Sunday, January 24, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
little babies of 2009
(a rose in remembrance of baby Ruttigar)
Today, just one year ago, our little baby Ruttigar went to live with Jesus. We only got to see pictures of him via ultrasound, he was a mere 10 weeks (post conception). He had a sweet little heartbeat we got to hear a few times, and seeing the positive pregnancy test the day after Thanksgiving 2008 is a joyful memory I'll cherish. Our first baby!
(Baby Bennett)
I haven't posted any of the beautiful pictures I have (thanks to my dear friend Anne G) of baby Bennett. But I thought I'd post this cute one of his little poochy lips and tiny nose. It's a favorite. We were privileged to hold and kiss him on June 30, 09. He is with baby Ruttigar; they're worshiping at Jesus' feet.
We're still praying that we'll soon get to have a child to enjoy here on earth.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
water house update - dun-da-dun-da-DONE!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Christmas update
We went to DesMoines and my (Reed side) family gathered at Bridget and Zach's house. There was Wii, eating, chatting, Christmas eve services, snow, and a lovely Christmas morning together.
^- Charlie got the complete Beatles box set for Christmas. (he picked and bought that gift months ago, but to his credit didn't open it until Christmas morning!)
Then we ventured through the wilderness (that is Iowa corn fields in the dead of winter) during an ice/blowing snow storm on Christmas afternoon.
We made it safe and sound to Waterloo, and joined the rest of the family (Johnson side) for a cozy evening of gifts, games and dinner.
Elliott and Emma loved their rocking chairs from Grandma and Grandpa!
Charlie was stoked about getting the WHOLE set of miniature NFL team helmets.
Today we got to spend some time with Nana and Grandpa again. This is a very specail four generation picture.
It's been a very relaxing holiday with the we-us'ez.
Now on to skiing.
GO _________! (my favorite football team!)
Charlie and I got to go on a date to the once every four years match-up between Bengals (Charlie's favorite team) and the Vikings (My/our, also favorite team). I for one was a little torn about who to cheer for, but Charlie found what his true colors were- Orange and black. Although he still cheers for the vikings in any other game. we had seats in row 10 and Charlie's right foot and my left foot were on the 50 yard line! SWEET!
Skol ____ (vikings?)!!!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Pictures from Thanksgiving in AZ
Monday, December 7, 2009
project water repair (update)



















