Family, Time of the Season

Birthday Celebration at MexiBBQ

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May is turning out to be a fun engagements packed month. So many parties and events that we decided to  celebrate my birthday a week early to fit it all in. This year we went to MexiBBQ and I just want to say Love This Place!! They have sidewalk dining but we decided to eat inside – lots of room, music and TVs at the bar, something for everyone.

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We started the night with some Margaritas,  fried pickles (thank you, thank you very much, a”Elvis Favorite”) and fried mac n’ cheese balls so good I never had a chance to take a photo of them!

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We ordered and shared (yes, we share) Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Beef Brisket so good and tender you know, like butter 🙂

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Grilled Ribeye and Seafood BBQ Grill, portions so generous that we took most of it home and besides we had to leave room for dessert! Fried Ice Cream,  Tres Leches Sponge Cake and four spoons. If you ever get the chance try that Fried Ice Cream it’s the bomb.

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So happy to eat, drink and make merry with these ladies. Birthdays are a great reason to celebrate!

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Fashion and Beauty, Shopping

JewelMint On-Line Custom Jewelry

I love to order custom jewelry from JewelMint.   I so enjoy to scroll through their variety of custom jewelry.  Some trendy and some classic. JewelMint has rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces.  All items bought from JewelMint are shipped free and have free returns.  However, I  never had to return one piece of jewelry.  

FullSizeRender (1)Check out this great piece I recently acquired from JewelMint.  

 IMG_1312All pieces come boxed in a ready to give to some one as a gift box, if you choose.   

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 I am heading out with this statement piece.

Every piece gets sold quickly so when you see what you like don’t hesitate to purchase, remember you can always send it back if you find that it doesn’t work.  But trust me their pieces always work…

  JewelMint run special sales which makes it a better shopping experience.

 Check out their Facebook page  JewelMint.

Family

Sophia’s Holy Communion

Oh, what a beautiful day it was to see my granddaughter receive her First Holy Communion.  It’s a moment in time when a parent and grandparent feel such joy.  A child’s First Holy Communion is special for everyone.

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The church was packed with proud parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and friends.  I was so excited about this special day that I was 20 minutes late for the church ceremony.  This was not a good thing.  I was not late because I was running behind, I was late because I could not find the church.  How stupid is that?  Very stupid!  I had forgotten that the parish of St. Thomas had two churches,  a small church and a bigger church, of course I went to the small church.  Duh!  I thought I was going to have a heart attach the way my heart was beating in my chest when I realized the error.

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In spite of my error I did get to see the children receive their first communion.

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Sophie looked so beautiful.  A little girl growing into a lovely lady.  All the children showed their best.

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After the ceremony was over we wanted to take some pictures outside the church.  That did not work because it started to rain.  However, I did get a picture of my son and his family standing in front of Padre Pio’s statue.  We then ran inside to get out of the rain, so a picture in front of the church’s stained glass window worked for me.

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Then off we all went to Verdi’s of Whitestone, to celebrate this joyous event.

Sophie was so happy…. her day was filled with family and friends.  Mike the DJ played all the songs that she loved to dance to.

IMG_1296  But the best dance she had was with her daddy… my son!

      How beautiful was that to see.  Here they both were daddy and his little girl dancing.  I could tell how much Sophie loved this moment.  If only I could have snapped it up and wrapped it in a box for her to open and enjoy  over and over again.  For I knew that the next time she dances with her daddy she will be a bride on her wedding day.

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I pray that I will be blessed to see the day my son and my grand daughter dance together on her wedding day.  But for now I know I am blessed to see my grand daughter receive first communion and watch my son’s  family grow. IMG_1284

Thank you Lord, you have given me two very special blessings, their names are Christian and Sophie…

Fashion and Beauty, Shopping

What She Wore Wednesday #DressBarn

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  I  found the perfect Spring Fit & Flare dress to wear to my grand daughter’s Holy Communion and her party.

The day was rainy but the dress brought out the sunshine the day should have had.  I bought the dress from Dress Barn and was truly impressed with the large selection of dress the store carried.  I never  did shop  at Dress Barn but now I have made it  my go to stores when I need a special dress.  It went really great with my new haircut.