Ruth just found some old lipstick in a box. Ah, the joys of childhood exploration and self-expression, the possibilities that awaited her as she held that in her tiny hands. If only the world could witness the masterpiece she was about to create. I don’t post baby bath pics online, however, if you were to see the image I captured of this particular escapade, you would undoubtedly witness a scene that transcends the boundaries of imagination. For as Ruth applied that ancient lipstick with all the finesse of a professional artist, her innocent face transformed into a spectacle, as if […]
One day, as we embarked on a drive through the picturesque winding mountains out of The Valley, we encountered an unexpected challenge with our one-year-old daughter, Ruth. Little did we know that she had a tendency to get car sick. Unfortunately, at this age, she couldn’t communicate her discomfort to us verbally, leaving us unaware of what was about to happen. As we navigated the curvy roads, the only warning sign we received was the sudden sound of her retching and the unpleasant sight of her spewing her stomach contents all over herself and the car seat. The incident was […]
Our baby girl is now a 1-year-old. With her birthday being the day after Christmas, it’s important to me to make it a day that is clearly unique from Christmas. To start off a new tradition, I made her a birthday tree topper. Every year she will get to put it up Christmas night. And now I’m pulling an all-nighter to decorate her cake. Ruth turned me into Martha Stewart this holiday season. And I’m totally cool with this.