Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Ruby Caroline - Two Months

Another month has come and gone!  Everyone tells you that if you think your first flies by, wait until your second!  I completely understand now!  It seems like we just brought her home and now she is already two months old! Here are a few things Miss Ruby has done in her second month!
  • Started smiling intentionally!
  • eating every 3 hours typically, with a few cluster feeds in the evenings, usually only on one side for 10 minutes or so
  • you had your first bottle on 2/15, and took it great!  Daddy gave it to you.
  • Sleeping almost all night, usually only waking once! You slept through the night for the first time on Valentine's day! (until 4:45 am)
  • you are still sleeping in our room in your Rock N Play, after I feed you, we lay you down and you put yourself to sleep, just like your big brother did!
  • sleeping in the Rock N Play sleeper at night, and love it! 
  • you still love to be held and snuggle tight
  • we realized that either our detergent or lotion was making your skin break out, so now we only use free and clear products, since then your skin is perfect again!
  • you can hold all your weight on your legs and stand like a big girl!
  • took your first trips to the museum and zoo and were an angel at both!
  • had your first flight to Oklahoma to see Brock, Ashley, Bronson and Sutton, while Daddy and Koen went to the OKC Thunder game
  • you still love bath time, Daddy gives you a bath every night
  • we started wearing cloth diapers and they look pretty funny on your tiny body!
  • you are wearing size 1 disposable diapers at night and for outings, and wear 0-3 month clothes
  • we had your two month check up and shots: you are perfectly healthy, but did not enjoy your shots.  You cried and ugly cry, so I stayed for a little bit to nurse you to get you calmed down! 
Two month stats:
Height - 22" (50%)
Weight - 10 lbs 7.5 oz (50%)
Head - 14 3/4" (15%)

Our schedule is mostly the same this month, with the exception of going a little longer between feedings!
Morning
Wake up and eat
Nap while mama feeds John Thomas and eats breakfast herself
Lay in the floor while we play with brother
Eat
Midday
Nap while brother and mama eat lunch
Eat, again! 
Playmat, or go with mama to pick up brother on school days
Afternoon
Nap
Eat, again
Playtime with Daddy when he gets home from work
Evening
Nap (or not :)) while we eat, or we take shifts during your fussy time
Eat, again
Bath with Daddy while Mama gives brother a bath and takes a shower
Late Evening
Eat around 8:30 or 9:00 pm
Bedtime

Ruby, 

There is not a day that goes by that I do not tell you how blessed we are to have you in our lives.  You get more beautiful everyday and we pray you will be just as beautiful on the inside.  We ALL absolutely adore you, and love every minute with you!  

Love, 

Mama and Daddy


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

John Thomas' Second Birthday Party!

We celebrated John Thomas' second birthday last month with family and friends.  Per his request, we had a robot theme! It was a challenge planning a party with a newborn, but with the help of Papa John's and my wonderful husband, we were able to pull it off!
I was so happy with how his sweet cake turned out and from the moment he saw it he wanted to eat it! Our boy loves cake!

 Some of the food and party decorations!


 His annual birthday wall that I cannot make myself take down again!  These are all pictures from the past year that I will treasure forever! 
 I ordered this chalkboard print with different favorites and stats from his second year.
 Karson helped entertain Miss Ruby!

 Pizza happens to be another favorite!



 After we sang Happy Birthday, he broke into applause! 



 After everyone had left he enjoyed some of his gifts!

John Thomas, 
Everywhere you go you light up the room.  Your smile is contagious and we love your bubbly, outgoing personality.  You are not afraid of anything and have such a zeal for life.  We are proud of you every single day and love you more than words! You'll always be our baby boy, no matter how BIG you get!  We love you!! 
Mama and Daddy

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Newborn Photos - By Shanon Zais Photography

My good friend, and talented photographer, Shanon spent many hours capturing our beautiful daughter in her new, squishy, rolly, cheeks for days, newborn stage!  I am in love with every single one, they will be cherished forever!