Happy Saint Patricks Day!!

The Prayer of St. Patrick

I arise today

Through the strength of heaven;

Light of the sun,

Splendor of fire,

Speed of lightning,

Swiftness of the wind,

Depth of the sea,

Stability of the earth,

Firmness of the rock.

I arise today

Through God's strength to pilot me;

God's might to uphold me,

God's wisdom to guide me,

God's eye to look before me,

God's ear to hear me,

God's word to speak for me,

God's hand to guard me,

God's way to lie before me,

God's shield to protect me,

God's hosts to save me

Afar and anear,

Alone or in a mulitude.

Christ shield me today

Against wounding

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,

Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ on my right, Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,

Christ in the eye that sees me,

Christ in the ear that hears me.

I arise today

Through the mighty strength

Of the Lord of creation

Happy St.Patrick's day to you all! Having grown up in a Cuban/Mexican Household we didn't celebrate St.Patrick's day. Ever since I married my husband though we always enjoy a nice meal of Corn beef,Cabbage, Potatoes and Irish Soda Bread and end the evening watching "The Quiet Man". Do you celebrate any traditions on this day? Hope it's a wonderful, happy  & safe day spent with your loved ones!

Now for a little St.Patrick's day funny:)

Monday Blues Buster Giveaway!

It's Monday and I'm having trouble getting motivated as I am sure most of you are too! So I figured a fun Fluff Giveaway would help Bust any Blues you might have going on!

The Prize!

 A Bumgenius OS 4.0 Pocket Diaper in Jet Setter/Snaps

So to enter just fill out the rafflecopter!
Good luck!!

An Afternoon with Senator Santorum -our Civics outing

Civics is something very important to me and my husband. The way our country works, our branches of government, elections etc.. all that stuff holds a very important place in our home. So being the ever teacher when I found out Senator Santorum would be an hour away I decided to make the trek with the 3 kids in order to give them their first glimpse into the world of  politics :)

I have to say I had second thoughts, considering I knew I would be making this trip by myself along with the 3 little guys but decided not only did I want them to experience this but I was very interested to hear what Sen.Santorum had to say and boy did he deliver! Since we hold a Caucus in this state I was not 100% sure who to vote for even though he's probably been at the top of my list since I first started reading about the candidates.

The event took place at the Grand Overland Station in Topeka KS which is an old train station beautifully restored to its original glory. The experience of walking through its doors is treat enough alone!

Here's the gang waiting to go in for the Rally.

Lo happen to have his Class bear this weekend and had him come along for the event. Of course Princess Gigi brought her little friends as well.

I was surprised to see national coverage including CNN.

Sen.Santorum was accompanied by his oldest daughter. I have to say one of the things that touched my heart the most was the look of love and respect she had for him while he was making his speech. You don't see that often at that age. It was sweet to see that relationship :)

 Lo kept making me laugh during the speech because he kept asking me if that was Ronald Regan talking. I don't think he seems to grasp the concept that Ronald Regan is no longer with us but I guess he keeps looking for him everywhere he can...Aren't we all?lol

Of course no picture session is complete w/o princess Gigi giving one of her famous faces.

At the end we got to meet Sen. Santorum! What a treat! He was very nice to the kids and I.

I am so glad I made the effort to drive the kids and I and go through this experience. It felt nice to be part of the democratic process and to meet Sen.Santorum. I think of my own family in Cuba that doesn't have the luxury of a free election and I am thankful that we have the right to assemble together and hear the various candidates give their positions and information. This was a great experience and will be continued today when I head off to our Caucus to vote. Hopefully, many years from now my kids will look back at these pictures and remember at least something of this day,because I know I sure will! I wish Sen.Santorum luck and all the best during these primaries and thank him for having made this day a great one for us all.

Sydney's Bow's Review & Giveaway

Princess Gigi & Bummie are bow fanatics, but what fun would it be to have two little girls without having a ton of bows in their collection? It can however get pricey! Thankfully I found Sydney's Bows! Not only is her quality extraordinary but her prices are incredibly reasonable for the skillful detail she presents in each of her creations. 

She recently sent us two of her Easter Creations. A headband with a beautiful detailed bow that was so perfectly done and fit both girls perfectly! However Bummie seemed to love it most  :)

and a wrapped Easter Headband which Princess Gigi took for her own as soon as she saw it exclaiming "This is butiful!"

 Both bows were finished for durability and very well put together.
She has so many beautiful options on her page as well:

A note from Charmaine:
I am a Mother of two wonderful children, Spencer 5 and Sydney 2. Five years ago after my son was born, I became a SAHM. I've always love doing Arts and Crafts. When my daughter was born two years ago, I was so excited I finally got to pick out cute dresses and accessories for my baby girl. That's how I started making simple blankets and hair bows. After a while, my husband suggested I should turn my hobbies into a business. Therefore Sydney's Bows and Accessories was created in October 2011.
It gives me such satisfaction to see little girls and babies wearing my creations and feeling pretty in them. I love to be able to stay at home with my children and at the same time be able to do something that I love.
Thank you very much and please come by to visit my store on Etsy.com.

So here's the best part! Charmaine will be giving to one winner their choice of in stock item from her etsy shop!! So make sure and follow the rafflecopter for your chance to win!