Ruby swings

It has been so hot for months. The only time of day Ruby can enjoy her swingset is first thing in the morning (around 8 am) or end of day (at 8 pm)!

However last week a storm was rolling in and the temps dropped to around 80 (from 110) and it was overcast and breezy. We took the opportunity to play on the swingset and SWING!!!

Here's a picture of Ruby totally happy on her swings.

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Date night extravaganza

Recently Alex and I had two date nights in one weekend!

One night our friends Wayne and Julie watched Ruby so that Alex and I could go to a thai cooking class. We learned how to make coconut/mushroom/chicken/lemongrass soup, red beef thai curry, pad thai, and sticky coconut rice with mango. It was so much fun and I think we can try to do it at home!

The following night my friend Katie and I did a date night swap. She watched Ruby and another weekend I will watch her daughter so she and her husband can enjoy a date night. We went to Texas de Brazil and enjoyed some delicious steak and yummy salad bar!

I want to enjoy as many girls nights out and date nights as I can over the next two months!

Ruby hair update - 27 months

Ruby's hair seems to be growing quite a bit in the back, but is slow growing in the front. One day she will have enough for pigtails...one day.

Playgroup baby shower

There are 10 girls in one of our playgroups that are pregnant with second babies. Everyone has taken turns hosting the other expecting ladies' baby showers. This last week Danielle hosted a shower for Andrea and me since we are due around the same time. It was a fun gathering and I received some nice gifts for baby boy.

Ruby playing in daddy's office

Ruby and I go visit daddy in his office each day. We're so glad he works from home so we can see him a lot!

Here's sweet Ruby climbing on the windowsill.

Rare outing to the park

One morning Ruby and I were out and about early and since the temperature was just barely 90 at 9 am, I decided we should go to the park!

It was super hot and the equipment was already getting hot to the touch, but Ruby was thrilled that we got to go to a park we hadn't been to since early Spring. I know she misses the swings and slide and just being able to climb on stuff.

I have had just about enough of these 100 degree temps. The other day my car thermometer read 117. I can't wait for fall and being able to be outdoors more.