Memories

On this day 3 years ago..........

I was feeling super tired from celebrating Ruthie's 1st birthday the day before. I had to take Ruthie to her 1 year check up where they told me that she had a double ear infection, while I was holding a sleeping 1 year old, while 9 months pregnant, in the line at the pharmacy, I realized my back hurt really bad. Too bad.

Came home, called Simon and went to the hospital to have Lulu.

YIKES!!!!!!! Some days I think that if I got through that year of 2 babies at different stages I could get through anything.

Then all I have to do is take them on a 3 day trip to realize, every year is hard. Just different.

We are in birthday central right now. The 1 day that splits the girls birthday.

Birthday Posts to come soon.

Ruthie's birthday party at school

Ruthie celebrated her birthday today at school since she will not be at school the day of her birthday. What a huge hit. Of couse she wanted a "Little Miss Sunshine" theme. She wore her shirt and insisted on these smiley face cookies she saw at the bakery. Too funny!

Lulu and I got to go to school and share in her special day!

You get to wear the birthday hat and hold the birthday bear while everyone sings during music.

Hot Rod Ruthie

Seriously, this kid has not gotten the memo that she is only 3. Granted she will be 4 soon, but she has been crazy like this on the scooter forever. And I honestly think that is how she learned to ride her bike without training wheels last summer when she was 3 and a couple months!

I had to take video because I sear no one would belive me. She is constantly trying new "tricks".

Presents

The girls got a package in the mail from Vicki and Tony (our dear family friends in Jersey) for their birthday. We met Vicki and Tony years ago and for all you camp people they are a camp family. Camp lasts forever! They are too good to the girls. They sent them tons of crafty stuff and a motorcycle for Ruthie. Ruthie can't wait to go for a ride on Tony's motorcycle. (When she is 35) But I am hoping Tony will take me to Sturgis this year! (hint, hint)

They had so much fun with their crafts and watch out in the mail for some fun things coming your way!

Nap Time.

I could just eat these two up!

Yeah, sometimes you need to just have a naptime in the middle of the day. And if Simon asks....

I spent the afternoon cleaning.

I so did not fall asleep on the chair/ottoman and woke myself up snoring, just in time to take the picture.

Snow Seriously - Enough already!

Taken, just the other day. Come on already!

Columbus Visit

The girls and I went to Columbus last week to visit my sister Katie, her husband Tim and their new baby (7 weeks old) Harper Leslie. From here on out we will refer to him as Pingu. That is the name that Ruthie named him as soon as Katie told us she was pregnant. She said.... "You will have a boy and you will name him Pingu" Well 1 out of 2 is not bad.

As usual..Ruthie was a baby monger. Wanted to hold him every minute of every day. Couldn't get enough of him. Lulu would not have anything to do with holding him. Loved playing with her Annie (her Bitty Baby) and putting Annie in all of the baby stuff, swing bouncy seat, etc.

We had so much fun also visiting with my old co-workers from the good old days. It used to be Planks, and BW3's and now it is pizza playdates and home by 8:30. My how times have changed.

I also got in some much needed retail therapy at my favorite little stores in my favorite old neighborhood. And I was managing along just fine until Ruthie asked if we ever had to leave Columbus? And why did we have to go back to Michigan? Um... It is called Employment and your father talk to him!

In fairness to Michigan I would like to stick up for it by highlighting some things I noticed while on my trip....
1. There is less traffic in our small town. (Columbus is the 14 largest US city. According to Simon) i should really look that up, but I have alot of posts to get through.
2. I would be 50 pounds heavier than I am now if I lived in Columbus due to the fabulous restaurants, ice cream stores and fun bar/pubs.
3. There are much better shops there and I would be broke or be mad that I didn't have the money to shop so that is good.
4. Believe it or not, I would really miss my simple life that I have here. And my good friends that I have made.
5. I really like my church here, and I didn't like my church in Columbus.... Granted, I bet I could find one I did like, 14 largest, but let's not dwell on that.
6. Simon loves what he does, and his job is here. Simon's happiness = my happiness.

I plan on making that trip alot more. It was not a bad 4 hour drive. (2.5 Disney video's) and I need to take advantage of the freedom to get out and go while I am not entirely tied down. The girls really did have an awesome time!

Ruthie and her love of babies

Ruthie loves all babies. If you haven't seen this post click HERE. This was my best friend Kelly's baby and this is where I believe Ruthie's infatuation started. You will have to scroll to the bottom of that post for the video.

Ruthie couldn't get enough of Pingu. had to take some video as well. This is them, just hanging out on the couch.

Ruthie and Pingu.

Then, as I said before, Lulu wouldn't have anything to do with holding Pingu. Until one day. He is screaming like someone is trying to cut off his leg and Lulu announces.... "I WANT TO HOLD PINGU RIGHT NOW" So typical Lulu. Look at her face and look at Pingu. Too funny.

They also got to give Pingu a bath. Definately a big hit.

Also, saw the Easter Bunny. There was no way Lulu would get in the picture. We did however get a group shot with my sister, pingu, the girls and me. But of course, it is the mall purchased one.

And last but certainly not least. I made it in to a picture for a change. On the carousel at the zoo in Columbus.

Such a crazy week!

Simon was in Arizona for work, so the girls and I hit the road to see their new cousin in Columbus.

I have killed my computer again, so I can't upload photos. But I will leave you with this funny story.

The girls had so much fun babies, babies, and babies all week. Katie's baby and then 2 of her friends are pregnant.

At dinner tonight, Lulu says.... "I have a baby in my belly! Look (she juts out her belly)" Then she makes a jerk and holds her hand out and says.............. "Look her it is it just hatched"

If only it was that easy. I don't know about having that talk with a 2 year old, so we are going with the hatching option. I am too exhausted to open that can of worms.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

St. Patrick's Day makes me homesick. But the smile on the girls faces brightens my day.

T-Shirts courtesy of my sister Regan, who is a freshman at Notre Dame!