Labor Day Weekend

For Labor day weekend we had a family sleepover at the Potter house... Laynew was so excited that we were there!!! Her smile says it all. Her bow and Oregon shirt was enough to make the Sipe family proud!Two bows is one too many!

This oversized chair is mine and Justin's favorite. Connor realized it was like a giant trampoline and fell in love instantly

They are so in sync...lookin for sticks, mud,etc

Weirdo's

No, Perfectly normal....

The Potter's

Miss Tennessee Visits

Miss Tenneessee, Ellen Carrington, came to KPT a couple of weeks ago. She is the nicest young lady and I cannot wait to watch her compete in Miss America in January!!!

Miss Kingsport Lynsey Wilder and Miss Tennessee
Not the best photo of Connor but Miss KPT is pretty!!

Look at the dork on the left. Honestly- why did I have my hand on my hip? I am still in scrubs!!! I posted this on facebook and the photo was tagged. I am sure she wonders who on earth I am and why I have my hand on my hip...Oh well

Bristol Race Photos- My how Anna has grown!!

We went to the NAACAR race a few weekends ago. Good times. That is the only way to sum it up. Connor stayed at home- he is not quite old enough to enjoy the festivities that accompany a full day of tailgating among NASCAR's finest fans. However, Shonda and Kristy felt it was time to let their girls in on the action... Above is Nicole and her momma Kristy
LJ Sold and Anna (Remember the post kissing Anna Peters?)

Anna and Kyle

It's all about ketchup

So many of you know that I think ketchup is it's own food group. I will go to the nicest steak house anywhere and ask for ketchup. I do not believe in restaurants that ration the ketchup or charge you for packets of ketchup. I have been known to take my own bottle of Heinz ketchup with me if I am worried there will not be enough. I also can tell how well I am going to like someone when I look in their fridge to see (1) if they have ketchup and (2) what brand they use- Heinz is best, Hunt's is useable and their really is no need to ruin the tomatoes with any other brand. Though I must say that Food City brand is as close to Heinz as I have found in my 32 years.......Connor loves ketchup. He likes to dip his food in it and suck it off. Of course, I LOVE THIS ABOUT HIM!!!
Woops, same photo twice.. at Carrabba's and he had just rubbed the gloriuos red nectar of the heavens in his hair much to the dismay of his father...

Off to school with his first lunch box. Everyone else had one so Connor should have one too!! Thomas the Train, boppy, and cup of milk and out the door we go..

Me. Right before I officially became 32., No makeup. Straight from the playground to dinner with Kyle and Connor at Carrabba's.

I spent my birthday with my family. Connor took a 3 hour nap and I layed on the couch. Then we went to the playground for a hour of fun.

Connor sliding. Kyle was telling him to go down on his belly and instead he showed us his belly. Brilliant child!!

Miss Kingsport 2009

Miss Kingsport was crowned this weekend. Miss Lyndsey Wilder won. It was a great pageant and all the girls were lovely.Miss Kpt 2008, Miss Kpt 2009, and Miss Johnson City 2008

All the lovely ladies prior to the crowning

Miss Kingsport 2026, Layney Potter

Of course, Miss Tiffany will have to be her diva coach.

I bought her this dress in Charleston.

Weight Watchers Update

So, as of Sunday I had lost 3 pounds. But as of Monday morning I had lost one pound. How did this happen? I ate mash potatoes at Jo Rita's!!! Oh well- I did really well today.

This photo is of my last supper( last week prior to WW)- Goat cheese salad. Mostly this photo is for Cari and Aimee. I am sure they are so proud of their little girl!!!

Hair today, gone tomorrow

So let me start out by saying-I am blessed with a full head of thick hair. Naturally curly, thick, not really sure of the natural color but for now a light cherry red. Below is a picture of my parents last year. It's not hard to figure out where I get my hair from. Over the last several months I have wanted a hair cut and my stylist, Hollie, made me think it over. So you can scroll down and see the transformation.....Me, Easter 2008. Curly, little poofy, little darker. Connor was in need of a hair cut too

Finally- Mid July. Hollie did it and told me to really straighten it. Little short in the back but the front is longer. However I wanted some WOW factor!

Present- A little Posh Spice meets Tori Spelling (my new favorite show- she and I have lots in common and that is the inspiration for the hair Ha Ha!)

Connor did not recognize me at first. It can be worn curly or straight. I think it makes me look much more stylish. That Hollie at Hairbenders is the best!! Goodbye for now POOFY hair!!

WEIGHT WATCHERS BEGINS!!

I decided to let all of my blogging family and friends know that I am back on the weight watchers train. Seems I just can't get rid of this post baby fat. I am sure that there is a time after you have a child in which you can no longer blame them for your weight. So since I had good success with WW in the spring I have decided to do it again. In November I will go to Knoxville for the Phi Mu 100 year celebration. I want to look good when I see all of my sorority sisters for the first time since college. So I plan to make myself blog my experience. I think the pictures from the beach are enough to show what I look like now. All that I want is to fit into my pre-baby clothes. So on Monday I weighed in at 184.4 (better than 195 in January). In order not to be considered overweight I need to drop to 174. So wish me luck and any good ideas are greatly appreciated. Tiffany

Trip to Charleston

Connor Russell is named after his papa Russell (I won't mention your middle name papa:))They had a good time bonding during the trip. I tend to take good pictures with such great back scenery..While on vacation we traveled to Charleston for a little historical tour and visit with Aunt Catharine.

We had dinner with Catharine and Marc. Connor and I also got to meet Max for the first time. His mom,Colleen, hired me for my first job as a RN. She is my mentor in oncology nursing and one reason that I stayed in oncology (and will never leave it). She and I have kept in touch and now have boys that will be able to grow up knowing each other!!

The boys at dinner. Connor would not sit still. He was hamming it up for Max

Well, I think this picture speaks for itself, except for the chicken neck. Kyle took this of me sneaking in a little kiss while swimming.

Myrtle Beach or Bust

We just returned from a wonderful Sipe Family vacation in Myrtle Beach. Russ and Cheri a.k.a. Nana and Papa met us in the Grand Strand and we had a Grand time. Myrtle Beach has changed a lot since I went there for Senior Beach week in 93 and 94!! I am trying to figure out how to use our new camera so these are the first of many photos I will post.We are so blessed to be loved my Nana and Papa. Nana has all the good photos on her camera so I will get those uploaded soon. Stay tuned for more...Below is us at Broadway at the Beach

Connor had no fear...

Just a little tidbit from the beach..Shortly after this video Connor dropped his boppy in the water. Some baby shark is enjoying a boppy right now...

It's been a long day for this little cool dude...

Here's Connor after 6:00 am ballooning. He went to the community fish fry in style!!!

Fun Fest comes to an end

We enjoyed the last day of Fun Fest waking up very early to watch the balloons. This was definitely Connor's favorite event of the week (he didn't attend beer or wine tasting like Mom and Dad:)It was also our favorite event because he liked it so much!!!Afterwards we went to Paulette's where he played in the hammock.. Until next year Festus...Dad- look!!

It's Fun Fest Time!!

It's been a while since my last post. Without a camera I find that blogging just isn't as much fun. If you are from KPT you know that Fun Fest is here!! I love it and I hope that Connor grows to love it too. This year the Miss KPT pageant will be after Festus so Connor and I got to meet the girls for the first time at the Fun Fest parade. Personally, I think I could pass for a 21 year old...Ha Ha!! Tour De Possum is a Fun Fest event that takes place in Yuma, VA. They pass right by the farm so we set up lawn chairs and cheer them on. They had three groups this year for the 42 mile ride. Connor clapped for everyone that he saw.


Papaw's new sign...

I think this is a beautiful picture. It shows just how pretty the farm is. We had rain recently so everything is green again.

Lorraine had personal transportation down to see the bikes

Kyle and Connor enjoyed from the golf cart

Blogging slacker

I am a blogging slacker. I plan to upload photos from this weekend. I promise. I have been busy with work and school. Since our camera broke we have had to rely on others for photo opps.
I do have one question for all of those blogging moms out there....Are you scrapbooking as well? I would love to hear from everyone. I am still working on Connor's first year scrapbook. Blogging is just so much easier.....Happy 4th of July!!!