I'm so glad when Daddy comes home

On Friday night Brandon got home from a 10 day business trip. Needless to say, he was anxiously greeted at the door by Scout, Ruby, and myself.



We had a great time together this weekend.



On Saturday afternoon we took family pictures. Later that evening we called our favorite babysitter and splurged on a nice romantic sushi dinner (in honor of Valentine's Day, of course).




Sunday the weather was so beautiful that we were able to go for a walk and play outdoors with Ruby and Scout.





She is attempting to walk on her own and usually gets around the house by cruising or scooting (which she has found is much faster than crawling).





Since yesterday was President's Day Brandon didn't have to work-- lucky for us!

We celebrated by spending some time at the aquarium, which was the perfect size for Miss Ruby.





Daddy insisted that he hold her through out most of the aquarium. She loved every minute of it and repeatedly made the sign for fish.





Admission includes a ride on the train (that goes through the shark tunnel), ferris wheel, and carousel. Ruby was surprisingly brave. She didn't cry on any of the rides, but approached each adventure with a stoic little face-- just like Daddy when he's unsure about new things...too cute!



BTW, our trip downtown was also the inaugural use of her new "big girl" car seat. She looks very grown up, doesn't she?