My daughter-in-law's Jewelry and Sweet Ruby

Apparently Cade only mourned my death for less than a day before he began thinking of the benefits my demise could bring him... this was our conversation on our way to the library:

"Mom, I was wondering, when I die, could I have your phone?"
"Why would you want my phone? You're not even old enough to have a phone!"
"Well, when you die I'll probably be old enough to have one. "
"But why would you want my phone?"
"Well, if I just got your phone, then I wouldn't have to worry about figuring out how to buy my own."
"Well, sure, if you are old enough for a phone but you don't already have one, you may have my phone when I die."
"Thanks. Um, I have another question."
"Sure. What's up?"
"Rings. Could I have your rings and jewelry, too?"
"Like my wedding rings and my jewelry?! What on earth would you do with my jewelry?"
"Well, for my wife. I would give them to her."
{This is the moment I expect Savannah to pipe in and she and Cade to start fighting over who gets my jewelry when I die.}
Instead, Savannah hollers from the back seat, "Oh Cade, you can have some of my jewelry to give her, too! I've got lots of necklaces and rings and bracelets!"

This is getting hilarious.

Our little Ruby, born with a fair amount of dark hair.

We are wishing Ruby a very happy 9 month birthday today!  She is a darling little angel. It's interesting to see the 3 different personalities in all of my children.  Ruby seems to be a combination of Cade and Savvy. Savvy is my social, free-spirited, carefree and happy girl. Cade is my mellow, pensive, thoughtful and competitive boy. Ruby is easy-going, content, but cautious. She's not crazy about strangers, which is a place I haven't been in for a loooong while. I don't recall either of my children caring if they knew the person holding them. Ruby, however, really prefers me. Perhaps that may have something to do with all that one-on-one time she and I spent hanging out in my bed for 2 1/2 months while I was recovering from surgery. We had a lot of time together, Ruby and I. I love being the one that makes her feel safe and happy, so for now I don't mind it at all.

Big eyes, chubby cheeks, and a button nose. LOVE.

Such an easy going girl! I toted her around in this wonderful baby wrap around Disneyland this past winter. She was a champ.

Happy to join along for the ride...

 I couldn't stop kissing the top of her head while shewas in that wrap. She was at the perfect height. LOVED it! 

She's a beauty! (If I do say so myself.)

Where does time go?

Just look at those eyes! She is a sweet, sweet delight and joy in all of our lives and is truly a gem.