Ferrara's in Florida

Though I have only two children, everyday seems like a circus. This morning hubby was running out the door while the pest control man was walking in. Although he was scheduled for downstairs only, he checked upstairs as well. There I am with my bath robe on and a towel wrapped on my head. Standing by my side are my two confidants--one bare bottom with panties in her hand, the other in the midst of pulling off her diaper...fun times. When we weren't looking, Sable & Ruby loaded up real groceries from our pantry Free entertainment: Tractors in the Town Center To Sable these aren't mere tractors, she calls them what they are-- diggers, bull dozers, mini excavators Weekly playdates with Aiden James & Ella Joy (Sable uses their full names these days lol) Dion and Sabes

Late September we took a long-weekend with friends Craig and Rhoda and headed to the beach...leaving our babies behind. It was the longest we've been away together since June 2006, and it was so nice to do something we love to do together--vacation! St. Armands Circle, Longboat Key Heading to dinner Our beachfront condo Taking care of business: The life of my handsome business owner

Tonight Ruby and I had our first conversation. I love chatting with my little girls, and tonight was special because Ruby Simone talked back. I asked Ruby to do something and without skipping a beat she replied, "No, no ma'am." (Somebody's been listening in on big sis Sable's conversations with Mommy.)

Continuing our annual tradition of meeting once a year, we reunited in Birmingham at Kristen's home. Last year there were 3 babies and 3 in utero; this year there were 6 babies--all 2 years and under! The most amazing part is that we actually coordinated 6 babies' naptimes and bedtimes and had a chance to catch up and enjoy reminiscing back to our days at USM. Needless to say, we ate all meals in Kristen's home and our big outings were few: the playground, Whole Foods, and a walk. We looked like the stroller parade going up and down the hilly streets of B'ham. Sable and Alex puddle jumping, Eli onlooking Ruby likely doing something mischevious Reunions these days: Minivans & Homes Playing Harmoniously with Sidewalk Chalk (little Ruby in the mix with the big kids) Wow, we miss everyone so much and love them even more than ever!