5 things. 4.13

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1. we are scheduled to close escrow on friday. lord willing. i am so excited i can hardly contain myself.

2. i have been doing a lot of reflecting lately. last night i had a revelation. all these years i have been a little upset that my husbands job has required him to work night and weekends. when really i should be thankful for the special time that i have had with my boys. special time that will always be near and dear to my heart. the three musketeers. but don't tell them that's how i think of us. they already find me too silly.

3. i have had so much fun the last month or so day dreaming about our "new" home. i want to get white slip covers so bad i can taste it. i love the above room. even if it'a a grainy photo. when i showed this little bit of inspiration to my husband the other day he said, "i love the contrast of the white and turquoise." makes my heart want to explode.

4. my mom pointed out something to me this week, also involving my husband. she said, "i love the way he values your opinion and lets you "fight" with him." my mom had been in an abusive relationship for 15.5 years, she got out about a year and a half ago. so thing she notices about my relationship with my husband that maybe i take for granted mean so much to me.

5. the orthodox church is more than half way through lent now. it feels weird that easter is so much later than the western easter. but even still i can't wait to celebrate the pascha.

espresso

on friday i purchased this bad boy. i'm pretty excited about it. It reminds me of when i was little. my mom had s friend who would make us "cappuccino milkshakes" using the sweetest little pot a.k.a. the espresso maker. i've decided to name him luca. you name your appliances to right?

my mom's friend worked at a local coffee/jazz bar in our downtown area. imagine how cool i thought i was when my mom would take my friends there on friday nights. we'd sit our own table, grab one of the many board games, and listen to the live jazz music among all college students and 20somethings. ha!

saturday morning i decided i was going to break in luca. this is what i made

cafe mocha.

next time it needs MORE chocolate.

cafe' mocha instructions here
the history of the espresso maker here
more yummy espresso drinks here

i hope you all are having a relaxing day off.
xxO

Happy Mother's Day From Me & My Momma

my momma's gorgeous inside and out!

she is my best friend 
&
my rock
she gives the best momma advice,
taught my about jesus, 
and how to love unconditionally.
yes, we have had our ups & downs
but hey that's
life!


She is the BEST


MOMMY I LOVE YOU 
HAPPY MOTHERS
DAY

We'd like to wish you (Momma's, soon to be Momma's & those of you who dream about being a Momma, (trust in the Lords perfect timing) 

& Your Momma

A

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Happy Mother's Day

xxO