Happy Birthday, Marissa!

Where have the last five years gone? My baby girl, Marissa, turned five today. We had a Purplicious Party yesterday and everything went well. The girls painted, danced, bounced on the moonbounce, ate pizza and decorated cupcakes! Perfect day for a purple party!

It feels like a lifetime ago when I brought her home from the hospital and I just sat there in our living room staring at her. She was the most beautiful baby girl I had ever seen. Her skin was the most beautiful shade of olive and she had these tiny angel kisses on her eyelids. I loved to watch her breathe, sleep and dream.

It is bittersweet watching her grow. On one hand I am so excited to see her reach each milestone, on the other, I am saddened as she inches farther and farther away from me. Marissa has grown to be such a lovely young lady. She is smart, funny, frilly and sincere! She is just a darling and I know that she will grow to be strong and independent.

I could not be more proud of her and I am so thankful that God gave her to me.

Happy Birthday, Marissa!

Time for a change...

Anyone that knows me knows that when I'm stressed I do drastic things to my hair...

Well, even though, I just had a trim and reshaping cut, on Friday, i just couldn't take it anymore and went in to get 9 inches off! So much for growing it out.

I really like it and it is VERY easy to fix. I spent the day by the pool today and let it air dry and it actually looks really cute. Its got a little bit of wave and great body. I'm hoping that its not too trendy, but I definitely feel a little more updated.

We all need a little change every now and then, right?

The Silver Lining

Whenever something bad happens in life, I try my best to see the silver lining. I have to believe that there is a reason. I try and find if there was some life lesson, some hidden blessing, or some other purpose for my misfortune. Some may say that I am naive or that I am in denial; life just isn't fair is what most would argue.

When I look at my life as a whole, without any hesitation I would admit to feeling blessed. Even when life throws me a lemon, I might not be able to make lemonade of it, but at least I know that I have the love and support of my family and friends.

Maybe there aren't silver linings to bad situations, maybe life just sucks sometimes, but I guess the greater lesson is knowing that you'll get through it and that everything will be ok.