Ruth is 5!

Ruth turned 5 years old on July 29th.  We spent most of the day in celebration mode with pony rides, lunch out at Ruby's Diner, and poolside dinner and cupcakes.  Ruth is a tenderheart.  She is the first to comfort others and the first to decide to be comforted herself.  Most people that come over to the home are immediately enveloped with Ruth's affectionate personality and willingness to share.  I love how Ruth brought femininity into our home...the clothes, shoes, hairdoes, and graceful twirls are so much fun!  

I nicknamed Ruth "mermaid", because she is happiest when she is in the water.  In fact, she can outswim all of us.  It was very fitting to have a birthday picnic at the pool.  The kids swam, ate, and swam some more.  It was a wonderful evening spent together.