the fun run

A few weeks ago Ruth entered into a race. A friend of mine had a daughter in the race as well and snapped a few pictures of her racing. He emailed the pictures to me today and I had to share. Number 1209 didn't win the race but she sure tried her hardest!

I should not have put these pants on her... they wouldn't stay up.

I was proud of her for doing the run around the base. I believe she was the youngest racer that went by herself. Most of the kids of her age were getting getting pushed in a stroller by their mom or dad because the run was long. My little runner was the last one to cross the finish line but she tried her hardest!

Russell loves his mobiles

Whether it is his pack and play, his swing with mobile, or his crib... he is constantly happy watching his mobile. Although he has been smiling for a couple of weeks now they are becoming very prominant and more often in the past few days. I wish I could have caught some bigger smiles on camera of video but my timing has been a bit off...

trick or treating at fall fest

On the base the kids get to go trick or treating every year and there is a festival with lots of italian vendors, more food than you can even bear to look at, and rides for the little and big kids. Ruths costume didn't come in the mail in time for this event last weekend but we picked up a dorothy costume and after needing a coat, not finding her red shoes, and losing one red pigtail.... she didn't look so dressed up but hey... she was happy she got the candy!

While Ruth had fun getting her treats, our little tootsie roll was out...

halloween is coming!

and we are preparing for it with pumpkin carving!

Oh and yes Ruth colored the pumpkin with black permanent marker after I carved it... with her GREAT artisitic abilities. All that matters is that she is so darn proud of herself.

6 weeks old

Many have asked for pictures of Russell lately. I finally found the time to sit down and post some. Sorry for the wait. We are all good around here. Ruth went through a period where she hated school but that is getting much better. She is in ballet now and loves it! Russell is now 12 lbs 8 oz's and is currently struggling with a chest cold that Ruth just got over. I hate listening to him congested... I hope he gets better soon.

So here are pictures of Russell and Ruth... enjoy!

She loves kissing her brother. He thinks she is nuts most of the time but he tolerates her well. Hence why he now has Ruth's chest cold. Oh and yes this rainbow color teddy bear is Russells favorite and always keeps him happy! *biting nails*

Listening intently to what she is telling him.

There is the close up of chubby cheeks.