I recently saw this quote on Facebook and teared up while reading it. This really put things in perspective and is a good reminder to be humble and grateful for all that you have. Ever since I became a mother my views on other people have changed for the better. I am more empathetic to those who are struggling or sad, I find myself letting go of things easier, when I say my prayers at night, I pray for God to comfort those who are hurting and in need. For those people who are currently struggling, learning about the vital information inscribed with the 555 Angel Number can be a huge difference-maker in your life, perhaps even a turning point.

It’s funny how your whole outlook on life changes when you have a child. God wants me to be a better person for Henry and it took this new being to come into my life for me to change. Being a mother is such a wonderful blessing and has brought my life such meaning. I rarely think of my pre-baby life, as if Henry has always been apart of me. Every now and then these little fleeting moments creep up and I am just in awe of my sweet boy and how is he growing. When he gives me a look after I ask him a question, and I know he understands. Or how he gets so excited when he holds his favorite fox stuffed animal and runs around the room squealing with joy. It’s amazing how this 13 month old baby is growing into a little boy. He looks to me when he is hungry, frustrated and sad. He looks to me when he is happy as if wanting to share the moment with me. He is my everything. He completed me as a human and has made me a better person. He is better than I ever dreamt and I thank God every day for choosing me to be his mother.

 

BRAVOS! Friday night the hubby and I went to the Braves game with my mom and step dad. He has season tickets so it’s always such a treat to see the players and enjoy a game so close (he has front row at the 3rd base line!) This is a rarity for us and we definitely enjoyed our night out; filling up on chili dogs, fries, beer and more. Live sporting events never get old and since we don’t go all the time, we are able to appreciate when we do. Plus, the Braves ended up winning. Double Fun. We got home pretty late and didn’t go to bed until after midnight (who are we??) Henry let us sleep in by a whole 30 minutes though! Can I even call a 6:30am wake up call sleeping in? I was definitely looking forward to his morning nap so I could get some shut eye. 

{with my little brother}

Saturday evening we went over to our friends house for dinner. They were so sweet and made homemade pizzas for us all, which were incredible! I couldn’t come empty handed so I decided to make  cupcakes. I went off this basic recipe since I didn’t have any milk in the house. I followed it exactly except I cut it in half and made 12 cupcakes. They were all even colored and height which rarely happens when I bake. I wanted to add a little pizazz to the presentation so I made these adorable (and easy) cupcake flags. I used regular tooth picks and washi tape. Just cut a piece of tape, place toothpick in the center of the tape, then fold in half, pressing down near the toothpick so the tape is flat.

Now here comes the fun part! FROSTING! This is THE best frosting recipe that my mother and grandmother have been using for years. It’s actually from an old Proctor and Gamble baking book that my grandmother still has. The nice thing about this recipe is that you can make to your preference. All you do is start with equal parts unsalted soft butter and crisco. I used 4 tablespoons of each, then added half a bag of confectioners sugar and heavy whipping cream, while mixing them all with my hand mixer. Add the cream in moderation since you do not need that much. I also add a few drops of vanilla since I love the flavor. I bought some gel food coloring at Target to make teal and pink frosting. I prefer the gel coloring because it makes the frosting brighter and you only need a few drops so it lasts forever.

 Sunday we did some cleaning, shopping and watched the soccer game (GO USA!) The hubby grilled some bratwursts and cooked up some peppers and onions to make a friggin’ awesome brat sandwich. We also went to a nearby park to spend some time outside with Henry and took a few pictures, I’ll share some of those later because there are so many cute ones. I hope everyone had a great weekend!

This past weekend was jam packed. We went to 3 birthday parties and had a friend over for dinner Friday.  Jan made this yummy pasta dish which I highly recommend if you want to have a cheat meal.  It was even better the next day when all the flavors could really blend together. We also celebrated two first birthday girls and my grandmother’s birthday with family. In other news, Sugarboo Designs and Sugarboo & Co. finally got Instagram accounts! Be sure to follow them for upcoming events, new products and shop announcements! @sugarboodesigns and @sugarbooandco

Let’s recap, shall we? A few pictures from the past few weeks. 

Henry became the youngest exhibitor at the America’s Mart during the summer show!

Officially obsessed with everything Bobo has in their showroom: 

Too early for pictures, Mom. 

Saturday morning cartoons with his friends 

Lunch date with his buddy. 

There have been a few Sugarboo posts lately, but there are just so many exciting things happening. After a few years of talks and months of planning and hard work, Sugarboo & Co. has finally opened and I couldn’t be happier. This was such a labor of love for so many people involved and everyone worked so hard to make it happen. The store is even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Everything looks like it’s exactly where it should be. I want to live in this store (or take everything home with me). I feel so lucky to be apart of this growing company and am excited for all the new ventures that lie ahead. If anyone is in the Atlanta area, check out the store in the new Town Brookhaven: 804 Town Boulevard, Suite 1070 Atlanta, GA 30319. Then go have some drinks at Noche and see a movie with dinner at CineBistro!