Little Red Riding Hood

B-A-N-A-N-A-S

After a long nursing session tonight, I smashed up half a banana that was left from baking muffins and had David feed it to Ruby. I figured she would eat a few bites and then just play around with the spoon. Our big girl, however, ate the whole half of a banana! Granted, she has a ton of it on her face, but that's pretty typical.





After her banana feast, Ruby got a bath and posed for some pictures in the front yard. Oh how I love her eyes.

Pool Party

Our wonderful neighbors Curtis and Bud allowed us to swim in their pool last night. It was Rubina's second time to go, having swam earlier in the week with her mom. But this was dad's first time to get an opportunity, and, honestly, Ruby took to the cool(ish) water better than her pops.

Skinny man desperately in need of sun with cute daughter in her mom's 27 year old swim suit.


Hot mom with cute daughter.


Right after dunking Ruby underwater for the first time. Emilia's so cruel. Ruby's mullet is looking particularly mulletastic in this picture.


Emilia just had to find out: Ruby can hold her breath for only 12 seconds. What a baby.

Ruby's First Poker Night

Ruby is bound to love poker- it's in her blood. Last weekend, she cooperated long enough for us to get a poker game started with Baba and Gigi. Just when I was on a roll and taking everyone's money, Ruby woke up and joined the game. Apparently she's her daddy's good luck charm, because he ended up taking all the money. I guess the hours spent on Full Tilt have their benefit, Dad.

My opponents:



My short lived victory dance:

Meet Veyda Grey, Ruby's Newest Girlfriend

David's childhood friend, Mark, became a daddy this week to beautiful Veyda Grey! Since we were in Houston, we were able to meet her when she was barely one day old. Veyda is gorgeous and looks just like her daddy. Lucky girls, having such cute daddies.
Congratulations, Mark and Lori!

Aunt Lolly McDoodle de Snot

Unfortunately, Aunt Lolly and Uncle Jacob live far, far away in San Diego. Ruby loves to dance and laugh for them on the gchat video but wishes she got to see them in person more often. Luckily, we were all able to meet in Houston this weekend and spend some time together. Aunt Lauren and Uncle Jacob gave Ruby lots and lots of hugs and kisses, along with two sweet sundresses to wear this summer. It's always wonderful to get to see Ruby's favorite aunt and uncle but so sad to say goodbye. We love you Aunt Lolly and Uncle Jacob!

Happy Mother's Day!

We had a perfect weekend in Houston, getting to see old friends and hang out with both sides of the family. It was a special treat for all of us, as Aunt Lauren and Uncle Jacob were in town for the weekend. We took a ton of pictures and I have several posts to make tomorrow, but I wanted to put up just a few before bed tonight...



Thank you, Ruby Albina, for a wonderful first mother's day. I am so proud to be your mommy and wake up every morning excited to spend the day with you. Thank you, Gigi, for teaching me everything I know about being a kind, loving, and fun mom. I love you both and feel so lucky that we got to celebrate my first Mother's Day together.