Happy Mother’s Day!

To all the beautiful Mamas out there…especially mine…

Because I wouldn’t be who I am today without your love, encouragement and support.  Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.  You are the best!

Happy Mother’s Day!

For My Love…

Seven years ago, today, I went on my first date with a fine young gentleman.  We had only just met but a feeling inside of me told me this was something special.

On our way to meet our friends for dinner and a show, I had a vision.  I could see the future, as if it were playing out right in front of me.  We were married, with a family, enjoying a partnership, a union.

Three years ago, today, my vision materialized, and I married that fine young gentleman.  We embarked on a new journey together for the rest of our lives.  Two becoming one.

And now, as we celebrate our first anniversary as a family, with our daughter, I am blown away by how far we have come.

To be honest, it can be hard to notice progress in the midst of our daily lives.  But when you take a moment to step back and reflect, you appreciate the hard work that has gotten you here.

On our wedding day, I promised my husband a priceless love.  Not a discount love, not a 2 for 1 love, not a bought it on sale love.  But an all I have love, a bankrupt love…every last drop love.

And so today, three years later, I re-pledge my love to him.  My love for him as my husband, my love for him as a father, my love for him as a man.

Freddie, in the last seven years together, you have taught me so much.  You have opened my eyes to new sights, my ears to new sounds.  I am grateful for your friendship, your partnership and your love.

Thank you for being patient with me.  Thank you for being honest with me.  Thank you for being real.

This has been one heck of a journey.  And it ain’t over yet.  Three years down, a lifetime to go.

Happy Valentines Day!  Happy Anniversary!

I love you.

xoxo

Happy New Year!

After being greeted with a smile like this…there’s really nothing more I can say…wishing you the best in 2012!

A Christmas Wish

Tonight we decorated our Christmas tree.  We strung it with lights, dangled it with ornaments, and sprinkled it with love.  It was a special evening because it is Harper’s first Christmas tree.  She was having a ball going through all the shiny ornaments and helping us hang them.  With a soundtrack of holiday music in the background, we couldn’t help but get into the Christmas spirit.

For me, the Christmas spirit is more than just trees, lights and presents.  Christmas is about spreading love, giving hope and having faith.

Today while reading Peanut Butter Fingers, one of the blogs I subscribe to, I was inspired to share some Christmas cheer.  Julie, who writes the blog, shared a story about an eight year old boy named Max.  Max is in the midst of battling Leukemia and therefore will be spending his Christmas in the hospital this year.  In order to brighten up his holiday season, he has made a special Christmas wish.  Max would like to receive 1 MILLION Christmas cards in the mail.  And I, would like to see Max’s wish come true!

If you would like to send Max a card, please mail it to:

Max c/o Hailey Remish

417 Jones Street

Belle Vernon, PA

15012

Feel free to pass the information on to your family and friends as well.  I can only imagine the smile on his face when he sees the piles and piles of cards with his name on it.  What a wonderful way to spread love, give hope and have faith this holiday season.