County Fair

Yee-Haw for family day at the Clark County Fair!
Noel volunteered to perform in a "pretend" circus where she dressed up as a snow leopard and acted out a part with other animals on the kids stage. We enjoyed deep-fried cookie dough (don't think I'd get that again) after lunch before heading off to the Rides. We went all out with the 80 ticket package ($$$$) and the girls got to ride a good amount of the rides. I of course had to go on several of them with Noel because........well.........she couldn't just go alone! It's a mother's duty right? Let's see.......we went on the little swings, the train, the fun house, the shrek adventure obstacle course and slide, the big slide, the roller coaster, the mini pirate ship and the broken airplanes. It was a lot of fun........so much so that the girls were both crying and whining when we had to leave........we were literally dragging them to the car. They gave up pretty easy though. All in all...........it was a blast!

Sydney's 3rd Birthday

Birthday party madness took place this last Saturday at Grandma and Grandpa Sprenger's house. There were lots of kids (cousins and friends) there to enjoy the Slip-n-slides and the fun bounce house. The weather wasn't the best for water activities but it wasn't bad either. We prayed like crazy for no rain and God answered our prayers. We BBQ'd and had lots of good eats along with the "swimming pool" cake. Sydney had a hay-day opening her gifts. She got some toys, games, clothes and art supplies......oh and a kids laptop. Now she can have one just like everyone else in the house. Noel got one for her birthday too. Hmmm...........does that make you wonder what they see Mom and Dad doing quite often?????

More of Ruth

Could she be any cuter????
The girls and I got to go over and hold baby Ruth while Jessica went to her doctor's appointment. She was perfect.........Leah was in California visiting her grandparents, so the girls got to play with all her toys........which meant I got Ruth mostly to myself. It felt so good having her in my arms. She is a beauty.

Meeting Ruth

Ok, prepare yourself for some ooey, gooey, sick love, mushy stuff cause I got to meet my new little niece today! Needless to say, I'm a bit excited. She is so beautiful, so perfect, amazing. I don't think I've been this ga-ga over a baby since my two little babes. She looks like a little Gabe. Dark hair, dark skin, slanty eyes and Gabe's ears and hairline (both of which I have too).
Leah is looking forward to bringing her home and getting to be a big sister. She has gotten to spend the last four days at Grandma and Grandpa's so has had a lot of fun but I know is looking forward to getting to be with mom and dad and little Ruthie (or Rufie as she and Sydney pronounce it).

Baby Ruth!

Little Ruth is finally here. We've all been awaiting this moment. She was born on Thursday, June 28 2007 at 11:30pm. She weighed in at a healthy 8lbs 11oz and was almost 22 inches long. As you can see from the pictures, she looks a lot like Gabe.

Ruth, we're all so glad you are here and we can't wait to get to know you!

Yes, I am a very proud Auntie!

Beach Pictures!

Camping with Kids!

Well, we just got back from quite the camping trip. We went to Shortsands (where all the surfers go) about 20 minutes South of Cannon Beach. It was very tiring, to say the least. I had to do nearly all the planning and packing (I know, boo hoo) because we left as soon as Ben got home from work. When we left it was pouring down rain...not too encouraging. The weather surprisingly turned out to be really nice. Noel and I got to go on a couple adventures while daddy and sister took a nap. We ran from the waves, walked on the rocks in the river/creek that ran into the ocean and went for a hike. If you ever have a chance to camp here, do it. You camp in this beautiful wooded setting but can walk 1/2 mile down to this awesome beach enclosed on three sides by rock cliffs. We enjoyed eating junk food, that we never normally eat, and had s'mores. The girls really looked forward to the s'mores and then didn't really eat them. We had a great fire that daddy built - that was our peace and calm after the girls went to bed. All in all we had a memorable time but we both thought we would go insane several times during the two days.