Boston McNally Rubert

We're Movin on Up!

2010-10-25T22:36:00.000-07:00

To All My Friends and Fans,

My Mommy and Daddy are making us move! I love having my own place but they say we need to make room for any family that may come in the future. I guess I do need to share with my Mommy and Daddy, but I'm just a little boy and I don't even like to share yet! We've had a fun time here but Mom and Dad say it's time to move on in case I ever have any brothers and sisters. What are they talking about? Oh well. I'll still be around our new place so come visit me (and my family) downrubertlane.blogspot.com.

Love,

Boston McNally Rubert

And we're off!

2010-08-16T19:27:00.000-07:00

Let the Boston Marathon begin! Here's some random fun stuff that has happened in the last month.

We had s'mores at Grandma and Grandpa Rubert's house.

As was expected it was everything we could do to keep Bos out of the fire. But mom seemed to be just the ticket.

Another bit of "fun" has been Boston's double ear infection which made him throw everything up. Everything. And on everything.

Boston's bed friends got it pretty bad so they had to be washed and hung out to dry.

Well Boston saw his friends in a predicament and wanted to spring 'em.

The plan was simple...

...but the rescue attempt fell a little... short.

Good attempt, though Boston.

Dad, the Great Slacker

2010-08-15T11:52:00.000-07:00

Well, I've outdone myself this time. I let whole month pass without a post and now we have to play catch up. I thought instead of cramming a whole bunch of stuff into one post we'd do a marathon... a Boston Marathon, if you will... and I'll do several days in a row cataloging different events that have happened.

The first event was one that we were anxious for all summer... a visit from Grandma Kim and Grandpa Ken. We had so much fun and were so happy to have them in our home. Now, being the Great Slacker, as was pointed out in the title, I didn't snap nearly as many pictures as I should have. But luckily Grandma Kim and Mom have a collective On-The-Ball rating of about 10.1 (out of a possible 10, I'm assuming) so we were able to gather some good stuff. Here we go...

We had an awesome picnic lunch at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls and Boston could scarcely contain himself with how much space there was to run.

And run he did.

And fall.

After that we all walked around a cool street art fair on the greenbelt. There were lots of amazing artists there so we all naturally thought that Willson & McKee should be making the scene complete. After filling our souls with art we wanted to fill the geese with something... and since a loaf of bread was cheaper than stuffing we decided to feed the free loaders.

This was Boston's second time feeding the geese and he wasn't scared at all.

Mom tried to show him how to throw the bread, but he has a little trouble with his release.

I think he was confused because he tends to throw a significant amount of food on the ground (he likes to share with the dogs at his various grandparents' houses) so when we told him to throw it, he did just what his dad would do... eat it.

Boston found a soft feather... and, no he didn't pluck it from an unsuspecting goose.

Grandma Kim got some pretty cool family shots of us. This is a rare one where we're all looking at the same thing and no one is blinking/crying/sighing/squirming/panicking.

Here's another good one in front of the falls.

Kjerstin was quite a bit more successful at teaching the boy to throw... she's a pillar of patience.

Of course, he eventually lost interest and tried to go for a swim.

After all that outdoors we were ready for some grub. We decided Del Rio sounded good. Boston, having been the busiest of us all, was naturally the thirstiest of us all.

After a long exhausting day we called time out and resumed the next morning. We got to just hang out at the house and visit for a few hours. Boston just had to show Grandma Kim all of his toys.

It was super fun to have Grandma and Grandpa over and we hope they can come again soon. Next time I'll try to redeem myself with pictures and then be more prompt in posting them. Next time I also hope we have better luck getting a picture of Boston and Grandma where he's not confused. He did give her hugs and even laid his head on her shoulder but my trigger finger is mighty rusty these days.

Boston hearts Grandma.

Lovin' Summer and Havin' Some Fun

2010-07-11T21:37:00.000-07:00

We've had an exciting summer already! We're having lots of fun and have so much to show and tell you all!

Since Justin is working full time, doing school online, reading about a million books and writing in numerous journals/books I thought I (Kjerstin) could take my turn writing on the blog! I've asked so many questions about what to do though that I've been informed that this will be my one and only time "helping out." So hello and goodbye!

We started off our summer with a special trip from Grandma and Grandad Lee! It was the first time for Boston to meet them and the second time for me! We got to see them for the whole weekend and catch up on all the family news. Boston loves all his Grandmas and Grandpas so of course he loved spending time with these ones too!

Next we had a visit from Aunt Carrie and (soon to be) Uncle Paul. Of course when the girls come to town we love to spend hours at Porters Crafts which, since Boston was born has been his least favorite place. Around hour 2 of our fabric marathon Boston had to take a break and roll, roll, roll in the Minkee. He must have thought he needed a new lovie! (Hint Hint Grandmas)

One afternoon we had picnic at The Falls in Idaho Falls. After we had our lunch we packed up the stroller and strolled around the river to show Boston the ducks and feed them a snack.

Poor Boston got so attached to the ducks and his own reflection in the water that he was so sad to leave them. But I just had to have a picture with my Baby at his first picnic!

Here's Justin bringing Boston back to the picnic for roughly the hundredth time.

Since the weather started getting nice we try to spend a lot of time outside. Boston loves it so much and never wants to come in. He is particularly interested in the lawn mowing process and loves to be a part of anything Daddy is doing! So here he is being a helper!

Pretty much everyday when I get home from work Boston and I find any excuse to go for a walk. This time we walked to the grocery store and after he was so good while we were shopping he got a balloon! He held on to it the whole way home and it was his favorite toy until sadly a few days later it disappeared...it's still a mystery!

Over the 4th of July weekend we packed up with Aunt Lynzi and Uncle Kaden and made the longest short trip to Twin Falls ever! We went to Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs for the Rubert Family Reunion. There Boston met a lot of new family, camped for the first time, and went swimming for the first time, too! Before we went in the pool he took a dip in the hot stream. What you can barely see in the picture is that he is holding on to a carrot. He would give it a little dip in the stream and then take a bite out of it. We tried to stop him at first but then gave in and got the camera. Hey we were roughin' it!

Boston loved his first time swimming but he was too exhausted to smile by the time we got the camera.

Boston found a playhouse on the last day!

After a night of not sleeping and a lot of time in the sun here's our tired family on the last day of the reunion.

The week we got back from the reunion we crashed Grandma Ruberts work party at Porter Park in Rexburg. After dinner we snuck away to take a ride on the Carousel. Only $1 buys you about 5 minutes of unforgettable fun for all!

A lot of nights after dinner we all pack up for a run around the high school track. Boston was feeling a little couped up on this night so he hopped out of his comfy stroller and took off for a refreshing speed walk!

After all the walking he got a little hot and sweaty so luckily the sprinklers came on! Here he is experiencing sprinklers for the first time. What was supposed to be a little family exercise turned into such a fun family memory!

Well there you have it! The first months of our first summer with a little boy! We wish we could have you all with us to live these precious moments of Bostons life but since we can't we are so glad we can give you a glimpse of these little memories we're making!

PS...my first blogging experience was so fun! Maybe I can sneak another one in sometime! Love ya!

One Year!

2010-06-07T21:22:00.000-07:00

It was Boston's Beyond Bonkers Birthday Bash at the Rubert house last Saturday. It was so intense it took three days for me to recuperate enough to post the event! So I'll cut the yakkin' and get crack-a-lackin'... or whatever the kids are saying these days..

Boston started off wearing his sharp sweater and polo he got from Grandma and Grandad Lee... and boy did he impress! Here he is starting things off right: with a little bit of ham... and some meat.

After some sandwiches that Kjerstin professionally made we got right into the gifts, posted in as close to the order in which they were opened.

Here's a great big bag of great big legos from Great Big Grandpa Mac.

Uncle Kaden found this surprisingly fascinating old-school mower at Ikea. Those innovative Swedes!

This was a big highlight... Boston's own tools! He's gotten tired of borrowing mine to fix all the things around the house that I break... coincidentally trying to fix them. Grandma Kim and his aunts Haily and Darci thought this was a great idea for our manly little man and when they saw the helmet they knew that it was a done deal.

That's not your imagination, the newest foreman of the Rubert house has his name AND his position right on his helmet.

In hopes of instilling a little bit of musical talent in the handyman we got Boston a xylophone.

Aunt Meagan and Uncle Dolphe got Boston this awesome train set... I'm enjoying this as much as Boston is, although I appreciate watching it go around the track on its own and Boston likes to watch it go right into his mouth.

We gave Boston a mower, too. I swear we're not trying to indoctrinate him into loving to do yard work.

The Rubert and Jones grandparents both gave Boston his own little library, which I really thought was cool, and not just so he'll stop chewing on my books.

They're all perfect for Boston... which means they're nice and thick for chewing. There are some really, really good books, though, and Boston already enjoys having his mommy read to him.

Finally, Boston found the wagon full of legos from Grandpa Mac. He's ready now for some serious man business around the house.

Then on to the cake!

The fire didn't so much scare him as entice him...

He tried to grab it!
Mom rescued him, though.

Boston was a little hesitant at first, expecting someone to stop him.

Now the com-mess-ment!

We are all very proud of the little guy. He had so much fun and that was fun for everyone else. We really missed those that couldn't be there, but there will be many, many more birthdays to share with Boston.

As a bonus, here's Boston all shnazzed up for church on his first official day as a one year old. If it looks like he has a little swagger in his step it's because he somehow got a hold of a little ego on his birthday. Of course, look at his gorgeous mother... he was genetically doomed to superstar looks.

Miss us?

2010-05-24T22:50:00.000-07:00

Well the quota for gentle reminders to post has been met... and surpassed... so, congratulations Bostoniacs, here's another mesmerizing display of talent and charm. In my defense, however, there haven't been any events drastic enough to pull me up out of my mire of full-time-job-full-time-family-man-part-time-school-sometime-snoozer, but here's what I like to call a Barrage of Boston.

A week ago we had some computer problems, and Boston wanted to help me. And by "wanted to help" I, of course mean, "saw a ginormous rat's nest of wires upon which to feast".

Boston sometimes feels like a caged animal. He tuckered himself out during a harrowing escape... a very adorable, harrowing escape.

Boston is almost just as big as George. They've gotten into this "matching outfits" phase. Those crazy kids.

This is Boston's "gets-the-ladies" outfit. This is also Boston's "gets-the-ladies" pose. This is just Boston gettin' the ladies.

We found this awesome hat for the little guy... as you can see this is the only time it stays on his head for longer than the time it takes his hand to reach his head.

Boston is finally showing an interest in books besides being a part of a well-balanced diet. Kjerstin reads to him all the time, and the "Monkeys on the Bed" book is one of his favorites.

This is one of those rare moments when I can tell Boston to smile and he doesn't blow me off for... well anything else. He just loves his mommy.

Boston and I were waiting while Kjerstin ran into the store. I was frantically trying to find something to entertain the exasperated young man, but Boston got bored and fell asleep... mid-graham cracker.

There are many techniques out there for getting your infantoddler ready for bed... this is mine. I think it gives him good dreams... of being eaten.

Now, hopefully I won't let another month go by without posting, but I'm pretty lazy and have a problem with commitment... so... we'll see how things go.

One day, I just felt like walkin'...

2010-04-11T20:56:00.000-07:00

That's right folks, he walks! We've been saying for weeks that he was going to walk any minute, but I'm not used to being right. This must be the elation that Kjerstin feels all the time. But enough chit chat... watch the little man walk like he's been doing it for ages.

Don't feel bad if you laughed when he cratered at the end... I do every time.

Of course, we were all excited at the start of this week to show you this video...

But then Friday rolled around and he just decided he didn't need the toy... just like that.

So now the rest of this post will be just as anticlimactic.

Boston has been enjoying having free reign of his room. Kjerstin poked her head in to check on him and, what was he doing? Reading. What a good boy!

We also had Boston's first Easter and the boy made out like a bandit. He really, really enjoyed the Muppets DVD... case.

No, it's not you're imagination, that is a DeLorean that Boston is ruining his appetite with. We tried to warn Doc and Marty but they didn't take into account Boston being faster than 88 mph.

And for a final treat... here's Boston's first swing.

Busy Boy

2010-03-21T20:03:00.000-07:00

A whole month? Boston's disappointed in me, too. This post we have a few random pictures to share so I hope you enjoy them.

We saw this awesome little chair at Target and it was just Boston's size. It was on sale but it was still too steep to justify since he doesn't sit still long enough to enjoy it... I'm actually a little surprised I got this picture taken.

Boston has learned what the flash means on Kjerstin's camera phone... it's his cue to flip the charming-super-cheesy-smile switch.

This little slice of cheese was while he was "reading" his giant Corduroy book that Grandma Kim got for him.

Boston just loves Corduroy... it really is a solid foundation for him.

Here's a fun new activity that Boston has discovered... I don't know what his obsession is with appliances but, hey, at least he's obsessed with things that clean. I'm hoping that sticks.

I was nervous to put this one on here because it's so cute, but at the same time Boston looks kind of menacing. It looks like he's giving me a talking-to.

Boston has become a fan of hide-and-seek. He's also been waving bye-bye. Here he is being found and bidding you adieu.

So much to do... so much... time...

2010-02-21T20:56:00.000-08:00

Well, go ahead and yell at me... I deserve it. It's been far too long since the last post. I'll just get straight to the pictures and not waste any more precious time babbling.

First and most important: we got to visit Grandma Kim again. We met up with Grandma Kim and Aunt Darci in Salt Lake and had a ball. Boston absolutely loves his beautiful girls.

Boston adores his grandma...

And he loves his Darci, too.

Other than that the action has been as constant as it has been muted. Boston DID discover the clothes dryer and I'm pretty sure he'd stay in there forever if we let him.

We'll have more to post soon, but I wanted to catch up a bit... so, now we're two weeks behind, instead of three. But Boston is politely asking you to forgive his dear old dad... and he's asking with this face:

The Boss is Mobile!

2010-01-26T22:16:00.000-08:00

It was mere days ago that our little treasure was handsome wherever we happened to put him. But now he's decided he's gonna be handsome wherever he darn well pleases. And so none of you skeptics out there can say that we just posed the munchkin and snapped a photo I am giving you, not one, not two, but three videos as proof.

We made it hard for him, of course, with the wood floors, but here he is shortly after finally crawling going after... pills. We're trying to not read into it.

The carpet seemed to be easier, but we Ruberts are not ones to take the easy road, so...

...Boston went ahead and mastered those wood floors until they cried, "Uncle"!

And to answer the inevitable question, yes he's into everything already, but I am positive about it because his curiosity is unquenchable and I couldn't ask for many things more beneficial to him... that and he's one step closer to being my go-to guy. "Boston, please bring me a/the/some (whatever my sly little heart desires)."

Oh What Fun!

2010-01-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

Well it's been an exciting couple of weeks for Boston and his crew. The most exciting thing that happened was finally being able to meet his Aunt Haily, and boy did they have fun!

This is right after Boston met Haily, which was right after Haily got home from a long day of snowmobiling.

Haily was visiting with her "buddy", Chris, who is a kick in the pants.

Everyone had a good time.

Haily is very fond of Boston...

...and Boston waited until Chris left the room to show Haily how he felt. What a schmoozer!

We thought it would be best to get some pictures of Boston in the snow since it's his first winter. This rad snowsuit (which doesn't come in Dad sizes... I checked) was from Grandma Jones, and it is cooooozy.

Of course Boston wanted to try sledding and all we had was a storage tub. But he insisted, and of course George called shotgun.

After that we tried snow angels... I think it's obvious how well that went over.

And, finally, we discovered how much Boston likes being eaten but not knowing who's doing it.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-27T20:39:00.000-08:00

Boston's first Christmas was pretty darn fun! We had the brilliant idea of letting him open his presents first thing in the morning before his after-breakfast nap... maybe not the best idea.

But our little trooper forged ahead and at least got a pretty good haul.

After our failed attempt at instilling Christmas-morning jitters we headed to Grandpa and Grandma Jones' house where I foolishly forgot to get any pictures, but Boston got some awesome P.J.'s. We then headed for Big Sky country to visit Great Grandpa Mac. First things first, the two McNallys had to size each other up...

...after which Boston showed Grandpa how he can tell time with his mouth.

Boston got another chance to be excited for presents. Grandma helped him open them and monitored his wrapping-paper intake. Enjoy this "First Christmas Part II" montage.

Boston also got to take a bath in Grandma Kate's cool claw-foot tub.

And finally, we lowered Boston's bed for the first time because... he's starting to pull himself up. They grow up so fast.

Six Months Old!

2009-12-13T21:44:00.000-08:00

Alright, so dad's slacking. I didn't take any pictures on Boston's 6 month birthday last week so we took a whole bunch this weekend.

Say no to this face? Mom and dad are in for a real treat the more charming this kid gets.

Kjerstin decorated the Christmas tree for Boston's first Christmas. We had to let him help a little so he didn't feel like he wasn't participating. Boston's job was to lubricate the ornaments with lots and lots of slobber so they slid onto the branches all nice and easy.

We took our Christmas card pictures today. We played around and had some fun while we were at it.

Boston just loves his mommy.

I've been slacking on the monkey pictures, too. This is not an optical illusion, Boston's head is almost as big as George's. Boston was roughing George up a bit, just to remind him who's Bos.

One of life's smallest, and yet infuriating, frustrations is seeing your kids doing the cutest, funniest and most memorable things and you either don't have a camera or the camera doesn't click fast enough to catch it. Well, evidently it's just me because Kjerstin was able to catch some of these funny faces Boston has been making lately.

A Pretty Funny Kid

2009-11-17T22:04:00.000-08:00

Boston is turning into quite the character. Here's just a few examples.

Kjerstin was letting Boston stand on her when he decided sitting like this was much more comfortable.

Funny enough. But, then he decided to show mommy some love...

...and then some more love...

...and then he decided to eat her face.

Boston was my assistant while I fiddled with my odometer.

"Needle nose pliers! Thanks, Boss!"

Boston is starting solid foods! We scrimped for awhile and got him his very own high chair and he just loves it.

"Is dad getting this? Make sure he gets this, mom, I'm not paying him for amateur work."

Grandma and Grandad Lee sent Boston his new favorite pajamas. They're so comfy looking that I am now on the hunt for some fleece footy p.j.s in XXXL.

Boston and George... like peanut butter and jelly... or honey in my case.

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-02T18:28:00.000-08:00

Boston's first Halloween was so fun it was scary. With his theme animal being elephants Kjerstin thought it would be fitting that he dress up as one. Finding that it's almost impossible to find an infant elephant costume she sat down and made one! Boston and I were very impressed. At any rate, it was a day he'll never forget!

Happy Halloween!

Boston is Fast... Asleep

2009-10-26T20:56:00.000-07:00

Hooray! More pictures of the boy sleeping! I really do think they're funny so here's a couple of our favorites.

Yes it's contagious... just ask Grandpa Jones. This isn't the only thing they like to do together but it certainly is peaceful.

Maybe it's a grandpa thing. Grandpa Rubert was supervising our apartment cleaning and Boston was our distraction-man. The goofing off was about to start but we forgot Grandma Rubert was there, too. Oh well, at least Boston did his job.

Ok, this one isn't of snoozeville but it's one of Kjerstin's favorites. Boston is working on a revolutionary type of reading technique in which all the elements of his digestive system are involved in the process. Needless to say the plastic books are better for the old budget.

Just Growin' and Stuff

2009-10-18T22:36:00.000-07:00

I have been really slacking in the taking pictures department. We had our friends Jeremy and Becka over last weekend and I was a knuckle-head and didn't take any pictures. Luckily Jeremy grabbed a few. Here are my favorites.

Boston is proving more and more every day that he is a male. All he wants to do when he gets home is get his pants off, plop down on the couch and take total control of the remote (pun intended).

Boston helped me redeem myself a little. I had an attitude problem years ago when we tried to get a picture of Kaden with me in my pads (I don't know how I got in my head I was too cool, or even cool at all, really). It's always been one of my top five regrets so I made sure Boston and his big Uncle Kaden don't miss out on the same opportunity I did.

Finally, it was such a beautiful day yesterday we thought we'd try to get some family pictures. We went out to Beaver Dick park and Boston's Aunt Allison snapped some pics for us. There will definitely be more to come because it was pretty dang fun.

Park It!

2009-09-27T19:50:00.000-07:00

It's picture time, folks. We went to the park and just loaded up the camera. For a little bit of change up this post we're going heavy on the pixels and light on the chit-chat. Enjoy!

No trip to the park would be complete without a visit to the ball field. Diamonds aren't just girls' best friends. Boston felt right at home! (Insert any other baseball-related joke here)

And finally, we have some decent family pictures (professional pictures coming soon).

Like I said... light on the chat-chat.

Loads of Fun

2009-09-13T18:27:00.000-07:00

Well, we're getting all settled in and Boston is adjusting to his new home. Kjerstin personalized his new room and it looks pretty shnazzy.

Believe it or not our resident genius is starting to sit up. I think it started with trying to escape his car-seat-prison. We realize he's overdue for his monthly monkey check up so here he is chillin' with his buddy.

You might be wondering why Boston is so darned happy in thes pictures... and perhaps why his head is so much bigger around than his body.

Well the answer to the first one is because he's discovered how much fun standing is. He's far from doing it on his own but Kjerstin discovered that he loves to stand and bounce while she serenades him in a medley of "The Wheels on the Bus" and "There was a mommy had a son and Boston was his name-o". I think he likes it because it makes his mommy laugh.

There's no doubt about it, Boston loves his mom. There's just as little doubt that his mom loves him, too. They're both so dang cute it's almost too much for me to handle sometimes.

A New Home!

2009-08-31T20:35:00.000-07:00

Sorry for another delay, folks. We've moved to the booming metropolis of Rigby, Idaho and just as soon as we finish getting upacked we'll put some pictures of Boston in his new pad. We're going to miss our old apartment, of course, because it was Boston's first home... but, it's time to move on (pun intended). While our hands have been fairly preoccupied packing, lifting, stacking, scrubbing, dusting, unstacking, etc., etc. we did manage to snap a couple of pictures of our sweet little man. Enjoy!

Boston found out how much fun being upside down can be. What a rush!

The only picture we have so far in the new house is of this daring rescue attempt of Boston from the gaping jaws of a ferocious... ok, the jig is up... Aunt Meagan gave Boston this elephant towel and he finds it totally unforgettable (get it?).

This isn't exactly an Oscar worthy performance but it was pretty funny to see how much fun Boston can have with a newspaper. He just ate it right up!

Grandma's Groupie

2009-08-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

This weekend Boston finally got to meet Grandma Kim. We took our first family road trip to Virginia City, Montana and watched Grandma Kim and Grandpa Ken perform for a small crowd
(small for the likes of Willson & Mckee, anyway).

The concert was in the Elling House, a very cool old house with this ballroom turned concert hall. Live music is always fun... but it's even more fun when it's good... and when it's family so you get in for free and some residual notoriety.

All of Boston's grandma's have one thing in common... not one of them looks like a grandma. Grandma Kim looked especially radiant because she's just so fond of Boston. Well, that and she's always happy when she's sharing her talent with others.

So much love in the hands of the artist. If anyone can teach Boston to play the guitar on his shirt, it's Grandma Kim.

We had a nice breakfast the next morning before we had to disband. Grandma tried some French doughnuts while Boston munched on some "finger steaks".

It was an incredibly fun trip, though far too short. I suppose we'll have to plan a trip to Colorado sooner rather than later. Boston has, after all, more great grandparents he's anxious to meet. Very soon Grandma and Grandad... very soon.

I'm gonna hurl!

2009-08-13T20:06:00.000-07:00

Some day Boston is going to really enjoy riding on my shoulders when we walk around. We thought we'd start early and ease him into it. We should have known better.

All around the Rubert house the Boston rode the Daddy. The Daddy thought all was fun....

Then bleeehhhh right on Daddy!

Don't let my sour puss fool you... a good laugh was had by all.
And the Boston and the Daddy remained good, good friends... with new outfits, of course.

The End.

Two Months Old!

2009-08-05T19:55:00.000-07:00

Well our little man is the big two-point-oh which means some significant upgrades from Boston 1.0... like being almost able to control his huge noggin'. Here he is both at 8 weeks and today, his 2 month birthday.

Here is... asleep... again. I love this picture with his golf pants. What's really funny is to see it flipped on its side...

In true Rubert/Mcnally fashion, his pants are fallin' off his back side! We may not have any cushion on our seats, but we like to think of it as giving the rest of the men in the world a fighting chance.

Birthday day! For his special day Kjerstin dressed him up in one of his handsomest outfits and then dad made him take more pictures with the monkey... you can see how well that went over.

Even fast asleep Boston doesn't play it cool, he defines it.

Some Random Silliness

2009-07-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

It's giggle and squeal time at the Ruberts' house. Boston, not unlike his humble old dad, loves the sound of his own voice. We haven't gotten a really good recording of it yet, but we're working on it. While you wait, here are some random pictures.

What's the only thing better than an elephant for a friend? Well, two elephants for friends, of course. Boston just loves these guys.

Some very adorable feet. Boston's gonna be one heck of a barefoot water skier.

Another one of dad's favorite scenes... his two favorite people off in dreamland.

Hold on to your socks!

2009-07-12T18:12:00.000-07:00

Boston has been a smile machine lately... here's just a taste of the action.

He's playing coy... for the ladies, of course.

This is from the 4th of July... the day Boston experienced his first bedquake.

This one is mommy's new favorite... he is looking at her, afterall.

Kjerstin makes much better smile bait.

Boston inherited this look from me... although I usually make it after eating at Stockman's (all you can eat steak is the bitter-sweet center of my food-iverse).

Boston is giving me kicking instructions.

I will take full credit for this one... I think he's labeled Kjerstin and me: Mommy and Furry Mommy

Boston hearts mom.

Busy Weekend

2009-07-05T21:04:00.000-07:00

Just as the title so straight-forwardly says, it's been a busy weekend.

Here's the man, himself, at 4 weeks old. He's getting ready for the 4th of July.

A true American boy. That's right, son, America is number one. Oh, and about that wicked "scar" on his cheek? We're telling people he got into a brawl with some alley cats... it's totally not from his own fingernail.

Today we blessed Boston, and he looked adorable.

I know, I know... the pacifier makes the tux look less manly, but in my defense this is what happened when I took it...

We also had Kaden's Eagle Court of Honor, and Boston is quickly becoming Kaden's best good friend.

Sorry 'bout the delay folks!

2009-06-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Our internet has been down for a week (a curse on third-party rental companies the world over!) so I apologize for not getting pictures on here sooner. Here are some more random ones
that I just have to add.

The three week mark!

First off is the obligatory growth-in-comparison-to-a-quizzical-primate picture. Wardrobe is courtesy of Grandpa Mac and Grandma Kate (as if anyone would assume otherwise). I think Boston is by far more curious than old George here.

This is by special request, a more proper four generation picture. And for all the great-grandparents who haven't gotten to meet Boston yet, we hope to see you very soon.

"Mom you're embarrassing me in front of all my friends!" All Boston needs to feel happy when he's sad is a little love from Mommy.

With Grandma Jones in the family tree Boston was a shoo-in for cuteness.

The proof is in the puddin', so to speak. I love these rare moments when he's not sporting his dad's trademark scowl... it's so serene.

Some random pictures

2009-06-20T00:03:00.000-07:00

Four good lookin' Irishmen.

Hangin' with dad on his lunch break.

This wasn't a passing glance, this is how he always looks at me... I like to think that it's quiet admiration.

Ok, he might not be admiring as much as... surviving.

The great thing about family coming to town is that you can get some of the pictures they took when you couldn't... the bad part is that they're rarely the kind of pictures you'd normally want.

This is our first family nap.

Oh those hands

2009-06-12T23:10:00.000-07:00

I love these videos. The first one is a classic Rubert move, flipping off the ultrasound.

This one I can't get enough of, watching my son discover his own hand 15 minutes after birth.

Sleeping Handsome

2009-06-11T18:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of pictures of what our little guy does most of the time so far (the other two activities are too graphic, and I don't have pictures of those anyway).

Welcome to the party, Bos!

2009-06-07T22:31:00.000-07:00

This little blog is for our newest little guy, Boston McNally Rubert. He has so many people that want to know how the tiny man is doing, I figured this would be the easiest way. I'll try to keep this updated as often as possible, and barring any unfortunate finger-in-the-blender-whilst-making-a-milkshake accidents, I should be able to follow through. Enjoy!

This was a fantastic idea, and what do you expect from a rocket scientist? This Curious George monkey is a good standard by which gauge our little miracle's growth. This one isn't quite scaled to size.

And here he is, born on June 5, 2009, at 10:35 P.M., weighing in at 7 lbs. 7 oz. at a whopping 21 inches long...

Boston McNally Rubert!

And, finally:

After so much anxious waiting, our little prince has finally found his home.

Welcome to the family, Boston. We love you, our sweet little boy.