Life around the Nelson House

Things have been busy around the Nelson house the last few weeks. We've all been busy getting ready for little brother to make his debut. One of my tasks has been sorting through all of Ruby's things to find things she's grown out of (including clothes and toys) and boxing them up. In the sorting process, she decided that it might be fun to put herself up in the shelves! I'm not really sure how she managed to climb in there, but she was pretty much stuck until Jared rescued her!

We have also had some periodic cold weather during which Ruby has learned all about the wonders of hot chocolate (otherwise known as "Hot-Choc!" in Ruby-ese). Jared introduced her to the sweet treat when I was out at a friend's baby shower. Now, anytime we go outside she thinks about wanting her "hot-choc". I've learned that I can also get away with putting just a dab of Nesquik in her milk and that is also considered acceptable "hot-choc"!

This last week we had some really beautiful springy weather, so Ruby finally got a chance to try out her bike from last summer again. She just went right to those pedals with her little feet and is starting to get the hang of being able to move on her own. She still prefers to be pushed by Mommy or Daddy though.

Jared got me a HUGE pot of daffodils for Valentine's Day which were able to enjoy for a few weeks. Here's Ruby with her nose buried deep! She just loves flowers. Daddy also got a bouquet of red tulips for Ruby. They were so pretty and another big hit.

In other news, I have been keeping busy with Moms'N'Tots. We currently have five moms in our group and are just about to finish our second book, Five Star Families by Carol Kuykendall. It has been a pretty good book for our group that had all of us looking back at the things we really love about the families we grew up in and what we'd like our own families to look like. Next, we're moving on to a few books for us as women and our walk with God. I also just joined a ladies small group that meets one evening a week. I really think that it will be so good for me, not only doing the Bible study, but getting out on my own for some "me time". It really does recharge my tank and helps me get my attitude back on course for my family.

Jared has really been enjoying his small group where they are discussing, The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel. Every week they seem to have very good discussions and it really has helped Jared to analyze why he believes the things that he does. Jared has also been busy preparing for the Easter musical at church which he will be a part of. I just hope that I get to see it!!

Well, I'll try to get a few more posts up soon. I have some preggie shots and other pictures of Ruby that I'd like to share before I'm not pregnant anymore! We're down to less than two weeks until the due date and having lots of signs that this baby boy could make his debut soon. Keep us in your prayers!