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My Mom (91/365)

April 1, 2013 – 10:58 am

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I love spending time with my Mom. She is loving, inspirational and funny.

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Christmas

A calm Christmas

December 31, 2010 – 12:56 am

I know I am writing this post kind of late but I have been lazy with my photography editing. Anyways, I had a nice Christmas day with my mom at home. We didnt bring Grandma over this year because she isnt as strong as she use to be. But my mom and I did go see her Christmas day for a little bit. She is always happy to see us even though she may not remember later on.

 

I bought my mom three gifts this year and she loved them all. First, I got her an Italian bowl that I found in one of my favorite antique stores because she collections Italian ceramics. Good thing I know my mom’s taste in ceramics. Second gift I got her was an Italian phrases calendar. By the end of 2011 she will be talking full blown Italian. The last gift I got my mom was a zebra pattern snuggie. Hehe. Doesnt she look nice and cozy in it?

I enjoyed everything my mother got me also. She got me all different car accessories that are good to have in the car at any time. Safety first right? Right! She also got me a gift certificate to Dunkin Donuts and Kohls. Plus, she got me other little nick knacks. Thanks mom!

 

When my mom and I got home we cooked a Christmas dinner. We had turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy. Let me tell you we werent the only one who enjoyed the food. As you can see Lady got some gravy all over her face. At least she is happy about it. I am amazed Princess or Oliver didnt try to lick it off her. What a dirty girl she is!

 

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Mom Photography

A fun birthday Saturday

December 5, 2010 – 3:28 pm

The best woman in the world had a birthday yesterday and we had a great day celebrating it. Thats right, it was my mother’s birthday and she turned fifty ten. Do you get it? If not you will at the end of the post. Anyways, my mom and I went to Ocean Grove for the day. It is a lovely seaside resort with magnificent Victorian architecture. Every house is different and unique in its own way. The shops are cute and the people  are very friendly. My mom would love to move there. I better start saving up. Hehe.

 

We walked to the beach even though it was freezing out. Luckily, I was smart and dressed warmly instead of dressing stupidly. It seems like my mom and I go to the beach at least once every winter for some reason. It is nice there but sure cold. While we were standing on the beach we saw these two people feeding tons of seagulls and pigeons. They are lucky the birds didnt gang up on them and take the paper bags from their hands.

 

A few times all the birds took flight and flew over our heads. Then they would all regather near the people with the food. It was awesome but definitely not a situation to be in if you are scared of birds. The whole experience reminded me of the movie, The Birds.

 

After we had a great day at Ocean Grove we came home. But the celebration wasnt over yet. I wanted to get her a cake to make the day perfect. So, first I went to A&P and got a wonderful rich chocolate mousse cake but it wasnt complete yet. I looked around the store for the numbers I needed but I couldnt find them. So, then I drove to Stop & Shop and found the numbers. If you put 6 and 0 together, what do you get? Fifty ten. Happy birthday mom! Remember age is just a number. It isnt who you are.

 

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Holidays Photography

Senior Citizen Barbie – Where is Ken?

November 3, 2010 – 2:35 pm

The other night I was walking down the sidewalk in the freezing cold and in the distance I saw a little pink dot coming towards me. It slowly came closer and closer until I realized it was…Barbie! She seemed lost and confused but she wouldnt let anything or anyone stop her. Puffing her cigarette and zooming along with her styling walker she was bound to get where she was going. I offered to let her rest at my house for awhile but she denied any help. Watching her go off in the distance I knew she was looking for her hubby Ken. If you find him please send him back to Barbie Dream Nursing Home where she will be waiting for his return.

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Photography

Pack away and throw away

August 17, 2010 – 10:51 pm

Today I packed away all of mom’s Italian pitchers that she had in her glass cabinet. No, we arent moving and she is definitely not selling them. We are just clearing a lot of stuff out from the first floor because we are getting our wood floors refinished soon. Our wood floors have no protection. Its raw wood. Its time to get them refinished to protect them from the dogs and everything else that walks on them.

Its never easy when there is always a dog getting in the way. As you can see Lady decided to lay on the newspaper that I was using to wrap up the pitchers. But I didnt make her move. I left her laying there and used the pieces of newspaper that she wasnt laying on. Yes, thats right. She got me wrapped around her paw. Just look at that beautiful sweet face! She is so huggable. I give her at least one hug a day.
Oliver was not far from me either. He was watching me the whole time. If he ever turns into a human he would know how to do everything. He is such a smart boy and the cutest!

As you can see it is junk night here. My mom puts out stuff early to give people a chance to come by and take what they like. People did come by which is nice because free stuff is always great. Hehe! I sometimes like walking around and seeing what stuff other people put out. It can be dangerous though if my mom sees something that she likes because she might just bring it home. Dont let my mom see chairs. We have enough chairs Mom! What is your favorite junk night item you see or have?

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Christmas Holidays

Memories of Christmas

December 26, 2009 – 12:15 am

Waking up this morning I walked downstairs with one hand carrying the three gifts for my mom and the other hand carrying Callie. I always love Christmas morning. Just the wonderful thought in your head of giving and receiving makes my heart pound. I always wonder if my mom will like what I get her. Will she be pleased or disappointed. The thing is she is always happy and always tells me that it was thoughtful and its the thought that counts.

My mom loved her gifts this year. Put lots of smiles on her face. So, what did I get her? I got her this coupon book that has different things to make mom happy. For example, go to a movie together or clean your room. the second gift I got her was a calendar. She asked for it and I got it for her. Santa listened. The last and best gift is a painted cow that I knew she would love. There are huge painted cows in New York City that my mom always loved and wish she could have. So, I decided I would get her a little one painted with a garden scene. She loves it. Cant stop admiring it. I am happy about that because it was difficult choosing which one to get her. I wanted something she would love and I chose the perfect one.

Look I got a mustang for Christmas! Okay okay. It is not a real one but it is still awesome. It works for me for now. Makes me work on my dream to get one some day when I have the money. The dogs had some fun chasing it. So everyone meet my mustang sally.

Another thing my wonderful mother got me was a grooming table! I am so excited about it too. It means grooming the dogs will be so much easier. The pack wasnt so happy about it though. They gave me an evil look. Haha! Now you dogs cant run away from me while I am grooming you. I have to thank Princess for putting up with me while I was taking photos of her on my new grooming table. As you can see she was not pleased about the whole situation.

My last favorite thoughtful gift my mom gave me was a little camera backpack. The perfect gift for a photographer who likes walking and bicycling long distances and taking lots of photos. It will help me get a more variety of photographs. Thanks mom for believing that I could be successful in photography profession some day. Your the best.

Overall, it was a lovely Christmas. My Grandma came over and we had wonderful food. At least to me it was great. For an appetizer we had shrimp cocktail and then for the main course meal we had ravioli! It was delicious. I always love Christmas. Just a lovely thoughtful family holiday. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and had a joyful fun day. I am tired and goint to get some sleep soon. Peace.

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Reflections

Hold On To Time

December 17, 2009 – 11:38 pm

Running and jumping on the playground at my elementary school is a memory that seemed to happen just yesterday. I started out as a Kindergartner there and now I am senior in the high school. It makes me realize how time can go so fast and the memories that you keep. My favorite memory from being in the elementary school is the parent visit day in 5th grade. My mom came in my class and was sitting next to me when she said we are going to visit this dog up for adoption. I can still feel the big grin I made on my face that day and it is an unforgettable memory since the dog she told me about became part of my family and Mills will never be forgotten.

Time flies by and memories are made, but I am going to recommend trying to hold on to time as long as possible. Dont just let it pass. Endure it. Do something before you lose the time to make memories. Memories are important to have to make us alive and to share with friends and family. You might regret not using the time right in the past, but do everything you can now that will make good memories for you.

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family Mom

59 Is Just A Number

December 4, 2009 – 11:25 pm

Happy Birthday Mom! Today was my moms 59th year old birthday. Hope she enjoyed it because I enjoyed spending her birthday with her. I made my mom a birthday card. Yes, I made the card. I always make the cards for her and my grandma. Its one of a kind card which makes it extra special. My mom, grandma and I went to an Italian restaurant for dinner and oh my it was delicious. I had gnocchi which was amazing and the best I ever had. I really had a wonderful time spending time with my family. Lets all wish my mom a happy 59th birthday.

Dont worry mom, 59 is just a number. I dont see you as it. I dont see you as any number. I see you as my one and only mom who I love and adore. No number will ever define you to me. It all depends on who you are inside and not whats on the outside. People always look at someone a certain way depending on their age but they forget the important part which is the soul and the beauty of the person inside. Mom you are still a very determined and fun person. Just remember do not let the number be who you are. xoxo

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Christmas Holidays

Christmas In My Ears

November 19, 2009 – 12:15 am

A lot of people do not start listening to Christmas music until a few weeks or days before the holiday and stop listening to it when Christmas is over. Not me. I start months before and continue listening to it after Christmas passes. What can I say. I just love Christmas music. The songs are beautiful, upbeat and just tell wonderful stories. I guess it is also because I love Christmas, but I will explain that more in detail when Christmas is right around the corner. There is not many Christmas songs that I do not like but there are certain singers that I just love singing Christmas songs. For example, Josh Groban has a great spiritual voice. My favorite Christmas song he does is Silent Night. Just makes the song so beautiful and touching. One of my top favorite singers, Carrie Underwood does a wonderful version of Do You Hear What I Hear. Her strong voice is perfect for the song. My last one I will share with you is Oh Holy Night sung by Celine Dion. Her beautiful voice just fills the song with emotion. The cd above is a great Christmas album. They do not have the versions of songs I mentioned but it is still a cd i recommend.
Christmas is not too far away so everyone be prepared. It will be here quicker than you know it. My mom and I do not get all Christmas-y until after her birthday which is December 4th. Its our rule. Anyways, it felt like it was coming today because of the chilly here. I was all bundled up in my sweatshirt today. Nice and cozy. I hope you all had a nice Wednesday and do not forget to stay bundled up in the cold weather. Peace

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Fifteen Years in America

November 12, 2009 – 2:06 am

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November 11th. Its the day my mom gave me a second chance in life. The day I found the one person who loves me more than all the people in the universe. If it was not for her I probably would still be in Russia. There with no family to be with or give me love that I would need to survive the harsh world. If my mom did not adopt me fifteen years ago on the 11th I probably would not be the person I am today.

The early years. Life was hard. I do not remember anything from the three years in Russia. I guess its better that way. My mind probably blocked it out to not deal with the trauma. All I know is my birth mother could not take care of me and it was rough living with her. Little food, cold weather and neglect was not an easy experience for me. Then I ended up in an orphanage. Life in there probably was not much easier. It was better than being totally neglected with no one there for me. At least, I probably got some food and warmth. I am glad I am out of there now and part of a family that loves me.

The connection with my mom was instant when we met. It was fate. She was the mother I needed and longed for. My hero. Let me share something with you. So, all I knew what to say was momma poppa and baby when I first came to America. The orphanage probably taught us that because that is a complete family. That is considered a dream family. Not to me though. My mom is the best mom and father combined. I might not have a father but my mom to me is better and loves me more than any two parents could. She is the best single mom in the world.

I was given a second chance in life. The chance I would have not had if my mom did not adopt me. I was three and its hard for older children to get adopted. It just gets harder and harder as you get older too. I am thankful everyday for my mom. The one person who spent fifteen years giving her time, love and life to me. Thanks mom for everything. I am blessed because of you. If it was not for you I would not be where I am today. I would have probably never known what love and family was if you did not open up your life to me. I love you so much. xoxo.

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