{Road Trip Part 1} What a Grand Canyon!

They really weren't lying when they named that giant chasm in the middle of nowhere, The Grand Canyon...We took off on a road trip to Arizona and along the way stopped at the Grand Canyon to see one of the earths wonders.  I hadn't seen it since I was a child and honestly couldn't remember it if I tried (though that's no feat anymore, I have a hard time remembering anything).  But I do have pics of my brother and I scarily close to the edge of the canyon when we were just tots - let's be honest, we really didn't care.

That photo was probably taken close to the same location as this one of my daughters (Ella 8, Rose 9).  It's fun to think that the kiddos might one day take their kids to the same location and shoot pics very similar to ours...and on and on and on!

Unfortunately, there was a fire below which created a giant haze above the canyon, which you can see at the top of the pic.  Looks very simliar to a city I know (cough, cough *Los Angeles* cough).  But nontheless, it was still beautiful.

We've now been back for about 2 weeks (I'M A BLOGGING SLACKER), and I promise I will share the rest of our trip with you next week. 

What was your most memorable vacation as a kid?  Was it by plane, train or automobile?  Share with me :)

Mom of the Month - June!

Of all the hats I wear on a daily basis, the one that I'm most proud of, which challenges me the most, but also brings me the most reward, is the Mom hat.  (Well, and wifey too, but only 1 person can give out that award).  So I was thrilled, flabbergasted and honored (yes, all the at the same time) when Cupcake Mag/Sprinkles (@cupcakemag) offered me the title of Mom of the Month for June.  We absolutely adore Cupcake Mag/Sprinkles (Casi) for her delicious style, the Etsy finds (addicted), and the love and support Casi offers me on a daily basis.  Plus I think she thinks I'm the funniest person in the world and laughs at all my jokes, which totally makes me a fan of hers.

 Read "A Day in the life of Moi!" over at Cupcake Mag/Sprinkles. And if you're so inclined, follow the blog, you WON'T regret it!!

I suck at blogging

Yep! I admit it, I suck at blogging. And though I try really hard, somehow I completely forgot at one point that I even had a blog. I am not bragging, but I do pretty well on Twitter and Facebook, maybe it's the short updates? Sounds like a therapy session to me.

Let's catch up...What's new with you? How's the family? The business? Etc...

What's new with me you ask? I am 8 1/2 weeks pregnant! And honestly I never thought this day would come. If you know my story, I have two daughters (now 7 and 8). I was a single mother for about 4 years when I met my now husband (in a nutshell, he was my neighbor). Who knew that this amazing man would sweep me and my daughters off our feet! But I thank God for him every day, he has been such an amazing blessing to not only me but our now daughters.

Do you have a similar single mom story? Please, please, please share it with me!

I honestly didn't think that we'd be having children together. I am a lot for a single guy to handle - a single mom with a business & instant family. But here you go, we've gone and done it (literally and figuratively :)).

So, that is what has been on my plate. Nausea, crazy food cravings, sleeping all the time... And I am counting down the weeks until the first "fun"-mester is complete!

I feel like such a lucky girl....

Oh and if you are an awesome mom in Denver - join me at Soiree in the City. This fabulous event is 4 hours packed full of Sweets, Sips and Shopping - and even some major pampering too! Proceeds benefit The Champa House, which helps single moms. Tix are only $18. See ya Sunday!