New Camera

From january 2009

We just got a new camera. A digital SLR. Canon Rebel. Well Scott did. I get to use it though :-) Anyways, what a difference it makes. I just snapped a few shots of Josie. I cant wait to play around with it more.

Josies doing great. She's changing everyday. Lauging and cooing. We just went to the doctors last week. She's weighing in at 11 lbs./ 23 inches long.

Tata Nour Jammal 1925 - 2008

From Tata

Josie and I had to take a sudden trip to the east coast for services for my Grandmother, Nour Jammal. It was pretty crazy to get everything together and go, especially with Josie, but I sure am glad that I did. Josie did surprisingly well on the plane. Luckily we had cousin Anthony with us. He did surprisingly well, too ;-). It was really amazing to have all of the family together to celebrate Tata's life. I cant even put into words how much I will miss her and I know that is how each of us feels. The services were beautiful! To see how many people she had in her life and whose lives she had touched was truly amazing. I think about her everyday. I think about what she would do if she were to be holding Josie and how she would be squeezing her so tight with a grin ear to ear and those crazy kisses she would give. I cant believe how much love my grandmother had for everyone that crossed her path. There are so many stories to tell about my grandmother. I will tell all of them to Josie. She will be talking to her children about Tata Nour. I will add more pictures to this album soon.

Josie's First Holiday Season

Ruggles Family Christmas 2008

From Holiday Season

Well it was hectic but very nice. Josie thoroughly enjoyed her first holiday season. She got to spend Thanksgiving at home with her Tata Phine and then we took a little trip to Orange County to see the Roselli's. At Christmas, we went to Mimi and Poppi's and she got to meet her very cool Aunties and Uncles. Grammie Claudia came to stay with us for a week. Her and Josie had a lot to talk about. It was very very nice. It was the best holiday season she's ever had!

Resemblance

From 2009.01.14

Every once in a while, while I was pregant, I would feel so sorry for Scott because our baby was not going to look anything like him. She was going to come out looking just like me, of course. Well, I will admit, she has his coloring. Her eyes are still blue. Because of this, most people say oh she's looks just like Scott. I definitely think she does resemble him in some ways but I'm posting both our baby pics to show ya'all...she looks like me too! :-) You be the judge.

New Pics Finally...

From Josie.1

Well, things here are going very well. Sometimes better than others that is for sure. Josie is amazing! Thank goodness my mom has been here. My aunt was here too for a few days and that was great. Anyways, I have finally posted some new pictures. Check them out.

Josephine Eleanor Ruggles (AKA Josie)

From Josephine Eleanor Ruggles 10.26.2008

JOSIE COMES HOME...just a few pics of Josies first few days at home. The first night was pretty rough but it didnt take long for us to figure it out.

From Baby Girl Ruggles

Welcome Josephine Eleanor Ruggles!!! She was finally born on Sunday, October 26th, at 9:41 PM. At 6lbs, 15oz, 19.5" long, she's perfect! Josephine after my Mom and Eleanor after Scott's Grandmother. It was a long day Sunday having started labor at 2am. Things went rather quickly but then really slowed down, etc...if anyone is interested in those details, give a call or text ;-). In the end, it all worked out perfectly for all of us. We stayed in the hospital until Tuesday. I wanted to stay for 6 months. Everyone there was so great. But we are home now and "super stoked." More sleep would be nice but I'm sure we'll have more time for that when she's 30. Check out the pics.

Baby Shower #2

From 10.04.2008 Weekend

Last Saturday (10.4.08) was our West Coast Baby Shower. The weather in Santa Barbara has been amazing lately. Too hot, actually, if you ask me, but I am sweating for two. But on Saturday...the day of our shower, which was supposed to be at the park...it rained! Turned out amazing nonetheless. We had it at Maggie's Pre-School, Creative Kids, and it was perfect thanks to the "Tuesday Night" ladies and the help of our families. Mario and Meghan did the food which I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed. If anyone would like Meghan to cater an even of theirs, please contact me. She is an amazing chef and caterer! It was so great to have our family from out of town there. My Aunt, Uncle and Cousins came from Orange County and Scott's sisters and Mom came from the north and Dad and Gayle from the south. Not to mentioned long time family friends. We couldnt have asked for a better day. We were showered with gifts for our little girl and we are pretty much ready to go now. Well, I need another week or so then she can come whenever she wants. ;-) I have a few pics to post and I'm sure I will have more to come I think from my aunts camera. They are of the whole weekend, not just the shower.