Sorry for the long blog absence. Between back to school chaos, computer in the shop, and now having issues with downloading photos, blogging has taken a back burner. But we are back. I am having to download pictures onto Larry's laptop in order to get them up on the blog. Otherwise, this becomes a drab journal entry. So here we go with the catching up. Back in September, Ruby and I took a field trip to the mall for an early birthday present. Above, she is enjoying a little sliding around while we wait for the store to open. She is accessorized to the hilt. She got lots of comments on her purse full of a dozen or more lipsticks that she had to reapply every 10 minutes or so. A very nervous and excited little girl. I was amazed at how quickly Ruby was able to choose what she wanted. As soon as she saw Keroppi the frog, she knew she had to have it. Froggie getting her first bath. Ruby washed and brushed her for a good 15 minutes. So glad the store was not busy. Her smile is