First comes love...

Then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Today we visited a close friend of mine, Jen, and her husband Adam and their newborn daughter, Rubie Ann! Rubie was born on Tuesday, October 14th (she was due on Nov. 6th), and even though she arrived early, both she and mom are doing great. It's so crazy that I finally got to meet the little person that had been growing inside Jen's tummy...and when we were at work Jen would let me feel her push and move around, what a miracle. Rubie is such a doll, I can't wait to watch her grow! This is also GREAT birth control, as Alex and I both agreed that we definitely are not ready for kids yet! That's the great thing about working with kids and having many friends with babies...you can still enjoy and spoil them without having to be the responsible parents! :) Besides, we already have our hands full with our 2 furry boys...

Jen and I with Baby Rubie!

My dad, stepmom and brother came up from Bend for the weekend (last weekend). We went out to the Grand Lodge so they could see the wedding site! We were able to walk through the cottage and take some pictures. So far, we've pretty much got all the planning finished...now we just have to worry about paying for it! We have been very fortunate to have our parents contribute to the cost of the wedding, we thank you and love you. Here are a few pictures of the Grand Lodge.

The front of the Children's Cottage

My brother Nick playing bartender inside the cottage

The ceremony room, we will be married in front of the fireplace

Some special shout outs!

• Alex's lifelong best friend (and best man), Lee, and his wife Kim welcomed their first child, Ethan Ransom, into the world on Tuesday, October 14th! Everyone is doing great, congrats you guys, we can't wait to meet your little boy!
• One of Alex's brothers is going through some tough times in his life and marriage...our thoughts and prayers are with you.
• Alex has reached ONE MONTH without smoking, yeah baby! Thanks everyone for the encouragement.
• There are a million (or so it seems) birthdays coming up! So, happy birthday to:
  Mema, my grandma, Oct. 25th
  Elizabeth, my student, Oct. 28th
  Alex, my fiance :), Oct. 28th
  Lisa, my chica, Oct. 29th
  Me, myself and I, Nov. 1st
  Delani, my mom, Nov. 4th
  Shelly, Alex's mom, Nov. 13th
  Mike, my student, Nov. 14th
  Jen, friend/new mommy, Nov. 15th
  Anna, Alex's niece, Nov. 30th
  Nancy, my friend, Nov. 30th