2012 Mother-Daughter Weekend

This years Mother-Daughter weekend was planned by Rebecca, and we went to Sedona, AZ!

The trip included all the usual things -- food, pedicure (for me), games, talking, food, birthday celebrations (Carrie and Rebecca), food.  You get the picture.  I have such a great time with my sisters -- I laugh so hard I cry.  Rebecca is so clever and fun.  Carrie is a great conversationalist and eager to be active.  Mom is a peacemaker and it's clear she loves us and loves being around us.  She likes to make memories.  I think I got that from her.

Yummy food at The Barking Frog- deep fried cactus!

A wonderful sunset

Sedona Summit pool

A day at the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon!

 I can't wait to see what next year has in store for us!  I miss them already.

12 Years Old!

My only daughter is twelve years old!  She's been very excited to hit this milestone, to enter Young Women, and start babysitting.  Carly loves the idea of speaking French and living in Paris -- thus the cake theme.  She also received a huge print of the Eiffel Tower to hang on her bedroom wall.

It was great to have the family over for a birthday dinner of spaghetti, french bread and salad.  

Cousin Kristina and Cousin Tim

Grandma Martinez

Uncle Jeff and Aunt Linda

Father and Daughter

Video game time with the 2nd cousins

Carly has matured so much since her last birthday, and I've enjoyed seeing her grow and change.  I'm so proud at the young woman she's becoming -- honest, joyful, talented, caring and helpful.  I can imagine what kind of girlfriend, wife and mother she will be.  It's my joy and sadness as she continues to grow away from being my daughter into what she will become!  I miss her already.


Happy Birthday Carly!