Moments of Ruby

Ruby's best moments. May 2011

"I want to be like daddy when I grow up."

Ruby's first car.

Good Times with Nana

My mom came to visit in April. It was so much fun. It is the first time my mom was able to spend so much time with Ruby. Ruby loved it. Now I often hear Ruby pretending to talk to Nana on her phone. Below are some of the adventures we had with her.

A little carousel riding at the mall.

Aquarium Fun
Looking at the fish.

Temple Square

One of our favorite places to go in Salt Lake is Temple Square. There is plenty to see and eat. Just walking around temple square is amazing. I wish I could hire the grounds keepers to come and make a masterpiece on my future "grounds". We loved just walking around and enjoying all the beauty. We also loved ending each visit with an awesome cinnamon roll from the Nauvoo Cafe in the Joseph Smith Building. Ruby found a treasure at the Church history museum we went to as often as we could. There is a kids section that has so many toys, Ruby loves.

The next few pictures were taken at Jake and Magen's wedding, Matt's Brother.

A perfect picture of my angel Ruby.

Killing time between the wedding and the luncheon.

The Museum:

A sweet car.

A little culture dancing from mexico. Ruby was much better than I was.

Noah's Ark

Huge pillow building blocks.

Ruby's dream kitchen.

We love visiting Temple square and will miss it when we move.

Holidays

March 17

I have never done much for St. Patricks day in the past. This year i tried making it exciting for Ruby. I think she enjoyed it. She at least enjoyed the candy. Ruby woke up to leprechaun tracks. They lead her to a pot of gold or what she thought was gold. I took some change from her piggy bank and put in a green pot with some chocolate goodies.

Finding her treasure. What a cheesey smile.

Enjoying the pot of gold. Hopefully I can accomplish the same cheesey smile next year.

April 24
The week before Easter Ruby was sick so we had to do our own private egg hunt. Ruby that it was the coolest thing ever.


What a cuttie.

Adventures with B. Bear

I am making a book of Ruby and her best friend B. Bear.

Ruby does everything with B. Bear.

Here is a peak at the Book.

Who needs toys when you have the kitchen tupperwear.

They love trying on Dad's Shoes. They still have room to grow.

Ruby is great at taking B. Bear for a ride. It is hard work, but Ruby is prepared with her sippy cup in mouth.

A day never goes by without dancing time. B. Bear is a great partner.

B. Bear loves pretzels and Ruby is willing to share.

Sometimes B. Bear needs a change of cloths. Going a few days or weeks in the same cloths can get pretty stinky.

As long as they have each other naptime and bedtime are easy.

Nana's Noodles

My fabulous mother decided she wanted a way to keep in touch with her grandkids, so she introduced us to Nana's Noodles. She sends fun educational activities to all of the kids. Then through phone calls, blogs and letters she talks to them about it. Below is the first of hopefully many of Nana's Noodles.

This is the Yummy meal we made with the homemade dragon in the back ground. We had egg rolls, orange chicken, and fried rice.

Ruby is making fireworks with glue and glitter. Two great crafts for a 17 month old. She loved it.

Enjoying the Yummy dinner. Along with crafts, Nana sent us chopsticks, Chinese calendar for our place mats, and fortune cookies.
Our Crafty Chinese lanterns.

Christmas in Denver and More

We spent Christmas in Denver at my sister's. My parents and brother, Joseph, were there as well. We had so much fun. On Christmas Eve we went to a rec center with an amazing swimming pool. We also did the traditional eat Pasole, look at lights, and act out the nativity. Christmas morning was great, but I do miss being the kid and not the Santa.

Ruby really enjoyed all of her presents. We constantly had to force her to open a new present. She would have been happy with just one.

Joshua tested out the strength of all the presents.

Ruby and Dad checking out their stockings.

The nativity scene: the shepherds

the manger

No room in the inn.

Ruby even tried to help with dishes at Aunt Jerusha's

Enjoying time with Aunt Janny. Showing off the stockings.

Fun Pictures

This is a pastry that is in the shape of a peach. Amazing. Well, at least I thought so when I saw it. It looks better than it tasted. I bought it from this resturant that had a wall of pastries. I got another pastry that turned out yummy.

Cute Ruby ready to cheer on BYU.

Ruby Enjoying her hat.

Turkey Dinner

Isn't she pretty Yummy looking? I cooked my first Big Bird. We are still enoying it.

Halloween

We had Matt's brother Tom and his family, Gwen and Isabelle, over for carving pumpkins. They turned out great and we had fun.

Gwen and Isabell

Matt and Ruby. She was not to excited about the pumpkin guts.

Halloween

Ruby was Olivia (the storybook character) and I was a Q-Tip.

"This is Olivia"

Brooklyn, Ruby's friend, the lady bug.