Happy Mother’s Day!!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there!!

Kisses and Squeeze-y Hugs are the Best!

It’s been three & a half years since my life was forever altered and I became “Mommy”, currently “Mommy Spinosaurus!” – Caveboy has dubbed us the Spinosaurus Family.

Pretending to eat the dandelion!

I will never forget the joy of being pregnant and getting to “take him to work with me!” or his birth and the way he just stared at me after delivery – while I was completely overwhelmed, silently wondering if I could give him back because I wasn’t sure I was cutout to be his Mom. The joy of nursing this little mewing bundle of sweetness, his 1st smile, 1st laugh, 1st steps, 1st words and the 1st time he read a street sign to me unprompted at 12 months old!

Rolling Hay!

Being a Mom has evolved with each and every new milestone, new age, heck – each new day! Being a Mom is the hardest challenge I have ever faced. I see my personality reflected back at me daily and sometimes – I don’t like what I see, so I change it. I want so badly to get this right. I want so badly to help mold him and shape him into the Godly man he will someday be. I know today the foundation is being laid for tomorrow. I’m not always the patient, gentle, kind, or considerate Mom I should be; but there is a little boy and a wonderful man and my Savior in Heaven who love me, forgive me and help me to be those things. I am forever grateful & humbled!

Clean as new!

Caveboy has been amazing to watch as he has grown into his own unique personality. I constantly remind myself to step back and let him grow. He challenges me every day, tries my patience until I’m not sure I can take any more and then says, “I love you Mommy Spinosaurus!” and of course I melt.

Caveman came home late from work the other day and Caveboy ran to him and wrapped his arms around him with an enthusiastic “Daddy, you’re home! I love you!”. To which Caveman turned to look at me and say, “There’s nothing better, is there?”. There really isn’t!

Happy Mother’s Day!!

To Nana: Happy Mother’s Day!! Thank you for all that you do for our little guy and for all you’ve done for me too! XOXO

My Mid-Summer Vacation

Happy Birthday Flowers from my new Sister-in-law!! & Brother-in-law too!

I got these beautiful flowers from my new Sister-in-law (and brother-in-law too) at work.

We took Caveboy to the TN Aquarium in the Smokies on my birthday! He loved it and so did we. The layout was really cool, the exhibits were great and Caveboy loved it when Daddy picked up the horseshoe crab with it wiggly feet and then tried to pet a stingray. He hasn’t stopped talking about it since and begs to go back almost every day. I’d say it was a win!

A couple of weekends ago Caveman went fishing while Caveboy and I went walking on the river trail. When we got back, Caveboy begged to fish, so Caveman got him set up and then let Caveboy have the pole. A few seconds later Caveboy is jerking on the pole and trying to reel in the bait because he wanted to cast it out into the water (toddlers!). I started trying to help him because it quickly became apparent that he was hung up on some brush in the water. Caveman came back and started trying to help when we realized Caveboy had caught a fish too! I guess all movement helped to land the fish. Caveman finally got the line untangled and the fish out of the water for Caveboy to see. We were all so excited for Caveboy to have caught his first fish!

Click It Up A Notch: May!

I’m always trying to improve my photography skills, as you may have guessed. I recently stumbled across the blog Click It Up A Notch. It seems that every month there is a Photography Contest, where you submit one photo you took during the previous month.

This is my entry, Caveboy a couple of weekends ago just after his bath! His hair is so cute on the longish side, but it’s too hot for summer. Earlier this week he received the much dreaded, by me anyway, hair cut. Of course he’s cute with short hair too, but he just looks so much older! My baby is definitely NO baby anymore. Sometimes his childhood just seems to be passing too quickly!

I love this little to pieces! He’s also started giving real kisses again! Those along with the super squeeze hugs are the absolute best!

Monday Mingle: Lime & Cobalt

Happy Monday Morning to you!

Sweater & Jeans – Thrifted; Black Floral Tee – old???; Sandals – Shoe Show; Bracelet – handmade.

I had meant to post this outfit for Fashion Friday, but decided to post today instead. It’s been raining for 2 days straight, so I’m afraid I won’t be getting any outdoor shots today anyway. The Black Tee has a Floral print all over it, but it was covered up with the sweater. It’s been so cool, not to mention rainy that a light sweater is necessary.

The end of last week is a blur; work got hectic, as it sometimes does and this weekend was spent visiting extended family. For this busy Momma that means something’s gotta give and that’s usually the blog.

It was nice to celebrate Mother’s Day with both my Mother and Grandmother this year. This was also my third Mother’s Day as Caveboy’s “Mommy” and there were lots of these (kisses) from my sweet, quickly growing up Caveboy! Caveman got me the sweetest card, flowers for the front porch and some dark chocolate that we shared! I am a truly blessed wife and mother with these two in my life.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Hope everyone had a Happy Mother’s Day!

2012 Ultimate Blog Party!!

I just found out about the 2012 Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5MinutesForMom.com and couldn’t resist linking up!

Hello and Welcome!! I’m Monica, writer of Rubys N Purls, wife to an amazing man, Caveman and busy working Mommy to one very busy toddler, Caveboy.

A little about the name, Rubys N Purls. I originally started this blog in my pursuit of learning to knit (or purl), but my interests and subject matter have shifted somewhat! My birthday is in July, therefore my birthstone is a Ruby and I wanted it to relate back to this great verse, Proverbs 31: 10-31

Made with http://www.wordle.net/!

as I strive to serve God in all I do. Then I started dying my hair with henna just over year ago, so I guess I became “Ruby” in a sense!

This is my Caveman, my best friend and soul-mate. My life didn’t begin until I met him and he has been the best thing to have ever happened to me!

My Caveman!!

This is our little Caveboy! He is into everything, says the cutest things & we love him to pieces!

His shirt says, "Daddy's Little Monster!" So true!

This blog has been a hodge-podge of my life. On any given day you might see posts on crafting/sewing, photography, Mommy attempting fashion/style, Thrifting, gushing about my Cavemen, Christian Living and Home Decor/Improvements as I continue to make our house into our home.

Take a look around, thank you for stopping and I look forward to meeting all of you!