Hello Violet...

Early in the morning on April 10th, our sweet little Violet entered the world. We have been busy trying to catch up on sleep and adjusting as a family of four. Ruby is the best big sister and helps her mom a lot. We are so happy and incredibly blessed to have two beautiful little girls!

Violet Ann

April 10, 2013

7:47am

8 pounds 2 ounces

19 inches long

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week...

I hope someday my two girls can grow up in a world free of MS!

Update...

It's been a while since I have posted any updates. I have been busy working, taking care of Ruby, and getting ready for our new addition, Violet. It's hard to believe that in less than seven weeks, we will have another little girl in the house. She is kicking away as I type this... the best feeling in the world. I'm feeling much more prepared with this second baby than I felt before Ruby was here. I have had such an easy pregnancy so far and I'm crossing my fingers that these final weeks are stress free. If only I could finish getting this house organized. Let the countdown begin.

Ruby has been her silly and crazy self. She is full of giggles and funny sayings. Some of my favorites lately: "Mom, give it a rest!" "I love my whole family," "Who is going to be that baby's mommy?" "That's perfect!" "Two thumbs up." and finally "Your tummy is too full."

I have been trying hard to spend as much time with Ruby as possible. I know having a new baby in the house is going to be a huge adjustment and I already feel mommy guilt when I am too tired to do some of the fun things with Ruby. I know she will be fine and it will probably be a lot harder on me than it will be on her. I have some fun Ruby-Mommy dates planned in the next couple of weeks for us to spend some quality time before Violet arrives.

Here are a few recent photos of the family:

Christmas Recap...

This is a couple weeks late, but here is our Christmas recap. We had a wonderful time soaking in all of the festivities with our families.

My favorite moments from Christmas 2012:

Ruby panting like a dog with excitement when we drove around to look at lights... or decorations, as she likes to call them.

When she woke up Christmas morning, the first thing she said when she saw all of the presents, "Santa is soooo nice!"

My first time making Christmas Eve dinner for my family, we feasted on our families traditional potato bologna.

Decorating delicious sugar cookies. Ruby insisted on putting lots of sprinkles on them.

Cuddling on the couch and watching Christmas movies with my two loves.

Waking up every morning and helping Ruby find the silly Elf.

Beautiful Christmas music.

Taking Ruby sledding for technically the first time and watching her giggle each time she would fly down the hill on her purple sled.

Seeing her play with all of her cousins on Christmas.

Sleeping in almost every day...

Enjoying all of the snowy days by staying warm inside and baking.

Seeing the beautiful smile on Ruby's face when she saw her little trampoline by the Christmas tree.

Going downtown to see the festival lights and enjoying ice cream together.

Taking Ruby to see the Madeline's Christmas performance.

It really is the best time of the year!

2013...

We are looking forward to many happy memories in 2013. I can't wait to see what the new year holds. From my family to yours: Happy New Year!

My Whole World...

"I brought children into this dark world because it needed the light that only a child can bring."
 ~Liz Armbruster

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...