We had our third annual February visit to Boise this past weekend and even though the dad couldn't come with us, we still had a lovely time. We celebrated Jack's birthday, did some visiting and it was great getting ALL of the kids together. What a brood! Who'd have thunk that meeting Amy while playing jump rope 30 (!) years ago, would lead to a picture like this!?!?:
Two handfuls of cute!
Ruby got to see her Uncle Harley again and she was very glad about that. Plus he gave her this Nemo-looking backpack that she ADORES.
Here are sweet Jack and Hannah -- what a couple of beautiful kids!
Jack is very much obsessed with the farm so he had a farm party. Here is Ruby getting in on the act in her cowgirl hat:
Oh and the cake! Amy and I worked together to make this awesome farm cake. Are we talented or what?
I had an adventure flying with the two kids by myself but it was smooth sailing. Both kiddos were angels. Ruby even got to go in the cockpit as we were debarking on our return trip. The pilot let her come in and push some buttons and pull some levers. Ruby was very impressed! I have to give it to Southwest, yet again. They are, by far, the most friendly folks in the sky that we have dealt with.
Ruby had a wonderful time with Grandma Genie and, I think, actually realized that Grandma's are good for a little spoiling. I got to visit with an old high school friend, Lori, which was really cool and Lucy got to meet everybody! We also visited Grandma Grace and Grandpa Jack at their new house -- quite nice! All in all, a wonderful trip as always!
More soon.........
For perspective's sake note that Ruby was the same length but weighed only 9lbs 10oz at her 8 week appointment and didn't get to 11lbs until her 4 month appointment! I got a chubby one! Yah! She's just perfect :-)
Two handfuls of cute!
Here are sweet Jack and Hannah -- what a couple of beautiful kids!
Jack is very much obsessed with the farm so he had a farm party. Here is Ruby getting in on the act in her cowgirl hat:
Oh and the cake! Amy and I worked together to make this awesome farm cake. Are we talented or what?
I had an adventure flying with the two kids by myself but it was smooth sailing. Both kiddos were angels. Ruby even got to go in the cockpit as we were debarking on our return trip. The pilot let her come in and push some buttons and pull some levers. Ruby was very impressed! I have to give it to Southwest, yet again. They are, by far, the most friendly folks in the sky that we have dealt with.
Ruby had a wonderful time with Grandma Genie and, I think, actually realized that Grandma's are good for a little spoiling. I got to visit with an old high school friend, Lori, which was really cool and Lucy got to meet everybody! We also visited Grandma Grace and Grandpa Jack at their new house -- quite nice! All in all, a wonderful trip as always!
More soon.........
We were very busy during her visit. We had some birthday parties, went to the garden show and visited the aquarium. Here is Grandma helping Ruby touch the starfish:
The garden show had a butterfly house with lots of painted lady butterflies. Ruby enjoyed them from afar but was a little nervous having all of the butterflies out and about. She liked looking at them eating the oranges but did not want any part of holding one. She was content to see them from a safe distance.
Grandma also got lots of Lucy holding time in which was nice for me to get a break and able to do some things that I had been meaning to get done. Lucy doesn't look too happy here but she really did like being cuddled by her grandma. However, a screaming baby always makes for a good picture..right?
Girl pukes like her sister before her so we are forced to carry around huge burp cloths and if things get any worse, I will just use one of our bedsheets! She is a little gassy, which caused some fussiness but a little gas medicine works wonders. Last night she slept for 4 hours and then after eating, another 3 hours. I know that can't last but it was GLORIOUS. Best sleep for the mama for at least 5 months. Thanks Lucy! Anyway, she is looking more and more like a baby and not a newborn and starting to show us who she is.
