Piper's First Week (February 2009)

As mentioned before; we've got lots of catching up to do. Here are a couple of pix from Piper's first week... (she'll be six months old tomorrow and already has two teeth!) Must. Update. Photos. :o)

Bruin Pride

Pics from last August... Sportin' Bruin Pride...

U! C! L! A!

UCLA FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

Catching up on posts... thought you all needed to see Gavin's truck, which he is oh-so-proud of. When Grandma & Grandpa (Baba & Baka) were out to visit last October, good ole Baka decided Gavin needed a pick-up truck just like Dad and Grandad. And here we are... Gavin's F150... complete with functioning stereo, working tailgate (Piper has already gone for a ride)... oh, boy.

Welcome Piper Ann Ruby!!

So... its been way too long and much has happened since the last Ruby Family blog post.

We moved to Atlanta. Tonya discovered she was pregnant again (evidently we "got" pregnant the first weekend in Atlanta.) We bought a house. Gavin had his first birthday. And on February 2, 2009 the lovely Piper Ann officially joined the family! Weighing in at 6 lbs, 7 oz she was born at 12:59pm. And to date, Miss Pip is now 5 months old and may possibly be the sweetest baby that ever was! She has such a wonderful disposition; very calm and mellow. Loves to smile and make her little Pip-"squeaks." Big brother Gavin loves his "baby," which he says constantly. He is very engaged with her, asks for her almost every morning when he wakes up, gives her hugs and kisses, occassionally smacks her on the head with an overly aggressive love tap. We couldn't be more blessed!!!

Daddy's Little Helper

Gavin has proven to be quite the little helper. Take a look at him supervising David's work. He offers his critique... And best of all -- our Christmas lights are up! Thanks to David and Gavin. Excellent team work!!! :-)

Fun Time for Mama!!!

Tonya has had a couple of fun nights out on the town with her girlfriends as of late... (woohoo!!!) Gal pals Kathleen Snyder and Erin Farmer were out to visit from North Carolina the week before Halloween. We had a great time hanging out and indulging in decadent dinners; one of which was an awesome sushi-fest at Ten where Christine and Jackie met up with us, followed by a night-cap at Kitsch bar. The second big night out was last night to celebrate the twins (Jackie and Christine) birthday at Port in Corona del Mar. We had a blast and friends Marlena and Katie joined in the fun. And in case you didn't already know, brunette is the new blonde!!! :-)

Belated Happy Birthday to David...

We did celebrate David's birthday on the actual day... I just lagged in posting the pics. :-) Auntie Amanda and Uncle Paul (actually cousins but we like the sound of Auntie and Uncle best!) and cutie cousin Grace McKenna visited with us that day and shared in the birthday cake celebration. Gavin also sat in his bumbo for the first time. He hung out in it for a good long while, though he has refused to sit in it since. :-(