Looking Back: Miguel

I had so much fun going through old family photos last week when I was looking for pictures to post for my sister's birthday. Tonight I had fun going through some old pictures of Miguel and his brothers. I think they're so cute, so I have to post some!

and here he is all grown up!

Also, have you checked out my other blog recently? I posted a great pasta recipe as well as a homemade red velvet cake recipe! Check them out: CLICK HERE!

Happy Birthday To My Amazing Big Sister

My dear Big Sis, you are the greatest there is,

And amazing in everyway.

I greatly admire and look up to you,

Each and every day.

You are always showing how much you care,

From your heart that is filled with love.

You are a beautiful Angel,

Sent from the heavens above.

I am the luckiest Sis in the world,

To have grown up next to you.

We played and laughed and had fun together,

A great bond that has always stayed true.

Big Sis you are always in my heart and thoughts,

And I am always sending you a hug and kiss.

You are my world and I love you so much,

Always and Forever... Your Lil'Sis.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SARAH!!!!!!

Poem from here

Framing Memories

I meant to blog about this a long time ago but for some reason never got around to it. But in honor of our first anniversary, I decided now was a good time to get around to it. Right after the wedding my mom took my beautiful bridal bouquet to a specialist to have it dried and framed. It took a long time to have it finished. I got the finished product at Christmas time. I love how it turned out! I'm surprised how much color stayed once the flowers dried. We also got to choose the backing and the frame itself. We went for a rustic, shabby feel which mimicked our wedding.  Also framed is a handkerchief of my gramma's which I carried with my bouquet the day of. Again, I love how it turned out.

This was the before:

And here is the after! Love it!

In addition to my beautiful framed bouquet my parents also had our wedding invitation framed. I love it! We keep in in our bedroom next to a photograph of us on our wedding day. 

Thanks mom and dad for framing these items and helping preserve our precious memories!