Thanks for the Halloween sleeper Aunt Kimberly!

Trick or Treat

 

Sleepy

Ruby sleeping on Grandma's shoulder.

Wake-up Ruby

Wake-up Ruby

A little video of Ruby's stretching routine when she gets on the changing table.

Stay at Home Mom

I am now officially a stay at home mom. My last day at Maryhurst (my place of employment for the past 5 years www.maryhurst.org) was on the 10th of October. Like many things it was bittersweet...I haven't been there since July so it has been a little weird but I saw many of my co-workers last week and was able to say goodbye. So far I love staying at home. I am trying to be patient with my 6 week old and not rush her into trying to fit perfectly into my schedule. I have always wanted to stay at home once I had kids and God has blessed Brian and I to be able to do this. It is not going to be easy financially but it is worth it. We are already figuring out ways to tighten our budget...goodbye YMCA membership...goodbye daily coffee shop visits...goodbye blockbuster online...goodbye eating out so much...and possibly goodbye 2nd car. Yep, Brian got into a wreck last week and we have decided to go down to one car for awhile. We are going to see how we get by and hopefully save some money. Luckily, we live in the city so I can get out and about without a car (walking). Also, on the days that I need a car Brian can ride the bus. Whatever happens we know that God will provide for us.

One Month Old

Ruby went to her one month appointment at the doctor's office yesterday. She is now 6 pounds 2 oz and 20 1/8 inches long. She is growing and growing everyday. The doctor was very pleased with her growth and how she is doing developmentally (following objects with her eyes, cooing, lifting her head, etc.). Brian and I are trying to enjoy each minute of our time with her right now because we already see that she is growing so fast and will be a little independent girl before we know it.

This picture is from last weekend when we were getting ready to go to the Harvest Homecoming festival. Ruby slept through it all of course but her parents enjoyed some tasty fair food.

What a great day

Today is Ruby's official due date. This was the date that has been stuck in our minds for 40 weeks. She is now one month old and we are so happy that she was healthy and strong when she came into the world one month ago.

This date is also the date that Brian proposed to me 2 years ago on a Sunday morning. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband who is now proving to be a very loving and doting father!