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.

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.)

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.

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.

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!

Ruth & Ruby were inseparable!

Bottle fed Badgers?

Greg gave Ruby her first bottle - lots of bonding.

Go Wisconsin Badgers!

Outing to Carkeek Park

Greg and his mama.

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.

Daddy's Favorite Snap

Nothing more priceless than a good candid shot.

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.