Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thankful Thursday!
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs." ~Psalm 100:2
This Thursday morning's quote comes from Jeff - "I am thankful for a little girl that wakes up happy, and sings her heart out in the shower!" The truth of it is she sings 24/7!!
Today is Ainsley's Christmas Concert at school. These fun pics are from Liz who was at the dress rehearsal yesterday. Thanks Liz!!!! We are so thankful that Ainsley is at a school where they can celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. This little girl has been blessed with the joy of the Lord in her heart. I just can't wait to see how God uses her and the gifts he has blessed her with!
Her Rubiness and I are heading out into what looks like a snowglobe outside to pick up Grandpa!!! So, it is time to crank up Josh Groban in the snow and celebrate the season!
Blessings today!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Her Rubiness goes "sledding!"
OK - "Sledding" may be a stretch, but she went down the slight incline in our driveway and loved it!!!! She seems to love the snow, and the cold wind blowing on her face. Now, I just have to work on the mittens! Just like sox, if Ruby can find a way to get them off, she will do it! Clearly this precious jewel from the south of China was born to be a northern girl like her Mama! You see, I am a mountain girl at heart living in the land of 10,000 lakes! I always tell Jeff if he came home tomorrow and told me we are moving to Colorado, I would say when do we leave? I love to ski, especially in the Rockies. There is just a feeling of freedom as you point the tips down the mountain. Especially on a freshly groomed trail when the sun is shining. Ainsley learned to ski in Snowmass when she was three. I will never forget how my eyes teared up the first time I got to ski down with her. I followed this vision of pink with bunny ears on her helmet! CUTE!!! Unfortunately, we have no plans to ski out west this year. Hopefully, in the next few years we will all be on a mountain watching 'Her Rubiness' ski down in those infamous pink bunny ears with her mittens on!
Blessings from snowy MSP!
Diana
Saturday, December 1, 2007
SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!
One of my favorite things is the first "worthy" snowfall of the year! Well today we are being hit with a good old fashion white out! They are predicting up to 10" today! We don't always take our weather forecasts seriously, but I do believe they got it right! It is the perfect day for a cup of hot tea, baking Christmas cookies, and finding joy in the season!
We did finish decorating the tree last night. Ainsley did most of it, while I tried to distract 'Her Rubiness.' Ruby does not like the word no, so after three broken ornaments she was diverted to the couch to "watch!" Hopefully, it will sink in soon that the tree is not a toy. Otherwise, there will be lots of tears in the next month. She did better this morning, but we still have a ways to go for the phrase, "no touch" to sink in!
Jeff & Ainsley are off to find a star or an angel for the top of our tree, Ruby is sleeping, and I am enjoying the scenery out my office window.
Merry December!
Diana
Friday, November 30, 2007
Blessed to have lifelong friends!
Last night we had dinner with old friends. Lance and I met in homeroom in 7th grade! That was thirty-one years ago! He has never forgotten my birthday since we were 13! Here is the message that Jeff and I woke up to on Ruby Tuesday from Lance:
Rise and Shine...this day only comes once.
Have a wonderful day meeting your new angel!
We are all thinking of you!
Love you guys!
Tia and Lance - we love you guys too!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and your great kids with our family last night! A special thanks to Jordan for turning Ainsley into a "pool shark" at six! She is looking forward to fishing with you next year!
Here are some fun pics from the night! You will see that Ruby has not learned the concept of "double dipping" yet!
Have a great Friday!
Diana
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Thankful Thursday!
Our little gymnast playing the piano her way!
Okay - 1 foot and 2 hands is easier
Our First Duet
Special Sister Pics from the first six months since Ruby Mei came home!
Whoever started this thankful Thursday tradition, thank you! It really does cause me to pause during my busy weeks!
This week I am thankful for:
- The nap that Ruby is taking already today. I think she is still tired from the drama of meeting Santa!
- For my friend Jenny who helped me with Ruby Mei on very little notice!
- That I went to my first gyrokinetics (sp?) class with my girlfriend Kristi today! And, that I am actually thinking about going to a spin class with her tomorrow!
- Our new piano that is already bringing music into our home.
- For Ruby's curiosity about EVERYTHING!
- For the maturity and good manners I am witnessing in Ainsley!
- For the 15 verses that remind me of God's Affirmations that my BSF friend Paige shared
- For the great conversations I had with Kim this week. And, for the lessons she has taught me.
- For my "girls" night out with Ainsley, Katie, & Ruby and for the quotes that bring a smile to my face
- For my husband who is taking the time to attend a Men's Fraternity at our church every Friday morning at 6:15. He has blessed me beyond measure by the things he has shared from this.
- For my sister Barb who is staying with the girls Saturday night so we can celebrate Liz's (Camp H's) birthday!
- For my parents, and their giving hearts!
- For my special 5th grade girls Sam, Audrey, Andra, Anna, and Ashley! I love working with you on Wed. nights!
- For the way Ruby squeezes me with her legs when she is scared, and the way she says "MOM" when she needs me!
- I wish I could say I was thankful for the subzero temps we are experiencing already in MSP, but I would have to dig down really deep to say that! However, I am very thankful for heat, food, and a pillow to rest my head on!
Blessings, Di
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A Visit with Santa!
Katie & Ainsley waiting to see Santa!
Yes - it even snows inside in Minnesota
'Her Rubiness' recovers with snowglobe distraction!
A little ice cream always helps!Well, let's just say there was absolutely no way 'Her Rubiness' was going to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas! In fact, Mom is in the picture (Scanner not working today) on Santa's lap just so we have Ruby on film near him! Poor thing was absolutely beside herself about Jolly Old Saint Nick! On the other hand Ainsley and her best friend Katie had a fabulous time talking Santa's ear off. All I heard was "My Little Pet Shop," and "Hannah Montana Guitar" when asked what would you like me to bring you this year!!!! Thankfully, no puppy, laptop or cell phone requests!
I also want to say that once again I had a wonderful time being with the girls at the mall. If you recall our last shopping trip was to the Mall of America/Nordstroms with these two fashion Divas! They did not disappoint last night as we took on Gymboree. What struck me the most is how much they have matured even in one year. When they were on Santa's lap my mind went to the two of them meeting at 6 months old. One brown eyed, and one blue eyed.... both special!
Without getting into details these two big sisters took on three very "bossy" kids at Gymboree who would not give Ruby a little chair to sit in. They both took it personally and expressed to me, and the Gymboree sales clerk, how "rude" those kids were! Wasn't it yesterday that they were both screaming "MINE" to each other!!
A few of my favorite quotes from Ainsley and Katie last night:
1. " Miss Di, you know when you love a pair of shoes so much it doesn't matter if they fit! You just want to take them home anyway!" This was Katie defending Ainsley who wanted me to buy the matching shoes Katie was wearing even if they were one size too big, and she was shuffling around the store in them!
2. "Miss Di, I love the way God made me and I love the way he made Ainsley too!"
3. "Katie, if anyone ever makes fun of Ruby because she might look Chinese when she is older, will you help me take care of her?" Katie's response, "Ainsley if we are babysitting Ruby and Madison and that happens, first we should call your Mom! Then we should tell whoever is making fun of Ruby to stop it!" "And besides, I think Chinese people are beautiful!"
Oh, I just love the beautiful hearts of these two precious six year olds!! What a blessing it is for me to be a part of both of their lives! I am so grateful that they will be together to take on the world and anyone who may think of picking on their little sisters!
Blessings,
"Miss Di"
I also want to say that once again I had a wonderful time being with the girls at the mall. If you recall our last shopping trip was to the Mall of America/Nordstroms with these two fashion Divas! They did not disappoint last night as we took on Gymboree. What struck me the most is how much they have matured even in one year. When they were on Santa's lap my mind went to the two of them meeting at 6 months old. One brown eyed, and one blue eyed.... both special!
Without getting into details these two big sisters took on three very "bossy" kids at Gymboree who would not give Ruby a little chair to sit in. They both took it personally and expressed to me, and the Gymboree sales clerk, how "rude" those kids were! Wasn't it yesterday that they were both screaming "MINE" to each other!!
A few of my favorite quotes from Ainsley and Katie last night:
1. " Miss Di, you know when you love a pair of shoes so much it doesn't matter if they fit! You just want to take them home anyway!" This was Katie defending Ainsley who wanted me to buy the matching shoes Katie was wearing even if they were one size too big, and she was shuffling around the store in them!
2. "Miss Di, I love the way God made me and I love the way he made Ainsley too!"
3. "Katie, if anyone ever makes fun of Ruby because she might look Chinese when she is older, will you help me take care of her?" Katie's response, "Ainsley if we are babysitting Ruby and Madison and that happens, first we should call your Mom! Then we should tell whoever is making fun of Ruby to stop it!" "And besides, I think Chinese people are beautiful!"
Oh, I just love the beautiful hearts of these two precious six year olds!! What a blessing it is for me to be a part of both of their lives! I am so grateful that they will be together to take on the world and anyone who may think of picking on their little sisters!
Blessings,
"Miss Di"
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The Pearl and the Ruby Making Music...
I had to post a couple more pics of the girls from tonight! Ainsley was so excited about the piano when she got home. Her best pal Katie was over, and they were having a Hannah Montana concert in the family room! I took the girls to see Santa tonight. More on that tomorrow!
Time to go take care of Ruby. She is in bed and very unhappy about it!
Blessings,
Diana
Time to go take care of Ruby. She is in bed and very unhappy about it!
Blessings,
Diana
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