We took Ruby bowling with our friends Chris and Audrey. She slept the whole time, despite all the noise. That didn't stop us from having fun. Audrey sure seems to be enjoying herself.

When Ruby wakes up, she is going to think Uncle Chris is super silly!

Chris bowling.

Kate throwing a strike, of course!

Ruby meeting Eleanor Foster, our family friend Carol's Mom.

This is a hand-me-down outfit from Cousin Mia, and one of our favorites!

Ruby getting a lift from Dad and showing off her cute butt. You can see the resemblance to her dad even from behind!

Ruby has fouund her fingers and likes to put them in her mouth.

The first smile we caught on camera. She is 5 1/2 weeks here, she started smiling intentionally (and not just from gas) her fifth week. *

Smiling, laughing, and crying all at once.

Ruby loves to sit and play in her bouncer chair. She finds learning to control her arms and hands very entertaining. *

I happened to catch the first time Ruby rolled over on camera. Starting on her belly and looking in the mirror.

Over on her side...

Use that leg for leverage.... *

Success! She made it to her back.

Sitting in the rocker in her room.

Ruby playing with her "baby entertainment center."

She prefers looking at herself in the mirror to playing with the other toys on the arch, but who can blame her!

Look at her holding up her head so good!

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We took Ruby to a party to watch the De La Hoya fight. Papa (Grandpa Gary) entered her in the betting pool and she won! Here she is collecting her winnings from the host, Jerry.

"Check out this pile of cash, Dad!"

It was a warm weekend so we took Ruby for her first dip in the pool. She enjoyed the swim and her suit far more than it looks like here. *

Dad and Ruby ready for the pool.

She looked so cute in her suit and was the most popular person at the pool!