SPRING BREAK 2010~

Ruby and I (Heidi) had a great time in Arizona Playing with Aunts, cousins and enjoying the Sunshine!  Connor held Ruby every chance he could~ It was very sweet.




 
My parents came to Crookston to meet Ruby and spend time with all of us.  It was great to have them.  Grandpa fixed lots of stuff for me, and spent time with Ruby~





Eric and I got away for a couple of days and visited Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada~

We had a great time visiting friends, eating out, and enjoying time together

For Birth Mom~

Ruby Catherine~ Named Catherine after birth mom, wearing her matching bracelet and wrapped in her matching quilt.  We are forever grateful for your beautiful sacrifice.  We see you everyday in our daughters bright eyes.  We love you! 





Elias and Eric skied down to the river today~ March 5th~  The snow has covered the ground since the end of November.

 Elias LOVES to ski!

Tiny, Little, bundle

Elias is the proudest big brother ~  I really thought there would be some jealousy issues, but he is absolutely delighted with his baby sister.

Jannae celebrated her 18th birthday!  Elias and I made a cake for her party. Note the chocolate mustache.

Ruby 4 days old~



 
3 weeks~  She is growing so quickly.

5 weeks, she is more and more alert everyday.  She is beginning to smile more often.  I love it!

6 weeks~ She is my little angel.  I just want to kiss her little cheeks all the time.

8 Weeks!  She is smiling and cooing. But not sleeping though the night~ She is definitely the family sweetheart.

 

10 weeks~  She has grown so so much in the last 2 weeks.. Its amazing.  So fun to watch her develop and begin to interact more.  We love you so much Ruby!

 

3 months  

2 pics of her at 14 weeks~

14 Weeks~ Our sweet Ruby smiles all the time.  She is getting to be our little butter ball weighing in over 12 pounds.  She is really doing well sitting up and holding her head.  She sits in her highchair and watches me work in the kitchen.  She is my baby doll, I love her so much. 

16 weeks

19 weeks and 20 weeks

Ruby first weeks at home~

We are all settling in to our new addition.  Ruby is the sweetest baby we could ask for. We love everything about her...I am especially in love with her bright eyes.  She loves to look around and follow us with her eyes, we even get a smile when we are lucky!

Aunt Jill came to visit and took these wonderful pictures
www.jillcastlephotography.com

Announcing the newest addition to the Castle Family~ RUBY CATHERINE

Ruby was born 17 January 2010 in Detroit, Michigan
6 lbs 5 oz

Holidays 2009~

Elias got his first skiing experience in Idaho.  He LOVES his new skis!  A boy after his fathers heart...and his mamas too.  Elias loves learning and helping.  It is SO fun to experience life through the eyes of a 3 year old.

 

 Elias loves to help in the kitchen.  We had fun making Grammy Lamby a birthday cake.


Elias and Mama spent Thanksgiving in Idaho. It was great spending time with friends and family, although, we missed Eric very much.
Eric joined us in December and we enjoyed some time in Utah.
Elias Loves Christmas Songs and sings "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" daily.  

I was in Idaho for the birth of my dear friend's baby boy! Nigel David Panton~ What a blessing to his wonderful family.

Nigel was born in his warm home on a snowy December night. I truly witnessed a miracle that night and was so blessed to be a part of it.

The Lamb Castle 2009

 The Lamb Castle 2009 Highlights

We enjoyed Christmas in Mexico last year, but are only dreaming of warmer weather this Christmas.

Elias is a busy 3 year old!  He loves playing with friends, getting dirty, chasing chickens, drawing, swimming, and riding his bike. He brings so much joy to our family.

Eric  loves teaching, he is a natural.  University of Minnesota is a great place to work and we feel blessed to be here in Crookston, MN.  Eric also enjoys scouting and all of the campouts, backpacking, and canoeing that comes along with it~

Heidi I have fun teaching my early morning yoga classes, raising chickens, making bread, and playing with Elias…mom’s best helper.  Church keeps me busy; I enjoy working in the Relief Society.

We have had a lot of ups and downs this year.  It is great to have friends and family who love and support us.  We are grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ and this wonderful season in celebration of his life and gift to us.   

    PEACE.