Happy 2011!

We rang in the new year in quiet fashion with some friends.  We feel so lucky for all the past year has brought us, especially our sweet little girl, Ruth!  We are amazed daily by how our children grow and develop at an alarming speed!  Each day we see Ruth getting stronger in her abilities to sit alone, grab at toys, and let us know what she wants.  She even started saying "dada" which has left Andy feeling very happy!  This is two children who said dada first!  I am still working on "mama" but haven't gotten a bite yet!

George continues to speak in sentences and amaze us daily with the things he says.  He is speaking clearer and seems more interested in words and communication in general!  He has gotten more excited about reading and is branching out in his favorites that he likes to read at bedtime!  He is also still super obsessed with his baby sister and has become quite protective of her when people come up to her to say hello, he will say, "That's my baby."  We are hoping that he will continue this protective and sweet nature towards her for the rest of their lives!  Ruth is also quite enamored with her brother and lights up when he comes near her!  Both Andy and I think that George is Ruth's favorite!