Video - Ruby learns how to jump in her jumperoo

Well, it didn't take too long...Ruby now knows how to jump in her jumperoo. Yay!

Video - Daddy reads to Ruby

I'm usually the one who reads to Ruby, but last night I encouraged Alex to read one of Ruby's new books, 'Fish kisses' to her before bedtime. Here he is reading to an enthralled Ruby.

Video - Ruby is now 5 months old and trying baby rice!

Ruby is now 5 months old! To celebrate, we introduced her to solid food...Well, we gave her a few spoonfuls of really liquidy baby rice.




I had to mark the occasion with candles (My mom did the same for me when I first tried foods...what a fantastic idea!) and special keepsake dishes (The Peter Rabbit dishes that I had used as a child...thanks again mom for passing them on so I could let Ruby use them!)




Here is a short video of her pretty neutral reaction to the baby rice...




Daddy also got to try feeding her...






This pic makes me laugh!

Ruby meets her Great Auntie Ralena

Sunday we drove to Edom, near Tyler, so Ruby could meet her Great Auntie Ralena (Alex's aunt).

Alumni weekend

Alex and I went to our university, walked around and ate in the student cafeteria (just for old times sake!)




Ruby was all ladybugs, including her cute hat!




Alex played in the alumni vs student rugby match. Here he is, covered in mud after the game. (The alumni won!)




While there, I got to see one of my old roomates, Carolyn. It was so nice to catch up!




After the rugby game, we went to a local restaurant. Ruby got to visit with her Macnab grandparents and chat with Auntie Kate and her cousin, Alex.

Video - Ruby's new jumperoo toy

Ruby loves to stand up so we thought this new rainforest jumperoo toy would be fun for her.



She loves this one attached toy that spins, but she hasn't realised that slight movements she makes activate the silly rainforest music and lights to start up.



The video below shows her intense focus on the spinning toy, until she is surprised (twice) by the music and lights. I can't wait til she learns to jump in this thing! (sorry it is sideways...it wouldn't flip!)

Learning to sit up

Ruby is practicing sitting up. She still needs pulling up, and she does start rolling sideways if I don't support her, but we're making progress!