Guess who slept from 11pm to 6 am?!?!?

I can't believe this...We fed Ruby last night at 11 pm and she slept until 6 am!!! Yes, she is formula fed and I know they can go for longer stretches, but isn't that exciting!?! So, Alex got to skip his 3 am feed!

It might have been because yesterday we had a busy day out and about...a walk and a feed in St. George's park, a few hours of shopping, an afternoon meetup with a few girls (Lesley and Jo) from my NCT birthing class in Wimbledon Park, and then a late afternoon visit from Hana. Plus, to top it off, a nice warm bath, followed by a nice aromatherapy massage.

Anyways, let's hope it isn't just a one-off and that there will be more restful nights to come.

Grannie Lynn returns to Texas

Yesterday morning my mom headed back to Texas after staying with us for nearly 5 weeks (she arrived the day after Ruby was born). I'm so glad that she made the trip and am so grateful for all of her help. Her company, helpful tips and advice has made such a difference in this whole experience! Although I was a bit tearful right after she left, I also was quite happy as she has given me so much confidence as a new mother. I know it sounds silly, but I feel like I can do this! Thank you again Grannie Lynn.

Buses, Boats, and Trains - Ruby's trek across London to visit dad at his office in Canary Wharf

Yesterday, my mom, Ruby and I went to visit Alex at his office in Canary Wharf. For the occasion, Ruby wore a really cute dress that Marie gave us - green definitely suits her! To get there we took two buses and then rode on the Thames commuter ferry from Embankment. And to top it off, on the way back Ruby had her first ride on the London tube! She did really well, sleeping for most of the journey there and back. Alex's work folks enjoyed having a visitor and took turns holding her. It was such a nice day out.

Sunday afternoon portrait session with daddy

Alex took these cute portrait shots of Ruby this past weekend.

Video of Ruby - 4 weeks old

My mom recorded this 2 minute video of Ruby awake and alert.

Late afternoon park stroll

Yesterday was nice and warm, so we went to the park in the late afternoon for a short stroll.

Sunny Day BBQ in Southfields

Saturday we had a small BBQ and Leah, Leah's cousin and our neighbors Jerry, Emmanuel and their daughter, Chloe, came over to meet Ruby. Ruby got all dressed up in her party dress and loved being outside for the
afternoon.