Monday, November 1, 2010

Halloween with the Ringgolds!

It's a bird... It's a plane.... IT'S 
S  U  P  E  R  M  A  N  !!









Well, we finally got to meet Ringgolds!!  I'm sure most of you know who I am talking about, but if you don't- they are Bella's mommy, daddy, and big sister.  They are making quite a road trip after leaving Minneapolis.  I didn't blog about them coming, because I didn't want them to feel obligated if they didn't have time- but I am SO glad they made time to see us!  They traveled through Kentucky, North Carolina (and got to meet Jonah, Patrice and Matt:), Atlanta, New Orleans (and Ponchatoula to meet us:), and now they are off to Texas and then back home to California.  They got here at about 8 pm, spent the night with us, and left at about 10 am this morning.  My mom made them chicken and andouille gumbo last night, and my dad made them beingnets for breakfast!  A little taste of Louisiana :)  It was SO SO nice to get to meet them and spend some time with them.  And honestly, it felt like we've known each other for years.  They are such an amazing family.  




Before the Ringgolds came to Ponchatoula, they went to the French Quarter for Halloween and got to get "that" experience! Haha.  They dressed up as superheroes- Superman, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Girl.  And they were SO darn cute!!  They said Ali stole the show in New Orleans- everyone wanted to take their picture.  When they got to Ponchatoula, it was already too late for Trick or Treating in the subdivisions, so my dad took them around to all our family's houses to get some candy, while we bathed Tripp-man.  

Tripp LOVED Ali.  He was in total awe of her.  And Ali was AMAZING with Tripp (she was so gentle and so sweet).  And she told my dad, "I have experience being gentle with EB babies."  Talk about MELT your heart, right?  Ali is beautiful- blond ringlets and reminds me of Goldilocks :)  She is wise beyond her years and surely kept us laughing!  She brought some beads back for Tripp and he just loved them.  




And Tripp loved Tim's singing... it was a nice change for him to have a man singing to him- and he just gave him the "stare."  


Well, I want to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in EB Awareness Week.  Whether you sent me questions, posted something about EB on your facebook or made Tripp your profile picture, or whether you just told anyone about EB or about Tripp.  I TRULY appreciate your help in spreading awareness about this horrible disease!  I love you all and I am so blessed to have so much support from so many people.   Hope you have a great week!! 

Love,
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14 comments:

  1. I love the Ringgolds. I had no idea you are meeting with them although I knew about their trip !

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  2. Tripp was such a cute superman!!!!!!!!
    Glad you got to meet your dear friends!

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  3. Hi Courtney: So glad that you could meet the SuperFamily. How cute were they?
    I love the pictures of Ali and Tripp. The one of Tim and Tripp staring at each other is priceless. I am so jealous, I wish I could meet you guys.
    Take care and give Tripp a big old hug and kiss for me. Love you guys. Love Leah's Nana

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  4. I have just found your blog, and fell in love with you son! What a beautiful creature! His face just shines the good energy and braveness. You are such good parents, thank you for having a blog and letting to know more about your little treasure.

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  5. I wish you lived in Texas, so that I could help you. It seems like you are doing all of this by yourself, with the exception of your wonderful mother and sister. Wish I could help!

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  6. what an adorable superman!!!! he melts my heart with his little smile : )

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  7. Absolutely precious photos! So glad you all had such a nice visit. And, I must say, it's nice to see YOU, Courtney, in some photos. You look so cute, and normally you are behind the camera!

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  8. Looks like a fun time with some great friends... Love the little superman! You are all SUPER HEROES in my book!

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  9. I am so jealous that Tim, Ang and Ali got to meet Tripp and you...seriously. I had the honor of meeting the Ringgolds at Bellas memorial. Amazing people! LOVE the picture of Tim with Tripp. :)

    Denise WI

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  10. Tripp really is a Superman in my book and he doesn't even have to wear the costume to fit the part! What a little love! He's so brave and courageous. I see why he's your hero. Reading about Tripp and seeing a little bit of his life on this blog has helped me to keep perspective on my own life and struggles. He's touching people by just being who God created him to be.

    Ashley

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  11. LOVE that Superman costume- Tripp is truly SUPER!! So glad you got to spend time with the Ringgolds- am looking forward to meeting them tomorrow in TX. Wish we could meet you someday, too!!

    Please kiss that sweet boy for me - I hope he's feeling better. Continuing to pray!!

    Love,
    Laura

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  12. Courtney,
    Thanks for all of the pictures. I've looked at them over and over again. Tripp and Ali were adorable together. I'm sure it was fun for you to spend time with Tim and Angelique. You looked beautiful and happy in the photo's.

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  13. How fitting since Tripp really is Superman!!!

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  14. I am so happy that you got to meet the Ringgold's! What a wonderful thing.

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