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Welcome to our world, Ruby

March 2, 2013 by Dave Knadler

Welcome to our world, Ruby.

Catching some much needed shut-eye.

Today I would like to acknowledge the birth of my second granddaughter. Ruby Eleanor Knadler arrived yesterday morning, weighing about six and a half pounds and sporting some slightly reddish hair. My son Dave Jr. tells me she’s not altogether happy to be out of the womb and into the world, but I’m pretty sure she’ll get used to it. We all do, right?

About the name: I love it. During the pregnancy, daughter-in-law Erika was reluctant to discuss possible names, her rationale being that people tend to influence one’s better judgment with their negative reactions. That’s true, when you think about it. No matter what name comes up, there’s always somebody who hated a coworker or classmate with the same moniker. That’s how so many people tend to get oddball names that no one has ever heard of.

Ruby Eleanor just sounds right to me. Different, yes, but rooted in American tradition. I like names that are somewhat rare, but nevertheless are recognizable as names. I really detest the random collection of syllables new parents sometime choose in an effort to be unique. Besides, Ruby goes well with June, her Virginia cousin who will be three in a few months. Ruby and June. If I remain in Florida long enough, I foresee a trip to Disney World for these two little girls.

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Comments

  1. Sheila says

    March 2, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    She’s beautiful! Don’t forget to post photos when she meets Queen June!

  2. Deb says

    March 2, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    What a sweet, little face! Congratulations, Dave and family!

  3. Mike says

    March 2, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Congrats Gramps! Hope all went well. I won’t have any problem remembering Ruby’s birthdate … We were blessed with Shay Audrey on 3-1-13 also. A little heftier … 9lbs. even.

  4. nancy says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Congrats, Dave. Can’t wait to see a pic of you holding her in your arms. I like the name too.

  5. Felicia says

    March 3, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Congratulations! She’s wonderful.

  6. Gale Wilson says

    March 3, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Congratulations granddad!!! She is a very fortunate little girl.

  7. Marti says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Congratulations Dave, what a sweetie.
    Babies are so precious.
    Enjoy her to the max!

  8. John H. says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Ruby is a beautiful name. Congrats to all.

  9. stocml says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    David,

    I’m awed by the part you played in this!

    Hah.

    Congrats.

    Stock

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