happy b-day, ruby!

The old girl turns 1 year today. Although she hasn't grasped the birthday concept, she certainly appreciates all the attention. Last night, we celebrated her birthday eve with an outing to Jamba. Jeff and I cracked up when she started drinking out of a straw for the first time. I had her try a straw a couple times at home before with some water, but no dice. Apparently it's all about the motivation. Anyway, I think the Jamba cup was bigger than she is. It was a lovely sight.

Today we've been singing the birthday song all day long. She dances almost every time. Tonight we were going to take the kids out to Yumi Yogurt for some birthday dessert until Jeff came up with what turned out to be the perfect idea. We keep Roo's food and water bowls out of sight and reach of the kids in the laundry room. Without fail, Ruby tries to make a mad dash towards the dog's water bowl whenever she hears me open that squeaky laundry room door. So Jeff suggested that for tonight and tonight only that we clean up the doggy water bowl and let Ruby have her way with it for her first birthday. As you can see, she thought it was the best birthday ever.