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Beach fun

Ruby — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:05:56 +0000

For the July 4th weekend we went to visit my mom in Southern Shores, which was Izzy’s first warm-weather trip to the beach! (We also went to the beach with friends for New year’s.) Here’s a video of Izzy playing in the sand, and below are pictures of us from a friend’s family party.

A visit from Cousin Austin

Ruby — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:57:20 +0000

Last week, we were fortunate to be visited by one of Izzy’s first cousins, Austin Lemnios (and the rest of his lovely family: Connor, Chrissy, and my stepbrother Mike). Austin was born ONE DAY after Izzy so it’s really fun to see them together.

I can’t wait until they’re old enough to really play together.

Izzy’s East Coast Tour

Ruby — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:22:56 +0000

This weekend we attended my friend Colette’s wedding and visited my grandmother in New York. Here’s a slideshow including video of Great Grandma Ruth meeting Izzy for the first time!

Watch the site for updates from Izzy in the near future…

Mother’s Day Update

Ruby — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:12:54 +0000

This post is brought to you by the blue bouncy chair, a hand-me-down from Nicole’s friend Maria. Thank you!

Mommy’s-eye-view:

Yesterday was my first Mother’s Day as a mom, and it was unexpectedly nice. Saturday, we drove up to Richmond so Izzy could meet Brian’s family. It was very nice and we got to enjoy Cousin Tori’s ice skating birthday party, visit with Grandparents Ralph and Priscilla, as well as introduce Izzy to one of his THREE great-grandmothers.

For Mother’s Day, we went to the Flying Burrito (a Chapel Hill institution) and Brian wore Izzy (which I usually do) I had TWO whole margaritas – probably the most I had to drink since our anniversary last July. I plan to make margaritas a Mothers Day tradition.

Izzy is growing and changing every day. At his one-month checkup, the pediatrician reported that he had grown 3 1/2 inches and a little over 2 pounds since he was born! He is starting to use his hands a lot more, especially to give us sweet baby hugs, and his smiles have evolved from an internal reflex to occasional full-facial grins with eye contact.

Last week, my mom and dad came from the beach and London (respectively) to visit Izzy. So he has now met all four of his grandparents. Here they are:

Finally, I was thrilled to receive the great honor of being named Mother of the Year! (Wink, wink.)

Cousins in utero

Ruby — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:27:09 +0000

I know pictures are in demand, so here’s one of me and my sister-in-law. She is also pregnant and due only 2 weeks after me! Just goes to show what a little extra torso room (& standing at an angle) can do for you…