we've been in austin for about a year now. it's not nearly as beautiful as the northwest, but we do like it here. people are friendly and kids are polite. lots of yes ma'ams and no sir's. it's hot here. when it gets into the 90's in february, something is not right. we survived last summer (barely) and then realized it was "mild" by texas standards. wow, i can't wait until this summer when every day will be en fuego. there might not be an adequate adjective for my kind of grouchy...
last september we moved into our beautiful new home and now we eagerly await our beautiful new property tax bill. property tax in texas is high. but texans will quickly point out there is no state tax so it's a wash, but somehow i'm not really feeling it.
on 1.18.2008 our little ainsley kate made her arrival into the world 5 weeks early. she's doing great now, but spent her first two weeks in the NICU, getting help breathing and eating, both important life skills. we're so glad she's home with us now. she's a doll...and is so small she actually looks like one. here she is with my friend mel.
presley is turning 3 soon. she's getting sassy. i'll post some pictures/videos. you'll see what i mean. you'll notice her rear often making an appearance.
connor is almost 7 and recently took off the training wheels on his bike. he then immediately proceeded to ride down the hill on our driveway. which tells us we should've taken them off last year. but anyone that knows him knows he can't be pushed. we are seeing less and less of his volcanic eruptions which is a relief. he's doing so great this year in kindergarten.
riley turned 8 and was baptized last fall - here she is beaming in her beautiful white quinceañera-ish) dress. she's doing great on the piano and recently picked up the violin. she's excited for the warm weather and she joined the swim team. go marlins!
that's the official version of our past year. we're working to make next year less chaotic and more exciting. is that a contradiction in terms?
connor is almost 7 and recently took off the training wheels on his bike. he then immediately proceeded to ride down the hill on our driveway. which tells us we should've taken them off last year. but anyone that knows him knows he can't be pushed. we are seeing less and less of his volcanic eruptions which is a relief. he's doing so great this year in kindergarten.
riley turned 8 and was baptized last fall - here she is beaming in her beautiful white quinceañera-ish) dress. she's doing great on the piano and recently picked up the violin. she's excited for the warm weather and she joined the swim team. go marlins!
that's the official version of our past year. we're working to make next year less chaotic and more exciting. is that a contradiction in terms?
3 comments:
Welcome to the blog bandwagon. We'll look forward to keeping up with the Ruchti's! Your kids are darling!
Welcome to the blogodome (as my husband Jon calls it). I definitely find blogging to be the easiest way to keep in touch with everyone!
And hey, don't forget to check out my blog because my boys turn TWO today!!!
I remember you trying to talk Ross into a #3. How did manage to get a 4th? She is adorable!
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