surprise trip!

we just returned home from a very quick surprise trip to Florida! we were only there about a week, enough time to thaw out, shop and see some family. we tried to keep it quiet because we knew that we would not have time to fit everyone in if they knew we were in town. don't worry, we will be back in the US in December for a proper visit!

Ruby enjoyed her first trip to the states. she could wear almost nothing and still be warm, she got carried around by lots of people who were dying to meet her, and she was adored by strangers all over the place. she loves to travel, and did really well on the very long plane rides (lucky for us). she can't wait to go back and see more friends and family in december.

ruby is now over 8 months old, about 19 pounds and beginning to crawl! gratch is getting worried, but he has been giving her his ball so that she is trained early on how to throw it to his exact specifications.