This past weekend, Ruby and I flew down to the Bay Area of California to visit Traci and Emilia (Herman was out of town) and attend our yearly shopping adventure at this year's Renegade Craft Fair. Yes, we've been doing a lot of flying lately and no, I'm not an expert at flying with a baby. In fact on the way down to California, Ruby refused to sleep on the plane, insisting instead to play with everything in sight. Oh, and did I mention we were sitting in a middle seat? Let's just say that I'm learning how to travel with her through trial by fire.
Anyway, back to my post....sorry for the tangent.
This particular visit to the Bay Area had a lot of firsts for Ruby.
It was her first time meeting Emilia.
The girls did great together.
It was her first time meeting her Aunt Traci. Excuse the blurry iPhone photo. Ruby had so much fun laughing at Traci's games and tricks. Traci admitted to me that they were the same tricks she used for her cat.
Hey, whatever works, right?
It was her first time meeting Madisyn, who was born about a week after Ruby. Jen, Madisyn's mom, is Traci's sister-in-law and my friend. I met Jen several years ago on our trip to China. Jen and I both shared the same due date, similar birthing experiences, and both had baby girls. We've kept in touch throughout the journey of becoming moms and it was great to finally be able to get the girls (and us) in the same place.
We think both girls look like their dads.
Trying to get a photo of the three girls looking at the camera was pretty much impossible. Ruby was suddenly obsessed with that blue cube when we decided to take a photo of them.
It was the first time Ruby got to dress up in costume. We attended a friend's Star Wars-themed birthday party (it was an awesome party by the way). All the kids got Jedi robes, even the babies. Ruby's robe was a little big on her.
Ruby and Madisyn all dressed up!
Emilia, Jedi warrior!
It was Ruby's first time attending the Renegade Craft Fair. Traci and I have made it a tradition to attend the San Francisco Renegade each year. We now have a standing date every July. Ruby did great, especially considering she was way off her usual nap and eating schedule. Overall, she was a pleasant shopping buddy.
Here are some of the goods from this year's fair:
The girls were all smiles for the photo op!
It was her (and my) first time going up and then down Lombard Street. The picture isn't great because I was tucked in the back seat with the kiddos, but you get the idea.
Finally, it was her first time meeting her grandpa. Prior to this trip, we've only been able to Skype or FaceTime with Noa's dad, but I had a small window for us to meet up with him.
I think they were enamored by each other.
It was such a fun, but much too short, trip. We can't wait to go back. We're not sure when that will be, but I know for sure that we'll be back next year for Renegade 2013!
*Special thanks to Traci for being so generous about sharing her stellar photos. They put my iPhone pics to shame.
