Thursday, August 30, 2007

green acres is the place to be...




Our friend, Lane (check out her shop) gave us these cute iron-ons. I can't wait to decorate Ruby's onesies.

Today Ruby and I went to visit the school I was teaching at. The teachers are working, but the kids don't start until next week. So we made our rounds and Ruby was oohed and ahhed at by everyone. She was passed around and overstimulated by all the colorful back-to-school bulletin boards. She was so patient with it all. She's such a great baby. It was a little much for her, so I promised her an afternoon by ourselves at our place - no more people and new places today. We had a fun visit, but I'm so grateful that I don't have to get wrapped up in the back-to-school stress this year.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Monday, August 27, 2007

our trip to the big city





On Saturday, we packed up the car to head to Portland for the day to meet Brianne, Eddie & Eddie's Dad. Brianne embroidered Ruby this cute little onesie - so crafty! Ruby did really well except that she was battling a major tummy ache from some bad Thai food I ate the night before. Whoops. Sadly, she was not at her most pleasant self. I think if she had been feeling better, we all would have had a great time. We did manage to pick up some great baby forks & spoons that are made of bamboo! Then, we had a great dinner at the Kennedy School. When we got home, John & I decided that Ruby did really well, considering her troubles, but it was a little much for us. Traveling with a baby that is screaming is not fun.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

guess where we are?


Today was the inspection of our new house. Everything seems pretty good so far. We get the report tomorrow, but nothing major was wrong. Our realtor (who is also an inspector, but not ours) said this is the best we could have hoped for with a 97 year old house. We're so excited about it all. This was also John's first time inside the house and, phew, he loves it too. We have some more pictures to see. But you really just have to come in person to take it all in. The built-in cabinet might be my favorite part, no maybe the window seat. Oh, I don't know, there are so many things about this house I love.

i'm the mother-flipper

this is how i entertain myself when ruby naps.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

grrrr....


I was having a lovely little lunch of soup & salad with Ruby & a friend when the mean old meter maid crept up behind us and left me this present on my car. We were sitting outside maybe 20 feet away! And, the worst part is that the meter had been expired for about 5 minutes. Boo.

Monday, August 20, 2007

monkey business



Ruby is all dressed up in her hoodie. Yes, she needed to wear it, its been a bit like fall out here lately. In fact, some of the leaves are already starting to change color! It's probably harad to believe if you're reading this from FL and its 8000 degrees outside. John knit Ruby those bright red booties she's wearing. He used some of my Grandma's yarn that was passed on to me.
Ruby is getting so strong. We sat her up in the rocking chair and she stayed there on her own for quite a while. She loved it! She is such a happy girl - she smiles at everyone she meets and is so patient.

I have FINALLY finished making Ruby this monkey. I began knitting it before I found out I was pregnant with her. There were many other projects that took priority over the monkey, so it just sat for a while. I found the pattern in The World of Knitted Toys. This was the baby monkey...there was a mama, but I thought this one would be big enough. It's as big as Ruby is! Hopefully she will like it. At least its not a toy made in China with lead paint. I guess I need to learn how to become more efficient at my toy making.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

New home




It seems as though we are moving soon! Our bid on this adorable house was accepted today. Now we're on to the bank and to jump through the legal hoops. We never thought that we would be able to find a house this great and be able to afford it. Stay tuned!

carrots in love


Look at these adorable little carrots we got in our CSA box yesterday. One of the many benefits of having farm fresh produce is the fun colors & shapes we get that you would never see in a big grocery store. Ruby loved investigating the carrot tops. She stared at them and reached out for them. I took her in closer and she batted at the tops and grabbed ahold of them. Other big news, for me anyway, is that Ruby will FINALLY fall asleep in her swing. Yay!!! I can actually have my hands free for a little while!

Saturday, August 11, 2007

she giggles!



Ruby's Grandma & Gramps Gainer just left. We had so much fun together. They baby-sat one night so that John & I could go out on a date. A good time was had by all. Ruby is so happy and easy-going. The day before the grandparents arrived, Ruby giggled for the first time. It was the absolute cutest sound we've ever heard. Luckily, both John & I were there for it.

Friday, August 03, 2007

2 months old

Ruby is officially 2 months old (and a few days now). Yesterday she had her check-up and shots. Ugh. Our doctor is great, he was with us for over 30 minutes, answering questions and looking at Ruby. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21" at birth. Now, she weighs 11 lbs. 14 oz and is 23". Ruby did so well for her shots. Even the nurse commented on how quickly Ruby stopped crying. I think it was harder on Mommy & Daddy. She has been great the rest of day too. We spent a lot of time outside, which she loves. She slept really well last night, longer than usual, but she had a big day. I, however, was up several times checking on her.

Check out these adorable new mary janes for Ruby to grow into. Our friends, Lane & Sam gave them to Ruby along with some other cute clothes, but I have a weakness for mary janes, so I had to take a picture. I can't wait until Ruby can wear them with some tights.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Master John


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Originally uploaded by meg+john=ruby
John officially has his Master's degree in soil science!!! We took this picture on the day of his defense. He had to make a powerpoint presentation and defend/present his thesis. There was a room full of people there, including the 4 members of his committee and the department head. After his 30 minute presentation, we all had to leave. John stayed in the room with his committee for a couple hours for his oral exam. They could ask him anything, so it was pretty intimidating. After this, the committee gave him some changes to make in his thesis, which they expected would take several weeks. John did it in less than one, got it all turned in and is official. He may be the first person in the soils dept. to do all of this so quickly. He has completed his M.S. in 2 years and wrote his thesis in just a few months. His major professor, Dan, introduced John for the presentation, then introduced us and said that John has been working on his own project with me at home (meaning Ruby).
We are all so proud! Check out the flickr site for lots more photos of our visit with John's family.