After church today we went to visit Santa with "Camp H."  As expected, Ruby was not too enthusiastic about our North Pole adventure.  She continued to say "No Santa" as we approached the big red velvet chair!  I thought the bribe of chocolates wrapped in pretty red foil would get her, but not today!  She wanted her Daddy!  In our family photo she is chewing on one of those kisses.  Ainsley on the other hand was excited about this!  We saw an infant today on Santa's lap when we left.    She was wearing her Santa dress and matching hat.  As I watched her stare at Santa's beard it reminded me of The Pearl when she was six months old.

This is what I saw when I went to check on Ruby last night after we came home from seeing the Michael W. Smith Concert...  Really, does it get much sweeter?  When we left for the evening, Ruby had this tutu on over some other clothes.  I have not had a chance to talk to Annie about it, but my guess is when she got her ready for bed, Her Rubiness demanded that she have her tutu back.  Like any fabulous babysitter would, Annie obliged.

Hi Friends,

Not too long ago The Pearl asked if she could take dance classes again.  There is a Christian Dance Company here that focuses on quality instruction in a wholesome environment.  I love this school, and it's director!  They are known for their wonderful program, and their amazing recital in June.  Ainsley actually took classes at this school the year we got our referral for Ruby Mei.  We had to pull her out before we traveled, and because of the timing of it all she could not be in the recital.   We will make sure she is there this year!  I look forward to it!