green beans are yucky

Ruby likes to eat from a spoon these days.  She's really liking carrots.  I switched over to green beans one night and this was the reaction.

 Stella really likes to help!

 A little gag.  :)



Ruby & her feet!

Ruby had a great time playing with Stella's bunny slippers one night.

She's really enjoying her feet these days

 Stella rode her tricycle yesterday and was able to pedal really well and steer at the same time.  It was a first.



from the weekend

Stella remains to be a very loving sister.  Though, I have a feeling that when Ruby is really able to move and get her hands on all of Stella's 'things' we'll have some problems.  Stella loves to have Ruby lay beside her in bed at night and I read to the girls.  What a wonderful feeling that always is.  Stella lays on the kisses and hugs pretty thick and quite often tells me how much she loves Ruby.

We've been putting Ruby in her high chair and she really likes sitting up and keeping an eye on everything.  This makes her look so much older though!  Slow down Ruby!!!! 

Our friends got together for Valentines Day and they all had a good time.  Our hostess, Nicole, made these heart envelopes for all the kids.  They decorated them and then passed out and collected V-day cards.  It was so sweet to see all the kids work together. 

These boys are turning one soon!  Aren't they adorable!!!!  Connor is the one looking up, Isaac the one in red.  You've never seen two more beautiful blue-eyed boys in all your life!

Stella, Maya, and (look closely) Ruby

On Sunday we went downtown (Stella's favorite thing to do) and went out to dinner and stopped in our favorite gelato place for an after dinner treat.  Stella approached a little girl in the shop and said, "You sure have cute shoes."

Rolling Ruby

And she rolls over..

This was Thursday, at 19 weeks old. You're seeing a shot of the aftermath of the first time Ruby rolled from back to tummy.  A big deal and I was very excited about it.  Landing on her tummy did not a happy baby make; she was in no mood for posing for a picture.  :)  She rolled this way several times today as well.  Yay Ruby!
We are looking forward to what's forecasted to be a very pleasant weekend here.  And the kids are healthy and feeling good again. 

Just a Tuesday

It's beautiful here today

 Ruby is getting so strong and sitting up so well.

 Ruby fits in her jumperoo now and she really likes it

 First bites of rice cereal.  She did eat some, though I think it was out of interest rather than taste.  Her face really explains what she thought of it.

 Big sister Stella helped too.

We've all been sick lately  and it seems we are all slowly but surely recovering!  Stella had an ear infection and me, well sinusitus.  Ruby has had just a cough and yucky nose thank goodness!  I've had her sleeping in her car seat for naps and night time.  And thank goodness for cool mist humidifiers.

A wonderful weekend

 I love the outfits Stella always puts together!

 Our first 3rd birthday party of our group of friends...Chase. 

 The kids loved playing outside; it was a beautiful day here.  Sunny and 65 degrees. 

 Elizabeth giving Stella a little push on the swing.

 Everyone was VERY interested in the birthday boy opening presents.

 Stella waiting patiently for a piece of cake!

 Ruby and I, with my friend Mindy, went to a baby shower in Atlanta today (Sunday)  Ruby went with us and was a very good little girl and looked adorable in this outfit.  Stella stayed at home with Daddy and had a very good day too.



Trip to Uncle Matt and Aunt Kandi's

We spent quite a bit of time at my brother's this past week and had such a great time.  Stella loved playing with her cousins and all their things.  They have a ton of dress up clothes, shoes, bracelets, necklaces, fingernail polish etc.  She was in heaven! We just got home yesterday and are trying to settle back in.  Here are some pictures from our visit.

Stella climbed up to the top of this all by herself.  I am just sure she's the most coordinated and athletic 2 year old in the whole wide world!  And the prettiest 2 year old for that matter.   :)

Ruby had her 4 month well check today.  Wow!  Is she really 4 months old already?  She was fascinated by the mirror in the room at the Doctor's office.  She was staring at herself for most of the time and was talking and smiling the entire time.  She'd see me in the mirror and smile bigger, as if to say, "Mom, you're here too!?"  Her whole body was moving in pure delight.  It was the cutest thing.  She got her Doctor laughing too; she was so thrilled with her mirror image.  She now weighs 14lbs. 10 oz. and is in the 72% for that. Height is 26.5" which puts her in the 98%.