Michelle's Shower

This past weekend Jessica and Lauren hosted a shower for Michelle. I helped with a few of the preparations.





I made this mother-to-be corsage for Michelle.






As my shower gift I created a few hair bows.











Ruby enjoying the festivities.

Playdate fun with friends

Last week Ruby and I went to the Little Gym with Erin and Lauren. Ruby loved climbing in and out of this ring tunnel. She was so excited to run and explore independently!




One of Ruby's favorite things right now is stairs. She thinks they are some kind of game. So, when she saw there were padded steps at the Little Gym (that were approved for climbing), she was thrilled.






Ruby and her buddies enjoy some time at the pool.




Nicole and Kaylee invited us over for a playdate. Ruby and Kaylee had so much fun together and you can tell they really enjoy each other's company. Look how sweet Kaylee is - feeding Ruby cheerios.

Ruby Vocabulary update - Video

Ruby has really been expanding her vocabulary lately.

Words she can say (at least to some extent, speaking the first sound or two, while motioning toward the object intently) include:

Mama, Dadda, duck, (ba)nana, nigh(t) nigh(t), ball, book, bird, balloon, blueberry (said as 'buh buh' excitedly), belly button (sounds like buh buh buh as she points to her own and mine), bye-bye, baby, bow, wheel, (f)ish, sh(oe), peek (a) boo, meow, moo and ee-ii-ee-ii-o.

Here she is saying ee-ii-ii-o...



And then, you can tell here I'm trying to get her to finish old mac donald, but she just started playing with the cars saying 'wheel.' (She loves my old hot wheels collection!). I find it strange that she chose to learn the word 'wheel' over many other words. I think she picked it up from singing 'wheels on the bus' which is one of her favorites!

Dinnertime

Here's Ruby eating her dinner. I know it is a bit mundane, but one day she will be a big kid sitting at the table with us and I want to remember these everyday images of her at this age.

I have to serve her strategically...first, what I want her to eat but what sometimes gets pushed aside (veggies), then something I know she will eat (meat, bread or cheese), usually followed by some fruit (which is a sure thing!)

As you can see from the picture we are at the first stage (a bit of spinach and peas). Because she is hungry, she will eat it!








After dinner, it is bathtime then upstairs to bed. Here's Ruby in her cute PJs climbing the stairs. She dives out of my arms because she wants to climb the stairs herself. So independent!

Ruby in a red chair

I went over to my friend Kara's house so we could visit and so I could learn some sewing tips from her. While I was there Ruby got to play with her daughter Shayne. Kara has these beautiful chairs in her living room. I couldn't resist snapping a pic of Ruby in her red outfit in the red chair. So cute!

Learning to make bows

I'm taking a bow and tutu making class with a few girlfriends. It is so much fun!

Here is a sample of what I made in the first week.

Now all I need is a baby with hair!

Roadtrip to Northpark mall

Ruby and I took a mini-roadtrip into Dallas to meet Sarah and Verity at Northpark Mall for lunch and music time.







We watched the turtles and ducks inside the mall.




Ruby walking through the mall, looking like a runway model.







Enjoying the music and singalong at the library.