We Are Family Part 2

This is my family, minus Brittany and Brandon (my niece and nephew, Ruth's cousins). We did Christmas in Arkansas the weekend before. And although it was cold outside, the house was a balmy 84 degrees. It is hard to get a group this size all looking good at the same time. In one everyone looks pretty good except Ruth is not looking at the camera. The other, Ruth looks great but others...well, not their best. Trying to find Brian is like looking for Waldo.

We Are Family

Ruth pulling my dad's mustache. She has my feet which come from my dad. (This comment is for my dancer friends)

Sweet Ruth with Malory in the background.

Ruth on her zebra, a present from my parents.

My sister Olivia with Ruth. Olivia always looks like she is enjoying her self but surprised and puzzled by that when she holds Ruth. You can look at entries from September and see the same reaction. I didn't get any pictures of Ruth with my sister Leslie and her kids, Brittany and Brandon, were not there. But Ruth is pictures with all the other sisters.
Ruth with my nephew (so her cousin) Robby. Ruth's birthday is March 6 and Robby's is March 7. Robby was born when I was a freshman in college, the same age his sister Brooke is now. I think Robby and Ruth has similar tempers.
Ruth with my sister Kelly and my niece (and sorority sister) Brooke.


Ruth with my sister Kelly
Ruth with my sister Malory.

Ruth and Malory. If I know Malory she tried to boss Ruth around and if I know Ruth, she is thinking, "who do you think you are that you can boss me? But you are bigger than me and you look like you mean business.....I will do what I want anyway."

Baby It's Cold Outside

We have been freezing here in Georgia the past week. This morning it was 22. Yesterday it was in the low 30's during the day with wind that would cut right through you. Yes, I thought about titling this blog "Cut's like a knife (but feels so right).

As promised, more pictures from our trip to Arkansas. We will eventually make our way up to Christmas day and then New Year's in Virginia.

Ruth with Memommy and the new cat.

What would a trip to Arkansas be without pulling the dog Tippy's hair. My mother's favorite child.

Let's hope Ruth has my mother's high cheek bones (which are from my grandmother and her Native American link).

Fun times. But wood is fun. I can't imagine anything more fun than sitting on a wood pile.

Now, at whom or at what am I going to throw this ball?

Slow Ride

The title of today's post is two fold. First, we are downloading many, many pictures so the computer is slow. Second, Brian bought Guitar Hero today and that song is on my mind.

For those of you who have been waiting for pictures (family) here are a few. I am starting with before Christmas and working my way up to present. Here are a few to tide you over until tomorrow.

Ruth reading the dictionary...she is so smart.

Ruth with my mother (Memommy) and my third grade teacher, Mrs. Watkins.

Ruth with Ms. Virginia

Ruth with the ever famous, though often flighty, Steve Martin.

"Give me your hand."
"I don't know about that...."


All the above pictures were taken at my mom's school on December 18. The below pictures were taken the next day in Mountain Home, Arkansas with my friend Kara. Kara was a sorority sister and roommate of mine from the University of Arkansas Delta Delta Delta house. She is pictured with her son Eston. The husbands were there but were behind the cameras.

Blogging is SOOOOO Much Better Than Facebook

Enough said. I am sorry I haven't kept this updated, but I started teaching at Kennesaw State University last Thursday and have been a little swamped.

Maybe this weekend.

That's What Friends Are For

When I was five years old I came home talking about a little white haired boy named Jeff who shortly thereafter became my best friend remained one of them until his untimely death on February 5, 2006, only a few shorts months before my wedding. He left behind three very beautiful kids as well as a wife equally as beautiful. I know Jeff would have gotten a kick out of seeing Ruth with his kids. He always was very focused on family and loved kids.

Here is a picture of Ruth from before Christmas taken at church (in Arkansas) with Jeff's three kids (Chuckie, Brandon and Maddie).

Time Keeps on Ticking Into The Future

Hello All!!!

Sorry for the radio silence. We traveled to Virginia on New Year's Day and came back last Sunday. I learned that grandparents are grandparents no matter if they are my parents or Brian's. Ruth is just now getting back on somewhat of a schedule, although she seems to have dropped the last nap of the day.

Many of you may have thought that Brian's Elmo post made me nervous to post. I will say that while Brian may be gifted with posting humorous blogs, I post the most emotional, thus giving you more of a window into our little Ruth's daily world.

Since I don't have a lot of time at the moment, I will just give you a few highlights and then try to post again over the weekend.

Ruth has learned how to play peek-a-boo without help. On the drive back from VA, I would hold up a burp cloth over my face and say "where is mommy" and then pull it off and say "there she is!" Then Ruth took it out of my hands and covered up her face. When I asked "where's Ruth," Ruth pulled the cloth down smiling.

Ruth has also learned to applaud for herself. If she does something that warrants me saying "yeah Ruth" and/or clapping, Ruth will look at me, smile, and then give herself a round of applause. This delights us greatly.

I started teaching at Kennesaw State University this week. I am teaching dance history and ballet 3. I must say that with my meeting on Tuesday and work on Thursday, our trip to Atlanta on Wednesday for her class at CVI, and then sewing class today, it feels like I don't see Ruth anymore. She seems to have grown so much this week and doesn't have the same baby features that she did this time last week. She seems like a big kid and it is quite sad. And even though I enjoyed teaching on Thursday so much, I have caught myself thinking today "is it really worth it?"

I am sure other moms can identify with this thought.

We did get to see my friend Erika and her two children last Thursday on our way to VA. I will try to post pictures soon.