Back in June we went to the P&G Championships to see some incredible gymnastics. A friend of mine works for USA Gymnastics and kindly gifted us tickets, thank you, jackie! It  was a busy week for Jordan, but we made it to their last event and it was worth it!

All of these women are so talented, and that Simone Biles, is incredible. Most of the photos are of her, because  she really was talented, and it was obvious.   

This was also the first day Ruby started to really walk, so there are some fun photos of her showing off her new skill. These photos were so fun to look back on.

chocolate face watching gymnastics and even though it looks like she's staying still... she only wanted to get up and move around! big walker and everything. 

These two, Pri and Dillon joined us. They're some of the best of friends and we're so thankful to have them here in St. Louis. 

Dillon is Ruby's favorite person, not even kidding.

And below, you can see Pri watching out for Ruby, it takes a village, and I am so glad this family is in ours. 

free and happy!

Ruby had been working on walking forever, and we realized why it took her so long to finally get going, she prefers to run and go fast. we're not really surprised here. 

this happened a lot the first few days, and still does. 

Ruby doesn't know a stranger and actually insists on hugging every little kid she sees. I promise this girl was excited about it, but maybe a little frightened. haha. here mom was just out of scene totally encouraging this, because it was adorable. 

It turned out to be a really fun Memorial Day. Jordan had the day off, not because it was a holiday, but because it was just one of his four days off this month. So, he worked long days all weekend. 

We didn't make any plans for Memorial Day, thinking that we'd be too tired and not up for much. But, thankfully we have some fun friends that are up for a little spontaneity and the evening before decided to go to the local parade. 

It was really hot, and the parade started like an hour late. But, it was fun. I also spilled a full cup of iced coffee on Ruby just as we were leaving (because the sidewalks in our town are the worst) She had on the cutest red and white romper (you can see it here), so we wiped her down with baby wipes and changed her outfit. She was still sticky, and so is her stroller. But, that didn't stop us from having a good time. 

Ruby loved waving to everyone in the parade. 

and eating all the candy wrappers off the candy. And we're loving these sandals for her! 

Thankful for my airforce man who serves so selflessly. He didn't complain once about working this holiday weekend. 

Ruby and her BFF

first sucker!! and it wasn't a complete disaster

some pretty hilarious attempts at a photo of all the kids

I'd call this a success

Tired. and covered in mama's iced coffee

All the feels for this family of mine. Everything in me wants to be miserable, because it's been a tough month with Jordan's schedule. But, I'm just too thankful. 

and the spontaneity continued, later we invited our friends back over to our home to grill out and soak in the last of the day. 

Thankful for these dear friends of ours, who are like family to us when ours is not close. And that they put up with us and all our crazy. And these three  men and their service in the military.  We are also so glad that we live in a country where so many have fought to protect us. And just look at these guys below:                                 

Such great fathers too.