Heavy Hearts

The last month has not been an easy one.  It's been a month of sad news regarding Ru along with lots of miscommunication.  It's been both devastating and frustrating.  Over the weekend, we sadly had to make the decision that Ru would not be coming home with us.  This was the toughest decision we have had to make so far.  

The last month has tested us in unbelievable ways.  And at times I have questioned what God was doing and why would He "take" Ru from us.  But He always brought me back to my favorite verse, Jeremiah 29:11.  "For I know the plans I have for you.  Plans to prosper you and NOT TO HARM you.  Plans to give you a hope and a future."  God's still got this: the situation, us, Ru, and our baby...wherever they may be.

Ava-ism "Oh Tootles"

For all you moms out there who have 2 year olds, I know you get in your fair share of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as well.  This happens to be Ava's favorite (and only) TV show.  The basis of "Oh Tootles" is that Tootles brings the tools needed to help with whatever adventure Mickey and friends are facing for the day.  This has quickly become one of Ava's favorite sayings and it cracks us up.

"Maybe Tootles can help...Oh Tootles"

Needing her blanket that is in the other room:

"I need my blankly...Oh Tootles"

Leaving the splash pad:

"I have wet shoes...Oh Tootles"

A very sad Ava with her balloon animal Nemo:

"I broke Nemo...Oh Tootles"

While playing in our kiddie pool that is not big enough for everyone to get in:
"We need a bigger pool...Oh Tootles"

When saying goodbye to Baba for a couple of days:
"I want to go on an airplane with Baba...Oh Tootles"

Have I said how much we love her?!!!