Ruthey's progression



Backyard photo shoot.

 Ruthey's Top Ten for the week!!

1.  She has mastered signing "please".  It's precious.  Her big sister taught her that.  :)

2.  She can tell you where her nose and mouth are.  She opens her mouth big to show you.  If you ask her where her eyes are, she can show you and will gladly show me where mine are as well and proceed to poke at them.  ouch!! 

3.  Ruthey now gives hugs.  Oh, how that melts our hearts.  She will even pat your back while hugging you.

4.  Ruthey saw geese for the first time today and called them "Lola".  Any animal is Lola.  Lola is our dog.  :)

5.  She begins dancing immediately when she hears music.

6.  She loves for you to sing to her and then she proceeds to sing with you.... Simply Adorable!!  By the way.... today was her first Sunday at Summit Crossing (our church).  She did great sitting in big church. 

7.  Ruthey saw Santa and reindeer display at Home Depot and was just in awe.  They were all lit up and she just pointed and smiled.

8.  Ruthey LOVES bathtime now.  She just sits and splashes everywhere. 

9.  Ruthey does NOT like prunes!!!!  Mommy so thought she needed them for her tummy.  Oh well...

10.  RUTHEY CRAWLED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

busy, busy

Aunt Norma, Ruthey and Nana

Ruthey with her papa Chuck



Ruthey is slowly beginning to like bathtime!!




Ruthey with her cousins in Forydyce... Abby, Molly and Kendall




Just simply cute :)




She loves her yogurt!!!

 Busy, busy... that's been our lives over the past two weeks.  My step-dad, Bill, passed away last Sunday on November 7.  Two weeks ago he entered the hospital and was not expected to make it much longer.  He wanted so badly to meet Ruthey before he died.  So... Brady, Ruthey and I traveled to Arkansas for two days and Bill was introduced to his newest granddaugher.  It was precious!  Last Sunday, Bill went home to be with the Lord and his horrible suffering ceased.  We praise God for that; however, we sure will miss him. 

As for Ruthey... she is adjusting so well.  She still says "lola" all the time.  Now, one of her favorite things to do is give us hugs.  We say "give me a hug" and she just leans into you.  Sweet!!   Another thing we've  discovered about Ruthey... she loves bananas and HATES sweet potatoes.  How can this be?  Surely, she will learn to like them.  :)  She is now a southern girl.  I've introduced them to her every week in different ways and she still spits them out and makes a horrible face.  As Brady has said many times before, "she just makes our hearts melt".  This journey of adoption took so long, but we know now why the wait was several years.  Ruthey was meant for us! 

Our church, Summit Crossing Community Church, has been so gracious to bring meals.  I'm so thankful for those meals.  It's made life a little easier as I am still trying to get accustomed to having a little one around again.  She is a busy, busy girl. 

As for Ruthey's sleep... it's so much better!!!  Last night she went to bed at 8 and slept until 7.  Thanks for your prayers in that matter. 

I have promised a weekly post to several friends.  Please know this is one day off (Lori), but I have been extremely busy.  :)

Ruthey's Shower in Tennessee

What fun it was to see old friends in Clarksville!  Susan Jordan, Deby Franklin, and Bev Jordan had a shower for me.  Our adoption journey began in Clarksville and these great friends have walked this journey with us from day one.  Ruthey received lots of great gifts.  I must say, everything was just adorable too.  God has truly blessed me with some wonderful friends.  Clarksville, TN will always hold a special place in our hearts.