Favorite Things...

I am loving some particular things with our girls, these days.

Stella:

1. She cannot get enough of Ruby, and constantly talks of all of the things she is going to show her little sister someday

2. Her ever-evolving sense of humor (she can take a joke as well as she gives them)

3. Her ability to laugh at herself (most of the time)

4. Stella can't wait to get a 'big girl' bike

5. Stella is great at praises, for anything and everything

The other day, we talked of visiting Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake. After that, Stella kept asking when we were actually going to the 'Square Temple'

Ruby (4 months):

1. She is grabbing everything that comes near her

2. Ruby is sucking/chewing on everything that comes near her mouth

3. She is super ticklish and has the most adorable giggle

4. She never really stops moving -legs are always going, and eyes are always looking around trying to take everything in. This girl doesn't want to miss out on a thing.

5. When Ruby smiles, her mouth opens wide, and it takes up half of her face - so cute!

6. I have to mention the yummy, chubby legs and cheeks - I am always squeezing them...

Pics to come, probably towards the end of the month, when the camera is unpacked.

The Mooooooove... Aargh!

OK, ok, ok. We are moving to Utah. In 10 days. Charger for the camera battery has been packed. No pics until we are unpacked (sorry). Bittersweet, to say the least. Living in South Ogden, while Glenn attends the U. More details to come, but probably not until we are there and semi-settled. Too much to do, for right now. Tchau.

Briones

This morning, we headed out on a little hike, just the four of us..

Hmmm... Where are we?

LOVE Stella's boots.

What a cutie! Ready to take on the Big Hill

The girls hike all the way to the top.

Family Shot


Heading home. What a great start to the day!

10 weeks

Our little beauty will be ten weeks tomorrow. Some little facts:
Nickname: Roobs, Ruby-Lu,
Loves to kick - this girl never stops moving
Smiles (the wide-open mouthed kind), and coos like crazy (with an occasional ADORABLE laugh thrown in)
Still has the gorgeous red hair
Has her days and nights mixed up, sleep-wise
Is the apple of Stella's eye
Loves to stand
Starting to like peek-a-boo

We sure are crazy about this little cutie:

Aargh, Matey!!

We have re-entered the pirate phase. I love it.
The Get-Up:

Before finding her pirate scowl:

Success!

Look who's Growing...

This one just keeps getting cuter!!

Giants, Baby!!

We headed to the City to check out Fan Appreciation Day with the Sf Giants. Ruby and I had a previous engagement, so we met up with Glenn and Stella later on.

Stella and her best buddy Jakers:

Saying Goodbye

Stella's Ya-ya came out for a month, arriving the day after Ruby came into the world. We are so grateful for family, and for a month of having one of Stella's grandma's around to hold and snuggle Ruby, as well as rough housing, tea parties, and dress up with Stella. What a fun month! We said goodbye yesterday, and it made for a few sad moments after the train pulled away.. We love you, Ya-ya!!

Big Sister Responsibilities...

Stella's new favorite thing to do with Ruby..

First Bath

We have a water baby...