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I look forward to Mya Mondays, but the truth is…everyday is a Mya Monday.  I’m a mother, first and foremost so it was only a no-brainer for me to decide upon a family blog where I can post and post to my heart’s content without the worry of bombarding readers with all the mommy talk!  I’m excited about it and although it’s still in it’s baby stages, I plan on givin’ it a little bit of lovin’ with juicy updates, latest happenings and mommy must-haves!  Come share in my mommy diaries at www.littlemissmya.com!

I’m off to go see Taylor Hicks in the performance of Grease, but before I do that I wanted to wish all of you mother’s  a relaxing, enjoyable and most of all…a  fulfilling Mother’s Day because it’s well deserved!  I remember vividly my thoughts on having children when I was young and a bit naive.  I was 17, and I decided that it wasn’t for me and stood firm on never having kids and I was sure about it.  So sure,  my mind was set and that was it. 

It’s funny how things change, how we change and how our minds change.  I was 25 and 5 years into a relationship when things took a turn.  I felt my biological clock ticking and had a distinct instinct.  The maternal kind, that wouldn’t go away.  It felt natural and I was ready mentally and emotionally.  I wanted it and I wanted to finally bear a child and be a mother…the best mother.  My mind was set and that was it.

5 years and a daughter later, there’s a package with “Happy Mother’s Day” written all over it in crayon.  The Crayola kind, and it wasn’t  for anyone else but me.  As excited as Mya was to see me open it,  I was even more excited.  I began to open the package and before I could catch a glimpse of what it was, Mya yelled “It’s a crown!  It’s a crown!”  Comical.  It was actually a tulle hairpiece and the perfect accessory for Mother’s Day.  Well…at least that’s what Mya thought because she insisted that I wear it all day today so I can have it on when she makes me a Mother’s Day party.  Her mind was set and that was it.

 What did your lil’ one(s) bring home for you this Mother’s Day?

A Mya Monday brought to you by: Daddy

Wow! I look back at these photos, and I realize how time flies.  It feels like this day was just a short time ago.  It’s actually been a whole year though.  I realize my baby has become a little toddler.  It blows me away everyday to see how far my little girl has come.  I see Mya coming home from school with worksheets, sounding out words, and trying to write her name and I am amazed.  Mya and Navy are the best things to happen to me and bring joy to my life everyday.  Seeing all the photos Navy takes of Mya and our family truly helps me appreciate all the special moments we have had.  Thank you Navy!

Since Mya’s Sweet Shoppe themed party last year, I’ve been getting alot of inquiries as to where I got the paper lanterns, where I found the centerpieces, where the giant lollipops came from, etc.  The truth is I love planning a party, creating a custom theme from an inspiration and realizing my ideas.  The gratitude that I get from the end result  is simply bliss!  It’s quite a challenge but for me, that’s the fun part!  I’m crazy!  I know!  The hard part is trying to find the perfect pieces and that special something to tie in all of the details for the party that I envision and even if I cannot find it…I resort to making it!  It’s as simple as that! 

Now, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Make it?  Yeah.  Sure, Navy!”  Okay, okay.   So – if I didn’t get pleasure from cuttin’ and pastin’, I would probably find myself at The Tomkat Studio:  A Place for all Things Pretty!  Kim from The Tomkat Studio specializes in invitations, party planning and decorating.  The shop offers complete customized party packages that are one of a kind and to die for!  You know all that cuttin’ and pastin’ I was talkin’ ’bout?  Well…none is required, because it’s all done for you by Kim!  Yes, she’s heaven sent!  I adore her creations and I really wish I could’ve known about it sooner so I could incorporate it into my own parties!  Now isn’t that fantabulous?  Go on by and check out her Etsy Shop and OH – stop on by her blog as well to see what she has to say about Mya’s Sweet Shoppe  party!  Happy planning!

***The Tomkat Studio is offering 15% off  any party order over $25 for my blog readers.  Simply type in NAVY15 as the discount code when you checkout!  Aren’t they awesome for that!  Gotta love it!***

Here is a lollipop themed package that is oh-so-adorable!!!! 

We were due for a snow day and a Big Bear trip was much needed.  We’ve procrastinated, procrastinated and procrastinated but we knew we wanted to catch the last bit of snow before it was gone.  Although we weren’t sure if there were going to be any snow left in March, we planned it in advance anyway!  Thanks to global warming :P, the weather has been drastic bringing just a few more snow storms to save our much anticipated snow day!  The trip was swell besides the drive to and from the narrow, steep and windy roads!  Mya did great up until our trip back when the nausea kicked in! Needless to say, she threw up!  I’ll spare you the details with these images of our snow bunny…

“It’s going to be Yay-Yay’s birthday tomorrow”, says Mya.  “I looovvee birthdays”!  Mya and her grandma have been inseperable since the day she was born.  With Yay-Yay…Mya gets what Mya wants.  So, if that little girl were to rot one day, we would know it’s Yay-Yay’s fault.  ; )  It’s grandma’s birthday tomorrow but it will also be the last day that she will have Mya before she heads off to pre-school.  Unfortunately, it will be more bitter than sweet for grandma. : (  Patty, we have so many reasons to thank you and will be forever indebted to you for everything that you have done and for all the love and support that you have offered.  We are lucky to have you play such an important role not only in Mya’s life but also in ours.  Hope you enjoy breakfast!  Happy Birthday and many more to come…

-Love Al & Navy