The White Coat Ceremony celebrates Marc becoming a medical student. Whoohoo! Fist bump baby!  There are 76 kids in his class. Marc is a serious minority being a white male. Plus a married Mormon with a baby. The Keynote Speaker was awesome! He told several funny stories including his tribute to podiums. He told the history … Continue reading White coat ceremony 

Thank you Chick-fil-A ​for making my cow crew possible  ​our little Johnson here out for a graze  Say "chicken" Abby and McKay came too decked in their black and white. Everyone, including Ruby, got a free meal. Then the waiter couldn't find the other Abby to reliever their 2 boxes of chicken strips, so we … Continue reading Cow appreciation day

We spent Ruby's first Fourth of July at Huntington BeachRuby's first road trip! We were at a standstill for 30 minutes 9 miles for the Cali border. So Ruby came to hang out in the front with us.  Ariel and AT-ATs...Clearly these are good parents in front of us Does this bow make me look … Continue reading 4th of July 

I thought it was aopropriate to start the day with some tooth brush selfies... today has been such a long time coming, I can't believe it is finally here. I am so proud of this shirtless wonder.  To the next four years of at A. T. Still- endless tooth brush talk, long nights, thick text books, … Continue reading First day of dental school 

Yesterday was really a perfect day. After a half day of work, I picked up Miss Ruby Tuesday and we went home. After I topped her off with a nice afternoon snack we took a nap together cuddling in bed. Marc came home and made home made orange chicken (so domesticated) it was so tasty! #TakeThatPandaExpress … Continue reading A perfect day

I was made to be a mother I have no doubt.  I wait all week for Friday mornings when I get to hold my baby as long as I want.  Without her, what would I have? Hours at the office and money in the bank. But that doesn't bring happiness, and you can't snuggle a … Continue reading Ode to motherhood

This weekend is brought to you by wedding receptions and Costco runs. #marriedlife. #thebestlife I had my hands full with Miss Ruby Mack, so I asked Marc to make the grocery list. Any guesses?  That would be: laundry soap, frozen blueberries, and lettuce.  And we had one SERIOUS car dance party to Can't Stop This … Continue reading Costco run

Me: "Wow, it's so bright outside still for being 7:30." Marc: "That's because it's summer." Me: "Thanks Captain, where's your cape?" Marc: "Captains don't wear capes, they have badges or shields."  I love him. And that extremely kissable baby. 

I was feeding Ruby and looking on Instagram while she ate. And then I looked at the clock, "oh my goodness, it's been 30 minutes and I didn't even pay attention to her." When she started eating on the other side she was eating and making her her goofy smiles. And I missed it. I … Continue reading Netflix is forever, babies are not