Well, I have not had time for Ruby Tuesday Ramblings in a while.  Being a working Mom was harder than I thought.  Not because the work was hard, it just doesn't leave a lot of time for blogging!  My six weeks of employment has come to an end.  Thanks to my boss, it all went well!  Ruby really struggled for a while with separation from me, etc., but she is doing great now.  She has been sleeping really well again at night, and we are so grateful!

I have to brag on Jeff for a minute...  He has made it possible for his two employees and new Mom's to come back to work after 6 weeks with their infants!!!!  Yes, it is like a mini day care over at his office.  Pack n' Plays, Swings, mobiles, diapers, etc....  Isn't that awesome?!!!  The Mom's are thrilled, and the babies are doing great!  They have privacy when they need it, and they have their precious kiddos right next to them why they work.  I think it is an amazing thing he is doing for two great Mom's!  It shows how much he appreciates them!!

Ainsley is doing great at school and we are very proud of her.  We had her first conference, and it was full of good news.  She has started ballet, and she is loving it.  It took us a while, but after all of the twirling and dancing in front of her mirror we decided this was probably her thing!  We continue to battle over piano practice, but who doesn't!  The frustrating thing is she is really good at it.  But, the harder it gets the more she pushes back.  Ainsley has a gift for procrastination and negotiating.  Not sure what that will equate to someday, but my guess is something great!  For now, she is making me a crazy person!!!  :)

Ruby continues to make us laugh out loud!  A very sweet Mom I don't even know came up to me yesterday in a 2 year old class we go to once a week.  She said, "every time I see Ruby she makes me smile..."  Me too!  Today we go to BSF where Ruby attends a class with young two year olds.  It is such a blessing to see her embrace learning about God.  At dinner now, Ruby prays for us...  She says three words with her hands folded together...  "God, tanks, A-men!"

So sweet..  She will not go to bed now without us praying with her... Again so sweet.  It takes me back to what her life could have been like in China.  Would she have known God?  It is one of our greatest joys to teach her about Him!

Well, I need to get going...  So much to ramble about, but I guess that will be another Tuesday!

Blessings to you as you venture out today!

P.S:   Anyone else ready for the elections to be OVER!

We had a great weekend, and a little adventure at the lake house this past weekend!  The weather was picture perfect.  It was so nice to just be outside!  The adventure happened when we decided to go on a family canoe ride!   All was well, until we were heading back to our house...  We went under a tree limb, and the next thing I knew there were four of us in the water!  To say Ruby & Ainsley were a little shocked is an understatement!!!  Mom & Dad got the canoe back in order, and we paddled home in record speed!  The girls recovered after a hot bubble bath and hot chocolate!!!!

Sorry Grandpa!  But, we are all OK!!!!  :)

Never a dull moment here!

Blessings,

I finally figured out how to post large photos like some of my Mamarazzi buds!!!! I have all sorts of questions about Flickr.. But, for now, I am just going to enjoy this little victory!!!

Fast forward one year, and we had another great day apple picking.  It was absolutely gorgeous here today.  77 degrees!  Oh, how I love October in Minnesota!  The difference this year, was Ruby could grab the low branches, pull off the apples, and run around the orchard!  When we told her we were heading to the orchard in the car, she said, "SWEET!!"  Yes, things have changed in a year!!!

As you can see Ruby was more in the picture mood than she was last Saturday.  She even snuggled with the pumpkins!  

Right now I have Apple Cobbler in the oven, and cinnamon & vanilla ice cream in the freezer!

"SWEET!"

Blessings,