I forgot to post this 2 months ago…better late then never.  Mason went to California to be at Sarah and Brendon's wedding.  We weren't planning on going, but Mason last minute to go by himself and we're so happy that he was there to support S & B.  We love you guys!!!

So the past 3 weeks we've been without high speed internet which has made it impossible to use the internet, but it's now back up and running today, so I've got some catching up to do.  Here are a few photos of what we've been up to lately, but really we've mostly just been getting ready to move back to Berkeley.

Time really flies.  I can't believe my little baby boy is already 2 years old.  He has really grown into a little boy, especially since we've moved here to Germany.  Ruka is a silly little guy, always trying to get us to laugh, and then once he succeeds with something he doesn't stop.  He's definitely been my most persistent child (and I thought Emi was), which started from birth…he knows what he wants!  I love Rukster so much!  He's the best cuddle bug snuggler and just loves being with his family.  He's into soccer, ninja turtles, swings, slides, jumping, and climbing anything right now; such an active little guy.  Ruka is quite the little talker as well, he speaks mostly German, but knows just as much English (he knows all his body parts and animals in both languages)  One of my favorite things he says and does after I tell him I love him he'll reply, "I wub you mo" and gives me hugs.  It's really the sweetest thing ever!  

Happy Birthday Ruka!