Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Luvin' the Cousins

The three girls had a delightful time getting to know each other.
Ruth is 4 1/2 years old.


Tess is 15 months old.



And Ruby is 7 weeks old.


Monday, December 26, 2011

Greg's Favorite Gift!

Everyone loves stories about Elephant Gerald and Piggie.


Ruth and Tess got Greg this silly book and the stuffed animals.
They think Elephant Gerald looks just like Uncle Greg - pretty close.


Greenlake

Ruth & Meg were twins in their matching hot pink fleeces.


No Seattle trip is complete without a few laps around Greenlake (and some stretching.)


Sunday, December 25, 2011

Happy Christmas to all!

Santa found us and everyone was styling in matching pajamas.



Always time to skype with family and share the special day.


Lots of great holiday loot and stockings full of fun.


Saturday, December 24, 2011

X-Mas Eve Preparation

Ruth got all the stockings lined up for Santa.


She also prepared a plate of white chocolate pretzel-os.
And carrots slices for Santa's reindeer.


Flopping on the Big Black Bear

Tess was pretty thrilled with Ruby's Christmas Bear.



I am fairly certain every inch of that stuffed toy got some BIG love.



Brunch with Trendler Cousins

A delicious brunch was shared with cousins in town Christmas Eve morning.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas with cousins in Seattle

Twas the night or two before Christmas and you'd NEVER guess who showed up at our front door...



Santa surprised us all!

Oh How I Dream of Pretzel-O's

So much better than Christmas Cookies!



Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Bottle fed Badgers?

Greg gave Ruby her first bottle - lots of bonding.


Go Wisconsin Badgers!


Saturday, December 10, 2011

Outing to Carkeek Park

Greg and his mama.




Friday, December 9, 2011

More Grandparents Visit Baby Ruby

Grandma CC could hardly get enough of her new little grand baby and Christmas was in the air with Ruby's fancy new outfit.


Grandma CC and Grandpa Tom helped decorate the place for the holidays. Thank goodness!


Meg's Aunt Becky knits everyone in the family a stocking - Ruby put hers on immediately.


Sunday, December 4, 2011

Daddy's Favorite Snap

Nothing more priceless than a good candid shot.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Happy Baby

Hard not to wake up smiling with all the love dad has to give...



Smoochy smooch.



Naps on the Cal King are way better than in the crib.

Bath Time

Bath time is quite calming and Ruby finds it incredibly relaxing.





Uncertainty arises once it's time to get dried off and dressed.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

We LOVE Visitors

Ruby is thrilled to sleep in your arms.



Can we say relaxed? This is even before our Corona happy hour began.



O
ur little fashion plate loves a costume change.



If you are lucky, she'll entertain you with her animated little personality.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Cuddly Buddy

New wide-eyed pal from Katie on the east coast.



Our sleepy, fuzzy-haired baby.



Ruby appreciates artistic foreshortening.

Friday, November 25, 2011

A Vision in Orange

Cozy orange afghan from Sue in Atlanta - made to match my nursery.



These photo shoots can be exhausting!



Ruby often attempts to art direct these glamor shots.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

The Many Faces of Our Daughter

At two weeks, Ruby is full of expressions...


I don't recall feeding her lemons, but it appears so...


Monday, November 21, 2011

Pink Mischief

Ruby may appear to be sleeping soundly...



But is always one step ahead of the camera...



Our little nugget keeps one eye open and lets us know when she's all done.