what is beauty?!
beauty is a set of notecards handmade by gracie bella butterfly... perfect for using as thank you cards for any etsy sales... these li'l notecards are elegantly made and were a gift from miss gracie... beauty is miss gracie and her sweetness and kindness... i only wish the photo would have done her cards justice... actually, this is a scan [maybe i should've photographed?!] beauty is meeting wonderful and talented people like her who are supportive and giving...
beauty is watching your daughter grow up and take walking steps without assistance [or with any furniture nearby]... today she just hoisted herself up and took 4 good steps before she stopped, stood there, then plopped herself down... beauty is watching her give a stranger the mean look as she clutches for my shirt tighter... it's nice to be loved...
beauty is trying to get a good mother/son photo while avoiding being tackled and strangled by that son who thinks its all a game... beauty is watching him grow up and talk more and clap whenever isabella stands on her own... beauty is watching him read a few words and seeing him carry a conversation on the phone with his gramma...
beauty is a wonderful espresso machine... thanks to sweet margaret, she sent such a lovely lovely surprise... now i can finally use all my lactose free milk [that i won't drink unless making hot cocoa]... now, diego can have steamers without us spending money at starbucks... although it's only been 4yrs since i was a barista, i cannot wait to put the nearly forgotten skills to use... yes, beauty is not having to pay for a latte... beauty is being able to make 10 lattes in one day... beauty is having a friend sweet enough to send such a gift...
beauty is jewelry handmade by that same sweet margaret... as you know, i am a big fan of her work... she made this beautiful necklace and pair of earrings... beauty is being able to look nice using jewelry as a tool... even though i don't go out much, a mama needs to look pretty to feel pretty... now, just to get some blush and lipstick for my pale face ;)... the beads are emerald green [sorry again, for the lack of photography skills]
beauty is knowing it's a new year to grow, learn, and love... what is beauty to you?! make a post on this topic, and share your link :) i would love to read it!!!!
Happy New Year Ellia! Here's to a FAB New Year!!
Beauty for me right now is my clean craft room...we've just painted our whole house and Ive got a spanking clean craft room - Im thrilled to bits haha!
awww look at your little baby -she's grown!!! mwa! to her!
Posted by: Anastasia | January 09, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Beauty is the bittersweet feeling when watching my two girls (age almost 2 and almost 4) run away from me at the zoo. And that oh so sweet moment when the older one looks back for me. Sniff. :)
Posted by: Tasha | January 09, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Those are some sweet sentiments.
Posted by: Rosa | January 09, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Those are beautiful Ellia. Beauty to me is seeing it in everything around me.
Thanks for the lovely post you are just soo sweet!
Posted by: Gracie | January 09, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Beauty to me is seeing your daughters with their own family.Beauty to me is having grandkids that you can loves so much you wish you could give them everything.Beauty to me is having your family love you back and then having a great time and laugh till someone has tears running down their face.Beauty to me is getting along and being friends with your grown daughters.Beauty to me is talking on the phone with your grandkids and trying to make out what they are saying,then one day you are hearing their words more clearer♥
A wonderful post Ellia.Love Mom
Posted by: Nina | January 09, 2008 at 11:13 PM