Ruth the Great!

Last weekend we made the impulsive decision to drive up to Sacramento to see some family and friends. It was a quick but much needed trip for all of us. We got to see old friends and introduce Jonathan to the family! Matt has been enjoying a show called "Little Bill" and on the show Little Bill has a great grandmother that he calls Alice the Great. In order to explain my grandmother to him, we used that as a reference and it stuck. So now, she's "Ruth the Great"! She blushes every time and it's just too cute!

Matt played at the playground near the first house we owned.

Matt continues to amaze us with his sudden desire to explore on playgrounds. We are both still a bit leery about letting him do it without standby assistance!

One of Matt's favorite things to say these days is "I did it by self!" Such a proud big boy!

My mom met us at the playground for a little playtime with the boys.

Ruth the Great helps Jonathan get to his toy that was just too far to reach.

Matt was playing doctor and taking Ruth the Great's blood pressure one morning during our visit. She was so gracious to let us crash at her house during our last minute visit, it was the least he could do to offer his medical services!

Now he's self medicating. That's never good!

She was able to sneak in a little cuddle time while Matt was playing.

A little cuddle time for Jonathan as well.

More cuddle time for Jonathan. But, this cuddle time ended in a bit of a large accident and everyone involved had to change clothes! It was a full blowout just in time to say goodbye and get on the road headed home. What a way to finish the visit. She says we're welcome back though!

We tried to get Matt in the shot, but he gave a pouty lip and decided to hide his face. Jonathan enjoyed his photo shoot. Maybe he knew what he had in store for Ruth the Great!