Straw Sounds

Who hasn't pulled a straw out of the lid of a cup from a fast-food place and heard the unmistakable scraping sound that it makes? Well, Reuben heard this for the first time last night and thought it was the funniest thing that he's ever heard. Here's a short video clip from then:

A Few Videos of RTW

January/February - Graduation & Snow Day

We started the new year off with Ryan's graduation. I am so proud of him for working so diligently amidst the physical challenges and the long hours of studying. He loves his new job and we all look forward to what lies ahead. Snow came early in the new year and it seems like it does not want to leave. Reuben has not been out much to play in the snow but he does like to watch it fall. One day I am sure he will be throwing snowballs and building snowmen and sledding. I look forward to those days!!

2009 A Christmas to Remember

This Christmas was a time of joy, traveling, friends & family, and sickness. The joy of it was the remembrance of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who being one of the Trinity, took on flesh and became one of us.

We traveled to TN (Clarksville and Ripley) where both our families live. They all were a blessing to see and to spend time with.

The most interesting and memorable thing that happened this Christmas was the sickness that swept through our families in such a short time. Thirteen members of our family caught a virus of some sort. Needless to say, there was a lot of cleaning going on in each household.

This Christmas was also Reuben's first Christmas. Although he was one of the thirteen who got sick, he had a fun time playing with the wrapping paper and bows. He also got to be held and kissed by his great-grandparents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and several other people.

We are so thankful for the memories that were made and especially thankful for the gift of Salvation that only comes through Jesus Christ.

A little late...Thanksgiving Day

The Whitfords

Sophie, Ginger, and Christian

Ryan and Mark putting the table together.

Christian and Sophie feeding Reuben.

Handsome Reuben posing.

This year we spent Thanksgiving Day with some great friends of ours. Due to Ryan's work schedule we were not able to travel and see family. Mark and Ginger Hales showed great hospitality and fed us tasty food on a cold and relaxing Thanksgiving Day. We are so thankful for friends who are our brother and sister in Christ.

The Most Handsome Kid Ever...

Reuben tries to take over the microphone when we practice.

Reuben upclose and personal. Reuben in his favorite contraption.

The days have flown by since Reuben was born. I cannot believe that he is 7 months old! Now, he is sitting up on his own, trying to cut teeth, eating vegetables and fruit, clapping his hands, and much more. Every week he seems to be doing something he has never done before. Ryan and I are so happy to be his parents and are glad that the Lord has given Reuben to us. He smiles all the time and has the most contagious laugh.

Reuben Likes to Laugh

About a month ago, we were at a friend's house and Ryan was playing around with their dog. Reuben thought it was the funniest thing to see his dad chasing a dog around. Here's some footage captured on a cell phone: