I'm still here!

O.k. I know you have been looking for new pictures. I have posted a couple and promise to post more this weekend. We had a thunderstorm about 3 weeks ago. A lightening strike hit so close to the house we lost part of the Direct TV dish, two of the boxes, a phone and the phone line, the internet connection and our wireless router. So, the internet was the last thing we were able to get fixed. I hope you all are doing well. We miss everyone. Love ya, the four of us!

What a mess

What a mess, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

So, I have started watching America's Next Top Model. Now I realize this is a silly show, but I like it. I really like seeing the photographs that the girls take. Of course, Ani has been watching it with me. So NOW when I take her picture, I get "model poses". Oh, my. Now what am I going to do with her!!!

funny face

funny face, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

What a silly boy. Ruston is so funny. He tries to imitate anything we do. I showed him how to make this silly face at dinner!

tiger

tiger, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Aunt Lynda and Aunt Sue gave Ani and Ruston tigers when they came to visit us in Florida. It is the only stuffed animal he likes. The other day in the car he was growling at it. It was too cute.

rocking horse

rocking horse, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Ani never did like her rocking horse. Ruston just loves to rock.

living room

living room, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

The kitchen looking into the living room. Ruston loves running around the house.

OUR HOME!

OUR HOME!, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

This is the living room. The battle over what floors to install was a good one to win! I wanted the teak floors and Virgel wanted mesquite. The teak turned out more beautiful than I anticipated.

kitchen

kitchen, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

My most awesome kitchen! Love how the kitchen turned out. I thought I would never finish all the tile, but it was worth it.

master bath

master bath, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Our sink . . .

master bath

master bath, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Here is our master bath tub. This took Virgel a LONG time to get done. But it did turn out beautifully!

kids bath

kids bath, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Here is the kids bathroom sink. I just love how the mosaic tiles turned out.

uummmm!

uummmm!, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

The best part is eating it. He really liked it. I had to save the shirt so off it came. He didn't seem to mind.

A roller skating 1 year old!

roller skating, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

That is right, he was skating on his own. At first he held on tight, but before long he pushed my hands away. The wheels were tightened up so they didn't roll real easily, but they still rolled! He absolutely had a blast. When he would fall on his bottom, he would just laugh and laugh! It was a lot of fun to watch him.

ruston's cake

ruston's cake, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Of course, Ruston had to have a cake all his own! He loved the little frog on top. He spent a while chewing on it. I let him have it until he got the whole gum ball in his mouth.

Party time!

birthday cake, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

We made it to Arkansas last weekend and celebrated Ruston's birthday. We had it at the skating rink in Russellivlle. It was a good party with family. We don't get to do that too often since we have always lived far away from everyone. Thanks for your help, Denise, in getting Ruston such an adorable cake!

It works!

nap, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Yup his new bed works well! What a cutie!

my new bed!

my new bed!, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Somebody got a new BIG boy bed. Since my little guy hasn't been in his crib since we left Florida and he is starting to climb, we decided it was time to put him in a big bed instead of his crib. He really likes it. He and Ani played on it for a long time after we put it together. I can't believe how big he is getting!

balance beam

balance beam, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

This is one of Ani's favorite activities in gymnastics. She was so proud that she didn't fall off!!

uneven bars

uneven bars, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Ani has really enjoyed gymnastics. She tries really hard - most of the time!

The cake

The cake, originally uploaded by jodifurr.

Guess who is already a year old??? Yep, Ruston. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by and once again how much in our lives has changed. I wouldn't change any of it and we are so blessed to have so much in our lives. It has been a wonderful day as you can see in the posts below. I am thrilled I was able to spend it with the two most important things in my life, my beautiful, wonderful, amazing, loving children. Who could ask for anything more?