* January 6, 2013

This writing has always been dear to my heart. It was read at our wedding, and also hangs in our living room (although an abbreviated version)....sometimes a reminder is needed.....for everyone.

* January 5, 2013

Too much sweetness, that grows entirely too fast. Trying to cherish every moment.....

* January 4, 2013

Graffiti I found today, on the wall,  inside Corey's spaceship hideout.....

I love finding/seeing/hearing unprovoked, just because, love displays.....made my day. Even though Ariel is 17 and Corey is 6.....and even though he gets on her last ever lovin' nerve....she still found the time to tell him she loved him.....in her own way.

* January 3, 2013

Jake's new "thing".....making this adorable face (all day long) and saying, "Ooooh". So irresistible!



* January 2, 2013

 

 

My sticky, messy, loud, slobbery, laughing, boogery, lovable, cuddly, smart, witty, and perfectly dirty boys. Jake's 22 week picture.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



* Well.....Hellooooo, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

2012 was a doozy. In many ways, we are welcoming 2013 with open arms.....and also, a photo diary. Each day this year, I will post a picture.....taken that day. With this crazy love of a family I have, we have no shortage on inspiration. So, here we go......today is a day of fresh beginnings, second chances, and of course....cabbage and black eyed peas.



*Big Bows & Tippy Toes

For as long as I can possibly remember, I have wanted to have my very own boutique. It has always been in a corner of my mind, but never taken too seriously. A week and one day ago, I acted on impulse and started my own business. Blame it on New Years, that I am pregnant, or just on the fact that I am plain ol' crazy.....but I did it. I decided on my store's name and had every license, tax number and permit possible within a day. Just like that. Done. I am a business owner.

Now I am just impatiently awaiting the arrival of my first delivery of inventory that I ordered on that very same day. I am a ball of excitement dreaming up all of the possibilities in my future. I am also having dilemmas like: Can I or Can I Not put my 5 year old son in a tutu to model if I take the picture waist down??!! hahahaha.....Will I cause psychological problems later in life because I asked him to wear a pettiskirt and bloomers??? *sigh* Okaaaay, I know...I shouldn't, but it would be so much easier. Now, unless I give birth to a baby girl in July, I will be begging and bartering with friends with daughters so I can borrow them as models.

So there. I did it. And you know what?? It was not near as scary as I anticipated. In fact, I have not had one moment of hesitation (can't you tell) or apprehensiveness. It's full steam ahead. Next stop.....setting up the online store and finding myself a perfect space to lease. Find Big Bows & Tippy Toes on Facebook and like us so you can stay updated on our progress and developments.

Stop telling yourself reasons and/or excuses for not going after your dream or goals...no matter how absurd they seem. You are the only thing stalling your attaining it. These words I saw on Pinterest ring true and I will leave them with you:



Ciao!

~Jen

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