Happy 13th to Ruby!

 

Happy birthday to Ruby!  Everyone wanted to be in Ruby's picture this morning.  Everyone loves Ruby because she is kind, fun and patient with the kids.  Ari and Freestone stayed up late to make delicious cookies for Ruby to surprise her this morning.  Scott took Ruby to Jamba juice to kick off her birthday with an energetic burst.

Ruby has always been somewhat of an adult.  It is so fun to see her blossom into the person she will become.  She is very decisive, so as long as she makes good decisions, she will go forward in life with confidence.  As of last night, her plan was to spend the summer after her senior year studying flamenco guitar and dance in Spain, then go to college.  She wants to major in dance and later, be a nurse anesthetist.  The only problem is, she wants to do it all right now and she still has to slog through junior high.  She is doing a great job of keeping her eye on her goals and working toward them incrementally.  We are proud of Ruby for being so responsible, but more importantly, for being a wonderful, caring person.  The peace she brings to our family is priceless.  She is named after my grandmother Ruby, who was always a peacemaker when she was a small child and still is.  Both Nana Ruby and our Ruby exude a calmness and spirit that brings joy to those around them.  And they both have the same color hair.  So Ruby must have been named after the right person!  Her middle name suits her, too, as she was named after Scott's mom Marlene.  Marlene and Ruby both have a knack for taking care of others, especially their family. 

Ruby, we love you and love what you're doing in your life and where you're going.  Keep up the good work!