Grannie Lynn comes to visit

My mom and Mollie came up to visit a few weeks ago. They got lots of fun playtime with Ruby!

Swimming with the Robersons

Kate, Allen and Lil' Alex came out to our neighborhood pools a few weekends ago.

Snow Cone!

We found a great snow cone stand that has a covered tent area. Makes enjoying a delicious snow cone much nicer when sitting outside in the 100 degree+ heat!

When we walked up to the window, Ruby said 'I want the rainbow one lady.'

Update on Baby Boy Macnab - 28 weeks

I had a 28 week dr. appointment yesterday which included an ultrasound, blood test, glucose test, etc.

I got to see baby boy Macnab. The sonogram tech was doing all the measurements and said, 'oh, baby is 4 pounds.' This was a bit of a startling fact, given that the average weight at 28 weeks is 2.25 pounds. So, this boy is nearly double the average for this stage, and weighing about 4 or so weeks ahead. Now, it could be that he just hit a growth spurt early and it will even out, or it could be a sign of what is to come...a huge baby! Good thing I'm having a c-section and don't have to really worry about this!

With this whole pregnancy I have told the dr. and nurse not to tell me my weight unless it is a problem or cause for concern. And so far the only comment I have heard from my ob on this topic is 'you are all baby,' which is a really nice, positive thing to hear when you are 7 months pregnant. Anyways, personally I feel great about how I look at this stage. You wouldn't know I have a giant in there, at least for now.

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.

VIDEO - Ruby swings

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!