the *real* ruby jewel

ruby jewel spencer was my great-grandmother on my dad's side of the family. she was spunky, always wore tons of costume jewelry {probably where i get that from}, had 20 shades of lipstick sitting on her bathroom counter at all times, had a warm home full of photos, always had something cooking {typically a HUGE pot of brown beans on the stove}, was married forever to her soul mate and loved spending time with her ever growing family. if she got a hold of your hand she would hold on until you nicely tried to pry your hand away to which she would then hug and kiss you. her and leslie traveled to all 50 states, except alaska and built a lake house that they called "spencer's dream". she had a very full life of laughter, love and family that i can only hope to experience.