Dear Everyone,
Hello there. My name is Ruth Ann. Most people call me Punkin‘. You probably got a letter all about me last year. I decided this year I should help Mommy out by writing our Christmas letter. I like to help Mommy. I have my own bowl and measuring cups and wooden spoon so I can help her cook Daddy’s dinner. And I’m really good at folding clothes.
Let’s see, what all does one say in a Christmas letter? I guess I should tell you that I’ve grown a lot since last year. I’m still pretty little, ‘cause I only weigh 18 pounds, but I‘m one year old now, and I‘m growing fast. I have nine teeth, but by the time you read this there will probably be three more popped out. I like brushing all my teeth and taking baths. Milk, winter squash, and cheese are yummy, but I like yogurt and chocolate chips the best. I also like to read books, sort things into piles, and take my shoes off. I‘ve been going potty on the potty chair like a big girl since I was eight months old. I pull myself up on anything and everything, but sometimes I fall back down again. My favorite thing right now is to see how long I can stand on my own before I fall. But I get excited and start laughing so much I sit down again pretty quickly. I love to go places. My car seat is my favorite chair, and you can‘t even say the word “go“ around me without me heading for my car seat and waving “bye.“ But that‘s a pretty good thing, because for a little girl, I get to go a lot of places. It doesn’t matter whether it‘s an eight hour drive or just across the field–I love going to visit my family.
My mommy and I are pretty special friends. I like to help her cook and write and hang out laundry, and she‘s the best when I don‘t feel well or I‘m tired. Everyone says I look just like she did when she was little (but I look a lot like my daddy, too). I kept Mommy busy this year. She liked being able to be home with me so much, though. And when she went to work in our antique and produce store, I didn‘t mind very much, because I got to play at Nanna‘s house. But I was always glad to get home again. As much as I like to go places, I love our home that my daddy built for us.
Yes, then there‘s my daddy. I like to save the best for last. I love my daddy so very much. He‘s my favorite person. I get so excited to see him that sometimes I scream. He always makes me laugh. He lets me pull on his hair. And he takes such good care of Mommy and me. This year he built us a shed for our cars and firewood, with a special storage room for all my stuff (for such a little girl, I collect a lot of things). Daddy‘s the busiest, because there is always irrigation pipe to change or hay to bale or the store to work in or things to fix, but he always finds time for Mommy and me. We love him so very much. And I really like his John Deere hat.
As you can tell, I‘m a pretty blessed little girl. Every night before I go nighty-night Daddy prays with Mommy and me, and he thanks God for our warm house and the way God provides for us every day. Then Mommy sings “Jesus Loves Me“ to me, and I snuggle up with my “raggy-rag“ feeling safe and happy because Mommy and Daddy and Jesus love me. And that‘s what Christmas is all about. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Lots of Love,
Ruth Ann Acheson
(for Daddy Merritt & Mommy Gretchen, too)
Aw! So sweet! What a fun way to write a Christmas letter. Thanks for sharing!
Aw, what a sweet Christmas update, Gretchen! I enjoyed very much reading this! Merry CHRISTmas to you all! By the way, Ruth is so adorable!
Aw, what a sweet Christmas update, Gretchen! I enjoyed very much reading this! Merry CHRISTmas to you all! By the way, Ruth is so adorable!
Aw, what a sweet Christmas update, Gretchen! I enjoyed very much reading this! Merry CHRISTmas to you all! By the way, Ruth is so adorable!
This was fun to read! It’s great to get updates from you. My little girl just turned 1 also; it’s so fun to see the similarities and differences between babies! Merry Christmas…
Too cute.
Merry Christmas!
Awwww.what a terrible sweet post.
and what a darling baby.
Merry Christmas back to the Acheson family AND…the YLCF team.
Renee
Wow little girl you are growing up so fast! Your pictures are absolutely adorable! Merry Christmas to you little Ruth, and to your Mommmy and Daddy!! It was good to hear from you! Your letter is so sweet, I love it.
Write more often!
I pray you are always a big helper to your Mommy and keep a special place in your heart for your Daddy!
~Kay
So very precious.
So adorable!
(And I love that she has a Classic Pooh Bear too)
oh, that is just completely precious! Thank you for sharing with us – what a darling girl and blessed mommy and daddy!
It’s always such a delight to see a post from the lovely Miss Ruth Ann!
Merry Christmas to the Acheson family! God bless and keep you!
You have a beautiful family. I love reading updates about your life on the farm.
How precious!!! Ruth Ann, you wrote the Christmas update very well
Thanks for sharing this! Ruth Ann is adorable. Lovely picture…
What a fun post, Gretchen! I really enjoyed the cards!
~Becca
Awww, so cute! Thanks for sharing this with us Gretchen. And Merry Christmas!!
How fun! Thanks for sharing!
What a neat way to write a Christmas letter! Ruth Ann is very cute too. Thanks for sharing your letter with us!
-Elizabeth
This is so cute! I loved reading your letter and seeing Ruth Ann’s pictures! Merry Christmas!
so sweet!!!!!!!!!! and ruth ann has the best taste in bears too!!
Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy hearing news from your family. I love the way Ruth Ann’s outfit co-ordinates with both yours and Merrit’s clothes. She is a beautiful little girl. Well done on the potty training!
Happy Christmas!
What cute way to send your Christmas letter Ruth Ann is sooo cute God bless and many more sweet babies to love on and train.