Mother's Day Memories

Mother's Day--A day celebrating our Moms and spending time with family.  I could not think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 

 This year we had an extended celebration spending the day with Alex's Mom on Sunday and then having my parents over for dinner on Monday.  It has become a tradition with my mom and I to take a photo of just the two of us.  I scrapbook the memory and add it to her on-going album of  past Mother's Day photos. 

I love this tradition so much that several years ago I started an album for my son as well.  A picture of just the two of us.  It is fun to look through the book and see how much he has grown. 

Another fun tradition that I insist on each year is a picture of my Mom, Alex and I. Alex is not fond of getting his picture taken but because it is Mother's day he agrees.  However he does add his own silly spin on things.  There is a quote by Dr. Seuss that describes him perfectly......

"Today you are you;

 That is truer than true!

There is no one alive;

 Who is you-er than you!"

Truthfully, I wouldn't have it any other way....

I guess he comes by it naturally.

Fun Mother's day memories that I will treasure forever.

Grateful!!

Grateful for the Mom that raised me........

Mom at her baby shower

Mom and I

My sister Andrea, Mom and me

Me, Mom and my sister Andrea

Mom and I at the beach

Grateful for the Mom that raised the little boy that would someday become my wonderful husband.......

Zoi, Edith and Alex

Grateful for the son that made me a Mom......

Wishing all the special moms in my life a very HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.  I hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating all the special moms in your life. 

Saturday Treasures

I was able to do a little flea marketing today with Alex.  We got a bit of a late start but oh the treasures were abundant.  I will let my pictures tell the story.......

These next two treasures were not purchased today at the flea market but they truly are my treasures everyday.......

I also wanted to share this beautiful treasure made by Sarah.  She was my partner in the recent tussie mussie swap hosted by A Swap for all Seasons.  I was delighted to see that she used some of my favorite paper by Cosmo Cricket. 

Thank you Sarah I could not love it more!!!

I hope you all are having a fun filled weekend making memories and finding treasures of your own.

Sweet Child of Mine--Sweet Love of Mine

Today at 4:28 pm my baby will turn 19.  Even as I type this post I can hardly beieve it is true.  I truly don't know where the time has gone.  I can remember  so clearly the day that he was born and how much joy he brought to our family.

We could not have been prouder of him as he grew into a joyous, thoughtful, sensitive, fun loving, energetic teenager.

We watched again with all the pride in the world as he developed into a strong, dedicated athlete.

And in a few weeks we will watch as he completes his high school career and graduates on to college. 

Sweet Child of Mine--Sweet Love of Mine---I wish you the happiest of Birthdays.  I have been truly blessed having you as my son.