Big Fat Ruby

Ruby visited Dr. Doug today for her four month check up. As her thigh rolls, knee rolls, and ankle rolls told me, she is big and fat. Here are her stats:

Weight 14 lbs 7 oz (double her birth weight) 67%

Height 25 inches 76%

Head 40.6 cm 38%

Fat, tall, small head. Way to go Roob!

Molly likes to teach Ruby important sister stuff. She was singing the ABCs to her today. Ruby loves her sister.

The lazy days of summer

Remember when you were little and spent the entire day outside in your swimming suit, eating popsicles, running around barefoot, and riding your bike? When did life get so complicated?

I think this is one of my most favorite pictures of Molly. It captures her kamikaze sense of adventure perfectly.

Slide, conquered. She was actually riding it like a surfboard and singing the Surf's Up song from Backyardigans.

The Ragnards

This weekend was awesome. Marc ran in the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back Race. This is a 12 man relay, 181 miles, beginning in Logan and ending in Park City. Ridiculous. Their team was named The Shin Splints and consisted of Marc, Brandon and Kristi, Adam, Chris and Natalie, Jesse and Joni, Amanda, Audrey, Jeff, and Deb. Oh, and Deb's awesome husband who drove one of the vans. Marc's Dad and sister, Anita, also volunteered for the race. They finished the race in 30 hours 59 minutes. I'm so freaking proud and can't wait until next year. Here's some photos of the event.

The awesome crew of Van # 2 Marc, Adam, Jesse, Joni, Natalie, and Chris

The whole team ran the last 100 yards to cross the finish line together. Here's Marc and Joni, finishing the race. That's Brandon on the right. (dude, nice legs). Note the time 30:59:33.

Marc and Molly after the race.

Marc and his parents.

THE Shin Splints

Top Row L to R: Chris, Steve, Jeff, Jesse, Marc, Brandon, Adam

Bottom Row L to R: Natalie, Amanda, Deb, Kristi, Audrey, Joni

I can't believe how freakin' awesome you guys are. Congratulations!

Happy Retirement!

On Friday Marc's mom threw a surprise retirement party for Rod, Marc's dad. He has worked for the railroad for 41 years and is retiring in a few weeks. Peggy had planned a really fun party. She had a pig roasted for the occasion, made a video, had guest speakers, and a little performance by the grandkids. It was so much fun, and everyone had a good time. I didn't get too many pictures due to my arms being full of sleeping baby, but here's a couple of shots from the party.

This is Marc helping Molly tell everyone what she loves about Grandpa. All the grandkids told one thing they loved about Grandpa. Then they each put a Hawaiian Lei around his neck.

This is what he looked like after they all had a turn.

Poor piggy. Sure was tasty, though.

We had such a fun time. Peggy spent months planning this thing. And it turned out really great, except for the guest of honor showing up ten minutes early. (Whatever, Rick) No, seriously, Rod was so surprised. You can tell how great of a guy he is by the tons of people that showed up to his party. We love you, and we're so excited for you be able to enjoy your retirement. You deserve it. Oh yeah, and a little trip to Hawaii would be nice. :)

Guess who. . .

. . . is POTTY TRAINED! (besides Barbie)

. . . sprayed water into the TV speakers, and now the TV won't turn on! (Any suggestions?)
. . . can hold her own bottle!