Sunday, March 01, 2009

Stubborn!


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So in the family picture I said Ruston was sleeping. This is where he fell as sleep. Virgel and I went for a kayak ride and he was mad that he didn't get to go. He was pouting and wouldn't let Virginia help him with anything and wouldn't come out of the cabin. When she checked on him he had taken this floaty, his cup and curled up on the potty seat and fell asleep. That is stubborn! She did move him to the bed in case you were wondering.

Brad


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Do you think he has done this before?

Brad


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Do you think he has done this before?

Brad


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Do you think he has done this before?

Happy


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We had so much fun. Ruston wasn't in this picture because he was sleeping. Too, bad because it would have been a great family shot!

My girl


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Such a pretty little thing. She loves the water and the boat.

Our friends


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It is not often that you have a chance to meet and become friends with people that you have so much in common with and get along with so well. We have been fortunate to do that. Unfortunately, we not live so far away. We miss you guys and can't wait to see you soon!

My boys


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Ruston attempted to empty the ocean one bucket at a time, but once full he poured it back in. I think there was a little flaw in his thinking!

My Man!


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This one never stops smiling on the boat. I can't wait to go back for another trip so he can be on the water again. It is truly his heaven.

Smiles


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We hit the boat and it is all smiles.

Ani Sized!


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A a friends house Ani found the perfect horse! She wanted to take it home. Ruston kept checking out the full sized horse! The boy has no fear.

Sunset


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Crusin' home.

Favorite spot


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This is Ruston's favorite spot on the boat. He always stands right here.

Fish 2


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Brad was right behind her!

Little fish


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Ani loves to swim and is doing really well.

Big Moment


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O.k this is Ani's first bikini - it could be her last. I don't think Dad and I are ready for her to grow up any more!

Swim time


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Brad and Ruston playing in the water.

Boat ride


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There is nothing better.

Puppies


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Our friend have new puppies. Ruston loved playing with them.

Kayak trip


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Just a test drive. The new kayak with peddles is awesome. Much nicer. Ruston really enjoyed the trip. He was asleep by the time we got back!

A perfect moment


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I will always love this picture.

Feet wet


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Time to get our feet in the water!

My cutie


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He can have such a serious look on his little face!. Just trying to figure everything out.

Brad


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Just as our little ones are growing so is Brad. This is Ani's Best Friend. They had a great time together.

A trip South


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WAY South, back to the Keys for a little warmth and sun. We loved it and can't wait to go back.

More Christmas


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Opa and Nanna's presents came the next day! Ani got a new Barbie - her face tells it all and Ruston got a fork lift truck that goes up and down and moves forward and backwards with a push of a button. The best part is it is really loud! Thanks Opa and Nanna! It is now one of his favorite toys!

What could be better


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Ani loved her new princess dress from Aunt Stacee as well!

Late Christmas


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A late Christmas from Aunt Stacee still brings a smile. Ruston loves trucks.

Sunday, February 08, 2009

More presents


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Opa's and Nana's presents came and they were great too. Ani loves Barbie - as you can see. Ruston got a fork lift that makes lots of noise. So, another perfect gift!

Gloves?


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A little confused. Ruston was certain that his batman socks were gloves. We couldn't convince him differently! Silly boy.

Big Truck


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Ruston got a big truck, that stores lots of smaller cars and trucks. He was pretty happy too!

Dressup


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She loves to dress up. Aunt Stacee gave this to her for Christmas. She likes it!

Dancerella


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Ani put on a Dance show for Virgel and I one night. She tried very hard to do it just like on the video.

He's cute


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He knows he's cute. He and his sister love books. What a sweet face.

A little bit of a warm day


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The upper 40's felt much warmer than the -10 degrees the week before so we kicked the kids outside.

warm days


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Just a little outside fun - in January.

It has happened!


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Yep, he has found the guns. Of course, this is Ani's PINK gun. Dad says I have to buy him his own, one that isn't pink!

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Sunday, January 04, 2009

Santa Came!


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Ruston was really done when he found chocolate! He loves it. It was great. They were both so excited this year. Ani got Ruston up and told him Santa had come. He almost flew out of bed!

Hugs


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Thank you Mamaw. Ani loved her present from Mamaw.

More chocolate


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Some was a little sad that they couldn't eat all the chocolate that Santa brought.

What is in there


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Ruston wanted to get the toys out of each box before opening the next one.

presents


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yeah!

The end of a treasure hunt


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The conclusion of a short treasure hunt lead the kids down stairs to find the, BIG presents. A mountain and kitchen are now located in my basement. As Virgel puts it, at least the kitchen has a mountain view!

Their kitchen!


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They sat right down to a breakfast in their kitchen.

Pick a boo!


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What a silly little boy. He loves to sit in our laps. He is starting to get his Daddy's sense of humor. The other day I asked him if he loved me. He said yes, then said he was "Daddy's Boy!" and started to laugh. What a ham!

My girl


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We should just call her giggles.

The Next Big Model!


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Daddy took a picture of Ruston and Ani ran in and wanted her picture taken. She started with the modeling poses. Dad took about 30 pictures in different poses. It was very difficult not to laugh, but she was VERY serious about it!

My angels


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They love the angel on the tree and can't wait to see it after I take it down from the tree.

My angels


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