Ruthie poses by the traditional birthday sign
We celebrated Ruthie’s birthday today, with breakfast in bed, ice skating, gymnastics and chocolate cake. Nikole always makes a beautiful birthday sign to greet the kids when they come downstairs on the morning of their birthday. I am a little jealous of her lettering skills and her ability to choose colors. She is a skilled graphic designer.
Editor’s note: I sent the camera along with the ice skaters with instructions, “Make sure Mom takes some pictures of Ruthie and her friends skating!” The camera and the instructions were delivered, but the order was not carried out. You are probably wondering why I stay married to a wife who often defies my orders? Look at the cake below… that is part of the reason.
The big seven-year-old aglow in the presence of chocolate.
Three sweet chicks. (Note to potential suitors: the sweetness rises as you move to the left. You didn’t hear that from me).
Nothing increases productivity like having a two-year-old between your hands.
There is the amazing woman, making chocolate cakes and raising the next generation of professional cyclists.
I think I helped with the sign and the cake, Dad.
@Claire, If this is true, I take back every positive thing I said in this post about my wife. You are amazing, Claire.