*Ruth turns 1!

We celebrated Ruth's 1st birthday this weekend!  It was a small little party with just the Kims and the Mukaayas - people who light up her face any time they come over :)  She is a social little thing and had a wonderful time with all the excitement.  More on the birthday girl herself later...

cake!

 friends!

 She loves to lift "heavy" things like this.

Edie wrapped up her leap pad for Ruth : )

She has started climbing stool and chairs and was so happy with herself here being able to see the counter!

 we decorated during her nap - she was so excited about the balloons and streamers - "ooohhh!!!"

 help with the carrot cake:

Vera and Edie are over the top in love with their baby sister and planned and talked about her birthday for months. Their cards and gifts were so sweet.

chaos:

chip read:

My dad lent us his nice camera a few months ago.  I've had fun playing with it but had no way to share the pictures until now. I am quite computer/camera illiterate and hadn't even heard of a chip reader - well now we have one :)  Here are some random pictures I took this Fall...  

This is what Edie does ALL day to Ruth, drives me -and Ruth- crazy!! :)

multi-tasking:

our tiny Christmas tree: 

Dad playing Barbie:

Edie and her new little friend from church:

Edie reluctantly trying on an old knitted sweater. I tried to bribe her to keep it on - no luck.

dance show:

*chip read part 2

making pickles:

enjoying the sun:

pre-crawling:

Ruth obviously LOves Trixie, our bunny:

from our deck:

Vera started violin this Fall, something she's always wanted to do. It's harder than she anticipated but she seems to like it still!

Edie's 4th birthday: 

 Even walking by this door makes me happy, the light and colors are so beautiful.

cute little bottom:

Edie's typical camera smile:

our little friend Isaac: