New Friend

A friend of mine, Sharon, from work came over to bring RM her birthday gift. Sharon's granddaughter, Brookelynn, and two daughters also came to visit. Brookelynn was born 3 months later than Ruthie, so often times at work we talk about the girls. Mikaela, Brookelynn's mommy, has a blog too. I always see Brookelynn wearing cute little hair clips. That is what they gave Ruthie for her gift. Ruthie has to get use to having pretties in her hair. She does gave at them and yank them off. It would help if Ruthie had more hair too.


Brookelynn's mommy, Mikaela, holding Brooklynn joined by Clare and Ruthie.

Played Hard, But Not Enough to Beat the Cardinals

Andrew's little league team, the Royals were in their tournament this past week. His team won their first game, but unfortunately lost their second. It was a really close game, 5-5 and had to play an extra inning. The final score was 6-7.

Below are some pictures of Andrew pitching. He pitched 5 innings in this game and only walked one.






During the 3rd inning stretch, the announcer had the baseball fans all stand and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."


RM loves to swing while at the ball fields. It was a good time to go play since Andrew had just batted.

Got Curl?

Slowly but surely, Ruthie is growing longer hair. She is a splitting image of her sisters. I see both Olivia and Clare in our little Ruthie. She has Olivia's hair coloring and curls in the back of her head like Olivia did when she was a baby. Ruth takes a pacifier like her big sister did. Ruth and Clare both have BIG blue eyes. Clare and Andrew have a dimple in the middle of their chin and Ruth has one as well. Ruth has an ear piercing scream to get attention just like Clare did when she was a baby/toddler and currently still does every once in awhile. Ruth's skin tone is still very baby like and I can't tell if she will have fair skin like Olivia or a darker tone like Clare and Andrew, which tans easily.

As Ruthie continues to get older, it will be interesting to who she will look like most.

Snack Time

Oreos and goldfish crackers

Play Time

These days, Ruthie likes to play with opening doors and drawers around the house. But at times, she does like to play with her toys as well.

Cool Shades

Mamas glasses are TOO big.


These are JUST right. Thanks Aunt Sara!

Keeping Cool...

outside and

inside. Ruth is wanting to be out with the others.