I thought I was tricking my Two year old

I thought I would get her to sleep in her own bed. NOOOOOO. half mine, half yours mommy!

A Sister....

I was thinking of my sister this morning and what a strong, inspirational and great woman she is.

My sister is extremely talented, she makes beautiful jewelry, stained glass mirrors with vintage postcards within them. She takes care of a husband who is ill and never complains. My sister is a calm and understanding mother to sometimes challenging budding teenagers. She has a great love of animals and always shows compassion.

The thing that amazes me about my sister is that she always has a grace and a calmness about her. She always treats people with kindness and respect no matter the circumstances. Her demeanor reminds me a lot of my mother.

I may not always say it but I really love and look up to my sister and I hope she knows I think she is great. I love You. Your Sister.

My Sweet Mother, my best friend.

My mother turned 65 today and it seems like yesterday she was my age raising me. Now I am in her shoes with the children,house, husband and the things that go along with raising a family. I often think of how my mother rarely and I mean rarely got upset with me ( and believe me I wasn't easy), she never yelled, she always bought me books to read (which at the time i grumbled for toys) she always made me beautiful clothes and clothes for my barbies too. Thinking back on how she raised me I realize how selfless she was, no matter how tired she always let me sit on the counted to watch her cook, or play on the floor while she sewed clothes. She always tucked me in bed with a kiss and took me bike riding, drove me ballet twice a week and waited for me. I know how crazy my daily routine is and I always hope to raise my children with as much love, grace and care as my mother did for me. To this day my mother is my closest confidant, true friend and a great person. I love you mom, Happy Birthday.

First Day Pictures.

First day of school and my sweet girls were off. Talia thought she was going too!!!

School starts Tomorrow

Well with school starting tomorrow the kids are turning a year older, homework will be getting harder and a mix of emotions are turning in my soul. I feel sad and happy at the same time, they will be learning all sorts of new thing and their little minds will be busy. I will be home alone with the baby which will be nice since we could use some bonding time. I am trying to enjoy the day today with my girls and look forward to the school year to come.

Thankful Tuesday.

I know.... I disappeared for a while. Its been really busy for a while. I opened a little shop in a town nearby. I found a vacant store front, painted, set up , decorated , cried, didn't sleep and have spent every waking minute there for the last 6 weeks. I'm tired, determined, scared and thankful for so many things and happy all at the same time. I was going to post a picture of the business card its really pretty but then thought better of it since it has so much information that's personal but I will post pictures of the shop tomorrow. Its really pretty. Its Mexican Imports, South American and South Western. I'm proud of it.

Pictures from the Shore