Thanksgiving Blessing

We had a wonderful thanksgiving this year.  I made my very first turkey and it turned out great. We brined the Turkey the night before and I think it really gave the turkey great flavor. My parents were here from California. We also shared the day with two neighbors, James and Jackie. We had a wonderful meal.
Everyone had a job as we got ready.

     Sonnet - Head Chef

     Christian - Dessert Master (hello Pumpkin Cheese Cake)

     Mom - Assistant Chef, Chief Dishwasher (She likes to do dishes...weird)

     Dad - Official Ruthie Watcher

     James & Jackie - Truffle Makers

Unfortuantly, Christian's parents were not able to come to dinner, but something great came out of it. They delayed their arrival to late Saturday night so they could bring Jake with them. Jake is finalizing his enlistment into the Army so it was wonderful to spend time with him before he begins his training.

Brothers

Why, you may ask, would the Weavers come on Saturday night only to have to return home Sunday afternoon? This Sunday was Ruthie's baby blessing at church. We were very happy to have Jake and both our parents at her blessing. Ruthie wore a beautiful dress that my mom made out of the same material as my wedding dress. Mum Weaver suppressed us with a sweet little bonnet.

Blessing dress

Ruthie says...

I am 6 weeks old!

Three things about me:
1. I had my first diaper blow out
2. I love my Grandma, Grandpa, Oma, and Boppa
3. I like to stay up all night!

Ruthie says...

I am 5 weeks old!

Three things about me:
1. I weigh 7 lbs and 8 oz
2. I like to sit in my swing
3. I think it is funny to go to the bathroom as soon as Mom or Dad takes off my diaper.

Mom + Camera + Baby = Cute Pictures

I got a little bored so I started taking pictures of Ruthie. She is so cute, I just couldn't help myself.
She was asleep during her first photo session (It only adds to her cuteness).

Little Angel

After she was up, fed, spit up on her onesie, and changed, (does this process sound familiar to any other moms?) I took some more pictures.

Christian and I both still have our special childhood stuffed animals. I can't believe how small she is next to them. Christian used to sleep with Bear Friend the panda and I had Fluppy my pound puppy. I was teasing Christian for his "clever" naming only to be reminded that Fluppy got his name because I didn't say puppy correctly when I was little. Hopefully Ruthie won't inherit our lack-of-ability to name stuffed animals.

Ruthie with Bear Friend and Fluppy

Ruthie Says...

I am 4 weeks old!

Three things about me:
1. Yesterday was my due date (Ha, ha, what do they know)
2. I am having a growth spurt and want to eat all the time
3. I have decided to be more clingy (Mommy and Daddy don't seem to enjoy it as much as I do... I don't understand why)

Frozen Flowers...and More Ruthie

Snow! I can't believe it. We have had snow twice in this last week. It melts off by the end of the day, but it is still snow. We probably won't be getting more snow any time soon but the weather is staying colder. I love that fall has firmly set in.

Now more cute pictures of Ruthie!

Ruthie the Super Sleeper

Hi Dad!

Ruthie says...

I am 3 weeks old!

Three things about me:
1. I love to wear sleepers.
2. Even though I hate baths, I sleep really well after I have one.
3. When I am upset I like the way Daddy walks with me the best.

(Sorry my post is late, but Mommy and I fell asleep on the couch last night before we could post. We woke up around midnight with Daddy on the floor next to us. He didn't want to wake us up, and he didn't want to go to bed without us. He's so great.)

A Week on Our Own

With Mom gone we have spent our first week alone with Ruthie. It only took us 24 hours to realize just how often Mom was holding her. I have been having to learn how to do everything one handed. I had no idea how many things require two hands. Before leaving Mom put together her shadow box for us. She did a fantastic job.

 Ruthie has regained her birth weight and continued to get even bigger.  Unfortunately her day night cycle has been shifting.  Today she has been extra sleepy, so that probably means she will be extra awake tonight. Either way she is definitely extra cute.