Ferrara's in Florida

Still in her pj's, she's on the go. Two purses--one with her cell phone--pushing baby in a stroller. At the pace she's moving, one would think she's pretending to walk the streets of New York.

Sleep is so overrated. Hence the early morning blog post. Last night we threw Brian & Raina Shey a surprise wedding shower. They thought they were coming to a Christmas party only to walk past a family member's car on the way in...oh well, it was still a success. The hosts Craig and Rhoda The gorgeous bride and groom Two brothers-in-law flanking the two Phils the Van Kirk beauties Girlfriends

Big Sis/Lil Sis shirts (Sable acquired a racing stripe after a fall in the courtyard) Ruby's jean debut Jacket weather Ruby's play time Matching play outfits

Pops and Nana rolled in last Saturday and we are all having a blast. Sable has since reverted to two naps a day from having two playmates and even Nana has snuck in some daytime shut-eye. When not entertaining Sable, Pops spends quality father-son time golfing and fishing with Philip. I'm enjoying the fact that I can eat lunch before it gets cold, take a real nap, and shower with no faces peeking at me. As for Ruby, she is one big smile.A cold front came through so it's cool enough at night for a jacket while the days are nice and mild. This weather didn't stop Janel & her friend Bree from swimming (they came down from Buffalo, NY where it was 9 degrees). Sable in one of Pops' golf and dress shoes Ruby Simone loving on Nana Naptime on Nana Thanksgiving Eve: Cousins Janel and JJ and friend Bree The sisters--Nana & Aunt Barbie At only 12 weeks, Pops already has Ruby hooked

Two major differences between Fall in NY vs. FL: temperatures and colors. While I miss wearing boots and denim jackets, it's much easier dressing babies in one layer only (even sleeveless & sockless some days!) And the fall foliage is virtually nonexistent in sunny, green Gainesville. Sockless & strappy-topped Sable holding lil sis Ruby Sleeveless with the AC cranked Naptime: No blankets, instead leg warmers Snow cones at JAM FAM carnival Still wearing her fave shoes: hot pink Crocs (any ideas how to get her to try new shoes?)

When awake, Ruby's sight-seeing was pretty-much limited to whatever was up. New York, the vertical city and perfect place for non-tummy time Laying out with Serena Lopez Ruby's first NYC shopping experience Ruby slept through her visit with Jill & Emma Lookin' up at her new friends Dressing room entertainment: Watching Mommy try on clothes

Ruby didn't lack the "hands-on" attention she's used to receiving from big sis Sable; in fact, she got an overdose of love in the big city. Stella and Julia, Sable's Big Apple BFFs Amy acting as the hug monitor And I gave her some luvin' in between

Ruby Simone loved it, all of it, everything the city had to offer when she wasn't sleeping away the day. Who wouldn't love all the attention from friends and strangers alike? Hanging with Heather Lunching with Wall Street power-players Ruby the man-lover: Following in her sister's footsteps (She was only happy with Colin holding her) Wishing she could enjoy a taste of NYC Sunday brunch in SoHo/NoLiTa

When looking at Sable's and Ruby's two-week-old photos, they look very similar. Babies faces change so quickly. Only one month later, their six-week photos show a resemblance but not the uncanny one seen in the two-week photos. One month stats comparison: Sable 90% height, 40% weight; Ruby 50% height, 75% weight Dressed Up Ruby (above) & Sable (below) @ 6 weeks Bathing Beauties Sable @ 2.5 months Ruby @ 1.5 months

We had the pleasure hosting Alice, Kristin and Stella for a fun sleepover. Sable loved reuniting with her longest-running friendship, Stella DeGeus. So much has changed since they were introduced to each other in April 2007! Prima Ballerinas Hot Bods Piano Prodigy: Following in Daddy's Footsteps Breakfast time Stella performing moves from her ballet repertoire Ruby loved being soothed by Grandmaw Alice (Check out Ruby's swimsuit!)

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In so many ways we've enjoyed having two children. This past month our hearts enlarged to twice the amount of love, our laughter more than doubled and life twice as nice. Also growing two-fold: laundry, diapers, bath times...Ecclesiastes 4:9 "Two are better than one"