Ruthie is perfect. I will post more pictures and words later. For now....we are home taking turns loving on her. It has all been so perfect. I am SO IN LOVE, for the third time.. :)
Congratulations to all of you. She's beautiful. Love her name! I went to visit Grandma today and the first thing we did after lunch was to pull up the pictures on Nancy's email. Grandma was so happy!
Cason and I are just oooing and awwwing over sweet ruthie. She is beautiful! And we couldn't be happier for you guys! Congratulations! Can't wait to meet her.
Congratulations - she is darling. I love her name. So cute. And Tanner's comment - super classic. Made me laugh out loud. For a couple minutes. So happy for your family.
ADORABLE! LOVE the name. Love her precious perfect little head. SO cute!
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Congrats!! She really is a doll. I lover her little face. Nothing better than newborns. I'm so glad all is well with you and sweet Ruth. What a fun time!
I have been watching your blog closely to see when she was coming. SO glad to see she's here and you guys are doing good. Love her name. Love her face. Congrats girl. Miss you guys.
I JUST got home from Mexico where I had no contact with the outside world all week. This is the first place I checked- to see if Ruthie was here. My oh my, she is so incredibly lovely. I will be by tomorrow if that is okay :) Call you then!!
Congratulations!! I am so happy Ruthie (darling name!) is hear and healthy. What a sweet little baby, she is adorable. Hope you are feeling well. Congrats!
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