Bathtime

Unfortunately tim is not feeling well. So ruby and I are enjoying the
evening together while tim rests.

Water Baby

Ruby and Tim have been taking swim classes for 7 weeks now and I finally went into work late so I can watch them. It was so amazing. I am so proud of her.

Tim and Ruby waiting for class to start

Ruby looking insanely cute in her goggles.

Ruby and I go on a hike.

Ruby and Dad on top of Mt. Rose with Lake Tahoe in the background.

Mt. Rose from the trail.

On Monday Ruby and I decided to go for a little hike. I had been thinking about hiking Mt. Rose for quite a while since moving here to Reno. Ruby and I headed up to the parking area (8000+ft) where we had a quick lunch. I then loaded her up in the backpack carrier unsure if she would like being carried that way. I figured I would hike for a bit and see how she liked it. Well after about two miles she fell asleep and didn't wake up until near the saddle at about 10,000ft. I fed her a bottle and we kept walking to the top. It was about 5.5 miles to the top (10,880ft). She did great! We had such a good walk in the mountains.

On the trail hiking. (Self Portrait) She loves that blanket!

All in all we hiked 11 miles, stopped to change two diapers, drained one bottle, and applied sunscreen 3 times. Enjoy the pictures.

Lora went with us to swim lessons today so hopefully sheLunch break and diaper change.

will put up those pictures and a few short videos of Ruby swimming. IT IS AMAZING!

Too cute!

Tim

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This video is a bit crazy but it is very well done. It's about 15 minutes long but I think the first few minutes are the best. The rest of it has these guys doing crazy stuff out of hot air balloons and even an airplane.

Check it out here!

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a few more photos from recent outings

Uncle Don and Aunt Mona visiting.

Love this photo of my girls.

Our little model showing her smile on the shore of Lake Tahoe.

Heading out to Andy and Nicole's sailboat in Lake Tahoe. Reminds me of BVI except freshwater.

Ruby bored stiff sailing dreaming of other things.

Sailing on Thurs

Tim and our good friend Dan went sailing this afternoon on Tahoe. We
are excited the Martins moved to Truckee.

100 degrees in Reno

What better way to spend a lazy summer day than by the pool.

We love it here in Reno

Andy's boat on Lake Tahoe

So I had a job interview yesterday for a 6th grade teaching position. I felt like it went well but you just never know. Well, by 4:00 I had received a job offer! I'm really excited about the school. One of the coolest things is that my classroom has a "smart" whiteboard. It's like a giant touch computer screen. I can't wait to figure that thing out. Kimberly had one last year in her classroom and loved it.

Also, love the weather here. Yesterday it only got up to 89 degrees and sunny. Everyone thinks it is really hot here but that's not the case. Down in Sacramento it was over a 100 degrees. Love it!

The other thing I did yesterday was meet Andy up at Lake Tahoe for some sailing on his boat. It's a great boat with a built in diesel motor. The winds were light, unusual for late afternoon Tahoe, but we had a great time. The boat is very easy to sail. Should be fun to have access to such a gem. William and Dad the invite has been delivered. Sailing on Tahoe is amazing. I feel like a character from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous... and it's not even my boat.

Sitting in the shopping cart for the first time

Happy 4th of July

Pictures from this year's Upper Cheery Creek run with Josh and Swarz from Tasmania.