happy 19th birthday, may

Yes, she turned 19 years old yesterday. 

Her last year as a teen.

It seems like just yesterday she was walking into middle school, but now she is headed her way to her dream college. (Go tarheels!) 

We are so, so proud of you, May and we love you to the moon and back. 

You truly are the best oldest sister we could ever ask for.

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waiting for grandma

Today my grandmother is driving from West Virginia to visit us in time for May's 19th birthday (!!) and graduation (!!) and we are pretty excited about it. To burn off some excitement, we wrote cards to her while we wait. 

Joy had a little struggle with writing a “w” in “we”, but with some help, she got it.  
If I must say so myself, it looks pretty cute.  
Now Joy is walking around the house on her barbie phone saying, "JuJu come is 3 minutes. 3 minutes?" 

Come on, JuJu! We’re at the front door waiting! 

We missed you JuJu 

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Sunday Snapshot {quality time}

Since Joy, Mom and I were the only ones home this weekend, we got some super fun quality time.

Eating out, shopping and playing together.

Safe to say we had a great time. 

And Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there (especially mine)!

We couldn't live without you, Mom. 

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looks like spring.. i think

Don't these images just scream spring?

I think it does, but it may just be me. 

I can so see people looking at this thinking, Um freak... isn't that just different color circles along with some photos of flowers. 

Ouch. How harsh. 

Well, I guess I have to run and study for exams. 

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That was me procrastinating. 

Okay fine. I need to go study. 

Have a fabulous Friday <3  

Oh, exciting news! Photos by Ruthie (me) now has an Instagram!
@photosbyruthie
I've gone social. 

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Sunday Snapshot {sweatshirt fun}

Whew. You know when school is ending oh so soon, everything starts to speed up? Time starts flying by faster than ever and all you can do is hold on. And study for exams. 

Yep, we're back there again.

Well, the weather doesn't feel like it since is was 48 degrees today, but that is okay.

Anyway, today we put on our sweatshirts and went outside for some play time. 

Despite the chill and light rain, we had so much fun.

Can you tell?

Finishing her "homework" before she plays outside. 

Happy Sunday!

Sunday Snapshot

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Track and May Day

 Lets start with track. May had a track meet Tuesday (she did amazing as always) and Joy just loves to imitate her and act like she is in the track meet. In between taking pictures of May, I watched Joy run in circles where we were standing while she asked me to yell "Go!" at her.

Oh, Joy. Just like your sisters. 

The track star and the wanna be track star ;)

So, May Day is a tradition at our school where there is a little ceremony for the seniors. Girls from different grades dance for them and it is absolutely precious. One of May's good friends was the May Queen this year and that was so special and sweet to watch. 

May and he friends looked so beautiful in their dresses and it once again reminded me of how much I am going to miss them next year. 

The May Queen

Have a great rest of the week!
The Long Road to China

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Sunday Snapshot {spring light}

Oh, how I have missed spring light. Although our weather has been a little bit, um, complicated, it has finally warmed up here. 

And we are so thankful it has.  

Have a great rest of the weekend!

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The perfect walk

Today after I finished all of my homework, my dad asked what we thought about a walk. 

Um, I thought yes. 

It had been rainy all morning, but it cleared up later taking some of the humidity with it making it a perfect day for a stroll. 

We saw a dandelion. And y'all know those are my favorite. (don't believe me? Click here. and here.)

We picked flowers. 

We talked about school and bible study. 

We skipped. 

*Sigh* 

Talk about fun. 

It was a perfect walk on a perfect day with the perfect company. 

Have a great rest of the week!

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Sunday Snapshot {a peek}

Just a little sneak peek of a photo-shoot I did today with the most precious Karis. 

She is an absolute bundle of joy. 

Click here to check out more of this precious girl. 

Happy Sunday <3

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anyone want to admire the azaleas?

Ahh, springtime. It is the best, right? Well, minus all the pollen. And allergies. *cough sneeze* Life has started to get busier and busier as summer approaches us. (Suddenly summer has a whole new meaning when you have a senior). Summer plans are slowly coming together as days go by. Can you believe April is already halfway over? Crazy. Anyway, my photography site officially launched yesterday! :) So thankful to everyone who helped make it happen. (Come visit at Photos by Ruthie) 

Okay, back to topic. The azaleas have bloomed in our front yard, and since there is going to be a horribly windy storm tomorrow, I decided I needed to take advantage of them while they're here. So, I strategically went outside to sit in front of the azaleas and (of course) my littlest sidekick followed me out. :)
I know, I'm bad.

 Have a great rest of the week! 

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