{it all started with a month free coupon...}

My baby started taking karate classes about 2 months ago...

Never thinking she would actually love doing it...(seeing how I am very thrifty - the reason why she signed up in the first place was because of a coupon she received {as a Valentine} which offered one month free)...but she does!

Fast forward to Friday, May 13th...

My baby was able to break a wooden board with her left foot {and please note she is right handed}...

And for that big accomplishment...

She advanced to GOLD belt status!!!!!




According to Francesca ~ she wants to take this "all the way" and seeing how she has another 12 belts to go where she wants to go...We'll be taking advancing tests just like this one ~ a lot!

Congratulations my baby girl! I am so proud of you! You worked so hard and take each & every one of your classes very seriously but at the same time just love them! Rock on Francesca ~ rock on!


(this is a photo taken with Master James {one of Francesca fav instructors)




(and this photo was taken with the head instructor, Master Matt)


And since I just couldn't end this post without showing you all some of the fancy moves she learned in just a short amount of time....this one is for you!



and while the photos isn't the best ~ this mama could not be prouder!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Seriously what can be better than getting a few photos of your precious little man who is waiting for his mommy, daddy, two sisters and brother half way around the world!

{just look at that face!}

THANK YOU Jen for making this Mother's Day extra special!

Running Of The Roses GIVEAWAY and FEATURED SALE!

What to get in on a giddy up giveaway {in honor of the 137th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports}!!!!

Visit the Studio's web site for details...

I promise, you won't want to miss out on this!

and...

There is a HUGE SALE on all the studio's bracelets that are featured on etsy! Add on another 25% off the already discounted price and that's one BIG SAVINGS!

{code to use during checkout after your purchase for the additional 25% is 25FORME}

{as promise...}

While I have been going crazy with trying to get our social worker to wrap up our home study report (so we can send it in along with our application to USCIS) for Alexander's adoption...

I have also been very busy trying my best to promote the studio's etsy shop & FB page! So far ~ so good but I have been investing a lot of time into it ~ but I am not complaining for it is something I have been wanting to do for some time now...

Anyway, here are a few photos I want to share with you all of the kiddos! With school almost over, summer will be here before we know it and than it is going to be outside enjoying the sun, beach vacations, weekends away, and just enjoying time as a family!

So without keeping you any longer ~ here they are!

Our weekend with Grandma C and Papa!


(yep that's me trying to round up the kiddos for a photo and while it is not the best photo, I just had to share it all with you because I love the way my Dad is holding onto his granddaughter!)

Now onto Annabelle's 4th Birthday Celebration!

and last but not least...


Something new coming to my etsy store ~ very soon! For details click HERE

25 DAYS of GIVEAWAYS & DISCOUNTS!

For DETAILS & CHANCES click HERE

and ~

For MORE CHANCES & DETAILS to get in on these amazing giveaways and sale also click HERE

Let's kick off this beautiful season ~ together ~ one artistic expression at a time!

busy.

I have been very busy indeed.

Between Benjamin's 3rd surgery...

Easter...

Annabelle's 4th Birthday...

and

The GRAND OPENING of my improved etsy shop and the Studio's web site...

Life has been very busy!

So please won't you all come & join along in this crazy creative world I have worked so hard on over the past few months.

With Much love,
Shelly

***I do have a ton of photos that were taken over the past month that I plan on sharing with you all within the next few posts!***

{spending the day in Georgetown}