Party animal

I'm on a roll with posts tonight! Before I get a little shuteye, here are a few pics from Ruby's "tea party" during our visit to Canada.

It was so GREAT to see so many family and friends in one place.

My only complaint is I wish we'd had more time to visit.

The guest of honor.

Ruby-roo's friend Maggie-moo arrived to the party in style, sporting a "big-ass bow" :) She sure is cute but don't let that smile fool you...this girl knows how to pull hair like nobody's bizzzzness!

lovely ladies.


The party sure was different than parties we've had in years past... lots of kiddos!

When your sister works for a toy company, the party favors are pretty AWESOME.


good friends :)



Some great high school friends and Ruby's "birthday buddy" Hannah!

I'm not sure anyone actually drank tea, per se, but we had a great time!

B is for Buffalo and Bocce's

We couldn't make a trip home to Canada without stopping to visit the fine folks in Buffalo.
Ruby was warmly received by Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Bob, and a whole lot of family and friends.

This woman clearly hates babies ;)

Marilyn and Bob were kind enough to host a little get-together so that everyone could meet the superhero in person.

While Buffalo may be the home of some good pizza,

and yummy wings,

it is most definitely the home of some GREAT people. These folks were pulling for Ruby from the very beginning and were such a support during her early days. It meant a lot to be able to share a few hugs...

some bad jokes (Rich is famous for these)...

and introduce Ruby to her Buffalo family.

Let's go Buffalo!!!

Oh Canada!

We finally had a chance to bring the little bean to Canada. It was a very special and long-awaited visit. Since my doctor had advised against a trip home later in my pregnancy and we couldn't fly with Ruby during her first year, it had been almost TWO YEARS since I'd been home. That is far. too. long.

Ruby had a great time hanging out with her goofy cousins.


Every morning we went for a walk along Lake Ontario.

We listened to the geese honk and enjoyed a double-double (and I'm ashamed to say- we even tried a triple-triple!!.. a little coffee with my cream and sugar) from Tim Hortons.

the early morning cuddles by the lake were pretty sweet.

We even took Ruby to experience the Canadian classic- Swiss Chalet.

She was so classy- kicked back with her feet up on the table.

My sisters joined us for walks almost every morning and, after a week of quality family and "sissy-bud-time," I have to say... I was alllllllmost ready to pack up our stuff in Atlanta and move on home.

So if anyone knows of:
- 2 good jobs for Scott and myself (with little or no commute)
- someone who wants to buy our house in Decatur for more than it is worth
- a free house down the street from my family
- a way to transfer Atlanta weather and restaurants to Oakville/Burlington

...then we'll be all set to make the move!

We miss you Canada. We definitely won't wait so long before visiting again.