Thank you, Momma!!

Last night these 3 little words broke my heart. Riley woke up in the middle of the nigh and wanted me to turn her music on for her. For some reason lately, she's gotten into sleeping with this lullabies CD on. Anyhow, after I got the CD going, she whispered "Thank you, Momma" and I took just a minute to stop and look at this precious little girl. In a few weeks, she starts Kindergarten. As I sat there and looked at her, it really hit me just how little and innocent she is. My baby is going to KINDERGARTEN; 5 days a week, 7 hours a a day. All I can hope is that I did a good enough job with her over these past 5 years. It scares me to think that in just a few weeks - she's off to the world of public education. I know she's going to do GREAT, but a little part of me is just overwhelmed with sadness that these 5 years have just flown by and my baby is not a baby anymore.

I'm sure most moms go through this, but for some reason I feel like I'm having an extra hard time with it - especially as K-day - August 25th looms closer and closer and closer.....................

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!

Newborn Photo

















1st Birthday Party - LOVE the hair!














2 Year Photos - love the curled toes!


















3 Year Photos - MAN, I wish I tanned like that!



















4th Birthday Gift Opening Extravaganza!!















I can't imagine my life without you in it baby girl!! Each day is filled with so much joy, happiness, frustration, tears, etc. I wouldn't trade you for the world!! Thank you for making me the mom I am today - I LOVE YOU!!

Where have the last 5 years gone?

Five years ago today, I was about to complete a temporary job assignment at Brinker International. I was doing some administrative work for a girl who was out having some surgery. I had a really great time working there and getting to be a Brinker employee. They are such a fun and generous company who really values their employees.

The next day, the hubby and I had gone to Macaroni Grill to enjoy dinner compliments of some gift certificates I recieved when I left. While waiting to be seated, my water broke and our journey into parenthood began.

I was in total disbelief that I was heading into labor because our precious baby wasn't due for another 3 weeks. Noone has their first baby that early - right? WRONG, 16 long hours later - we welcomed Riley into this world. Talk about love at first sight. Seeing that precious little baby, all red and wrinkled, covered in hair and gunk - took my breath away. She was so perfect and all ours.

Fast forward two and a half years and we've added another monkey to our clan - Cole - again - he stole my heart when he was born. Although they whisked him away shortly after delivery , we've had an awesome bond ever since.

I never saw myself as a stay at home mom, but I can't imagine leaving these guys every day to head off to a job. I loved my life as an event planner, but I LOVE my life as a mom even more. Sure, there are days where I am utterly frustrated and feel like hiding out in my room all day, but then there are days & moments where I see them laughing, running and enjoying life and I'm just in awe that these kiddos are mine. I'm here for all the good, bad and the ugly. By no means am I the world's perfect mom, but man am I blessed to have these cuties in my life.

See for yourself.

Let's try this again!

Lately, I've felt the need to begin blogging again. I feel like life is passing by way too quickly and I want to have a place to put my thoughts into words.

I hope this blog gets updated, is entertaining and allows family & friends to keep up with what's happening with us on a more regular basis.