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My mom and sister are coming into town on Friday and I don't think I can express with words how excited I am to see them. I have missed familiarity so very much and my mom and sister are the perfect pair to remind me of what it looks like. 

We are going to the movies to see Mama, visit a mall that is too big for our own good and make a trip to NEW YORK CITY. I cannot wait for the city. Since it's my Aiya's first time, going everywhere is a must. Seriously, she wants to go everywhere. Such a small island but such big expectations. It will be amazing to experience this with her. Aiya is turning sixteen on Sunday so I want her birthday weekend to be perfect. I love birthdays but specialty birthdays are my fave. I'm making her favorite cake, red velvet, and taking her out to eat. She wants to wear some outfit she bought just for her birthday dinner so it has to be somewhere special. And Sharon. I've missed my mommy so much. I can't wait to hug her and just sit and talk with them.

 I CANNOT WAIT FOR THEM TO GET HERE!

I pinned it, I did it!--Infinity Scarf

I  have been so excited to use my sewing machine since I got it for Christmas. I finally went out and bought some fabric for my first few projects. The first project was my infinity scarf that I saw on Pinterest but is originally from here. It seemed easy and fool proof. Since this was my first project, I didn't want to overwhelm myself with fabric so I just bought one yard. I washed it, sewed it, and wore it. I adore this scarf  but I am not crazy about the material, but for $1.50 I can deal. I'll just go out and buy more now that I know how easy it is to make! I can't wait to make more. Plus, my mom and sister's birthdays are coming up so those may be potential gifts.

It's so repetitive...

...Annoying and cheesy and about to be said again...
 Happy New Year!

This year has been full of memories that have come and gone.
I feel like I haven't had a chance to completely absorb them.
 So, I guess that will be one of my resolutions.
 I will realize the true value of moments before they become memories. 

 I am so excited to start a new year and new traditions.
I am extremely excited for my mom and little sister to visit in a couple of weeks, celebrate Devon's twenty third birthday next month but most of all, I AM EXCITED TO USE MY SEWING MACHINE!
 I have "sew" many ideas I need to try.
Pun intended.
 I'm thrilled to be able to make items that would normally cost me money I don't have.
You know, like duvets to fit my every mood, table cloths for every season/holiday,
matching family coats...am I setting my expectations too high?

I want to attempt everything this year.
My sweet Bella will be three this summer and I'm not sure I will be able to handle it.
Where has time gone?
What happened to teaching her how to walk?
What happened to my little five pound newborn?
What happened to me being pregnant senior year?
 ...Um on second thought, maybe I can handle it.

Living in New York, there are so many places I want to see and experience.
I need to eat New York style pizza, Chinese food and bagels as much as possible.

 I want to go to Connecticut, Maine and maybe even Canada. How much are passports, eh?

 I also want to be the best mom I possibly can be.
Isabella is growing up so fast I can't keep up.
I need to make sure she is going to be a kind, inspiring and loving individual.
And most importantly, I want to love God more than I did last year.
My dad gave me his study material and I am so excited to learn.

Okay 2013, bring it. I think I'm ready.