JULY, BUT WHY????

July has been packed with fun and a lot of questions from Ruby and they all start with "Why?".

Here are a few of the highlights from July:

Ms. Zoe is very into...

• Matching outfits with Ruby;
• Being my helper/assistant;
• "I'm totally into fashion...";
• Barney ("I learned it on Barney!");
• Lots of talking on the phone ("What are you doing now? What are you doing later?");
• Her first big girl "ride" at Train Town all by herself;
• Swimming;
• Wanting a dog...and telling everyone that we're getting one REALLY soon (we're not!);
• The Charlie & Lola books and TV shows; and
• Riding her big girl bike (video below).

Zoe also sadly lost her first pet -- a fish named Flower who she loved more than lollipops (and that's a lot!). We found a pretty box for her and gave her a lovely burial with all the trimmings (a special rock, stick, flower and a picture and message from Zoe). In all seriousness, I never thought I'd spend so much time in deep philosophical discussions about death, G-d and heaven with my almost 4 year-old. Flower has been replaced by Finny, a lovely boy fish who gets a lot less attention than his predecessor.

Ms. Ruby Tuesday is very into...

• Saying: "But, I want it!" or "I need it!" or "But, why Mommy?" or "'Cause why, Mommy?";
• The birds and Flies waking her up;
• Announcing she has a poopie!;
• Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!
• Doing everything herself!
• Asking for a "Mommy Hold" (wonder where she gets that from? mmmhhh...);
• Having a boo-boo as soon as Zoe gets one (same exact place and everything...the odds!);
• Pretend talking on the phone;
• Bandaids, in general; and
• Stickers!

Ruby also got Chicken Pox (yes, she was immunized!) which shocked us, but, apparently kids still get this even with immunizations. Who knew? Luckily, no itching, no "sickness" involved...only the little "pox" to mark their visit. No scars! ;-)

Greg and I are really into...

• Juggling (life);
• Thinking about moving (and looking around a bit) into a house that's closer to town with room for another monkey (if we so choose...no news!);
• Working. Working. Working.;
• Getting the new iphone w/video (Sam) and getting Sam's old iphone (Greg); and
• Trying to get our "date nights" back on track!

Click here for A LOT of fun pics. And, check out these delicious videos below.

Zoe Rides Her New Big Girl Bike!

Rolling. Rolling. Rolling.

Girls Will Be Girls?

This Girl Can Swim!

Love and Face Feelies for Ruba!