2014 Intentions

1. Make time for me.
2. Be more organized.
3. Declutter
4. No new crafts.
5. Dentist appt.
6. Learn to play Ukelele.
7. Visit my Momma's birdbath more.
8. Be happy. Choose happiness.
9. Print photos.
10. Decorate Mi Casa.
11. Handwrite letters.
12. Save.
13. More time with little people.
14. Let go...

Nothing Fanciful about this post...two years ago on the 24th of this month my heart was broken forever...no words can begin to describe the pain or the pit of despair that I have been in. As I have been slowly crawling out of a pit of hidden depression I am hit with other news...Life...

Life should be celebrated...then why am I so torn...a ache in my gut, no feelings of excitement, no joy, no glow...The pit that I have been crawling out of has me by the ankles pulling me back back back...

All I hear is my heart palpiating, palms sweating, reaching, gasping for air...not a celebration...just tears.

I need change. This was not was I was asking or looking for. I have not been heard or have I?

My Lil Man was Baptized recently...

surrounded by family and God's Love.

~invitation by Fanciful Notations

What are your RANDOM thoughts?

Random Thoughts…
1. Dreaming about what I am going to create with my Cricut that is on its way to Waldo!
2. Can’t wait to watch Frosty the Snowman! Burl Ives is my 4th Cousin, I am related to Frosty
3. I recently found out I am an email HOARDER!
... 4. I need to get my Brows shaped…who is up for the Challenge Elisa? Esme? Love your Brows…
5. Scurrred to fly Sunday, it has been awhile…at least I will have my Nook with me, any book suggestions?
6. Can’t wait to get my hands on the 2012 Farmer’s Almanac
7. I have two Blogs and they are BLANK (should post my random thoughts)
8. I love legwarmers!
9. My hands have been neglected…they look old
10. Again, wishing I owned sheep or could sleep…

Silhouette Cameo giveaway @ http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2011/11/silhouette-cameo-giveaway-little-miss-momma.html#comment-48474

SPREAD the WORD, Happy Holidays!

Home has been hit with the Sickness

Now that there are two little people in our casa, that makes two down with the sickies...First my Little Man with congestion and cough...I became more concerned when his breathing became more labored on Sat evening. Big Man and I decided to take him to Urgent Care, where sadly (broke my heart) he had to have all of the yucky suctioned from his nose and throat. In turn he was diagonosed with RSV...not much we can do for him with the exception of saline and an aspirator. I slept with him on my chest as I was scared he would stop breathing. So far so good his breathing has gotten better, he is not as congested and thankfully the cough is all but gone.
Then comes Sunday evening, Little Miss said taht her tummy was hurting and she wanted to go to bed. Now if you know anything about Little Miss, she does not sleep! So this was to my surprise. I felt her head and took her temp. She had a 99.7 fever. Now to the Medicine Cabinet. Thankfully she took her medicine like a good little person (This too unusal).
This Bright and Early, 7 AM! Monday morning, Little Miss came in and was burning up. I took her temp. Yep fever. Oh NO! We are out of Motrin. Off to CVS, Motrin has been pulled off the shelves but you can use the generic which is the same thing? Strange...This time I had to Dilute the Kool Aide and WaLa! Fever broke...

Little Man resting quietly...

Morning Nap for Momma, how do parents do it with multiple sickies...I am learning in due time, being a mother of two for 1 month and 8 days...I still have a long time to learn...

25 Random Things

1. In love with my two beautiful little people!
2. I have known my husband for 20 years!
3. I am deathly afraid of left turns and chuckie dolls.
4. I love that my daughter calls Betty Boop, "Hello Boop"
5. Rosewater is my favorite perfume at this given time
6. I love calamari.
7. Addicted to blogs
8. I am a buddisht catholic ? I love the traditions of the Catholic religion but found peace in the spirituality of Buddhism...took a class after dad kicked the bucket.
9. My favorite thing to wear is my pop's vintage jack daniels tee.
10. I read a book a week.
11. I still handwrite letters.
12. I am a romantic.
13. I love to scour flea markets and thrift stores. antique stores are the best
14. I follow all of the "rules" and it drives me crazy when people break them.
15. I love peanut butter sandwiches and chip and salsa together.
16. One of the fondest childhood memories is sitting on my great grams driveway in the hight heat of summer popping tar bubbles.
17. I could read by the age of three.
18. I once won money and a medal singing Love Shack by the B-52's.
19. My first record was Uptown Girl by Billy Joel.
20. I was grounded often from the library as I would check out so many books and do nothing but read.
21. I have built a church outside of juarez Mexico.
22. I love to drink Boone's sangria on ice.
23. I was born Irish but am more Mexican than anything. Is that possible?
24. My daughter and son keeps me grounded and in love with life...they are my blessings and my world.
25. I was raised by the most genuine, open minded, loving parents anyone could ever have. My mom the free spirit, my dad the hippie, Jim the biker with a teddy bear heart, pops the grouch, and grams the saint and gramps the popo...love to you all along with a colorful array of aunts, uncles, cousins, and especially my best friend of 20 years, Pal Val.

Announcement

Tonal Type Blue Baby Announcements

Shutterfly has cute birth announcements and cards for Easter.

View the entire collection of cards.

Diaper Cake for Baby JoJo

There is a new addition to the Aquino Family! Baby JoJo...to welcome the little guy and to "Shower" his mother I created this diaper cake.

No Monkey Business going on here...

1 Year Anniversary!

Married my first love 1 year ago today, some dreams do come true...20 years of friendship, 7 years of bliss, 4 years of parenting and 1 year as husband and wife...always and forever...Love you Manuel...

After a year in review and a reflection of my life with my husband and beautiful daughter, life could not get any better...

I married my best friend...we have our ups and downs, however the love is true and the passion strong.

I am thankful for each day and the laughter and love that it brings as our family grows...life could not be any better.

Vampire on Board

Latest creation, going with the Vampire craze. Went and saw Eclipse last night with some dear friends and I had yet to share the good news and wanted a creative way to let them know about our new lil sprout!

VAMPIRE ON BOARD

Right on the middle of the baby bump 

Design I created, inspired by the baby on board signs that you see hanging in windows of cars....

Summer Wedding in the Works

Since creating all of the bouquets and bouts for my own wedding last September, I have received a special request from a dear friend and family member to create the bouquets and bouts for her 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration! With great honor I am updating her original wedding bouquet. The colors of the wedding are purple and silver. I am pleased with how they have all turned out! Please let me know your thoughts.

Congrats Aunt Susie and Uncle Mondo, may you be blessed with 25 more years of Bliss...

Updated Bride's Bouquet - 25 Years Later

Bridesmaid Bouquets

Groomsmen Bout

Grooms Bout

Overall shot of all completed

Life Lately and Logos

The last month has passed me by...I am slowly becoming a hermit, it is in my DNA, and I need to be pulled out of my shell!

Hopefully the sun will start shining and I can begin to grow again, rather than wilt! I need sunshine, I need flowers blooming, I need lighting bugs, and the sound of cicadas to inspire me. The new London Target line is not enough to get me going!

Check out the first logo proof for KC FunRaisers...the crescent moon is an internationally recognized symbol of faith...The moon is known as governing the female principles of instincts, moods, tides, mystery, receptivity, feminine strength. It's all about stillness and darkness. A deeper look suggests however that the moon is the embodiment of the Divine, from which everything comes, even the masculine.

A crescent moon is in itself a symbol of transition and transformation as the moon moves through its cycles.

KC FunRaisers - Transition and Transform, Create Awareness, Educate, Entertain, and be Rewarded

KC FunRaisers is a Kansas City based company that plans and hosts social events to raise money for local charities. Our events give young professionals and other community members an opportunity to learn about and support local causes in an atmosphere where they can socialize, network and enjoy being involved in changing their community. Through events like happy hours, parties, sporting events and other activities, we hope to educate our audience and create awareness for our partner nonprofits, while providing an entertaining and rewarding way to assist those in need.

 


The Sun will Come Out Tomorrow, Tomorrow...Maybe the lyrics can inspire me, I can only hope.
 
 
The sun'll come out
Tomorrow

Bet your bottom dollar

That tomorrow

There'll be sun!

Just thinkin' about

Tomorrow

Clears away the cobwebs,

And the sorrow

'Til there's none!

When I'm stuck a day

That's gray,

And lonely,

I just stick out my chin

And Grin,

And Say,

Oh

The sun'll come out

Tomorrow

So ya gotta hang on

'Til tomorrow

Come what may

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow!

I love ya

Tomorrow!

You're always

A day

A way!

New Logo Concept

Hello All~

My newest creation will be a logo concept for a new and up and coming business KC Funraisers! Check them out on Facebook!

I look forward to sharing my new concepts with you in the very near future. I will post a few concepts and ask that everyone voice their opinion, only positive and beneficial, not cruel criticism will be accepted.

New Beginning

This is my first try at blogging, I hope everyone that views my blog is entertained and inspired. For years I have been planning parties and designing invitations to fit the themes. I have worked with family, friends, and clients to create a variety of fanciful creations and notations.

Items that will soon be available for viewing in from my portfolio are below. If you are interested in one of kind creations made to your specifications and quality ideas and items, contact me and I will be happy to create lasting memories for you.

Portfolio:
Brochures
Business Cards
Custom Invitations
Flyers
Letterhead/Stationary
Logos
Event Planning
Print Advertisements
T-shirt Design
And Much more…bring your ideas and we will work together to make the vision come to fruition...

My page is full of images that have inspired me through the years, I hope some of the images on the right may provide you with a little inspiration as well.

I will end my first blog with one of my favorite prayers to my namesake. Enjoy and much more is to come.

St. Therese, the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me with a message of love; ask God to grant me the favor I thee implore and tell Him I will love Him each day more and more. Amen.