Merry Christmas to all...

Our biggest gift for the girls (free on Craigs List) was given to them a couple of weeks early, because it needed a home right away.

That's right a Bunny, a real one named Lily. They love it a little too much.
It is overwhelmed sometimes and although it is cool because it is litter box trained, it is not as domesticated as a cat or dog. It bites... Ruthie 2 on the hands, and 1 on the butt ox. She probably deserved it all three times. Lizzie on the other hand we have to watch, she can only touch it under extreme supervision and assisted petting. I gave her a puppet bunny that looks a little like our real one to see what she would do. She grabbed it tightly in her fists and squeezed it close to her and bit it. I don't know why the bunny is so timid. She tries to hide behind the TV and couch and christmas tree where all our cords are, and she will chew on cords so she is becoming a bit of a pest in that manner. Tucker does well with her he wants her to play, but she's a little too stuck up for that.

Merry Christmas, God Bless you all.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Harvest

Finally...here are some pictures of the girls dressed up for the Harvest Festival that our church does on Halloween.
The Graceful Ballerina Ruthie!

And here's Super Baby! She liked playing the part, and couldn't wait to get ready to go that day, she was thrilled with her costume.
At the party she and her friend Asia, the Kangaroo, got to go in a bounce house by them selves for a little bit.
They had a puppet show, that Ruthie, Pi Nu (friend from Thailand), Asia, and Jean are watching. The puppet show shared the gospel to all those that came. We had lots of fun!
Here's the bouncy Kangaroo and closeup of a Ballerina.
And they had Walk Through the Bible set up. The fish that swallowed Jonah is still Ruthie's favorite of that. You crawl through it and it has glow in the dark ribs a black light and Jonah inside praying. The fiery furnace, and the Lions den are cool too. Ruthie was telling some of the Junior High girls all about the plagues that God sent upon Egypt.
And here is Super Baby, flew in to gaze upon the newborn Messiah!

How cool that we can take such an evil holiday and use it to glorify God's name in the community. The walk through the bible is such a great tool to use to teach kids about the stories they hear in the Bible.

Okay here's the beautiful ballerina to top it all off.

Uninhibited Worship...or Just Showoffs!

A few days ago I went to do chores, but couldn't when I heard the crazy ruckus going on, I grabbed the camera to catch the moment.

Here's Lizzie, singing her heart out:

She is getting pretty good with her voice, she hollers all the time. She says "mama", "dada", and has said "hi" a couple of times. She sometimes calls Ruthie "dada" I think.

Now here's Ruthie, I think she is doing an interpretive dance:

Doesn't she look like a Hippie, where did she learn to dance like that? Maybe Grandma! hehehe! Sometimes she won't let me even see her face when I have the camera, and other times she is a complete ham.

And here's a bonus of both of them, but take special note of our dog Tucker, licking himself.

And then there is the Bible on the couch with a coffee cup, so that pretty much sums up our lives right now. Crazy baby, Goofy child, Annoying dog, and what gets us through? Jesus and a cup of coffee.

Growing Quick

Ruthie and Lizzie. Ruthie likes to help me give Lizzie baths, and loves her soft skin, it is so irresistable. Lizzie is not crawling but getting around by "the tippy toe scoot" like a little inchworm.
Ruthie has gotten a lot of miles out of this rocking horse named "Alley" after Laurie the neighbors horse. She rides almost every day. When she gets big she says she will have a fast red car and a horse...and she will hold on tight.
Lizzie is chewing on everything. She has her front four teeth, with two more not far under the gums. Lets get them all done at once I guess. Doesn't she look like she is posing for the camera?

Speedy Gonzales
Ruthie is a very fast runner, with a little drama, and a big wiggle!


Peek-a-Boo
They both love to play peek-a-boo. And who doesn't love to hear babies giggling. I am so glad they love each other and like to play together...so far.

What We Say and What They Hear

Ruthie was wanting to serve Lizzie coffee, and I said "no, it can stunt your growth". She says "oh... but it won't stain Daddy's throat."

Some time ago I caught Ruthie reading her nursery rhyme book to herself. She was reading the part that said "Says Simple Simon to the pieman, 'pray let me taste your ware'". Ruthie's rendition was "He met a pieman and said, 'let me smell your underwear.'"

She always calls Bandaids "Dandaids," and it amuses me so I haven't yet corrected her, I probably better.

Busy Lizzie

Lizzie is sitting up really well, she wants to move around so badly. She loves to jump while I hold her and is constantly reaching and leaning for things. She is Busy Lizzie, always wiggling ever since she was born she has wanted to be shifted in her position almost continuously. She is not the cuddly baby like Ruthie was. But she is still mommy's girl, she said her first word tonight in the car on the ride home she said clear as a bell but very distressed, "Mama". She said it several times and very definitely knows what it means. Aaah, she's my girl. Ruthie said Dada first so this makes Matt very jealous, ha ha.

Lizzie likes her binky, so when she has it in her mouth and tries to talk it sounds pretty funny, we call it "Binky Talk". Ruthie gets a kick out of it too.



Lizzie is full of smiles, and very flirtatious. She is not shy with people she doesn't know like Ruthie was even as a small baby.
Twins in appearance but very different personalities, both adorable!

Happy 3rd Birthday Ruthie

We had a fun party at our house in celebration of Ruthie turning THREE!
Grandma Rose & Grandpa Tim came and helped out a bunch getting ready for it and brought many presents for the honorary girl. Ruthie's friends, Asia, Charis, Isaac & Havilah all came and brought their parents too.
Grandma holding Lizzie
Now Grandpa's turn to hold Lizzie.
Isaac showing Asia how to make fart sounds! Pretty cool. "prrrrrt"
Havilah swinging high, with her daddy's help.
Charis' big grin.
Asia loving the teeter totter!

Ruthie got her Calico Critters house and mouse family and several other sets to go with it, plus lots of books, and cool toys.


She had a lot of fun playing with the kids outside. It all went well and we had good food and lots of fun hanging out with good company.
When her last guests were getting ready to leave Isaac gave her a hug and told her "Happy Birthday" she looked at me and asked "mom, is my birthday all done?" I told her yes and she says, "I liked my birthday a lot!". It was very sweet. May God bless my Ruthie and give her lots more fun birthdays to come.