day 11. a photo of you recently...

sarah & i.  thanksgiving 2010.

day 10.a photo taken over 10 years ago of you...

my baby brother and i before my kindergarten graduation (1990)

day 9.a photo you took...

day 8.a photo that makes you angry/sad...

 this makes me sad.

one day there will be a cure for childhood cancer. 



Day 7. a photo that makes your heart melt...

ava and preston on his birthday



Day 6. 20 of my favorite things...

1. scarves.
2. pepperoni & sausage pizza.
3. going to the movies.
4. my daughter.
5. christmas music.
6. mascato.
7. my family.
8. pigtails on little girls.
9. talking on the phone.
10. johnson & johnson lavender baby lotion.
11. nail polish.
12. clean sheets.
13. crystal light "wild strawberry" to-go packets.
14. my iphone.
15. pepsi.
16. shoe shopping.
17. the first snow.
18. chewy sprees (berry flavored)
19. cardigans.
20. reading blogs.

Day 5. your favorite quote ...

"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family:
Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one."

~Jane Howard

our Family

The Emerson Family

The Livensparger Family

Day 4. your favorite book ...

the bright forever. by lee martin.  this book keeps you guessing until the very last page! for me, it is a must read.

Day 2.your definition of success ...

success...

the ability to make it through the day with a smile.

making a perfectly toasted bagel.

getting out of the house in the morning without raising my voice.

being able to find clothes in my closet.
creating the perfect poof.
remembering to not sweat the small stuff.
finding joy in the midst of sadness.
believing there is a higher power.
knowing its okay to not always be perfect.

what is your definition of success?



day 1. your biggest accomplishment...

i know that it may seem a little cliche. but its so true. my biggest accomplishment hands down is my daughter. there is nothing better than knowing that i have her to love every day for the rest of my life. there is nothing better then hearing her laughter, seeing her smile, and watching her grow.  is it hard being a mom? absolutely. do i make mistakes? everyday. do i constantly worry and question my mothering abilities? yes. but it is all totally, completely, undoubtably worth it.