What Your Little Black Dress Says About You

 

Got this from my girlfriend today! Funny how it totally got my personality...especially about the high heeled boots. 

Ah I am so happy fall is here!  Time to get into my favorite outfit, jeans, light sweater and a killer pair of boots.

 

 

You are lively and outgoing. You are naturally friendly.
You enjoy meeting new people and making new connections.
Your style is whimsical and unique. You're good at putting together interesting outfits.
If you were a shoe, you would be: High heeled boots

 

Try it Here!

MOM

 

I Love You, Mom
... and I Want You to Know Why
I Feel So Proud to Be Your Daughter

You are a remarkable woman
who accomplishes so much as
strong woman
in a man's world
You are strong but soft
You are strong but caring
You are strong but compassionate
You are a remarkable woman
who accomplishes so much as a
giving woman
in a selfish world
You give to your friends
You give to your family
You give to everyone
You are a remarkable woman
who is also a remarkable mother
And you are loved by so many people
whose lives you have touched -
especially me
      -Poem by Susan Polis Schutz

A friend e-mailed me this poem today, and I couldn't help but cry because right now I really miss my mom.  She is in Portugal for the next couple of weeks and I miss her terribly.  We talk everyday, sometimes more than once.  I have reached for the phone several times these last few days and found myself dialing her number only to remember that she is not here. 

I am so thankful for the relationship that we have.  She is not only a wonderful and amazing mom, she is also my best friend and I can always reach out to her and tell her anything.  I pray and hope everyday that Olivia and I will have the same relationship. 

I love you MOM and MISS YOU. 

The Ring Leader

 

Today upon arriving at school to pick up my darling little girl, I was greeted by the director whom asked to speak to me for a few minutes.  I guess I must have looked really worried because she right away assured me that Olivia was fine and was not hurt in any way.  Than she proceed to laugh and tell me that my sweet child decided to "escape" from her classroom.  Yep, not only did sneak out of her classroom she also manage to take her partners in crime, Henry & Jack.  They left the classroom and ran out into the playground!!!!  Now according to the teacher it only took them about three minutes to figure out what happened because the door to the playground is alarmed!   I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry... where does she get these "ideas"?  Seriously she is three!!!

 

Fast forward to our drive home.  Here is our conversation:

Me: Honey, what happened today?  Did you get in trouble with Ms. Inez {her teacher}

Olivia:  I didn't listen.

Me: Why?

Olivia: Ms. Inez said "No playground".

Me: And what did you do?

Olivia: I went to the playground.

Me: Alone?

Olivia: No silly, Henry and Jack came on the slide with me.

Me: You guys went by yourself?

Olivia: Yes, I'm a big girl mommy!

 

I told her how she is never ever to do anything like that again, because she needs to always listen to her teachers otherwise she might get hurt.  She promised to be a "big girl" and listen to Ms. Inez, however I am sure that this is only the beginning of my troubles.  On the other hand, when I told Ryan what happened, he laughed and actually said that he is glad that she is the "LEADER" and not a "FOLLOWER".   He is proud that his little girl is showing "LEADERSHIP SKILLS", because according to him you are born with it, and cannot ever learn that skill.

 

BOY Oh BOY am I ever in trouble.  Every time I think of what she will be like at the age of 13, I start to shake. LOL

Digital Layout

 

I have been trying really hard to get some layouts done of both Olivia and Tyler, but even though I sit at my desk for what seems hours I just cannot decide where to start or even what to use.  I have realized in the last few weeks that even though I have not scrapped a single layout in the last year or so, I have yet to stop buying things.  I think that I have become more of a hoarder than an actual scrapper.  :( 

 

Right now I have 2 layouts in progress but cannot seem to make any final decisions.  I decided to go through my scrap journal and magazines, but nothing was really helping.  Instead I started editing the hundreds...did I mention hundreds of pictures that I have of the kids, and that's when out of nowhere I got this idea for a layout of Tyler.  Since my desk is an absolute mess, I went digital!  Well I really love how it turned out.  I know that its super super simple, but I think it really is just perfect for the picture and the memory!

 

My Little Monkey

Look at how big he is already!!!  Can you believe it?  My sweet little boy is three months! 

 

And check this out... From smiles to crying in 1.2 seconds!

My Little Fish

How she adores being in the water!  If it was up to her we would spend all of our time out in the pool.

Even though my favorite season is coming up, I am just in complete denial at how very quickly summer passed us by.  Could it be because I have yet to see the ocean this year?  YES...that is most definitely it! 

I am total beach person, I love to feel the sand in between my toes and lay out in the sun all day long.  Ah just thinking about it is making me wish I could sneak away just once.   Maybe after labor day weekend when the days are cooler and the beaches aren't as crowded I will venture out with Tyler and Olivia.  We will see!

Today is Labor day and we are heading out this evening to my brother In Laws house to watch the fireworks display.  They live right on the golf course and we will be able to just set our chairs up and watch without having to take all the little ones into crazy crowds in town.  Super excited!!! I love fireworks, and I'm really hoping to get some good pictures. 

Happy Labor Day!!!