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Ruby’s Royal Treatment

If you would’ve told Ed and I about 4 years ago (heck, even two years ago!) that we’d be taking our daughter to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland for a “Princess Makeover”, we probably would’ve given you a look of disdain and exclaimed, “Never in a million years!”. Now we realize more than ever why the cliche, “Never say never” exists.

The salon is inside Fantasyland, right next to Sleeping Beauty’s castle. She chose to do this over having a birthday party this year. Thanks to ALL of her Grandparents, we were able to make this happen for her. It was pretty mind-blowing; she got to choose any gown she wanted — complete with matching crown and wand — and get her hair, nails and “makeup” done.

After her treatments concluded, she was swiveled around in her chair and told to wave her magic wand at the mirror. The curtains parted, the mirror lit up, and her new “regal” look was revealed! After she was finished, she was escorted to do a photo shoot inside a Cinderella carriage, and got to meet Cinderella, Snow White and Ariel in person.

For the rest of the day, she walked the park in her very fancy Princess Anna “Coronation Day” Gown. The big hair and makeup freaked Ed + I out a little, but seeing how happy she was the entire day made it all worth it!

(See more pics of the treatment here.)

Interview with a Four Year Old!

We are so, so, so behind on this blog! But, today was Ruby’s birthday, and we had to post her “interview”. More pics and posts coming later (we hope), but for now, here’s where Miss Ruby’s at on the eve of her 4th year:

(Watch last year’s three year-old interview, too!)

Santa Visit Success!

After two years of terrifying visits with Santa, it seems that Ruby has finally warmed up to Ol’ St. Nick. We’ve been taking her every year to see the Santa Claus at Lil’ Devils Boutique, a super rad shop on Retro Row in Long Beach. It’s casual there, Santa is slightly punk rock with a small tattoo under his eye, and we just like to support small business.

The 1st year was easy … Ruby was just about 5 weeks old. She slept through the whole visit.

Then, at 13 months, Ruby was NOT feeling it.

Last year, at two years old, the visit was equally as terrifying.

But this year, somebody wised up and figured out there’s nothing to be afraid of … and, you can even ask him to bring you something that you want!

I guess it’s all just proof that this little girl is growing up!

Big Girl Bed!

After the very disappointing debacle we had last week (we tried to put together Ruby’s new twin bed to surprise her when she woke up on her birthday — but they sent the wrong parts in the box and it had to be shipped back), her new bed arrived last night and we got to surprise her this morning!

She has been begging for “the Vegetable Bed”, so we happily indulged that request … stuffed broccoli and all! :)

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF HER GRANDPARENTS! Halmoni, Harabuji, Grandma + Papaw – we couldn’t have done it without your help!

Ruby’s 3rd Birthday!

At long last, here are a few pics of Ruby’s birthday celebration last Saturday. We did a small lunch with just the Grandparents at Goofy’s Kitchen, and boy did the grandparents all have a blast watching the birthday girl interact with all the characters. Then we went back to the house for some cake and ice cream, and Uncle Eric, Auntie Shirley, all the cousins, and Grand-Uncle and Auntie Luke & Grace joined us. It was a super fun day!

Elizabeth and Violet stopped by early to kick off the birthday celebration, and surprised Ruby with her very own princess dress. Our little Snow White couldn’t have been happier.

The crew at Goofy’s Kitchen

Harabuji, Grace, Ed, Ruby, Goofy, Carrie, Papaw, Grandma, Halmoni, Wonil

Special cupcake!

Hi Baloo! (Or is that Briar Bear?)

Ruby’s two birthday cake requests were “Pink” and “Ballerina”. I’m happy to say that I made the birthday girl happy with my creation! More on that (and more pics!) on my Four-Eyed Girlie blog.