The Chris and Theresa Givans' Update

Not much to report, as Theresa and I are just trying to pay our bills. She's gone back to the Cosmosphere at the urging of our friends still there to work in the box office. That meant I could quit my second job (Target) after a week of stocking shelves. Theresa works more hours and makes more money than I do now!

We did rescue a friend the other night:

Now, most young rabbits out-and-about alone aren't actually in trouble, we learned (mom lets them out of the nest when they can see, then calls them at night). We felt comfortable taking this little fellow in since he seemed to have trouble walking. Even after watching several YouTube videos of young bunnies learning to walk we were convinced he had a hurt leg. Plus, he wasn't going anywhere fast and there's a big tabby that rules the neighborhood we were worried about. The zoo took him and never called us to try and return him to his nest, like they said they would if he weren't injured, so we think we made the right choice and weren't just taken in by his adorable habit of seeking out your body-warmth or using his tiny paws to clean his face. He was a happier house-guest than our owl had been.

Photo Bomb - Rutherford Style

Life is crazy busy right now at the Rutherford House. It's no surprise that life just gets busier with a baby, but we've had another successful year in our careers so far as well and are jumping head first in to the whole thing. Our nanny, Amy, it incredible with Aurora. She clearly loves her at this point and is there for us whenever she can possibly be. We are so lucky! She's the perfect fit!!!

Aurora is growing so much every single day. She has started to do some serious scooting and spends a great deal of time observing her environment. Her newest consistent tricks include waving, clicking her tongue and getting from a sit to her belly. She loves to be outdoors. Overall, she's pretty chill and very loving. Our world is such the better place with her in it!

Hope you all are doing well, staying healthy and enjoying each day!
Much Love,
Mary, Kurtis and Aurora

Hello from...Inside

I'm running out of space!

It's still dark, but I hear a lot of noise and I am trying to make more room for my feet in my mom's ribcage. The doctor told my mom at her "36 week" appointment (whatever that is) that nothing is moving yet, but they don't know what I do! I am biding my time. Only a few more weeks until I come say hello to everyone who keeps talking about me.

I know that Mom and Dad have been working on my room. I haven't seen it yet, but they said that it's pretty much done! Grandma helped to update the shutters with fabric Dad bought at an African fabric store near Mom and Dad's old apartment in the city. I have 300 diapers ready to go, which should last me a week or so. 😊

They had a big party for me a few weekends ago where I think everyone brought me more presents. I am going to be the best set baby on the block! (Mom and Dad say THANK YOU!) 

I hear people talking about spring, and how it's great that I'm going to arrive in such nice weather. Mom and Dad have been enjoying (short) walks but Dad took a long bike ride to the lake today on his day off. I can't wait until we all get to go there as a family! 

I'm most excited to meet my big sister! I hear she has been sleeping in my bassinet, so I will have to make sure to kick her out as soon as I get there. But I bet she's gonna be an awesome big sister.

See you soon!

Baby "Chip"

A couple more oldies but goodies:

From 1994

And from 2002 

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Checking out the eggs.

Easter Buns!