Twenty three months

Sneak Peek

We had a super cold, super early morning birthday photoshoot with Brandy of Brandy Leigh Photography this morning. We were there to celebrate Ruby's second birthday AND Brandy's one year anniversary of being a family photographer. Happy Birthday and Anniversary to two of my favorite girls. There's nothing like freezing your buns off to celebrate two important milestones.

Brandy perfectly captured Ruby and her fun-loving spirit. Thanks, B, for the gorgeous shots of my sweet toddler.

Weeeeee

CAAAAKE!

My friend, Cynthia, sent this to me today because it made her think of Ruby. Cynthia is right; Ruby looooves to eat cake. Just a warning that it's a little goofy and it contains the F word (gasp). But it's so "Ruby" that I couldn't resist posting it. Enjoy!

Introducing Santa

While shopping this weekend, Ruby noticed a picture of Santa and asked who he was. Not wanting to get into it at that moment, I told her that he was Santa and that she would learn all about him when she was a little older.

Today, Ruby asked "Who's Santa?" totally out of the blue. Not wanting to ignore her question a second time, I said that "he is a man who comes to our house during the holidays and bring us presents." Ruby nodded her head, paused a moment to process who this Santa fellow is, then said, "Oh, like Gigibaba?"

I don't know what's cuter: the fact that Gigi and Baba have a reputation already for bringing presents, or that she combines their names to make one word.

BBQ Anyone?

Saturday Morning Hike

Saggy Eggo

This video is a few weeks old, but totally blog-worthy.

Ruby is into all things San Diego these days, especially Aunt Lo and Uncle Jake. She likes to grab her purse, grab some keys and pretend that she's going on a trip. When we asked her where she's headed, the answer is ALWAYS "Saggy Eggo." I don't blame her, it's my favorite place to visit too.

Ruby on the Trampoline

As filmed by Ruby.  She hopes it doesn't make you dizzy.

Sixty Years

We just got back from Tulsa, where we celebrated Ruby's great-grandparents' sixtieth wedding anniversary.  Our entire family is extremely lucky to have them as mentors on how to have a successful, loving marriage that stands the test of time.  We love you, Grandma and Grandpa, and congratulations again.

 

Family Photo

Ten on Tuesday

1. We had a big change in the Edmonson house this week - Ruby has officially moved to a big girl bed! On Sunday we decided to just rip the bandaid off quickly and take down the crib. I didn't realize until we were literally taking the pieces out of her room just how emotional it was going to be for me. Ruby was laughing and excitedly checking out her new big girl bed but I was a mess. I was standing there, holding the side of the crib, and crying.

2. I've gotten over taking the crib out because Ruby seems to love her big girl bed so much (it was, after all, handmade by her great-, great-, great-grandfather - seriously). I tried to get some pictures of her new room this morning while we were hanging out, but she just wanted to play. She was in a GOOFY mood and I loved it.

3. How OLD does she look in this picture? I feel like it's a preview of Rubina as a teenager.

4. Stanley is also a fan of the big girl bed. It gives him another place to hang out.

5. Ruby also had another first this week: her first dance class. I tried snapping a picture with my camera phone but she was on the move and hard to catch. This is the best shot I have:

She might look adorable in a leotard, but it was clear that Ruby is not ready for dance class yet. We need to work a little bit on following directions.

6. Ruby loves her new trampoline and jumps every day. I think her friend, Olivia, might love it even more though. When Olivia was over on Saturday, she stayed on the tramp for about four hours. Seriously. I think I know what Olivia needs for her second birthday (hint, hint O's mom and dad).

7. Ruby and Desmond are such good friends. Taryne and I chaperoned their date to the Austin Zoo this morning. We had an awesome time.

8. A mom on the playground came up to us yesterday and told me what a fashionista my little girl was. I was so proud. Here she is in true fashionista style, rocking her skinny jeans.

9. We're going to Tulsa on Friday to celebrate David's grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary. We've been talking up the trip all week and Ruby is pretty excited. When we ask her who she is most excited to see, she says "HOLLY! OH HOLLY! kisses for Holly! Yummy, yummy, kisses!" Holly is Juju and Grandpa's dog. Apparently, Ruby loves her more than we had realized.

10. The End. of a goat.

Twenty two months

And a few more in honor of Texas-OU weekend:

Yeah, she is kind of flicking off the camera in that last one ... but it's just because she's thinking about OU.