Top of the Mornin' to Ya

Ruby and I hit the town this afternoon for her first St. Patrick's Day. We met friends Taryne and D for lunch at Fiddler's Hearth. I had fish and chips while Ruby enjoyed milk (she might be ready for her first Guinness by next year) and we listened to some Irish tunes. The nice lady across the table from us even held Ruby so I could eat. The Irish are such a friendly group. After lunch, we walked around Lady Bird Lake and watched all the rowers on the water.
Not the best picture, but Ruby's first trip to a pub has to be documented properly :)

Then, Ruby and I ran some errands around town so Ruby could get the most out of her St. Patty's Day attire. Gigi bought her a very festive St. Patrick's Day onesie to wear today- Pop-Pop, Uncle John and Uncle Michael would be proud of their little Irish lassie. The day ended with a photoshoot in the lavender in the front yard. She looks so darn cute in the pictures that I'm going to post all three.

Birthing from Within Reunion

Our childbirth class had a reunion at our house yesterday afternoon. All six families and the instructor were planning to attend, but as is the case with new babies, not everyone was able to make it in the end. The three families and doula that did make it, however, had a great time.
I've included two pics, as I thought Willa looked cuter in one and Ari looked cuter in the other. Because I am her mother, I of course, think Ruby looks perfect in both pictures :)

Sweet Pics from Today

We went to the Capitol with David today so we could get out of the house and he could get some extra work done. Ruby and I walked around in the BOB inside and outside of the Capitol while David made the most of a quiet, empty office. When Ruby and I got back into the office, I realized that the overhead fluorescent lights and Ruby's white blanket made for a nice photo-op. She's such a sweet baby girl.

Ruby and Sophie the Giraffe

Miss Ruby this morning, wearing her giraffe pj's while chewing on her new giraffe teething toy. 

Uncle Jesse and Uncle Jesse

Mommy and Her Little Book Worm

I've been trying to read more with Ruby, but will admit that I don't find the time to do so every day. When I do read to her, however, I always grab "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Ruby actually has two copies of the book- a big one for her nursery, and a little one that I carry in the diaper bag. If a three month old could have a favorite book, this would be it. I am amazed at how she concentrates so intensely on the pictures and is completely silent the whole time I'm reading. And just today, she started to reach for the pages as we go.

In other book related news...I finished my first non-baby book since having Ruby! I am very proud of myself, as it is not easy to find time to read when taking care of a three-month old and trying to keep the house tidy. Finishing a book was important to me, as I don't want to become a mother who only reads baby-related books and can only talk about baby-related topics. Unfortunately, I would only give the book three out of five stars, as it was only mindless girly fiction. I was so excited about my accomplishment though that I'm already on book two. I just hope I can finish it before book club in a few weeks, it's loooong.

Gramma and Grandpa Come a Visitin'

This past weekend Grandma and Grandpa drove down from Tulsa to visit their favorite granddaughter, Ms. Ruby Albina. As one could expect, Ruby got more than her fair share of attention - but that's the grandparents' job, after all.

While here, we ate at Shady Grove and Salt Lick, took a few nice walks, and watched UT and Oklahoma State play (and lose, unfortunately).

A few pictures to share:









Thank y'all for a wonderful weekend!