Ruby got this adorable rain slicker and boots yesterday from her YaYa and D-Daddy. Today, she was quick to notice that it was raining and was excited to go try them out. She helped me walk some mail to the mailbox and then took a few splashes in some puddles. I love to see how such simple things can bring so much joy to a child!
Check out the adorable Max & Ruby cake that my mom made. Ruby loved it and it was mighty tasty!! Thank you YaYa!
It seems that I got lots of good pictures of everyone but the birthday girl! To the left is my dear friend, Somer and her CUTE little girl and Ruby's best friend, Vivian. Though I think she looks absolutely beautiful, I know Somer would want me to make it known that she is 8+ months pregnant. Baby Bauer, who is destined to be Trip's best buddy, will be arriving soon.
All the guys seemed to enjoy just hanging out in the kitchen. Up above is my handsome brother, Jeremy, then my Dad (D-Daddy), Rex's Dad (Pappaw), Rex's brother, Cash, and of course, Rex.
Well, I finally decided to get out that sewing machine that my mom got me over a year ago. I've made a few burp cloths but am most proud of this valance that I made for our kitchen. What do you think Katie? =)....... Oh, and I should mention that Rex helped too. He did all of the stapling of the fabric and cording onto the board. You can't see it very well in this picture but he did a great job of creating a pleat on each side with how he stapled the fabric.
We didn't do anything special for the 4th but I went on and dressed the kids in red, white, and blue. Isn't Trip starting to look a lot like Rex? It's getting more and more difficult to get a good picture of Ruby these days but Trip is always camera ready and sporting a big smile.
No, this isn't Trip's Johnny Jumper. This is Ruby's indoor swing! I got it out the other day to see if Trip was ready for it but when I left the room Ruby claimed it as her own. She was going wild and luckily she and her 30 lbs. didn't completely rip the frame off the door. She was having way too much fun to stop and look at the camera. After numerous attempts this was the best shot that I could get.
Hunter and Avery, Jared and Shelby's kids, came over to play today while they got moved into their new house. Unlike Ruby these days, Hunter and Avery were more than happy to stop and pose for the camera. When it got time to go get in the pool, their swimsuits were nowhere to be found so 5-year old Hunter squeezed himself into Trip's size 24 month swimtrunks! Hunter endlessly amused Ruby with his flips and "dives" into the pool. Thanks for a fun day Hunter and Avery!
Before
After: Ruby didn't seem too thrilled with the event but I was just thankful that she sat still and cooperated. Her hair now looks much healthier and is curling up more. Yea, Ruby!
Check out our very studious children looking ready to go to chemistry lab. They're actually trying on Rex's new biking glasses. 
Our favorite part of the day was the funhouse mirror at the Mid-America Science Museum. Isn't this a fabulous family photo? I think it's perfect for our Christmas cards this year!
Ruby loved feeding the coi and the "mommy and daddy" ducks.
Ruby discovers a turtle at Garvan Woodland Gardens. 
Isn't she a cutie pie in her baseball cap?!
The grizzly bear was a little close for comfort. 
Ruby loved the sheep!
This was Trip's first trip to the zoo but he hangs out in the stroller most of the time. What a good little boy!
Hey Davis family- Remind you of anyone?! Yes, Ruby is a big fan of eating and WEARING chocolate ice cream like her Uncle Jeremy!
Today Trip had his 2-month check-up and he weighs 12 pds. 13oz. and is 24 in (58th and 70th percentiles). He got 4 shots and is now running a low grade fever as a result. Poor little man........... On the way home from the dr.'s office I stopped at a few garage sales in Maumelle and found some great bargains including a dancing Dora cowgirl doll, a Dora table with umbrella and lawnchairs, a talking Sit and Spin, and an adorable ladybug rainslicker with matching rainboots all for Ruby. And best of all, a $100 video monitor for $12 but we're still determining if it's going to work. It may turn out to not be so great of a deal. I now have the "bug" and hope to get up and go garaging again tomorrow. ................ Also today, I was excited that I was able to wiggle myself into a pair of pre-Trip jeans. I had to wear a loose fitting top though since I was suffering from a severe case of muffin top (fat puffing over the top of the jeans). But hey- I was in the jeans so it was an overall pretty good day.
Well, I finally bit the bullet and decided to join the world of technology. This blogging thing is completely new to me so please feel free to give me suggestions. I feel a little lost! =)
