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I'll start with a few pictures. These were all taken at Paul and Lynne's house over the course of the past few months. I love these girls so much!

(Random, but this is what Ruby's hair generally looks like
until I get it tamed into a ponytail, pigtails, or barrettes. Hee hee hee!)

Anyway, those are some of my favorite pics from the last few months. I get to experience so many fun and amazing things during the day watching these three little blessings grow up. I'm sad to say that it is coming to an end. Ruby's allergist feels that it is not wise for Ruby to be in an environment where nuts are present for any portion of the day. So, as soon as Paul gets back from his trip, they will begin looking for a new full-time nanny. If you know of anyone who is interested, please get ahold of me and give me their info.

Ruby is pretty sick right now. She's got a really stuffy nose, a pretty bad cough, and she just seems generally miserable. I think she might have her first ear infection. :( If she's not doing any better tomorrow, I'm going to take her to the doctor. Ugh... This gets old. I'll be thankful for the warmer weather and healthier days.

Mike has completed a new website for a really great local band. As soon as he's shown it to them, we'll post the link here. Mike is interested in doing some sites as a side job. If anyone is looking for a really talented web designer/developer, I know where you can find one. *wink wink* :)

Keep praying for us. Life is changing a lot, and we're simply along for the ride. We've been very blessed, because the settlement from our car and the tax refund we're expecting this year will give us a nice cushion for us to figure out which way to go next. We are so thankful that God has been guiding steps to this point. We know He won't stop now.

We love you all very much. I'm very much looking forward to having more time to keep up with you, pray for you, visit with you, and be a better friend and family member. Pray that God delivers the perfect person to the Owens family to become a significant part of Anja and Isabel's lives.