Miss Ruby, you have officially been out as long as you were in! You have done so much growing and learning this month!
Firsts: Sitting up without any help, swimming in a pool, taste of chocolate pudding, eating meat and all kinds of table food (including eggs and peanut butter!), riding in Lily’s jeep and Scott’s truck, trip to the Birmingham Zoo and Discovery Center in Murfreesboro
Favorite Toy/Activity: Rolling all over the floor, dancing, your red toy car that you play in on the rug, Lily’s baby doll
Mommy’s Favorite: Your dance moves
Daddy’s Favorite: When you say hey to him and get all excited to see him. He is definitely your favorite person right now!
Lily’s Favorite: When you try to talk
Scott’s Favorite: When you sit with him in the chair to watch Paw Patrol or Blaze
Milestones: Sitting up, you have completely given up a bottle–you will only drink out of sippy cups now, no more baby food, 9 month clothes, size 3 diapers
Weight/Length: I’m guessing you are close to 20 lbs
Like Mommy: Your hair is getting lighter and showing signs of being curly
Like Daddy: You are content and easily pleased
Like Lily: Most mornings you wake up in a good mood and occasionally you will stay in bed and talk before we come to get you
Like Scott: You do “The Wiggle” in your high chair, a signature move your brother created when he was your age
Best Memory: Nothing in particular sticks out, but all of our summer days spent at home playing with your brother and sister are sure to create memories for all of us!
Biggest Challenge: You are such an easy baby, I can’t think of a challenge. You want to crawl so bad but just can’t figure it out yet. It frustrates you sometimes.
How We Spend the Day: You wake up anywhere between 6 and 7, take 6 oz of formula and eat yogurt or a pancake for breakfast, play, nap from about 9-10:30 sometimes a little earlier, take another 6 oz at 11, play, eat lunch whenever your siblings do (usually turkey, cheese, fruit), nap from about 1-2:30 or 3, another 6 oz at 3:30, play, sometimes a cat nap around 4:30, dinner at 5:30ish (usually whatever we are eating), another 6 oz at 7ish, and bed by 8. You also munch on snacks throughout the day 🙂
Nicknames: Wuby Jeams and Miss Ruby
Funniest Moment: Watching you dance and wiggle to the music on your toys
Words: “hey ya” is usually your way of saying hey to anyone, but “hey da” is your slightly different version reserved for your daddy :). You say these while either waving or sticking your hand straight out waiting for a high five
How We Celebrated: We made cupcakes! But I didn’t let you have any 😦 Be patient little one, your first birthday will be here soon.
Coming Up: the beach!!!
Driving in my big red car!
A summer stroll
Play date with Seth. Looks like you two really enjoyed each other’s company.
You remind me of Scott here. Such joy!
All babies need doggie kisses.
Riding with the wearer of swimming glasses (aka goggles).
A HOT trip to the zoo!
Playing at the children’s museum. They had a small section just for your size!
Family ride on the zoo train
Dancing with Quinton on Memorial Day
He loves loves loves to have his Wuby Jeams next to him! He says you are his best friend.
The three little VKs
Excited about pancakes for breakfast!
You got to be a flower girl again at the wedding of Travelers and Puppy Puppy. The creative wedding planner was your big sister Lily.
Sitting in the chair watching Blaze! One of his favorite things to do with you.
First time in the pool! You kicked and kicked and kicked some more!
Lookin’ good with your daddy at Travelers and Puppy Puppy’s *inflatable* poolside reception.
Getting the bunny ears from your sister!
All smiles after a night swim!
A Merry Heart 