Babies, Babies, Babies!

A week ago today, I was traveling back from DC where I spent the lovely weekend with my two older sisters (sisters from another mother :) and their babies. This was just a 'girls' weekend - with two little boys: Ian, who's three and Evan, who's 2-months old. The fathers and husbands (even those to-be) were not invited (Vikki from RHOC would be proud!!).

Throughout the weekend, I was reminded of the uncompromising and complete dedication a mother has for her children. Seeing my friends, having been transformed into these miraculous mothers, evoked a couple of emotions. One, I am so very thankful for my mother's love...I am undeserving and overwhelmed by her unselfishness. Two, I am so proud of these two women...who, not long ago were single and carefree ladies far from the responsibilities that are their lives today. I'm proud and amazed by their ability to accomplish their goals - being great mothers, wives, sisters and friends, with such grace and passion. And, three, I pray that God grants me the peace and maturity to be a tenth of all of the aforementioned women when the time comes for me and Frank to be parents. We're definitely NOT ready now...but, God willing, within the next couple of years...I hope that we welcome a healthy, beautiful baby that will grow strong in love from both of us.

Hollywood trivializes the sacrifice it takes to be parents. No judgment, but having lived with four children over the weekend, I realized that infants really do eat EVERY TWO HOURS, toddlers have more energy than IMAGINEABLE and tweens are so remarkably inquisitive and smart...you want to sit and talk with them for hours. These moms, REAL MOMS to me, don't have nannies to help...they don't want nannies to help...they want to be there for their kids and share these precious, fleeting moments of their childhood. It is this love and devotion that is so absent today...that it was so refreshing to experience firsthand.



Thank you Allie and Jana...Jordan, Ian, Addison, Evan...and always with us, Aiden.

I love you all!

xoxoxo

100 Layer Cake - Yummy!

As I mentioned so many times before, we have completely lucked out with our lovely stationary designer - Mimi Woo!  A truly passionately creative being, we were so happy to hear that the experience was equally rewarding to her. 

Asked to be a guess blogger for the 100 Layer Cake blog - with tips on how to 'craft your wedding, layer by layer' - we were happy that she chose to feature our Save-the-Date design.

Take a look and enjoy...

http://100layercake.com/blog/

xoxoxo

NYC Fashion Week - Say Goodbye to the Tents!

"Bryant Park became the beacon of what New York fashion stands or - an industry that's fearless, ireless and always moving forward." - Anna Wintour, Vogue

 This week as Fashion Week bids adieu to Bryant Park, it reminds me that everything changes - even when it has become an institution of greatness, it can always benefit from improvements. So, as all the world's fashionable make their way through the "most horrible winter in years" to catch a glimpse of merchandisable beauty, I'm hopeful that with the change of location, so will too, a change of perspective occur within the industry. Instead of talking about giving back to whatever this season's "in" cause, let's really make a difference in our hearts.

 Appreciate the beauty of fashion - but, realize that there are millions across the world that dream of having a simple piece of clothing to protect them from the indigenous elements - snow, rain or even sun! Let’s remember what’s important – love, faith and happiness.
 

That said, I’ll still post some photos from my favorite show so far this season! :)

Happy Wednesday!!


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Hoooorrrrray for the Saints!!!!!

This weekend, I found myself so overwhelmed with the amazing performance and win of the New Orleans Saints in this year's Super Bowl.  I know that I'm not your average "football fan", but I was reminded of the lessons we learn as kids.  Good will, determination and faith will take you far in this life.  Believing in yourself and your "team" is the foundation you need to walk with confidence. 

I'm happy that I have God, Frank and the love and support of so many others (aka: "my Saints") ...it helps temper the times of stress.

My cup runneth over...

xoxoxo