Ruston had an absolute blast playing at the museum. He loved this fire truck. He sat in it and played for the longest time. It was a lot of fun watching him explore everything that was there. He wants to touch everything to figure out what it is like.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
peak a boo
The kids love playing peek a boo in the kitchen cupboards. They were each on one side and would open the door in front of them one at a time. Ani would move to another cupboard and Ruston would start opening all the doors until he found her. Then he would climb on it. It was too cute. I was glad they were having fun while Virgel and I were finishing up a little work on the house that night!
kids in a cupboard
Both of the kids love this cupboard. Ruston climbs in it every time we go to the house.
Can I get in?
Ruston is pretty sure he would fit in this drawer. He just hasn't figured out how to get in there!
Gymnastics
Ani has started taking gymnastics and she loves it. She doesn't like the exercises so much. She is doing really well and is proud of herself when she can do what the coach asks her to do. Her coach has started calling her 'Giggles' because she giggles the entire class, a clear sign she is enjoying it!
uneven bar
Ani was so proud of how strong she was. She did really well, I was a little surprised at how she was able to jump up and hold herself there!
Monday, June 04, 2007
Close to home
For perspective, that is our house in the distance (center of the picture). It is going to be a lot of fun having the park so close to the house.
Swing batter
Two swings and she knocked it good. Around the bases she went - with a little coaching. She really liked it. This is going to be fun!
Runnin' Home!
She is Runnin' for home. She did great today playing. She got a little board in the field trying to catch a ball, but when it came time to hit, she was ready to go for it. She ran around all of the bases and made it to home. I must say, I have waited 4 years to get to see her play something like this. It was great! Thanks Michelle for letting her on your team!
What else is this thing for?
LOOK! Ani is playing T-ball. Well you put 50 three-four year olds on a field and hit the ball you are bound to see it all. The kids where so funny. Ani was so excited to get there and see her new friends and play ball. She caught one of the balls hit toward her and she even hit a ball after the second swing. Of course, one of her newest friends is a boy, Ryan. His mom is standing behind Ani holding, Logan. I think Ruston might be a little sweet on her! Older women already!
I can WALK!
If there is ever a time to look at your babies and realize how much they have changed and how quickly they have done it, it is when they start to walk. Ruston started willing walking to where he wanted this week. He is walking about 2 months earlier than Ani did. Like I have said so many times, these two are as different as they could be. He is ready for his Second hair cut and is growing so fast. I love every stage, but I do miss my little baby. He just didn't stay one long enough. I love that he has stayed a Momma's boy longer than Ani did. So much has changed in the year he has been he, it doesn't seem fair. Fortunately, I have already met some new friends here and we should be able to throw him a great little party at the park, amazingly in just a few more weeks!
Mommmmm!
She had a blast at the graduation. She is turning into such a big girl. She has such a strong personality, yeah, that is a nice way to put it. Fortunately most everyone else sees this beautiful, sweet, amazing, spirited, happy little girl. I will leave it at that and not mention the temper that comes with this determination. Even if I could I would not take it away from her. The strength she has to fight for what she wants is something that I have always fought to find within myself. I know it will serve her well and help he achieve things that seem impossible, I just have to figure out how to "channel" that energy and strength while making her understand the rules we all have to follow. Wish me luck!
Thank you, Thank you
This Friday was the pre-school graduation for the kids in Ani's school. The whole pre-school class got on stage and sang songs for us. It was really cute. Somehow, Ani ended up right in the center of the stage. After each song she was the ONLY one who bowed! She waved to us and said Hi to Ruston from the stage. She was pretty adorable, Virgel and I spent the whole time laughing! I have always known she was a little thing, but seeing her on stage with all the other kids, I realized how little she really is. She was the shortest one. Unfortunately, she is also starting to realize it. She has told me several times lately that she is growing to be big and tall like all the other kids. Even though she may know it, it doesn't seem to make her shy - not with that bow!
I'm ready
We went shopping for some new clothes. She found this hat and just had to have it. What can I say, she is cute!
I'm Not supposed to jump on the bed?
My cute little guy loves to jump on the bed after he has his diaper changed. He usually doesn't wait to get his pants back on!
My cuties
Ani and Ruston get along so well, . . . . most of the time! Ani was on the computer talking to her best friend Brad. They love to see each other on the computer. If you have a video cam on your computer down load SKYPE and give us a hollar!
Look Ma' No hands!
By June 4th Ruston could stand up on his own! He wont take a step, but he can't be far from it.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Courtney's First Dance Recital
Courtney (Ani's) friend in Mississippi had her first dance recital. She looked so cute. She was born three months after Ani. Looking at this picture, I can't believe how fast the time has gone by and how quickly our girls are growing up. It saddens me to think about them not growing up together. I miss you, sweetheart.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
No this wasn't taken in Nebraska
Not long before we moved Virgel and Joe went fishing. Virgel actually caught this shark. He was totally exhausted when they got back to the house. Now all I hear is how he has "Conquered the seas!"
I lost track of the picture, a fact that Virgel has not lost track of! Now are you happy Virgel? Your shark is on my blog!!
Friday, May 11, 2007
I have CABINETS!!!
yeah! It is stating to look like a kitchen. The cabinets are almost all installed. There is one pantry cabinet that goes on the right side of the photo where you see the unfinished back of a small cabinet. My stove (gas!!) goes on the back wall with my sink under the window. They should start putting the tile countertop on this week or next. Our hardware, (knobs, etc) should be next week. Would you like me to send you our leftovers,Virginia, at least o you take the tape off of a couple of drawers! Love ya and your tape handles! ;).
Monday, May 07, 2007
Congratulations Ginger, Guy, Kate and Keira
Congratulations on the arrival of you new little girl, Lucy! I can't wait to see a picture her. I know she is beautiful!
pudding?
Pudding is o.k. isn't it? It made him happy and that is the important part. I love his chubby little cheecks. They are great to kiss and squeeze. He get so excited when I pick him up from school or when I come home from work. He just wants to be held and hugged - then get into something his isn't suppose to. It is hard to yell as such a cutie.
sleepy girl
Ani fell asleep right after Ruston. She has also been struggling with her allergies. It was pretty nice, both of them were asleep my 7:45! Wow. That feels wierd. Virgel and I sat on the couch and watched an entire hour long TV show, which out having to move for anything - nothing, no drink, potty, diaper, food, or to yell - No, Ruston. We say that a lot. He has to be into something. . .
Awe
My beautiful, sleepy sick boy. He was getting over a sinus infection. He got my allergies, poor thing.
Twins
They had a special event at school where all the kids wore these yellow shirts. I just wish I could have got them to look at the camera. I guess I can't be too picky at 6 in the morning!
I shake my butt!
If there is one thing Ani does well it is shake her butt! Oh my. You can't see motion in the photograph, but I think you get the idea.
my boys!
Enough said isn't it. Virgel is going to kill me when he finds out I posted this picture with his lovely hair do! I can't resist. They both just woke up.
Thank you Mrs. Tuwanna
Ani loves her dress up clothes that Mrs. Tuwanna bought for Ani's birthday. The fan from her friend John is extra fun!
Uncle Bob!!
It was most awesome to have a chance to see my little brother on our trip to Nebraska. We didn't get to see him long, but we had the opportunity to have breakfast together. I haven't seen him for a couple of years and it was the first time he was able to see Ruston. It was cold that morning - it was a taste of what was to come in Nebraska. Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to see us. I miss you and love you a bunch, Bob.
kitchen
A sad kitchen without cabinets. I have some now and it looks awesome. We went tonight and most of the cabinets are up. It looks awesome. Of course, I didn't have my camera, so I have to go back tomorrow!
Livingroom from kitchen
Paint, we have paint!! If you saw the color of our kitchen in Key Largo, this is pretty close to the same color. This photo is from the kitchen to the living room.
Downstairs from open area opposite of room 1
View from the opposite side down stairs. You are looking toward the first bedroom. The door at the edge of the photo is the hall way to upstairs, laundry and Virgel's room. The second bedroom is off the to right and out of view in this picture. The light from the left is the french doors that will open to the back yard.
Downstairs bedroom 2 - my scraproom
Now this really is the most important room - my scrap room. It may be a little smaller than Virgel's, but I got a window!!!
Virgel's room downstairs - not a bedroom, no window
What Virgel believes to the most important room in the house. The garage is next!
Open area downstairs from bedroom 1
This is downstairs looking towards bedroom 2. The open door to the left is the entry to the downstairs bathroom. The hall opens to the left past the post. The hall opens to the stairs, then my laundry room, then Virgel's room. It isn't considered a bedroom since it doesn't have any windows. The open door off to the far wall is bedroom 2 - my scrap room!!!
house front
A view from the front. The road still isn't there and will not be until late this summer! Yeah for us and muddy feet!!!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Getting there
Well, I am actually getting photos posted, finally. I am not sure why the pictures are getting cropped, I gotta figure that one out! Oh, well, you get the idea!
Papaw and his babies
Papaw had a great time playing with Ani and Ruston during our pit stop in Arkansas on our way to Nebraska. Hopefully, he has caught up on his rest!
What is going on here!
Are you kidding me! I am stuck here with a bunch of girls and they are crazy! I know if Ruston could talk, he would be saying something like that. They all had such fun playing in the Dora tree house that the Easter Bunny brought Courtney. So, Benita, is it still in your living room???
First cut!
Ruston's first hair cut. He really needed one. We waited until we were able to visit Mamaw Naomi in Gloster. She gave Ani her first hair cut and we wanted her to give Ruston his. He was pretty cute. He sat in the chair like a big boy, but everytime Naomi got some hair to cut, he tried to look up at what she was doing. I had to distract him so he wouldn't look up! He looked so cute with his hair trimmed so nice!
IMG_6978.JPG on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
IMG_6978.JPG on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
O.k here is an attempt from flickr. . .
O.k here is an attempt from flickr. . .
oh the frustration
So getting a new computer is frustrating enough, but changing to a MAC is killing me. At least as far as blogging goes. My favorite program, Picasa is not compatable. So, what is? I am still looking. I found one, but getting it to work is another issue. So, for now I am just using blogger, which is more time consuming that picasa was, so bare with me. I have lots of pictures from our trip here and hopefully some day I will get them on here, so now here is ONE easter picture!
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