Let it be me

God bless the day I found you
I want to stay around you
And so I beg you
Let it be me

Don't take this Heaven from one
Well if you must cling to someone
Now and forever
Let it be me

Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love
Tell me, what would life be?

So never leave me lonely
Just tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me

Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Oh without your sweet love
Tell me, what would life be?

So never leave me lonely
And just tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me

And that you'll always
Let it be me

So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me

A Palm Springs weekend

This weekend was just amazing! The best  present!
This weekend we went to Palms Spring to see Elvis's honeymoon house. The first day we went on a tour of the house, then went to the famous Mexican restaurant he always liked going to called La Casuelas. Later that day we went back to the honeymoon house to see Elvis's friends and co stars talk about time with Elvis. Which was followed by a concert of a Elvis impersonator called Ted Torres. 

The next morning we got breakfast,  and watch yoga under Marilyn Monroe. After that, we traveled back to the house for brunch and a very detailed tour by Darling ( one of the tour guides). We had a concert by the top three Elvis Impersonators of a contest done in palm springs.Ted Torres followed up after them closing out the concert wearing a replica of Elvis's tux from his wedding. Overall, it was a good trip, full of good times.

Thank you Barb!

My First Mother's day

                  
                                             Before I was a Mom
Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom -
I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom -
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom -
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life
so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

Now...

I can't live without her. 

My whole life has changed into something better.

The change of being a mom, is the best change in the world.

I wouldn't change my life for anything.

Love you Kaden!

    

     Mom

Mother's Day History lesson

Mother's Day History

Origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis that the day came into existence. Today the festival of Mothers day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher. 


 Earliest History of Mothers Day

The earliest history of Mothers Day dates back to the ancient annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to maternal goddesses. The Greeks used the occasion to honor Rhea, wife of Cronus and the mother of many deities of Greek mythology.

Ancient Romans, too, celebrated a spring festival, called Hilaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess. It may be noted that ceremonies in honour of Cybele began some 250 years before Christ was born. The celebration made on the Ides of March by making offerings in the temple of Cybele lasted for three days and included parades, games and masquerades. The celebrations were notorious enough that followers of Cybele were banished from Rome.

Early Christians celebrated a Mother's Day of sorts during the festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent in honor of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Christ. In England the holiday was expanded to include all mothers. It was then called Mothering Sunday.


 History of Mother's Day: Mothering Sunday
 
The more recent history of Mothers Day dates back to 1600s in England. Here a Mothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers. After a prayer service in church to honor Virgin Mary, children brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers.

On the occasion, servants, apprentices and other employees staying away from their homes were encouraged by their employers to visit their mothers and honor them. Traditionally children brought with them gifts and a special fruit cake or fruit-filled pastry called a simnel. Yugoslavs and people in other nations have observed similar days.

Custom of celebrating Mothering Sunday died out almost completely by the 19th century. However, the day came to be celebrated again after World War II, when American servicemen brought the custom and commercial enterprises used it as an occasion for sales.

 http://www.mothersdaycelebration.com/mothers-day-history.html

Mini Delicious bites

Ingredients

1 package mini phyllo shells (recommended: Athens Brand)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
4 ounces mixed oyster mushrooms, sliced
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup Merlot (recommended: BV Coastal Merlot)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 pound Brie
4 chives, sliced for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the shells according to the package directions. Let cool while you make the filling.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the shallots and garlic, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper, to taste. When the mushrooms have released their liquid, add the wine and thyme and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Cut the Brie into 15 small pieces. Divide the mushroom mixture among the phyllo shells. Top each with a piece of the cheese. Return the shells to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bites to a serving platter. Garnish with chives and serve warm.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/brie-and-merlot-mushrooms-bites-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

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