Christmas 2008

This was Charlotte's 2nd and Ruby's 1st Christmas and it sure was merry. Charlotte still didn't quite understand Christmas and Santa, but she was able to unwrap some of her gifts this year. She got a kick out of ripping that wrapping paper to shreds! She got so many great toys from her Grandma's and Grandpa, she will be playing with new stuff for awhile! Winter weather kept our visits shorter than we wanted, but it was so great to everyone. Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

Ruby's Baptism

Life has been crazy in the Collins household to say the least. We have moved, went to Tampa, and had Ruby's Baptism all in 10 days. We had just a couple days to get the house ready to have guests for the Baptism. Kim Kracher (close friend) was her Godmother and Eric Stoffl (my bro) was her Godfather. Ruby wore the same gown that myself, my cousin and Charlotte all wore to their baptism. The ceremony was beautiful and I almost got choked up again watching it. Big sister Charlotte did great and was happy to have so much attention from family and friends.

Thanksgiving Day

Charlotte 20 mo & Ruby 3 mo

Charlotte's 1st Presidential Election

Happy Halloween!

This was Charlotte's 1st official Trick or Treating Halloween. It took her a few houses to get the hang of it, and of course she couldn't say trick or treat, but she had no problem taking the candy out of the bowl. She also refused to let go of any of the candy she received. She had both hands full of candy, also holding a piece in her teeth, and had some stuck to her costume thanks to the sucker she was eating. Little Ruby just took it all in and eventually slept through the evening in the stroller.

Pumpkin Patch Party at Gymboree

We had a blast at this costume party. It was great to see all the different costumes the kids wore. There were games, singing, pumpkin decorating, and a yummy cookie at the end. Charlotte goes to Gymboree once a week for a class and sometimes more often for playtime at open gym. We have been doing this since Ruby was born to keep her busy and entertained. She loves it!

Charlotte & Ruby meet Blake

Kim and Blake came to visit from Kentucky, it was the first time for Kim and I to meet each other's baby. I believe it was also Blake's 1st road trip. Ruby and Blake are 11 days apart, it is going to be fun watching them grow up together. Charlotte loved the babies, kissing them as soon as she could reach them. "Aunt" Drae also was along for the fun, getting a glimpse of the craziness called motherhood.

Charlotte meets Curious George

Ruby Girl!!

Ruby is just about 10 weeks old now. She is so sweet to be around, smiles and coos when you give her attention. She has been sleeping in her own room and crib for the last couple of weeks. Sleeping about 12 hours total through the night, still wakes up usually once to eat. She looks alot like Charlotte as a baby.

Daddy and his girls

Pumpkin Patch at Stonycreek Farm

Pony Ride at Stonycreek

Charlotte's 1st haircut

Charlotte's hair was looking a little shabby so we decided to get those baby fine hairs shaped up. I think we laughed through this whole haircut and Charlotte could have cared less. She was more concerned about the plastic cover to the DVD movie she wasn't watching.