Sunday, May 8, 2011

Mother's Day 2011


















I feel so lucky that mothers day is a busy day for my family. I was able to visit my mother in law and my mother today. When I think of mothers day I think of all the important women in my life and I also think of my own experiences in motherhood. I have a wonderful mother in law who I can honestly say loves me and my babies with her entire heart, a women that would do anything for her grandchildren. My own mother who has influenced me tremendously in my life as a mother. I look up to my mother in so many areas, and am proud to be her daughter. My Aunt as I have always affectionately called her "My California mommy" she also played a major role in my life in motherhood. I became a mother 4 days before Mother's day in 2005. I have never forgotten my first mothers day, I couldn't have been more proud to be a mother of my tiny newborn daughter. Being a mother was something I always wanted to be, I have always been a nurturer at heart. I have to catch myself sometimes I have been known to pour my adult sisters drinks and server there plates. Being a mother is the most important thing I have ever done in my life. I remember telling my aunt at one point how someone had said something negative about me being a stay at home mother and she didn't skip a beat and told me how I was molding these little beings. If you cant tell I am an emotional person and I lead with my emotions in my daily life. Being a mother there is such an emotional connection that you have with your child. The first time I remember Allison got a cut on her body I felt responsible that I allowed her perfect body to be harmed. I have such an unconditional love for my children it brings me such joy being there mother. I am so very thankful for my sweet husband who helped make this day so special and wonderful.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Muffins for Mom







Today was muffins for mom at Allison's school. I had a complete blast. Allison wrote me a book, gave me a flower pot, and colored her hand as a flower with a poem. We had delicious blueberry muffins and orange juice for breakfast. I also got to see the class go through there morning excise's and watching the children open there caterpillar cocoons that turn into butterflies. As I walked out of the school I saw a sign on one of the teachers doors that really struck me. "The best things in life, aren't things."

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Ice Skating








New year's eve 2009 we took Allison and my niece's and nephew's ice skating. That was Allison first time to ice skate, and she loved it. From that point on we try to take Allison to skate at least once or twice a month. I have to say Allison is pretty good at it! We decided to sign her up for an ice skating class this summer!!! I thought I would share a video from yesterday of Allison skating hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

6th Birthday
































I have always felt lucky to be Allison's mother and I have been infinitely blessed to be apart of this very special little girls life. Even in utero, Allison changed me. Today is her sixth birthday as silly as it sounds I have caught myself crying on and off today. Ive been remembering certain memories of Allison birth and life up to this point. When baby Allison was born I didn't immediately get to hold her, due to the severity of my gestational diabetes and the predicted huge size the whisked her right away. But it didn't take long for them to see she was perfect!! I remember holding this tiny baby, thinking look what we made and oh my cow we made a little Richard.



Today we started Allison birthday with donuts in bed and then shortly off to school. Richard took the day off, we had decided to have lunch with Allison. After lunch I went home and put Cooper down for a nap and a bit later we were back up to Allison's school to bring cupcakes to her classroom!!! Of course my lil class clown "Cooper James" cracked up the whole class with his antics and face covered in icing! School was over and we were off to ice skate! Some of Richards family even came to watch Allison skate, and boy did she skate that child is natural! After ice skating we meet Richard's family at Red Lobster requested by the birthday girl of course. We had a fabulous meal, absolutely entertaining company, oh and somebody wet his pants, the birthday girl also got to open her presents from mommy and daddy!!! What a day, know I can officially say I have a six year old!!!!!!!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Rapunzel



Allison got the Tangled doll and the outfit for her birthday from two of her friends at her party. She has been watching the movie and wearing her outfit and carrying her doll every where. Don't you just love this picture with her toothless grin?! Its cute, but I cant wait until her teeth come in. I was talking with my mom today reminiscing this very day 6 years ago. I remember May 3 was a long day waiting for Miss Allison's arrival.....

Monday, May 2, 2011

Popcorn




Last week when we came back from the lake we had forgotten to pop the popcorn. So we thought it would be fun for the kids to make some. Lets just say they had a blast!!!!! The expression on there faces was priceless. And let me add the popcorn was delicious! Which is odd for me because my first job was working at the movie theater, and I can't stand the smell of popcorn.



Sunday, May 1, 2011

Birthday Party





























Yesterday was one crazy busy day!! I started off my morning at the Autism walk, I had a blast there and the weather was way better then last year! After lunch we headed to Allison's soccer game. Our girls played amazing another shout out under our belts, oh and Allison scored a goal just like she predict she would on her party day!! The game was over and know it was party time! We had a jumper, the trampoline, pinata, pizza, cookie cake, presents, and a yard full of toys. Allison had the biggest smile on her face, I actually rarely saw her she was busy with her friends! The party was a complete success we had a lot of friends and family there. I am actually relieved the party is over. Enjoy the pictures!!!