Just for today...

Today I want to stop a little more often, and not stress about the little things. I have been running non stop with a huge list of things to do, but never seem to get to finding that list. Crazy isn't it? How did life get so crazy buzy? When do we get to slow down?!

Well I'm throwing that list out the window today. I'm stressing too much about things that need to get done, when today I just want to kick off my shoes and enjoy LIFE! No stress. No worries. Just for today.

For now... I offer you a moment’s peace... Visualize yourself here, on Long Beach in Gloucester... waves crashing in front of you... warm salty breezes blowing thru your hair... soft warm sand sifting between your toes... children laughing... a smile on your face and in your heart…

So who am I to make you visualize this?!

I am me, a simple soul who likes to try and make others happy, as I so desperately want to be too! I have been taking this online RELAX program – and it reminds me that it is so important to take care of yourself. To appreciate the life you have. It may not always be perfect, but it’s yours. You need to nurture it every single day. We only get this one chance to make a difference. Why not make it happen today? Believe in yourself. Believe in your life. Smile Everyday. And life will smile back at you...

CHEERS to you all – May you also kick off your shoes and enjoy the day too!

A flower for you!

Jolie was so excited when she found me this flower! She ran up to me with the biggest cutest smile, and proudly gave me my simple bouquet.

Have a spectacular weekend, and may all the flowers you see make you smile too!

The Easter Bunny Delivered!

We had a wonderfully Happy Easter this year. The weather was wonderful and Jolie & Jude got to experience their very first Easter Egg hunt in Rockport! They were a little dazed and confused by all of the kids, but when the whistle blew they ending up figuring it out, got some great treats and had a fun time!

I had to take a picture of this blooming tree (made me smile)... and I wanted to share it's blossoming bud's with you too!

Easter Sunday we spent over at the Gentile's, it was just wonderful! We feasted on fantastic foods, had several breakfast and brunch stations... I overdid it, but how could I not, so many wonderful treats to choose from. Jolie had a blast with Jordan & Jadyn... they were so cute together...
And then there was Jolie... Just sitting on Frank & Kellie's new gorgeous couches... the sunlight coming in sooo nice... My Sweet Sweet jolie!!! :o)

Tres Jolie!

Tres Jolie... She is silly. She is serious. She is fun. She is happy. She is nutty. She is my little angel, my little miracle... the reason I smile everyday even so much brighter... is because of my Jolie.

Jolie is a happy soul, her smile makes you smile, her ways make you laugh, her dancing well ... she needs to work on her dancing still! But she loves to have fun! And I love being her mom.

It's a Splashy Kinda Silly Happy Day!

It’s raining. It’s pouring. The puddles are forming. Ooooh puddles. They are quite the tempting thing when you are 3, and you’ve got your rain boots on.

This morning as Jolie and I ran down the hill we saw some puddles forming. Puddles that will probably be ready by end of day for that one big splash. I think I need to get me some rain boots!

So family and friends… what is new and exciting you ask?! Nothing.
Actually, everything.

Every day something new and wonderful happens. I have a hard time taking it all in. Life just flies by so fast… one blink and you miss something. So I try not to blink too much, as I am loving these days a little too much! Jolie is growing up to be such an amazing little soul. This morning I snuck into her room… the dreary day had no chance of coming thru her blinds. Her room was still dark, cozy warm, and she looked so snuggly. I quietly tiptoed to her bedside, and saw her sprawled under the covers. Both arms raised high over her head, she sleeps in the silliest ways… Her blonde loose messy curlz amiss… and her little perfect sleeping face. I stared at her for minutes I think… wondering what her little mind was dreaming of? I then snuggled up close to her, and took a deep breath of her… my little Jolie…. She’s got morning breath now… but it’s not the stinky kind… not stinky bad… a kind of stinky good! I snuggled in a little closer, and then I saw her eyes peek open, she knew I was there… her eyes twinkled and smiled (she has wonderful smiling eyes)…and she giggled and then I giggled! It was great! I got my big bear hug happy morning greeting from her, and my morning was complete! I did want to get back into my own pj’s and stay in and have a pajama day… but today is a work and school day… no play for us…. Well maybe after work and school…. Maybe those puddles will still be there… and maybe just maybe… we’ll make some big splashes of our own!

Wishing you all a splashy kinda silly happy day!