Richins

1)  How old were you when you were allowed to decorate a tree (or at least help)? I don't remember not being able to help, but that memory is to like age 6, I think. 2)  How many times have you sent a bland present to in-laws for lack of good ideas?I have only had to sent presents to in-laws maybe twice in my life( While they served a mission in Africa), and I don't remember what it was I might have sent or if it was bland.  3)  How many hours did it take you to fall asleep on Christmas Eve once you were aware of the "good stuff" coming in the morning? It seemed like forever but maybe in reality an hour or two. 4)  How many people have asked you if you're "all ready for Christmas" this year (and remember it's only the 8th of December)? 0- I think. The people I am around know I am not ready at all. I try to avoid people sometimes, especially this time of year. 5)  How many people did you hear from at church this week who truly spoke as if ...

I started typing this on November 15, and never finished. I am leaving what I started and will add from there. Our baby Ruth is eight months old as of Monday. We found out she had an ear infection and pink eye that day. She looked so sad. When the doctor said it was pink eye I felt so dumb. For some reason I had convinced myself that it was something else. Once the antibiotics started working I realize how bad she had been feeling. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is an over load of Ruth pictures. I have been fighting with blogger about how they are arranged and have lost the battle, non the less here they are. climbing the stairs Being loved by Daryl Cute sleeping baby 4 wheeling drivin'  through the bar chairs(she got stuck and was not happy.) Her winter hat I make her wear. Fast forward a month and Ruth is nine months old. She is over pink eye and the ear inf...