And We're Off! (Almost)

These past couple months have been CA-RA-ZY! With a wonderful trip to Wyoming to visit Brenner's parents on their mission in Martin's cove (blog post on this to come), my birthday, and getting ready to pack and move to Charlotte, North Carolina for a month, you could say we've had our hands full. Not to mention that little rugrat Ruth who decided to walk around and explore everything. I think I have a heart attack everyday watching Ruth walk because she's got the skills of a drunk sailor going on and decides to hang out around the most dangerous parts of the house i.e. fireplace, glass coffee table and end tables. 

Anyway, I really shouldn't be writing. I have a lot more packing to do before we leave in 1 WEEK to North Carolina! So long, if you need me, I'll be in Charlotte.

Monkey See, Monkey Do!

You guys. I LOVE my little family. So Ruth has really been noticing the little things Brenner and I do and trying them out for herself. For instance, ya know how when you bend over you tend to sigh or let out some sort of grunt? Well anytime Ruth bends down to get a book or toy she grunts like a little old lady and it's such a crack up. 

Ruth update: She gives slobbery kisses, she blows kisses, dances, is trying to walk (and is SO darn close!), waves while actually saying hi-- this kills me because she's such a little person and she is trying to get the hang of this language thing-- she does a fake laugh and a fake cough for attention and thinks she is the funniest little thing since Bill Cosby.. uh poor reference?

Anyway, on a side note, I've just been very impressed by how well Heavenly Father knows us individually. I was having this conversation with a good friend about how ironic life is. There are a couple people in my life right now who I honestly didn't think I'd ever see again after high school and at the time was glad for it. But then BAM they are placed right in my life and now I've grown to respect them and see such a different side of them that I thought didn't exist. But guess what? It DOES! And Heavenly Father knows that and I'm so sad I didn't know it sooner. 

 Also, it's been so fun hanging out with people in our same stage of life and Rachel and Jacob make such great friends! I can't wait for Penny and Ruth to run around together, hopefully not getting into too many shenanigans.

Sorry for the novel!

As of Late

First off, let me just express my joy that Brenner is finally done with his surgery rotation! Woohoo!! He's now ending his 3rd year of medical school doing family medicine which is great because there's no call and he gets to have a fairly typical work schedule. That being said, we spent our first Saturday together in about 10 weeks and it was amazing! We went up past Strawberry on the rim and hiked the Cabin Loop trail to some really cool dilapidated cabins that forest rangers used to live in back in the day. There was a beautiful spring that hugged most of the trail and we were underneath big trees and walked through gorgeous meadows. The best part of it all, besides having my husband back, was that Ruth was such an amazing sport! She did great in her baby backpack. We've taken her hiking many times in that contraption but never for this long and she was so funny in it. She takes after both of us and our love for the outdoors. Anyway, I could go on and on about how wonderful yesterday was but it's ok, I'll just post some pictures since I'm sure that's what you'll want to see anyway.

 Oh look! A Horn Toad.

 We signed on our first house! Oh wait...

 I love him. And I love spending time with him. And... I love him.

 

This is her being "sweet" She lays her head down on the closest thing to her when we say, "Ruth, be sweet!"

You know it's been a good day when your onesie is covered in dirt.

Dance it Out

Hey You! (Flash the quintessential Uncle Sam pointing his finger in yo face)

What do you like to do when you're in a stellar good mood and all alone? Sometimes I find it necessary to just jam out your feelings in a dance session and I have no shame about it.

So please, feel free to use this song as your muse because as of lately, it's been on repeat once or twice in my house.

**Note: If you can find a baby girl-- specifically one named Ruth-- to join in then you've got yourself the perfect dance party experience.

 

Obladi Oblada

Hey look who still exists! (It's me.)

Anyway, I know I've got some MAJOR catching up to do but hey, I have a baby and I'm taking classes full-time. What did you expect? Still, we keep treckin' on because "obladi, oblada, life goes oooooon! La la la la life goes on." So for now, here's some sweet little eye candy for you of my Dollie, piece o' chocolate, Ruthie girl, Rudy Tootie (she will not tolerate this at some point), Baby Woot, etc., etc.

Isn't she the greatest?

How It All Went Down

Ruth Anita Freeman was born on Friday, August 2, 2013 coming in at 6 lbs 14oz and 19.5 inches. 

I was scheduled to be induced at 3 in the morning but they didn't have any beds open. But Ruth would not have it! About 10 minutes after I hung up the phone with the hospital I went into labor all on my own. So we went in and I was admitted. Her heart rate was extremely high but then would drop really low in between contractions. So they called my doctor and he told them to do an ultrasound to see why she was so distressed. Well the ultrasound never came because things got pretty critical and I was wheeled right in for an emergency C section. It all happened so fast and needless to say, I was OVERWHELMED. When the nurses tell you, "We need to get this baby out as soon as possible," it doesn't really calm your nerves in an already stressful situation. Thank goodness I have such a wonderful husband. He truly couldn't have been any better.

Then, BAM- Ruth was born. She had the cord wrapped around her neck and labor became too much for her to handle. She was admitted to the NICU for her high respiratory rate and low blood glucose. She couldn't eat so she was hooked up to an IV and had wires all over her. This was not the labor and delivery experience I ever imagined going through but it was all worth it to have a beautiful healthy baby girl. She and I are doing just great now and she loves to prove it with her smile! And her dimples are the yummiest. If only I can catch a picture of her showing them off. Scratch that- everything about her is the yummiest! The hair, the cheeks, her toes, and when she just stares at me perfectly content. Being a mother is oh so good.

You're Only A Day Away

WELL TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Ah, can you believe it? I still can't. Hopefully in 24 to 36 hours I will be holding my little baby in my arms. (Let's pray it will be closer to the 24 hour mark and not the 36 hour  mark). I am going in EARLY in the AM tomorrow morning to be induced because she just loves me so much that she doesn't want to leave my bellay. It's so early that some of you may consider it Thursday still. Let me just say that induction was the last thing I wanted but for some circumstances our of our control, it is the best option for us. Anyway, I realistically won't be on here for a while seeing as I will have my arms full and be running on very little sleep. But if you want any updates I am sure I will be too gah gah not to share photos on Instagram or Facebook. So check there! Alrighty I've got LOTS to do before our Ruth comes so I am signing off for a while. I am beaming.

~A Very soon to be Mommy Freeman