Halfway Birthday!

Happy 6 Months to our little princess. And she is that in every sense of the word. She is already so prissy just like we knew she would be. She cuts her eyes at us and sometimes she looks at us, smiles, and hides her face like she's embarrassed. It's the cutest thing.

Here are just a few more things she enjoys....

Pears, bananas, apples---any fruit! She's loving the solids and I'm so glad I made the motherly decision that it was time, regardless of what the doctor said.

Rolling all over the place. Her favorite thing is when I lay her in her bedroom floor and let her go wild. And when I put her in her "play yard" she very quickly finds her way out.

Bouncing!!!! She absolutely loves when anyone holds her up to bounce. She loves "farming" too. Her bouncy is farm themed so when we put her in it we say "you wanna farm wooby?". Haha!

Morning time in bed with mom and dad. We are guilty. When she wakes up and it's not a work day we put her in the bed with us and she absolutely loves it. She talks and laughs and plays. And sometimes when we're lucky she falls back to sleep.

Looking at herself in the mirror. Haha, cracks me up. Another reason she's our little princess.

Talking. Loves loves loves to scream and talk.

Kathy and Grammie! I think those two are her favorites other than me and daddy of course. Her eyes just light up every time Jared drops her off at Kathy's. She's been getting to spend almost one day out of every weekend lately with Grammie and her Papa Wayne. Loves them!

I think that's about it. She's not quite sitting up yet by herself. She can do it but refuses to. She can also hold her own bottle but doesn't really like to do that either. It's ok with me though. I will let her depend on me as long as she wants. I know I will miss it someday. Jared and I were watching The Kardashian's (I know everyone is rolling their eyes) "Kendall's Sweet 16". They had a slide show of baby pictures and videos. We were both tearing up. I know he's gonna kill me for repeating that. He'll probably deny it too. But we just realize that it's all going to flash before our eyes and Ruby will be turning 16. I'm not ready for that at all!

Ruby has become the heart of our little family. I never knew what we were missing. I thank God for her every single night. I should be on knees for this blessing. Thank you God!




This was after bath time the other night. That's another thing she loves! Bath time!




After bananas. We also tried two bites of green beans which she hated. She's just not into the vegetables.




This is a Christmas outfit I bought her a couple months ago. I put a "fancy outfit" on her for her 6 month birthday and it was way TOO SMALL!!!!! Her daddy refused to take her to school in it.




So this is what she wore on her birthday! Happy Birthday sweet girl!

On another note, now that my big secret is out! My sisters are ENGAGED!!!! I had to wait to post about it because Liz's boyfriend Roger hadn't popped the question yet. He told me about it two weeks early! I almost exploded! I am so happy for both of my sisters.

And last... I told you all about the trip Jared got us for our anniversary to Mexico right?! Well, sadly, I've decided not to go. I have thought and thought about it and I just can't do it yet. I know it's 5 months away but that's not long at all to know for sure 100% I am not at all ready to leave Ruby for 4 days with no contact. I depend on the picture texts from my mom or whoever has her and I wouldn't have that. I just can't do it just yet. I've made Jared promise in 2013 (when I reach my 30s) we will go. I think it will be better then for me. However, I'll gladly take a babysitter for a night and a day to just rest and clean my house :). Any takers? Ha! I was kidding myself thinking I was so excited about doing something like that. It makes me sad but I'm happy with my decision.

That's all. I'm sure I won't post again until after Christmas so I hope you all have a very happy one.

Love,

~Sarah~

Santa and More

Well this weekend was huge. It started out a little rocky. Last week was just rough, period.

I told you about my great grandpa that passed away. Well his funeral was Wednesday. I caused my sister to completely miss it because my idiot self locked my keys in my car. I never do that! My sister's boyfriend Roger saved the day though. We got there as soon as it was over. My family said it was nice though. He was a World War II vet so it was a military service. I'm devastated that we missed it.

We got to visit Kristi's grave while we were there. That was pretty emotional. I made a tile picture of Ruby to lay on her and Brad's grave. I wish I would've thought to take a picture. I can't wait to go back by there on Christmas.

We spent the day in Mansfield with the fam and I just started falling apart. My eye was bloodshot red and I got this horrible toothache! My family kept saying "you work in a dentist office and you have a toothache?". So Thursday when I got back I got an X-ray of it and Dr. Martin didn't see anything so he sent me to an endodontist. She was able to see it on the machine she has. Technology these days! I had an infection above the root of a previous root canal. Yuck!

So Friday was full of appointments. I had to go to the eye doctor because my yearly was scheduled anyway and my eye was gross. I ended up having irritation from Ruby's butt medicine! The eye doctor knew exactly what I'd been using on her. I guess another reason I'm an idiot. I didn't wash my hands good enough before I put my contacts in. Then off for a root canal! So I've been taking antibiotics and eye drops with steroids to boost me back up. I'm hoping for a healthier, happier week this week.

Saturday was wonderful! Ruby got to meet Santa! But she has no idea she did. My mom, Wayne and Macy came up too and while we were waiting to see him Wayne put her to sleep. I thought I was going to wake her for the picture but Santa told me he had the perfect pose for a sleeping baby. So I trusted him and it turned out great. We are very happy with it.

Macy got to come home with us and I can't even explain how much Ruby enjoyed it. After I took her home today Ruby cried all the way to the tunnel. Then when we got home I swear she was looking around waiting for her to pop up. I can't wait for her to come stay again. She already asked me about the next weekend.

Tonight while we were getting Rubes ready for bed after her bath we had her in the floor just playing with her. I always say to her "Ruby, say ma-ma". Well tonight we were saying "say da-da". And she tried SO HARD to say it! I mean it really was amazing. She said "da.....da". I think it's just a matter of time! Made us a little emotional.

On another more serious note, Jared and I have been faced with a really big decision to make so I'm asking for prayers. I think I've decided that it's more him that doesn't know what to do. I feel like I have all the answers, of course. :) Anyway, we just want God to tell us what to do but at the same time we don't know exactly how to listen. If that makes any sense at all. I mean I like signs. Such as I don't think Farmington Dental Center would have let me go if God didn't want me at the job I'm at now. I don't think He'd give me the milk production He's given me all these months if He didn't want me breast feeding. ETC ETC! We just need some direction.




This is the tile I put on Brad and Kristi's grave. I know they're smiling at it!




Ruby and Santa









BEST BUDDIES!!!

I think I'll end it here because this has turned out entirely too long. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

P.S. I have a HUGE secret and it's eating me alive.

Love,


~Sarah~

Christmas Time

My favorite time of the year. It's super cold outside which is my absolute favorite. Last week Jared, Rubes, and I were at Wal Mart and I was almost in tears in the Christmas section with the Christmas music playing. Ruby makes my life complete in a way I never thought possible. I can't wait to spend the holidays watching her eyes light up to all the Christmas lights. I'm hoping to take her to see Santa with Lindsey and Jake this weekend and if I'm lucky, Macybeth too. Happy Holidays!!!!




Love,
~Sarah~

Thanksgiving Weekend

This is going to be random and quick because it's 10:19 pm on Sunday night and I need to be sleeping. :)

We had a great weekend. Tons of family time and we really enjoyed it. It was bittersweet and as I type this you will understand why.

Thursday started at my Dad's with the Elmore side. It was really good but also somewhat somber. As many of you know we lost Kristi over the summer. She is my Dad's sister. I could feel the void as I'm sure most everyone else could. Besides that it went good. Ruby got to see her cousins, aunts, uncles (soon to be anyway), grandma's and grandpa's. I love and miss my family so much. If there's one thing about the holidays I love it's getting to see them.

Then we went to Jared's sister's for dinner with the Inman's. We never see them so that was nice too. Ruby met her cousin Austin Inman for the first time as did Jared and I.

Friday I woke up to find out our Poppo Loyd passed. He was in the last stages of Alzheimer's. So as I said, bittersweet weekend. Please pray for my family. My dear Mommo has lost her daughter and father all in the same year. Within a few months as a matter of fact. Very hard to stomach what she must be going through and all I can do is hope she will not try to be so strong that she doesn't ask for help if it's needed. I love you Mommo!

I also got to meet up with my long time best friends Merri, Staci, and Laina for lunch. That was really nice. They were just dying to see Ruby more than me of course so I'm glad they got to see and play with her.

Saturday was a disgusting rainy day most of the day so we just sat around lazy as can be at Briana's just watching tv and doing some online Christmas shopping. I did NOT do the Black Friday shopping this year. I have been so exhausted that I knew no matter how much fun I had (like every year) with my sister I'd regret not sleeping instead.

Then Saturday night we had Jared's granna's Thanksgiving in Mountainburg then had to zip on over to Fort Smith for my Papa Bill's surprise 70th birthday party. We came back to Fayetteville right after that.

The whole weekend was busy busy busy. We stayed at Briana's for 3 days. Ruby did great considering she was completely confused and her schedule was off. I'm hoping to get back into our routine soon. She didn't go to bed until 7:30 tonight which is really late for her. Her and her daddy let me nap from 10-1:30 today. When he came in to get her medicine I asked him what time it was and when he told me I about went crazy. I did not believe him. Sad thing is I could've slept for another hour. When I got up Jared had the Christmas tree up! I just have to decorate it and make a centerpiece for my table out of some votives I had lying around. I had 3 days worth of laundry and unpacking to do or I would've done it today.

Anyway, I feel rested and I'm ready for the week. It's surgery week and I will be attending the funeral so it will be a busy one. Please keep my family in your prayers not just for our loss' we've faced the past few months, but for other reasons as well. Family is the most important thing to me and my heart has been breaking over some of our struggles that are on our plate.

Just a couple pictures you might like to see. Have a good week!




Our first Thanksgiving as 3.




Ruby and her cousin Reggie, they are 5 days apart. She was really loving him.


This is Ruby after eating some banana's with cereal in them.



This started out as plain white. The background had some pink polka dots on it. Ruby's Glamma Linda found it for like $4. We re-did it. Love it.



Thanksgiving at my Mom's and Ruby's 5 month birthday.

~Sarah~

Short and Sweet

Just like the title this weekend was short and sweet. Or at least it seemed like it was. So I decided this week's blog will be too.

Ruby had her first slumber party with Grammie and Papa Wayne last night. It was a little easier than I thought it would be. We got her down before we even left the house. I told mom if she woke up it was "change diaper, feed, back to bed. No lights. No playing". Well, she woke up and Grammie and her played. Ha! What are grandma's for though right? She did great. Mom said she only cried a little. We were there to see her shortly after she woke up this morning and she had a big smile on her face.

Then today Mom and Wayne had their big annual Thanksgiving dinner. It was fabulous! The food was DELICIOUS and the company of our wonderful family was even better. Ruby did great all day! She just loves her aunts and cousins so much. I bet mom and Wayne are really exhausted. Thank you both so much for having everyone over again. I know all the hard work you both put in to getting our family together and for that I am truly grateful.

We were missing a key member of the family but I guess that's just how it's going to be. I don't know what else to do at this point other than to hope said key member comes around some day. I thought I had made peace with it but I guess it's kind of hard to do when you have no idea the reasoning! Oh well!

On another brighter note, Ruby is 5 months old today! Happy 5 months princess! You are getting so big. I think I will try to make a blog dedicated to just her this week. Let you all in on her loves and not so much loves. :)

Have a GREAT WEEK and Happy Thanksgiving!


~Sarah~

Time Flies!

I can not believe it is already November 14th tomorrow! Where has this year gone? Ruby will be 5 months old this week. I just can't believe that. She's getting so big. She plays all the time now. It's a huge step from when she was first born and wanted me to hold her 24/7 and I am
not exaggerating. It's sad to me a little. Back then (5 months ago) I wouldn't have believed you if you'd told me I would want it back. I so desperately wanted to be able to put her down especially at night so I could sleep normally but it just wasn't happening. Now when I'm holding her she wants to stand on me and bounce and play. I can see it in her eyes that she wants to just take off and I know it's just a matter of time. This afternoon she fell asleep on me, well she always does. She requires being rocked and nursed to sleep which is ok with me too. But usually I put her in bed and this afternoon I sat with her on me through her entire nap. It was lovely. So peaceful.

On a "growing up" note... My nieces and nephews are getting so big and old. Most of them are so busy with their friends and their sports schedule I'm lucky to get to see them. Yesterday I got to see 3 of them and today we saw Tucker. That was nice too. Macy spent the entire day with Ruby and I. I just adore her. She called today to ask if she can come spend the night "not this Friday but the one after that". I wish so badly I could say yes! But unfortunately it's thanksgiving weekend and we'll be down in the River Valley all weekend. I told her she could the next weekend she's with her mama. I'm looking forward to it. I'm gonna soak up this time with her because in the blink of an eye she'll be too busy with her friends too.



Macybeth and Ruby yesterday. Rubes loves her.

We had a great weekend. Jared was off Friday so we literally just sat around all day and didn't do much of anything. I did the normal cleaning, laundry, etc but Jared made sure to remind me he was "on vacation". Haha! So he played with Ruby a lot while I tended to the chores.

Saturday I met my sisters, mom and stepdad for lunch at the yummy smokehouse. It was fun! I was supposed to go out to see Lins and Jake but we decided since there had been sicknesses at her house earlier in the week we'd play it safe and not take Ruby around it. So then us three girls went to A to Z to kill some time. That place is nuts! I mean people literally pushed Macy and I out of the way to get to some solar powered lights that they had just marked down for $1. Really people?!?! I kept my cool though. So that's when I decided I'd had enough of it. I asked Macy "do you want to get something to drink or some ice cream or something?". She replied "we probably should get some ice cream". OF COURSE! We got our ice cream then went to my Dad's to see him and Linda aka Glamma. That was fun too. I don't see my family near enough.

Today we met the Inman's at the Blue Bird for lunch. Then we went to Wal Mart and Lowe's. Ruby has been a trooper all weekend. She's definitely pooped though.

Well I'm looking forward to a good week at work. My doctor leaves Wednesday for a week and a half so I'll be getting some organizing and cleaning done at the office. Oh and I didn't mean it was gonna be a "good week" because he's leaving. Haha! I just meant a good productive week in general.

Oh guess what?!?! We don't have one single leaker this week! All the storage bags held up! I'm so happy. No lost milk.

Well have a good week everyone!



~Sarah~

Fill in the blank.

Well it's Saturday night at 8:30 and all I can think is it's way past my bed time. So why not blog while I'm trying so hard to stay awake?!?!
1. My favorite new blog of the moment is: I guess my own? Ha! I don't really have a fave. But my favorite thing right now to look at is Pinterest!


2. Something I am thankful for is: My Family. Best on earth.


3. Something that made me laugh this week was: Hmmm...what stands out is a lunch time conversation between my co-workers and I. 4 cheeks is all I'm saying!


4. An item that is currently on my wish list is: iPad. Or the new Kindle Fire. That will work too.


5. I am excited about: Ruby meeting Santa. Haha! She's gonna hate him.

6. If I were a color I would be: Purple. As if you had to ask.


7. My favorite way to spend a chilly fall day is: Inside my house in my sweats watching movies with my husband and eating everything in sight without gaining a pound.

I guess that's all. That was fun.

Can I just go off for a minute?!? So every Thursday I ask Kathy how she is on milk so I know how much to thaw out on Friday for the next week. It's quite the process. Well it never fails that I have AT LEAST one bag that leaks all over the fridge. Any of you who have breast fed knows it's not cool to waste one single drop of it. So Jared did some research on how to avoid losing any. We decided we'd put the storage bags inside gallon size freezer bags to save the milk. Well tonight we got it all out to get it ready and all 4 gallon size bags had milk in the bottom. Jared, to the best of his ability took out the ones he thought weren't leaking and we poured the milk over into new bags. When we went to put them in the walmart sack with the other ones we noticed the entire counter was covered in milk! So we're both frantic, he's pissed, I'm pissed, and we're both just snapping at each other. This IS NOT OK!!!!! When he did his research it pretty much said everyone has had the same problem and they told their solutions and that there isn't really any easy way around it unless you freeze them without touching anything and treat them like they are glass. That is not ok either. How are you supposed to do that when you are limited on freezer space? We are already using two. The people online said if you write Lansinhoh a letter they'll send you some free bags. Well how about they send me my hard earned breast milk?! Oh wait that's right, they can't replace that. So if any of you out there have a better solution I'm all ears. I feel like I've asked my two friends (Bonnie and Carrie) all the questions in the world so I don't want to bother them. I'm frustrated and I'm tired!!!!!!!

Ok I'm done. It can always be worse. I just really wanted to gripe for a minute.

Anyway, so we had a great weekend. Friday Ruby went to daycare for a little while and I got my errands done. Saturday Mom and Wayne came up again so we could go tailgate. That was fun! I had a great time. Then we came home and had dinner here with them and watched the game. I was in bed extra early. Today we just hung out at home, got some cleaning done, and played with Ruby. She's pretty special I tell ya. I thank God for her every single day.

Here are just a few pictures....



My very good friend Laina and I and that's her goofy husband back there.






Mom, Ruby, and Sammie... Sammie is mom's very spoiled lap dog. He was so jealous but so gentle with Ruby.






This dress Ruby is wearing has been in Jared's family for over 50 years. His mom wore it when she was a baby. We didn't go anywhere in it, just had a photo shoot. :) She loves those!

I hope you all have a great week. It's surgery week two days out of the four this week at the office so we'll be extra busy. But that's ok because I love it! And I love y'all! :)

~Sarah~

Halloween!

Well not a whole lot to say. I've been struggling with something for a long long time that I finally made a decision on yesterday. My heart hurts but I know things will happen the way they are supposed to, so pray for us. It's very hard being the bigger person and for me, keeping my mouth shut. But what will be will be and I am just going to continue focusing on my husband and daughter because they are my #1 priority.

Monday was Halloween. That morning I put Ruby's costume on her that I got her. I wanted a picture with her since I dressed up as a cowgirl so she was literally only in it for about 5 minutes. Then that night she put her pumpkin suit on that we borrowed from the Thomas'. She only lasted until about 6:00 then she was ready for bed. She didn't quite grasp the fact that I was allowing her to stay awake if she wanted....she didn't want.









Hope you're all having a great week! It's almost the weekend! Wahoo!

~Sarah~

Halloween Weekend

As I lay here in the bed knowing I should be sleeping I decided I'd catch up on my blogging instead. I said I'd do it once a week so I'm not going to start slacking now.

This has been a really good weekend. It seems like it was long but I guess it could be because I'm completely exhausted.

Friday I just hung out at home with the little girl. I love our Friday's together. All week I just miss her so very much so Friday's are good for me to catch up on all her new tricks.

Saturday mom and Wayne hosted their annual hayride/weenie roast. It was a blast. Ruby wasn't a huge fan but of course she is only 4 months old. All the family was there. Even Briana, Tucker, Lindsey, and Jake. I miss everyone so much so it was nice for us all to just get together and talk. Here are some pictures.






















I pretty much stole all these pictures. I don't know where my head was with keeping my camera or phone with me. I guess everyone I usually talk to was there so my phone stayed in the bag.

Today was good. I'm not feeling 100% which totally stinks but oh well. I laid down with Rubes and when she woke up Jared got her so I could nap a little longer so that was nice. I don't know if I'm getting allergies or what. I guess it's possible. Just feel puny being sick all the time.

Tonight I gave Ruby cereal for the first time. Just a little practice run. The doctor says it's completely unnecessary until 6 months since she's basically just learning how to move food around in her mouth the first year. She said all her nutrition comes from my milk. So anyway, she said we could just play with it on the weekends if we wanted to. Well I'm pretty sure Ruby loved it. She was slurping it off the spoon. It was apple flavored cereal. I got scared it'd hurt her belly though so I put it up. I didn't get any pictures because I was busy giving it to her and Jared was filming. Sorry!

Tomorrow is Halloween. I'm dressing up as a cowgirl for work. Should be a fun day. Ruby's costume is a surprise. :)

Sorry this blog is kinda blah. Just thought I'd give you some Inman news.

Have a great week!

~Sarah~

Baby's First of Many

Well this is Ruby's first October. It is my FAVORITE month of the year. I even like it better than February (my birthday month). The weather is amazing, football season is in full swing, the trees are beautiful, everyone is happy and in good moods (or should be), and winter is just right around the corner (my favorite season). So we've been spending as much time as we possibly can outside.

Yesterday was a big day for Rubes. We woke up and got ready to go to breakfast and the pumpkin patch with the Thomas' (our good friends Emmie and Derrick who I've mentioned before). We met up with them and their kids Sawyer and Lynnlee at Susan's, delicious breakfast place in Springdale. It didn't take long for us to realize we are definitely new parents. We forgot everything. Ruby had a "blowout" and Mommy didn't bring a change of clothes. Luckily it wasn't on her clothes she had on too bad. Then when we got to the pumpkin patch we realized we didn't bring the stroller. Awesome huh?!?! Ruby is 15 lbs and she gets quite heavy after carrying her for a long time. Emmie came through AS ALWAYS. She's super mom. She has a double stroller for her two and they offered a spot in it for Rubes. Her kids are 3 and 1 so they are walking around everywhere. Jared and I just kept saying to each other "how could we forget that? What is wrong with us??". It's going to take me a while to always remember everything. It's also going to take me a while to manage my time to get us places on time. It's hard to get yourself ready along with a baby.

So anyway, the pumpkin patch was a blast. There were goats to pet, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay ride, cow train ride, and some bounce arounds. I can't wait to take Ruby back next year when she can actually enjoy it. We really enjoyed seeing how much fun Saw and Lu were having. Sawyer just went crazy pointing at everything. We rode the hay ride to the pumpkin patch and got some pictures. Then we came back to the front where they were to catch a ride on the cow train. The kids that small have to have a parent on with them so Derrick was planning to take Saw while Emmie took Lu. Well I offered to take him since Derrick is really tall and has crazy long legs, he would have NEVER fit. It was hilarious. Emmie and I were laughing so hard at each other. It was a really bumpy ride too. The kids however enjoyed it very much. It was a really fun time. We went ahead and headed home for Rubes to nap and to watch the football game. The Thomas' stayed so Lu could play in the jump around for a while.

After the game (that we won thankfully) we went to the Wheeler Fire Department chicken and brisket dinner. It was to help raise money for their equipment. There were a ton of people there. The Thomas' came, Jenn and Tony C, and Valerie from work and her family were there. It was fun. The food was great. Jenn and Tony came over after and watched that amazing baseball game afterwards. How about those Cardinals!

We had another busy day today. We woke up and some friends stopped by to drop off a gift I ordered from Simply Spelled. Ruby napped for a bit then got up and we went to a baby shower for my sweet friend Savanna at one of the doctor's I work for's house. His wife was giving it. That was fun too.

Ruby was a very happy baby all weekend. She is just growing so fast. She has been rolling over like a champ. For a long time she would get really frustrated when she'd land on her belly but now she just screams and talks and tries to scoot. I have a feeling it won't be long before she starts trying to crawl. I love watching her do new things. She makes me smile.

Here are some pictures from the pumpkin patch.

This last picture is just an idea at how hilarious the cow train was!


Well that's all I have for now. I hope everyone has a great week. Just remember when you are mad, sad, stressed, it could always be worse.

Four Months Old

My little princess is getting so big. Thursday is her four month birthday so today was her scheduled check/shots. For some reason I didn't dread it. I guess because I was getting to stay home a little longer with Ruby and just take our time. Well with her appointment being so early that didn't last long. As soon as we got there the anxiety set in. I asked her nurse if she was getting shots thinking maybe I just THOUGHT that and they really didn't get 4 month shots. Wrong. :( So Ruby was just having a wonderful time. She was talking to me and rolling over. She chatted Dr. Denton up too. Just a little chatter box. Then in came the mean ol' nurse with the needle. She asked me to hold her hands. So I did. I was just talking to her and as soon as the needle went in she stopped talking, looked at me, and started screaming. It was awful. Worse than the first time. Jared wasn't able to make this appointment because of a meeting. He's got out of both shots appointments because of work. Next time there will be no acceptions. I honestly think I handle it way better than he would but I want him there.

She weighs 14 lbs 12 oz and is 24 1/2 inches long.

I wanted nothing more than to call work and tell them I was taking her home. But it was a surgery day and I have to be there because I schedule and treatment plan for Dr. Renegar. So I took her to Kathy's. A new 6 week old baby started today so as I was leaving thinking Ruby would no longer be the "baby" I just about had a melt down. I wanted to just cry. But I didn't. I sucked it up and went to work.

I called Kathy at about 12:30 and Ruby was perfectly fine. Jared picked her up and when I called to check on them I could just hear her laughing. Kathy had her cracking up. So my mind immediately was at ease. I finally got off and got home to her immediately.

During all the chaos today I also ran to the doctor myself. I have bronchitis. No fun at all. My nose is raw and I feel like there is 500 lbs sitting on my chest. Ouch.

That's all for now.


~Sarah~

What a busy weekend. Or it seemed like it anyway. It definitely went by entirely too fast!

Friday I kept Ruby home all day. I needed some time with her. It seems like it is getting harder to leave her on work days. We had a great day! I learned that she is getting to be mobile in her own little way. I had put her in her play yard and looked down and she was almost out of it. She rolls. Ha! She rolls to one side then the other etc etc eventually scooting herself where she needs to be. Or should I say, "wants" to be. It's funny because I notice she eventually stops doing it once she can see the tv.

Then Friday night I had to stuff goodie bags for the Rhea Lana's sale. It's a big kids consignment sale in NWA done every spring and fall. I decided to be a volunteer so I could shop early. Well I had put a roast on earlier in the day and our good friend Jared Ellison stopped by. We invited him and Marie to eat with us. They ended up hanging out and helping me stuff bags. What would have been an all night chore turned into only an hours work. Thank goodness!

Saturday I woke up feeling like poop! I couldn't not go to the sale though. I ended up finding Ruby's entire winter wardrobe! She is wearing 3-6 month right now but can easily wear 6 month too. So when the temps drop she's set!!! I love saving money for our family and I know in the long run its so worth it!!!

Then that afternoon we went to the anual Inman/Peters picnic at Devils Den. The weather seriously couldn't have been more perfect. It was a really fun time visiting and catching up with everyone. Ruby loved it. She got pretty tired after a few hours so her Aunt B took her for a stroll and got her right to sleep. Fun day! I came home and crashed.

Today I woke up still feeling poopy. Ruby woke up 3 times last night for some reason. Today just wasn't a good day. At one point she was literally screaming at the top of her lungs. She wouldn't nap and we could just tell she felt bad. Poor thing. She's in bed now and I'm hoping stays there. I think she was delirious by the end of the night. I don't know if it's teething, growth spurt or what....but I don't like it when she feels bad.

I think that's all I have for now. I'm so tired. Hopefully Ruby and I wake up feeling much better.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend....




Playing in her jump-a-roo.











Devils Den pictures. I didn't take a single one. Had to steal these. Thanks Auburn! :)

Have a great week!


~Sarah~

One Year Ago

First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY to both of my grandma's!!! Grandma Pearl and Mommo both have birthdays today. I love you both so much!

So exactly one year ago today is when I got a positive pregnancy test. The story might not be that great to some but it is to me. So I had a feeling.... I wasn't late yet but I just had a feeling. Jared was out of town. I just kept telling myself I would wait until he got back to take a test. But if any of you know me you know I have ZERO will power, so I took a test. I didn't walk away from it. I stood there and stared at it the entire time. When I saw one real blue line and one faint one I wasn't sure but then I remembered all the other tests had nothing at all on the second one. So anyway, I'm pregnant!!!!!! So I immediately start pacing the floor trying to decide if I'll call and tell Jared or wait until he gets home. If I wait I can't tell a soul so yes, Jared found out over the phone. He was ecstatic! Then of course I call my mom, Lindsey, sisters, Emmie, and a few others. It was so crazy. My pregnancy was a breeze. I miss it often. I can't believe Ruby will be 4 months old in a week. God has truly blessed us with a healthy, happy beautiful baby girl. I knew she was a she from that day on. Our lives are so complete with her in it. So happy one year (kinda) to my baby girl! I love you sweet pea!




THE TEST...




After nursing in the mornings I lay her down next to Jared. Yesterday morning I put her down and said "where's daddy?". She looked over at him and closed her eyes and went to sleep. She is so precious. Her daddy is pretty great too. :)

~Sarah~

2 Years of Pure Bliss

So today is Jared and I's 2 year wedding anniversary. I can't even tell you all the good things about him. He truly is an amazing man. If there's anyone in this world I could be more like it would be him.

We really celebrated yesterday by going to tailgate with friends for the game. It was a blast. Our good friends Emmie and Derrick Thomas have a great spot right across from the stadium where you can see the jumbo tron so we watched the first half there. Then we packed up and headed home. Mom and Wayne were gracious enough to come up here and babysit. It makes it so easy so we don't have to load up Ruby and take her down there when we're doing stuff here. Thank you again Mom and Wayne! We had planned to have friends over to watch the rest of the game and hang out for a while but by the time we got home and they were heading over we decided we were just too tired. Being parents has just given us a whole new appreciation for sleep! I didn't take a single picture yesterday. Boo!

This morning Jared decided he'd do the Sunday run to Wal Mart. So thankful he does that for me. He comes home and I am unloading groceries and I see that he got Ruby some new white socks. I've been complaining for weeks that she only has one pair. White ones just go better with everything. Anyway, I'm sitting there telling her how awesome her daddy is and in he walks with a big gift sack for me. My anniversary present. Of course I'm excited I love presents! What girl doesn't?!? So I open it up and it's a SURPRISE TRIP TO MEXICO!!!! Needless to say I was thrilled!!!! I was screeching and jumping up and down. Hugging him, hugging Ruby. That girl has to think her mama is nuts! We will be going in the spring with Emmie and Derrick. Her dad and his girlfriend will be there too. So excited!!!!




This is what was in the gift sack. It's all my stuff. I was thinking at first he had me something ordered that wasn't here yet. Ha!



This was taped to the other side of the card!

I'm so happy at this point in my life. It doesn't take material things to make me happy. Him simply buying Ruby socks amazes me. He listens and knows what we need always. I can't imagine life without Jared Inman. He's my best friend. He's my rock. He keeps me sane. He keeps me entertained, I seriously laugh until I cry at him daily even when I'm grouchy (which doesn't happen very often I promise;)). He is the best dad! I know I say this a lot but I can't say it enough, I am truly blessed. I love you Jared Inman! Happy Anniversary!!!

Here are just a couple pictures of the princess..



We went for a walk around Fayetteville Friday with my friends Vanessa and Kate and their babies Piper and Miles. Ruby needed her shades!




She has found her feet and is obsessed! So cute!

Ok well I hope you all have a wonderful week. Don't forget about Kim Kardashian's wedding on E! tonight and tomorrow. I can't wait!!!

~Sarah~

Mommy's Guilt

So I started this blog to let you all keep up with us but I just need to vent and ask for some advice. Why do I have this constant guilty feeling inside? I mean I feel guilty when I'm going for some lunch during my lunch break, when I'm sitting on my back porch relaxing (while she's sleeping peacefully), and even just because she is in bed and not my arms. I don't understand it. I feel like I leave her all the time when I know that isn't the case. I do what everyone else does. She's happy and we're happy and so lucky to have such an incredible baby. Does it get easier?


~Sarah~

Roll Over Ruby

Well she has done it for me a few times but that's only when she is waking up from her naps. She naps on her belly. Today when I picked her up Kathy said she rolled over from her back to front then back to her back!!!! I was so excited I just started squealing! As I was driving home I started thinking about how mom's say they get so sad about missing their babies "firsts". I wasn't sad at all!!!! I've been worried about the fact that I never lay her on her back because she always acts as if she hates it with me. Well apparently she doesn't mind it when she has the entertainment of little Emma Claire, Bentley, and Owen. They are the other three kids she keeps and she LOVES THEM! I'm so happy she rolled over like that. I can't wait to see it myself. I will just pretend it's her first time. :)

On another note she's doing great this week. She's been taking long naps for Kathy and I can just tell everyone is just feeling better. Kathy keeps telling me she's really adjusting. I sent her over there last Friday for half a day thinking only 2 1/2 days off would not leave her feeling so shocked on Monday and I think it really helped. I think I'll do the same thing this week and get some things done! She also started using the bigger bottles today with a level 2 nipple. She ate 6 ounces like it was nothing!!! Such a big girl!!!




Now just look at that little jack-o-lantern. Isn't she the cutest baby in the world?!?!!!!

Ok well I said I'd finally wash my hair tonight but I remembered I have mousse. I think I'll lay here and read instead! Leave it curly tomorrow!

One more work day then the weekend! Wahoo! It's Jared and I's 2 year anniversary Sunday. I plan on spending the day with my family but first we are going to tailgate on Saturday. Super excited!!!! Go Hogs!



~Sarah~

Sundays are for Family

Today was a really good Sunday. We woke up pretty tired. Well I did anyway. Ruby has woke up twice the past two nights which is very unlike her. I'm guessing a growth spurt? I would say teething but all she wants is to eat then back to sleep. It's not that bad but interrupted sleep can really wear you out. Anyway we got up about 8 for the day. Ruby did have a couple naps. I'm hoping the waking up in the middle of the night doesn't last too much longer. It will make for a long work week.

We got ready and headed down to VB for lunch with my dad for his birthday. That was fun. I got to see my Mommo and Poppo who I don't see enough! And baby Reggie was there too. He is my cousin Elishea's baby. She and I are less than a month apart and now there's Reggie and Ruby who are 5 days apart. Can't wait for them to grow up together and play!

After that we stopped by the Inman's. We all sat outside on the back porch and just watched Tucker play. Ruby laughed hysterically at her Aunt B and Daddy. She laughs a lot but she was really laughing when they were playing with her. It was adorable. It was a really good day. I'm getting Ruby down a little late but that's quite alright with me. I enjoyed the family time!




This is lil' miss priss in her dress Merri and Laina got her. She wore it to lunch.




Ruby and Tucker riding around his truck. She just laughs and laughs at him.

I hope everyone has a good week!!!


~Sarah~