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~

Last but not least!

Ok one more post...I am loving this from my phone! Here's Ruby today feeding herself!



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Garage Sale Shopping

I forgot to mention I went to a few garage sales today. I'm hoping to start doing it more, trying to be thrifty! I was looking for a sander because Jared is wanting one but nobody had one. I did get a cute little piece though for Ruby's room. Jared is going to re-do it. We aren't sure on how or what color yet, but I love it. I plan on putting her books in it! We've been reading every night.



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I'm Officially a Blogger!

Ok so I've been wanting to do this for quite some time. I am always following my friends on their blogs and just think it's such a great idea. I finally decided I'd definitely do it when I found out  I can keep up with it from my phone. I didn't want to start it and not keep up with it. So now our families who are not on facebook can keep up with what little miss Ruby has been up....along with her mom and dad. :)

Ruby is now about 3 1/2 months old and really thriving. I don't even know where to start. We are still exclusively breastfeeding/pumping. She "loves the boob milk" as her Daddy says. It's gone so well for us that I can't see a reason to quit anytime soon. It's a lot of work and exhausting at times but I know the benefits it has for her and for us (financially) so I just keep on keeping on. She weighs about 14 lbs give or take. I don't have a clue how long she is but I know it's long. She is in 3-6 month clothes but the pants on them are not long enough. I'm trying to figure out what I should do about that for when it starts to get really cold. She's starting to hold things...I actually walked in while Jared was giving her a bottle and she was holding it all by herself. When I figure out how to post pictures and such from my phone I will definitely be posting that. I really think she's already teething. She's slobbering a whole bunch and always chewing on her fingers. She's the best sleeper! We are so so lucky. She goes down anywhere from 6-7 and sleeps usually around 12 hours. Napping on the other hand is another story. The girl does not like sleeping during the day. We worked and worked on that the whole three months I was off with her and I just never figured it out. Now Miss Kathy is having the same issues. We are lucky if we get around three 30 minute naps from her. It's no fun getting her home after work when she's so tired. But I just keep telling myself it will get better. She's a good girl. I tell her every day she's "my best little buddy". I don't know what I'd do without her.

Today we made a delicious keesh, biscuits, and hashbrowns and watched the Hogs play. Well Jared watched. I was in and out, up and down with Rubes. I also laid in the bed for a little while and read--I'm reading "A Stolen Life" by Jaycee Dugard. It's pretty crazy what she endured. Anyway, then around 3 Ruby had not napped at all so I decided we'd go for a drive. Jared and I got some ice cream and saw that she had passed out so we just kept driving. We happened to run into the Bikes, Blues, and BBQ parade so we stopped and watched. It was neat. My favorite were the mini motorcycles with the little boys driving them. It was so cute! Ruby ended up sleeping for an hour and a half so it was a really pleasant evening with her. She was in bed by 6:30 so Jared and I are watching Transformers.

Tomorrow we are going to Van Buren to have lunch with my dad and sisters for his birthday. I'm excited about seeing everyone but even more excited for them to see Ruby. I know how much everyone misses her....I miss my nieces and nephew so much!

Ok well I think that's all. I'm still trying to edit this thing so excuse the GINORMOUS picture of us. I'm gonna have to have some of you experts coach me through how to make it pretty.

Happy October! It's breast cancer awareness month. Remember to check your tatas!

~Sarah~