Bluebonnets 2012

Sh*t Ruby Says

Ruby's outside playing with her dolls and begins screaming, "Mom!  Mom!  Come out here now!"  Emilia rushes outside.  Ruby points at her dolls and says, "Mom, they won't stop saying 'dammit!'"

Soccer

Ruby played her first soccer game today.  After talking it up for over a month, practicing in the front yard, and buying new shoes, shorts, and shin guards, we figured she was ready to have fun.  After all, doesn't this picture taken just before we left for the game scream fun?

Once we got there, we realized her enthusiasm level was a tad below ours.  I think she was overwhelmed by the whole thing, and we ended up spending the bulk of the time trying to convince her to stand - not sit - on the playing field.  No worries, though, as we got some great pictures of her being pouty.

Yes, this is in the middle of the field, during the game.  And, yes, the kid in the background is carrying the ball with his hands.  Three year-old soccer is awesome.

 

Beatrice, Gigi, Baba, and Aunt Jo were all excellent cheerleaders.

Little Lassie

This little lassie started crawling, waving, and clapping her hands all within an hour last night. The best part about her newly acquired skills? The sheer joy on Ruby's face this morning when Bebe demonstrated her new tricks for her big sister.

Spring is in the air

I love Austin in the Spring. The temperatures are mild enough to spend all day outside. Yet, there are still plenty of rainy days, perfect for baking cookies and staying in pjs all day.

The girls and I have been spending a lot of time in the front yard, having picnic lunches and enjoying our swing. I brought the camera out last week to grab a few shots of the girls enjoying the beautiful weather.

Ruby enjoys screaming

Filmed on Ruby's third birthday, none of the clips in this video were repeated.  Also, this is probably the most annoying video I've ever made.

Six months

Numerous apologies for the hiatus.  Over the past two months, every member of the family has been sick - some more than once (I'm looking at you, Ruby).  So posting on here has taken a backseat to making it through each day.

That said, here's lovely Bea at six months:

Now, Ms. Beatrice, is the family being sick a sufficient excuse for not keeping everyone updated on you and your sister's worlds?  What do you think?