Monday, May 30, 2011
My Little Leaper
Ruby did some new tricks yesterday--she jumped on top of some books on the book shelf and crawled across the top of them, she balanced precariously on a box that wasn't quite flat (because it had a ball inside it), and she did a running leap into my lap! Usually when Ruby and I play, I'll sit on the floor and read; she'll explore things in the spare room, and she'll run behind my back (she especially likes it if I'm wearing something that gives her room to hide in the sags and bags), and she'll sniff around me and then hop into my lap. But yesterday, three times, she came running across the room and jumped straight into my lap, like there was nothing more exciting than jumping up to sit with me! It was super cute...and I don't know how I'm going to go out of town without her for 2 days.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Ruby Pictures
It's hard to tell from these pictures, I think, but little Ruby isn't quite so little anymore!
Taking a little rest
Hiding by the books
Our little family
Ruby's leash...which she doesn't like because it makes it harder for her to get into those places that it's hard for us to get her out of.
Big!
An apple the size of my hand
A strawberry the size of an apple
A chip the size of a hamburger
A pepper the size of my head
A strawberry the size of an apple
A chip the size of a hamburger
A pepper the size of my head
Monday, May 2, 2011
Two Moments
Moment One:
It was nearly ten years ago that the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon were bombed--and while my memories of some things are fuzzy, I do remember my roommate mentioning it before I left for class that morning, and just not knowing what to think. I went to a history class, my prof made a comment about it and then added, "Makes you glad the Olympics are in SLC this year, huh?" and then went on with class. My second class of the day was much more somber; by then all three buildings had been hit and my professor was clearly emotional. After that, I headed to the Marriott Center, because every Tuesday, BYU has a devotional. Instead of having our regularly scheduled devotional, we had a prayer meeting that day. I've been in that arena for numerous devotionals, firesides, sporting events, etc., but I've rarely seen more people in there than I did that day. After that I went home and was glued to the TV, shocked that this had happened. And for the past (almost) ten years, we've lived under the shadow of Osama bin Ladin. Granted, I haven't thought about him every day of my life, I haven't spent every day in fear that he will blow me up, but our world changed that day, because of that man, and I don't know that it will ever change back.
Moment Two:
My brother-in-law texted us last night to tell us bin Ladin was dead--and it took a minute for that to sink in. Then we instantly pulled it up on the Internet, eagerly awaiting the president's official announcement. As I was waiting, I realized that I had to make sure my sister and her husband, who was wounded in Afghanistan, knew what was going on--they didn't, so I got to break the news. And maybe telling someone that someone died shouldn't be so exciting, but I couldn't help but imagine that Dustin and all his fellow servicemen and servicewomen might be rejoicing more than anyone. Some of the shadow of the past ten years has lifted. We may still have terror alerts and intense airport security--I doubt those things will go away--but today, I can't help but feel happier. I truly believe that Osama bin Ladin was working not for Allah as he may have claimed but for Satan, and today, there is one less of Satan's minions in this world--and that makes me happy.
It was nearly ten years ago that the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon were bombed--and while my memories of some things are fuzzy, I do remember my roommate mentioning it before I left for class that morning, and just not knowing what to think. I went to a history class, my prof made a comment about it and then added, "Makes you glad the Olympics are in SLC this year, huh?" and then went on with class. My second class of the day was much more somber; by then all three buildings had been hit and my professor was clearly emotional. After that, I headed to the Marriott Center, because every Tuesday, BYU has a devotional. Instead of having our regularly scheduled devotional, we had a prayer meeting that day. I've been in that arena for numerous devotionals, firesides, sporting events, etc., but I've rarely seen more people in there than I did that day. After that I went home and was glued to the TV, shocked that this had happened. And for the past (almost) ten years, we've lived under the shadow of Osama bin Ladin. Granted, I haven't thought about him every day of my life, I haven't spent every day in fear that he will blow me up, but our world changed that day, because of that man, and I don't know that it will ever change back.
Moment Two:
My brother-in-law texted us last night to tell us bin Ladin was dead--and it took a minute for that to sink in. Then we instantly pulled it up on the Internet, eagerly awaiting the president's official announcement. As I was waiting, I realized that I had to make sure my sister and her husband, who was wounded in Afghanistan, knew what was going on--they didn't, so I got to break the news. And maybe telling someone that someone died shouldn't be so exciting, but I couldn't help but imagine that Dustin and all his fellow servicemen and servicewomen might be rejoicing more than anyone. Some of the shadow of the past ten years has lifted. We may still have terror alerts and intense airport security--I doubt those things will go away--but today, I can't help but feel happier. I truly believe that Osama bin Ladin was working not for Allah as he may have claimed but for Satan, and today, there is one less of Satan's minions in this world--and that makes me happy.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Ruby!
So, we've had Ruby for just over a week now, and she is adorable and hilarious!
The first day we had her, she was very timid--she would stay in the corner of her box or right next to me. However, since then she has slowly started figuring things out and getting braver; when we take her to a new environment--like a new room in the house or the backyard, she will sniff things out a little bit, then come back to me for some reassurance, then go back out, until she gets brave enough to leave me behind. When she reaches the point where she is ready to explore without coming back to me, it makes me a little sad, but it's also fun to watch her.
The other night, I got home from work and asked Adam how Ruby was ("Good") and then stepped into the living room to see her. Well, she was on the floor, and she and I startled each other; I said to Adam, "Oh, you should have told me she was out!" to which he replied, "I didn't let her out." Turns out, our little Ruby has decided to take running leaps in the box and succeeded in getting out on her own!! So, we've had to tape the box sides up a little higher and keep a closer eye on her. She gets a little riled up in there sometimes and tries to jump out...which is good indication that she needs the chance to run around. But yeah, my shy little rabbit isn't so shy anymore :)
cuddling
licking my hand
rubbing her paws on her face (I'm not entirely sure what the point is, but it's cute)
cutest Easter bunny ever
The first day we had her, she was very timid--she would stay in the corner of her box or right next to me. However, since then she has slowly started figuring things out and getting braver; when we take her to a new environment--like a new room in the house or the backyard, she will sniff things out a little bit, then come back to me for some reassurance, then go back out, until she gets brave enough to leave me behind. When she reaches the point where she is ready to explore without coming back to me, it makes me a little sad, but it's also fun to watch her.
The other night, I got home from work and asked Adam how Ruby was ("Good") and then stepped into the living room to see her. Well, she was on the floor, and she and I startled each other; I said to Adam, "Oh, you should have told me she was out!" to which he replied, "I didn't let her out." Turns out, our little Ruby has decided to take running leaps in the box and succeeded in getting out on her own!! So, we've had to tape the box sides up a little higher and keep a closer eye on her. She gets a little riled up in there sometimes and tries to jump out...which is good indication that she needs the chance to run around. But yeah, my shy little rabbit isn't so shy anymore :)
rubbing her ear
cuddling
licking my hand
rubbing her paws on her face (I'm not entirely sure what the point is, but it's cute)
cutest Easter bunny ever