Wednesday, December 21, 2011

CHRISTMAS PARTY : PRE-K STYLE

It's almost Christmas and that means lots of sweets, hyper children and of course, school Christmas parties!  Last week I joined my sister at my nephew's pre-school Christmas party. Let me just say, those classrooms are ALOT smaller than I remember them being, especially with a dozen parents crammed in there as well. I don't ever remember parents coming to our Christmas parties and I found it to be way more enjoyable...this party was pure chaos--in the sweetest sense, of course. The kids sang songs for us, ate some snacks and each opened up a gift. 


 Singing Christmas Carols! 

 

 This is Joshua's cousin, Addy, leading the choir ;)



 We can probably mark "Singer" off the list! He wasn't very into it.


 The next Selena. She's so sweet. "From the bottom of my heart!"


 This little girl was a hoot! She's may be digging for gold under there!



 I always tell him he's my FAVORITE Joshua!


Monday, December 19, 2011

INTRODUCING THE GALINDO & GONZALEZ FAMILY

Reyes has been one of my sweetest friends and loyal clients for a while. I cannot thank him enough for his faith in my ability. His family was just as sweet...although Amayli wasn't very happy to have her photos taken in 30 degree weather. Thankfully, with lots and lots of goofy faces and silly sayings, her uncles and daddy were able to pull a few laughs from her stern face :) I think these photos will make a lovely gift for Reyes, Omar and Arlene's mom.


 This is Arlene and her adorable son,  Ramon Jr.
 Check out his awesome do!
 Uncle Reyes and Omar had to stand behind me to try to make Amayli laugh.. they did a great job! I just might hire them on!
 Reyes, Arlene and Omar
 Arlene's beautiful family.





 How can you not say "AWWWW!"




 Love.
 Sibling love.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

A SHORT STORY ABOUT A GIRL

Throughout the first part of high school I was a timid unknown walking the halls with what seemed like a permanent fifth appendage. It was a hard time of my life. I was depressed and felt unable to speak to anyone about it. I was in an abusive relationship for about 3 years and at times contemplated suicide. It's embarrassing to talk about because I was the one allowing the relationship to continue. Finally, I was able to walk away. God gave me the strength and assurance that life could be better. 

That summer, before my senior year, I was on cloud nine. I had friends again, a job and a great new boyfriend. That was the summer I gained almost 20 pounds! I began to lose my confidence as fast as I gained the weight. But, as I allowed myself to make new friends and take new chances, I slowly learned that contrary to what was once told to me, I will be wanted by others. I look back and I'm thankful for those sad times that have made me so happy and thankful for who I am and all I have now.  I still continue to struggle with my self-confidence each day, but each day the struggle becomes a little bit easier. Oh, and I never lost those 20 pounds ;) Oh, well!