Showing posts with label teenagers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teenagers. Show all posts

Friday, March 1, 2013

When Good things Happen to Good People. . . . .

and by "good" people,
i am referring to my daughter, Taylor.


for as long as i can remember, she has twirled her way through life.
(okay, run into a few walls, knocked over a Christmas tree here and there:)
but piroutte every chance she got.

she sacrificed a lot of typical teenage moments
(which, in today's world, probably contributed to her NOT getting messed up:)
all so she could pursue her dream.

every summer she auditions for a summer intensive at a ballet school.
but this year, it was a bit different.
she auditioned for a summer program,
hoping to get noticed throughout the summer
and asked to stay to continue training next school year.
that is the hope.

however,
when she auditioned for the summer program at 
the Joffrey Ballet Academy of Dance Chicago,  they did more than accept her
for the summer.
they gave her a spot in the Joffrey Trainee program for the Fall, also.
exciting days for this ballerina, I can tell you.

exciting and scary, at least for her mama:)
so, as she finishes up her high school courses and 
has rehearsals for Swan Lake with her studio,
she has a lot to look forward to, and a lot to think about.










i would appreciate any and all prayers for my little girl as she
steps out into the professional world,
and for her family who is very happy and extremely proud and supportive,
but who will miss her terribly.






                                    




go after the dream you have worked so hard for.
 and always know that if you should ever choose another path,
we'll always be here for you;)
we love you Taylorina!!!!!
xoxoxoxo
Mummy:)

Friday, October 26, 2012

for my girls.......


i titled this for my girls,
but you can read it if you like:)
i have a board especially for them on Pinterest.
it has fashions i think they would like, songs we love,
LOTS of advice and little things i want them to remember.


you know, when teenagers are at or approaching the dating scene,
you can't be there enough for them.  
And with my ballerina turning 18,
i need to REALLY make sure she is prepared:)


here are some of my recent favorites.
sorry for all the pics!

sweet girls,
please know this.......



there will be many things to celebrate...
and disappointments along life's path.


there's always a choice to be made.
make good choices.


you were raised with christian morals and values.
never feel you have to compromise them.
people who truly love you and care about you
will never ask you to change.







as for dating and relationships........



remember this.......



i love this one.
what a guy!


 i especially want you to read and remember these next two.
i love them both and couldn't choose my favorite,
so i am including both.




i'm gonna print these out and plaster your walls with them:)
because
someday you will be faced with choices.
you need to be prepared now;)


i love you!


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Happy Birthday to my Country Girl...


so, my Country Girl, Surfer Girl, Cowgirl is 
15 years old today
today!

Happy Birthday Girlfriend!!!!

i didn't think you could get any sweeter and more lovable than you
were in this picture...but
YOU HAVE.
my world is brighter and more beautiful every single day, 
because YOU are in it:)

both you and your sister probably sound
too good to be true to readers of my blog...
but the truth is, you're priceless gifts from God...
and like any priceless gift,
i will always TREASURE you...
and i will always LOVE you!

my wish for you is a year...and a life filled with all the WONDER
i can see in your eyes when i look at this picture of you as a child,
it was take at the most wonderful place on earth...
Disney World...Magic Kingdom...
and sweetheart,  i truly wish a wonderful, BLESSED
life where all your WISHES and DREAMS come true!
(and never give up on the fairytale:)

here is a little online "gift" i made just for you...
hope you like it!
just a girl...


this just TRULY describes my girl.
she is what she is...
my beautiful BIRTHDAY girl.
I Love You!
XOXOXOXO
Mama

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Idea Boards/Dream Boards/Polyvore...

so.....if you haven't seen me on Pinterest lately...
or my blog,
it's because i have a NEW obsessions.
POLYVORE!
i seriously don't even know how to describe it and am only just
starting to find my way around...
but it is SOOOOO cool!

you may have seen the quickie, accidental post yesterday labeled
"for taylor".
yeah, that wasn't supposed to be posted yet.
oh well!

you see, i made a 
style board for me and the girls, as well as a decor board.
i can't wait to show you!!!
(and the super cool thing is polyvore shows you the cost and the places
to buy things that you like.)

i'll set each one up, starting with mine.
this is a collection of things i like and/or would LIKE
to be able to wear, just for casual, everyday stuff.

for me...



pretty awesome, if i do say so myself:)

next up, the one you saw yesterday...
for taylor.
now this one is for my ballerina,
and the "theme" here is sort of 
all grown up, nights out at the ballet and a casual look for a ballerina girl too.

for taylor



gosh, i just love everything!
you have to know Taylor...ladylike and old fashioned to the core!
pretty in PINK!

i have TWO girls and they couldn't be more opposite.
this one is for Jordan...
my island cowgirl/surfer girl/beach bum.
(tennis too but that's for another board:)
she just loves life, the outdoors, casual beachy style...fun stuff.

for jordan




and the last board i want to show you might be the coolest thing yet.
have you ever wanted to redecorate but couldn't quite get the picture in your head
straight...or in your family's head?
happens to me all the time.
my husband is famous for saying
"i can't quite see it".
well...now he can!
because i made a decor board with the colors i would like to use in my bedroom,
complete with painting the bed off white.
check this out...

Vintage Glam Bedroom...Dreams of Aqua



i swear, this is WAY better than snooping around on Facebook...
or even tweeting.
but not pinning...not yet anyway.
see you around...
Suzanne
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