Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Riding bikes...




We went to the park today to visit with some friends. She told us that they were bringing the bike for her daughter who is 2 months younger than Ruby. I decided to do the same so they could ride together. What a great idea. Ruby got right on and didn't stop. They rode together for awhile, it was so nice to see. She is amazing. So much more confident all on her own. I had a scare at the park today. Elsie was climbing down some stairs that were pretty steep and lost her footing. She toppled down the stairs and hit her head. I was so scared and freaked out, but she cried and then told me she was okay. It only, miraculously, left a small bump on her scalp under her bangs. Thank goodness! Afterward, we packed up and headed down to Chaps to visit with the same group of friends. A nice visit with some awesome soup. Later in the day, the girls and I decided to go for a walk around the neighborhood. Ruby was dying to get on her bike and ride along side me. I decided to give it a try! She did wonderfully the whole time and had a great time. Elsie was content sitting in the wagon with me pulling her along. We got back just before it turned dark. So thankful the weather is getting better, sure made our day nice. Just remembered, Elsie has been singing and singing and singing some more. Some times I catch her singing all on her own, super cute. Now when I am singing, she will pipe up and sing with me. So fun!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

More Older Photos...

Searching through an old box, I came across these photos from my younger years. Always loved this one of Katie and I when we were in 10th and 11th grade!
Graduation photo, June 1995! Can't believe how long my hair was!

Later that night at the graduation party with Mike, only 7 months into our relationship at that point!


Wish my eyes were not closed a bit, but this one is one my mom had us take around the fall of 1995 when I came back for a visit from Moses Lake.



With my sister and her then time boyfriend Sam.




The three of us, looks like we were at the mall or something. Like this one, I think it was when I was a junior or senior.





Middle school at Tumwater, late 80s.






4th grade in Rosalia, Washington. I went to this school for 2.5 years.







This is in 6th grade with the same class in Rosalia, Washington.


















Update

Elsie loves the doggies, they are so much bigger than her but she is the boss for sure!


Last Friday, Jacquelyn and Ruby at the park holding hands at the top of the slide. They wanted to hold all the way down, but instead just touched and then went down because of the angle of the slides.
Ruby made this picture of Rosie our new kitty, I was so surprised by all the details. She doesn't usually spend much time on actual characteristics these days.


After the movie and lunch in the Garland District on Saturday, Mike was having a good time tilting Elsie around, she loved it!

Caught Ruby reading to Elsie, and they were totally into it. I could hear her reading and Elsie was so quiet. Love it!