denning!

Donald Ray Denning, III (Tripp)

January 20, 2009 at 1:02pm

8lb, 11.50z

21.5 inches

We are so blessed with a second beautiful, healthy baby boy and couldn't be more happy! My birth was, if you can believe it, so smooth and fast!!! I guess the months of aching legs and heartburn was reason enough to give me such an EASY birth! Tripp came so fast...one push and he was ready to enter this world! We are all doing well. Tripp seems to be such an easy baby so far and Walker is really enjoying watching him and learning about him. Dad is doing well and so is mom. We are trying to take it easy and enjoy this time!!! Below are some pictures for now. I promise when things are more settled, I will devote more time to the blog. Hope you enjoy them...

Another Baby Update!!

I am going to the doctor every week now and on Monday she informed me that I was dilated to almost 4 cm!!! So, she changed the induction date to Tuesday, January 20th! Less than two weeks away...can't believe it! Keep checking back for any more updates...I will do my best to keep everyone informed. It would not surprise us if we don't make it till then!
Hope all is well!