Week 16

Size: ?!?!
New things: Ruthie sat up on her own for quite some time this week. 
More giggles!! 
She smiles so much more, too, now!!! I love it! 
She does not like laying down. If she's on her back, she will more than likely try to lift her top half up. (unless she's getting her diaper changed...she enjoys that!!)
Fun things: Ruthie got to see some cows at the dairy and quite enjoyed the black and white!! 
Ruthie got to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa while Tom and I went on a date for Valentine's Day!! Yay for dates!! She fell asleep for them watching trains with Grandpa. 
Ruthie got to see her Aunt Ruth and a dear friend on an afternoon trip we took. She also got to see her first "up-close" dog. She seemed to be confused about what the thing was. 
Ruthie loves: Having Mommy ride in the back of the car with her while others drive. 
Logos!!...on food items, clothing, etc. 
Her Grandma's coffee mug (hint the picture)...she loves the polka dots and chewing on it!
Standing!!
The Wheels on the Bus song!! We have made up many verses to that song in the past few weeks!
When I blow in her face:).
Sleep: Ruthie is still doing a great job with sleep. She goes down so well for naps and bedtime. Sleeping in the car was more difficult for her this week which meant some missed naps. But she has been so stimulated since being with family and going out and about that it doesn't really bother her that much. She loves seeing and doing!!
Mom and Dad: Tom had another great week at the dairy he's been externing at. Ruthie and I got to stay with him for a few days. (hints the pictures of her in the driver's seat with Daddy) We did a bit of exploring the area, went to an auction, and enjoyed meeting the farm's staff. We also got to do some cooking and baking for Grandma and Grandpa...it was wonderful to cook in a big kitchen and one with a dishwasher:). 
Thank you, Lord, for: Getting to spend a few days at the farm with Tom!