ESPN Wide World of Sports Grand Opening

Check out this cool piece from the official Disney Parks Blog. Looks like an exciting event. :)

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/01/globetrotters-to-perform-at-disney-sports-complex-relaunch-event/

Pure Talent...

Sierra's latest project for AP Art required her to paint a landscape. She found this photo on google. It's Key Largo, Florida at Sunset. Beautiful isn't it?!


Then, using her God given talent, she painted it in 2 hours, starting with a blank canvas. Breathtaking, just like my daughter.

Starting Now...

Earlier today I purchased myself a pair of Asics. Then, this evening I downloaded the "Couch to 5K podcast" onto my iPod. Before I could lose my determination, I jumped onto my treadmill...and I DID IT! Day 1 of week 1...done. A small step, and yet for me...a very big one. I am aiming to be able to complete the 5K at Disney in October with ease. When I set my mind to something, nothing can get in my way. Well, OK, maybe my bad knees and shin splits...but I will take the "slow and steady" approach to this so I don't overdo it the first week. This is going to be SO worth all of the effort that I'll be putting into it. :)

Daddy's Girl

I looked over in the playroom at lunch today and saw this:


Steve was hanging out on the rug, brushing the hair on a pile of "My Little Pony's" with Kassia.

♥ There's nothing in life more attractive than a man who is a wonderful Daddy to his children...and our family is blessed with the very best Daddy in the world. ♥

Sweetening My Day...

Life's a little sweeter when you have a little girl to bake brownies with :)

Here's my "Kasi-Girl" cracking the eggs all by herself...she did it without getting any shells in the bowl!!

Kassia loves baking with Mommy...the feeling is QUITE mutual. :)

Give a Day, Get a Day

Happy 18th Birthday, Sierra Marie!

18 Years Ago today my life was forever changed.

18 Years Ago today I instantly learned the meaning of unconditional love and an indescribable bond that nothing in the world can ever sever.

You see, 18 Years ago today I became a Mom.

Sierra Marie was born at 5:59am weighing only 5 lbs, 6.5 oz. So tiny and sweet with a head full of red hair...she was stunning from the beginning.

Sierra is one of life's greatest gifts. My first-born daughter, she is like her Mom is many, many ways. Fiesty, full of determination, stubborness and passion...with a caring soul, deep love and fierce loyalty for those she loves.

Sierra has taught me many lessons about life. Unknowingly, over and over again, she has reaffirmed what I learned the day she was born...nothing can or will ever change the way a Mom feels about her precious child.

As Sierra matures, and becomes a young lady...our relationship slowly is changing. We're becoming friends.

I am so very proud of my beautiful daughter. She has strong morals and values and she holds firm to her beliefs. As much as I sometimes wish I could freeze time, in many ways I am looking forward with anticipation to see where life leads my little girl. She has such a promising future ahead of her. She has the power to make every dream come true.

She has something else too...a Mom who is behind her and beside her every step of the way.

Happy, Happy Birthday Sweet Sierra Marie. You are loved more than words could ever say.

Love you Forever, Mom