We met Calli, one of Marc's classmates at the white coat ceramony. She was super nice and she LOVED Ruby. (It's so hard not to)  This week Calli told Marc how she just couldn't stop talking about Ruby and how cute Ruby is, her baby soft skin... Calli's roommate quickly affirmed her comment, "it's true, … Continue reading The school mascot 

I really can't get over how stinkin' cute this little girl is.  She is finally growing out of her 3 month clothes so we busted in to her box of bigger clothes, and found this little number Jojo picked up for us in her cruise.  Naturally we had a spontaneous photos hoot ​Ruby found her tongue … Continue reading My happy girl 



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