Ruby's First Rock Show

Borderlands has a new fan! Last week Ruby made it out to her first rock show at 1855 in Cottage Grove. It was another fabulous performance by Kurt, Carl, and Jim and was enjoyed by all who attended.



Thank you to all family and friends that came to the show, especially Aunt Deby who wins the prize for the farthest distance traveled from San Diego!

Month Three

Dear Ruby,

Today you are three months old. A quarter of a year! You've been busy this month. Your neck muscles are getting stronger and you can usually hold that heavy head of yours in any direction you want. And there is lots to see. You smile at your mom and me. You smile at your animal mobile. You smile at just about anyone that will make a silly face at you.

We managed to survive your first set of Winter Holidays in one piece. Since you travel so well, we figured "let's see everyone!" We were in Milwaukee Christmas Eve, Minneapolis Christmas Day, Spring Valley for the following week, back to Minneapolis for our Anniversary, and then River Falls for the Gilles New Years Rockin Eve. Whew! You were a very agreeable baby and weathered the changing scenery even better than your mother and me. And it gave you the opportunity to wear all seven holiday outfits more than once.

Your mom and I spent our first night away from you. Don't worry, we left you in very capable hands! Grandma Karen, Great Aunt Sonja, and Cousin Kinsley had a great time with you while we went out for our 3rd anniversary. I don't think they wanted to give you back. Look what they did to you:



Your best trick for this month has been your ability to sleep. Right around mid December you started sleeping 8 hours. Then 9. Then 10. Then 11. It became a game. How long will Ruby sleep tonight? And every morning when you woke up, you just smiled. Like, "Hey, its been awhile! So good to see you!" People asked how you are sleeping, I felt guilty in admitting how well it was going. Maybe we are trading 10 hours of sleep now for painful teething in 6 months or breaking curfew in 15 years. But for now, it's great. You are a happy baby and you have two well rested parents that can enjoy it.

Love,
Dads


Milwaukee Christmas




Minnesota Christmas








Spring Valley bath time in the laundry sink






River Falls Gilles New Year's Rockin' Eve









Morning time!

ANNIVERSARY #3

Three years have gone by so fast! This last year, in particular, seemed to go by in a blink. We had several firsts this year including selling our house, taking a 2 week road trip to Connecticut, and seeing a movie in 3D. Oh, and having a baby :)

After our first anniversary, when we inadvertently bought each other the traditional and modern anniversary gifts, we decided to keep up the tradition every year. This year, we have decided to mix things up a bit and instead of buying separate gifts of crystal/glass or leather, we will start saving for a new entertainment system (complete with a suede cleaning cloth for the new TV).
Also with tradition I put my wedding dress on. It was a little tighter than usual, but it still fit. This time when I was wearing it I was wondering what Ruby will think of it. Will she think it's pretty or will she laugh at 2006 fashion?

After 3 years I also got it dry cleaned again. Instead of getting it professionally boxed, I opted to by a space saver bag that will keep it air tight. That way I won't feel guilty when I take it out every year. I was also impressed that I finally got my act together and put all the other accessories with it... in the same place.... what a concept :).

Last, but not least, I love you Carl. You are the perfect man for me. You make me laugh and smile everyday and you don't complain about my cooking, even when you should. I love the time we spend together, even if it's watching football or Judge Judy. You are more handsome than the day I met you, and I thought you were mighty fine lookin' then! I adore your quirks and unique fashion sense. You are a wonderful and patient husband, and now dad! I am very lucky!
Second Anniversary
First Anniversary