Christmas in May

May is a second December for us. We have 6 birthdays in May for family and several more for friends. Of course, some of us don't need to have a birthday to get presents. I told my mom and dad that Ruby wanted a Belle nightgown to round out her Disney collection for her birthday. Lo and behold a package shows up saying to open immediately and Ruby squeals in happiness for her new nightgown. She then, in true fashinista style, pairs it with lizard rain boots and demands a walk around the neighborhood. Oh well, what good is being a grandparent if you can't spoil them? Jamey got a 12 string guitar for his birthday and I got a laptop. Of course, I'm just now realizing I am on the old crappy laptop while writing this post, because I forgot about my new snazzy one. Old habits are hard to break.

Mother's Day + Air Show = Awesome

We went to the Blue Angels airshow this weekend. It was very cool. Ruby and Allison's favorite part was getting to ride a real live school bus from the parking to the field. It's true that you look at things differently when you are with two year olds.

Ruby was scared of the noise and I tried to calmly explain the reason for it. I then covered her ears and let her lay beside me. After the show Ruby said "I was scared, but you helped me Mama." I said "Oh, did the explanation of where the noise comes from help?" She looked at me like I was crazy and said "No, you hid me from the airplanes." Oh well. Logic can come later. We will definitely be going back next year!

Ruby celebrated Mother's Day by helping Daddy choose some new Koi for the pond. Allison and Ruby then had a good time letting the fish give them a pedicure.

Take that Y Chromosomes!

It's official. The boys are now outnumbered. Baby Taylor is a girl!