Ruthie Is 8 Months!!!
I can't believe you are another month old (and well... since I am late posting this... almost another!) You are such a ham! Oh my-- you lighten the mood in any room when you show off your smile. You definitely have quite the personality and you're not bashful to show it off.
In this last month it has been so neat to watch you discover how to move around the room aka... you started to army crawl. You are still mastering your technique but you are getting it. You mostly army crawl to get over to your mama or dada but every once in a while there will be a "no no" in the room that you can't wait to get your hands on. So as we approach your 9 month and the big Grange Fair to close out the summer, you're going to be on the move and just a little bit harder to keep in one place!
You have also found your voice. Your first word is "mama" and you LOVE to say it! "Mama, Mama Mama" you cheerfully sing! Your daddy is trying so hard to get you to say "dada" but you just shout back "mama" and make him frown :). You'll get it! Mommy is secretly practicing and whispering "dada" into your ear... maybe for your big 9 month birthday! You have also learned to say "More" or "Mo" as you like to say it!! "Mo" is used to ask for more and more food! YOU LOVE TO EAT!! You have discovered lots of new foods this month. You've gone from simple Apples, Bananas, and Carrots too: Yummy Sweet Potatoes, Prunes, Nectarines w/Bananas, Peas, and Apple Sauce.
This was the month your Uncle Andrew and Aunt Kristen took the plunge into married bliss. You did such a great job during the ceremony. Only cooed and awed. You did so well for being out of your routine and away from your bed. I don't think there was one night while we were away that you were in bed at your bedtime and you just dealt with it. :) Happily!
Daddy, Mommy & Ru
Uncle Andrew & Aunt Kristen's Wedding
Uncle Ethan came home from Afghanistan and you were one of the first to welcome him home! It was so great to watch you smile and watch you enjoy your Uncle! You are such a sweet child.
Waiting Patiently For Uncle Bag
YAY!
Uncle Bag & Tia Eigia
Dinner Cruise
You Loved the Boat!
Dear Ruthie Mackenzie,
I know I write this in every letter to you, but you are my sweet sweet girl and you are so much a joy to your mommy and daddy. We love you so much. We say it all the time, but last night, as we watched you play with your Mickey-in-the-box we couldn't help but admit over and over again how much we love you! You are so delightful. You have no problems expressing what you like and don't like. You can be stubborn like your Uncles (would never admit that I am stubborn too). This morning I was feeding your oatmeal and prune juice and apparently once again, I was not feeding you as fast as you'd prefer. You slammed your hands down on the tray. I said "no hands Ruthie" and you said "AHHHHHHHHHHH" as you began to cry and scream because I used the words "no". After a few minutes, you calmed yourself back down and were able to continue to eat. :) -- oh boy! Ruthie-- we just love to be your mommy and daddy!! You are so much fun. We love spending our days playing with you on the floor and taking you out for walks... and one of mommy's favorites... taking you shopping! I don't normally buy anything, but you LOVE to walk down the toy aisle and see all the bright and fun looking toys! I promise I won't tempt you when you are older! :)
This is the start of a new beginning my love for the three of us. Daddy is starting back to school. He's a smart guy!! And he's going to go to school to become a school counselor so in a few years, he can have a "normal" 8-5 job and spend summers and weekends as a family! He is also working on top of going to school plus he'll have to study... it's going to be different for you and mommy... but we will continue to keep our eyes on the big picture and these next two years will fly by! Also-- for you and mommy... Mommy is going to work as well but the greatest news is that you'll be able to be with mommy. She is going to introduce you to four new friends that we'll enjoy. I hope you always know that I love you mostest and even though you won't have my one on one attention during the day you will always always be my baby girl and I love you so much! But no fret-- when we are home you are ALL MINE!! :) :) :) I'm excited though. I think it will be good and fun for you to be around other children. I promise to try and make each day fun and interesting. Lots of trips to the park and the library... and yes... even trips to Star Bucks to see your favorite guy... Daddy!
We love you Ruthie Mackenzie Stube!! We continue to pray that you'll stay strong and healthy and at a young age, come to know the Lord.
Love Always & Forever: Mommy and Daddy <3>
I know I write this in every letter to you, but you are my sweet sweet girl and you are so much a joy to your mommy and daddy. We love you so much. We say it all the time, but last night, as we watched you play with your Mickey-in-the-box we couldn't help but admit over and over again how much we love you! You are so delightful. You have no problems expressing what you like and don't like. You can be stubborn like your Uncles (would never admit that I am stubborn too). This morning I was feeding your oatmeal and prune juice and apparently once again, I was not feeding you as fast as you'd prefer. You slammed your hands down on the tray. I said "no hands Ruthie" and you said "AHHHHHHHHHHH" as you began to cry and scream because I used the words "no". After a few minutes, you calmed yourself back down and were able to continue to eat. :) -- oh boy! Ruthie-- we just love to be your mommy and daddy!! You are so much fun. We love spending our days playing with you on the floor and taking you out for walks... and one of mommy's favorites... taking you shopping! I don't normally buy anything, but you LOVE to walk down the toy aisle and see all the bright and fun looking toys! I promise I won't tempt you when you are older! :)
This is the start of a new beginning my love for the three of us. Daddy is starting back to school. He's a smart guy!! And he's going to go to school to become a school counselor so in a few years, he can have a "normal" 8-5 job and spend summers and weekends as a family! He is also working on top of going to school plus he'll have to study... it's going to be different for you and mommy... but we will continue to keep our eyes on the big picture and these next two years will fly by! Also-- for you and mommy... Mommy is going to work as well but the greatest news is that you'll be able to be with mommy. She is going to introduce you to four new friends that we'll enjoy. I hope you always know that I love you mostest and even though you won't have my one on one attention during the day you will always always be my baby girl and I love you so much! But no fret-- when we are home you are ALL MINE!! :) :) :) I'm excited though. I think it will be good and fun for you to be around other children. I promise to try and make each day fun and interesting. Lots of trips to the park and the library... and yes... even trips to Star Bucks to see your favorite guy... Daddy!
We love you Ruthie Mackenzie Stube!! We continue to pray that you'll stay strong and healthy and at a young age, come to know the Lord.
Love Always & Forever: Mommy and Daddy <3>
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