Doting daddy Joe Cole proudly cuddles his newborn daughter after a family day out in the park

By Georgina Littlejohn

Proud dad: Joe Cole can't contain his paternal pride as he hugs his newborn baby daughter Ruby


We don't think Joe Cole could be more any more proud of his baby girl even if he tried.

The Chelsea footballer couldn't contain his delight as he carefully held his baby daughter Ruby Tatiana close to him after a family day out.

The 28-year-old midfielder beamed down at his month-old girl as he arrived back from a trip to the park with his little girl and wife Carly today

He even proudly showed her off to a couple of neighbours as he stood outside his west London home.

Ruby Tatiana, who was born on March 18 at London's private Portland hospital, and weighed 6lb 3oz, is the couple's first child.

Earlier today, Joe and Carly, 25, wrapped her up snug as they took her for a walk round the park.


She's a cutie: Joe beams as two neighbours stop and coo over baby Ruby


They sat on some benches and had something to eat as little Ruby slept soundly inside her pram.

The couple, who were married in London last July, then set off for a coffee and a stroll along the trendy Kings Road before heading home again.

And despite only giving birth a month ago, Carly looked in terrific shape in leggings, knee-high boots and fitted shirt.


Spot of lunch: Joe and Carly stop to eat while Ruby slept soundly inside her pram


Happy family: Joe pulls his wife close as they take Ruby home after their trip to the park


This week, Carly showed baby Ruby Tatiana off to the world in Hello! magazine.

And she revealed that she let her husband choose their daughter's name, as a reward for his support during her 16-hour labour.

In an interview to accompany a photo shoot for the glossy magazine, she said: 'I told Joe if he was good when I was in labour he could choose.'


Proud parents: Joe and Carly, who grabbed a coffee, take a stroll down the King's Road


Carly said Cole was a hands-on dad who changes nappies and she predicted that Ruby Tatiana will be a 'daddy's girl'.

She said: 'He's more of a worrier than me and I think he'll be protective.'

And she said she's already taking after her famous father, adding: She is absolutely a mini-Joe. He's already talking about what sports he wants to play - he wants her to learn to play tennis.'


Blessing: Footballer Joe Cole's wife Carly shows off their baby Ruby Tatiana for the first time


source:dailymail