Ruby Ruby Ruby!

Here is out latest familial addition. I couldn't resist putting this pic up-how cute is she!?!? We are all doing well with the changes. Gavin is getting used to being a big brother and despite a few headbutts and toddler tantrums, he's been very sweet to Ruby. Ruby is three weeks old today and doing great! We are exceptionally happy this Christmas season.

Photo shoot!

I got the camera out today and had a few minutes to put some effort into some more serious photos of the kids.  We had lots of fun taking advantage of a little bit of natural light although there wasn't much.  Hard to take bad pictures when you have such beautiful subjects as these. 

  

Gavin meets his new sister

I'd love to say Gavin was completely enamored with his new sister when they first met, but that would be a bit of a stretch.  He did pretty well in general, but certainly had some mixed reactions.  The next few months will be interesting to say the least!

This picture says a thousand words.  Pretty hilarious.  This makes him look like he is ready to kill, but really his reaction wasn't this harsh.

These pics were a bit more indicative of his overall reaction and I think they will end up being great buddies.

Ruby Kathryn Ausband

Ruby Kathryn Ausband was born today, November 28th, 2009 at 4:39am.  Our little girl weighed in at 7.00 lbs. and was 20 inches long.  Mommy and baby are both doing great and getting some much needed sleep while daddy posts some pictures for all to see.  She was able to get an hour and a half feeding session in before her weight was checked so she got to plump up and beat her brother out by 1 ounce.  He was 6lbs 15oz.

We'll of course post more pictures in the coming days.  Enjoy!

"I did not ask for this!  Put me back"

Awwww!

First "bath".  She really enjoyed this!

 Big yawn before drifting back to sleep after a light morning snack.