Kite Flying Day

Weeks ago I bought a set of kites for Alicia, but many days went by that I would put it off for another day to fly it. Everyday Alicia would ask me "Mommy when can we fly the kite?" and I would just tell her tomorrow, tomorrow almost everyday...
Well the guilt started to catch up to me...I have been feeling so bad that my poor daughter has been  asking and asking but I would just put it off for another day. Alicia even said with a sad face "Mommy I have never flew a kite before and I want to one day." 
So after dinner today I took Alicia out to FINALLY fly the kite. The wind was not so great and neither was the kite, but she was happy to finally see what it was like to fly the kite. The kite I bought wasn't the greatest and wouldn't really stay up. So next time I will buy her a better one so she doesn't have to do so much running to keep the kite in the air.
It felt good to see my baby girl so happy and excited to finally fly a kite, now she can finally say I flew a kite! I love my Tookie!!!!!! 

My Birthday

 

Today started out not so great, but ended GREAT.... The hubby took me out to lunch, then we went shopping, then the gifts I received where well NICE...Then the birthday wishes from my friends were just so delightful. Though the weather decided to go bad so now I guess we are all stuck on the house. Here are all the Birthday wishes I received from my dear friends and family:

Kelly Ann Miller

HAPPy BIRTHDAY MY LOVE!! yessss im officially the first FB birthday post. looove it. the joys of staying up late. i wish i were there, or you here to see me graduate. lol ill be thinking of you. love nd miss u. xoxo

Tiffany Rhiannon Rinehart

Happy birthday 

 

Lizet Rodriguez

happpy birthday

Elena Gonzalez

Happy b-day sis!!!Best wishes on ur special day 

Carolina Mendez

Happy birthday SIS my all wishes come true hope u have a great one!

Tara Cichos Casperson

Happy Birthday!

Alina Gonzalez

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Jen Blanco

Jen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope all your birhtday wishes come true! xoxo 

 

Melanie Sweet

Happy Happy Birthday Girl!! Enjoy that it falls on a weekend and spoil yourself, if no one else does!! ♥ Make this coming yr, YOURS!! ♥

Kathy Walters Lewis

Happy birthday Jennifer!!!!! hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Helen De Jesus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY AND MANY BLESSINGS TO YOUR GROWING FAMILY. 

Kellyann Acevedo

happy b day mama....=)

Amanda Hart

happy birthdayy cuuzzzo ♥

Armando Gonzalez

Happy Early Birthday wishes! 

 

Jessica Reynolds

happy bday

Tricia Reynolds

Happy Birthday Jen! :)

HAPPY 27th Birthday to ME!

I asked my 7 year old what the word Mom MEANT TO HER, and her response was …………

BE GOOD, AND Be RESPECTFUL ……….



Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I never thought about immunizations.


Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts. And I slept all night.


Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests, or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.


Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby simply because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.


Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.


Before I was a Mom,
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much.


AND, Now that I am a Mom, 


I can say that I finally get it!


My daughters will someday understand why I ground them at times,why I'm never afraid to be friends with them, I am their mother first then friend later...
It will be because of me they will know how to (Nurture their own)
It’s no simple task, but one I believe we were meant to do all along .






In (Moses chapter 4 – 26) it states And Adam called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living; for thus have I, the Lord God, called the first of all women, which are many. Like Eve, our motherhood began before we were born. Just as worthy men were foreordained to hold the priesthood in mortality, righteous women were endowed pri-mortaly with the privilege of motherhood. Motherhood is more than bearing children. It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine nature, and the unique traits our Father gave us.


The First Presidency of the Church in Nov. 1942 called motherhood “the highest, holiest service . assumed by mankind.” prophets Teach the doctrine of motherhood, again and again. When we understand the magnitude of motherhood, it becomes clear why prophets have been so protective of woman’s most sacred role. For Satan has declared war on motherhood. He knows that those who rock the cradle can rock his earthly empire. And he knows that without righteous mothers loving and leading the next generation, the kingdom of God will fail. And as much love as I have for my Own Children. We have a Father in Heaven who knows and loves us TEN FOLD…..He has entrusted us as women with His children, and He has asked us to love them and help lead them safely past the dangers of mortality back home.


One young mother wrote that her anxiety tended to come on three fronts. One was that whenever she heard talks on LDS motherhood, she worried because she felt she didn’t measure up or somehow wasn’t going to be equal to the task. Secondly, she felt like the world expected her to teach her children reading, writing, interior design, Latin, calculus, and the Internet—all before the baby said something terribly ordinary, like “goo goo.” Thirdly, she often felt people were sometimes patronizing, almost always without meaning to be, because the advice she got or even the compliments she received seemed to reflect nothing of the mental investment, the spiritual and emotional exertion, the long-night, long-day, stretched-to-the-limit demands that sometimes are required in trying to be and wanting to be the mother God hopes she will be. But one thing, she said, keeps her going: “Through the thick and the thin of this, and through the occasional tears of it all, I know deep down inside I am doing God’s work. I know that in my motherhood I am in an eternal partnership with Him. I am deeply moved that God finds His ultimate purpose and meaning in being a parent, even if some of His children make Him weep.


I TO, have felt this type of anxiety, that has lead me to my knees in prayer. I called upon him asking, if I was doing enough? Was my child Happy, Happy to be living here? Happy to be my child. Me to be Her Mom? I finished my prayer and went about folding laundry, Shortly after my prayer was answered by my Sweet Alicia as She walks in to where I was and she looked up at me with her big Brown eyes and says ‘Mom I love you, and I am Happy!


I believe that Motherhood enhances a woman’s relationship with our Father in Heaven .And just as a child is dependent upon their caregiver to meet every nutritional, emotional and social need. I am more dependent upon my Father in Heaven to lead and guide me .




There is no doubt that taking on this role is a Sacrifice, but without sacrifice we wouldn’t KNOW THE JOY , Nor would we know the blessing .





Recognize that the Joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and Satisfaction.

Miami Heat Game

On Sunday the hubby and I went to a playoff game for the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics, and it was AMAZING!!!! I was soooo excited to go to my first playoff game with him and he was excited too.

My hubby has been trying to win Miami Heat tickets for a long time, so on face book the East Coast Public Adjusters team held a contest for free Miami Heat tickets...SO I played the game to win. AND....AND...I WON!!!!! 2 free Heat tickets! I told him and he was jumping for joy, and soooo HAPPY! So this is how we were able to go to our first playoff game for the Miami Heat!
And...To end the night the Miami Heat won their first game against the Boston Celtics!!!!!What an amazing afternoon we had...xoxo





A Visit to Remember

Today I met up with my aunt Jeannie who I haven't seen in 10 yrs at the mall today. It was so nice to see her! I was super excited and happy! Alicia got to meet her for the first time and bonded with her so well and quickly too...Alicia tells me that she loves Jeannie and hopes to see her more often. Little that Alicia knows, Jeannie is moving close to us, so we definitely will be seeing Jeannie and her daughter often. 

We walked around the mall, chatted, shopped, and ate. Well I didn't eat LOL because I wasn't hungry Ha ha. Alicia ate sushi with Jeannie and chatted, made wishes in the wishing pond and more...We are so happy to have seen Jeannie today and can't WAIT to see her more.

XOXO

Easter-Rific Day

 Since February my sister and I have been planning this Easter event for the kids, and it came out perfect!

We had a BBQ, Easter egg hunt, and my nephew John's 9th birthday party all in one day.

My dad rented a big bounce house/water slide for the kids, they had so much fun on it I think that was the best part for the kids. Then the adults just sat around played pool, and chatted. 

Then we sang Happy Birthday to my nephew, which pretty much we ended the day with that.

Alicia and Daisy had so much fun as soon as we put them in the car and started driving they both fell asleep.

It was so nice to see family; I look forward to more events such as today...

Aquatica

I know this is way late, but a couple weeks ago we took Alicia to Aquatica for her birthday. She has been asking me to take her for a while so I gave in.

We had so much fun; the day was perfect to go being that it was hot and sunny. This was Daisy's first time to Aquatica and she loved it. We took her in the Rapid River, the Lazy River, wave pool, and the baby pools. Aquatica was the perfect getaway...