The Newest Alabama Blogger.

My baby, Noah James, was born last Sunday, December 19th:

He has a very thrilled and proud big sister:

If you'd like to read more about him (and his rather dramatic arrival), you can click here.

I’ll be around, but possibly scarce for the next few weeks as my sleep is diminished and my free time is spent napping. If you’d like to guest post during this time, I’d love to have you!! Just email me at rachel@alabamabloggers.com.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas – I sure did!!!

Christmas / Snow Link-Up!

I know you were all as shocked as I was to get a White Christmas – who ever thought we would see that??

(And for those of you in the very unfortunate areas of the state that missed out, you have my sincerest condolences.)

At any rate, link up your Christmas and Snow posts here, and let’s all visit each other’s holidays!

I hope you all had a wonderfully Merry Christmas!!

Best Christmas Trees in Town?

Looking for a great place to get a Christmas tree? We LOVE where we get ours each year. It's a one-man show - this guy drives to Michigan and brings back the most gorgeous trees - Black Forest Trees. They are perfect in every way - and, we've found, that if you water them with a little Miracle Grow mixed in, they'll grow tiny pine cones by Christmastime!


This year, he's set up on Highway 31 in Hoover in front of Doctor Jimmy Blake's old office (next to Golden Rule BBQ). He supports Jimmie Hale with his tree sales, and you can bring 5 cans of food for a small discount as well. The trees aren't cheap, but they're worth it - they easily last - and grow pinecones - throughout the Christmas season!


Where are your favorite places to get Christmas trees?

I was not paid or compensated in any way to write this post - it's just my opinion.