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Family Legacy: Building a Happy Marriage

Family Legacy: Building a Happy Marriage
February 19, 2013 By 1 Comment

Communication and marriage: Mission Impossible? So often I write about positive parenting, raising happy kids, building our family legacy. I write about those things because I am always thinking about those things; giving these babies a youth full of traditions and relevance to their overall life is something so dear to me. I want them to look back at their youth when gauging how to live their future. But, I don't frequently write about how important my marriage is to the foundation of our family legacy. Before we were married, Daddy D and I had all the time in the world to communicate. … [Read more...]

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Birthday Traditions: The Birthday {Pan}Cake

Birthday Traditions: The Birthday {Pan}Cake
January 16, 2013 By 2 Comments

Sunday Pancake Breakfast is a tradition in our home. It's one very close to Daddy D's heart, as his own Dad used to make them for him every weekend. Daddy D has told me how Grandpa Bell would make extra large pancakes, taking his time while a young, little D waited anxiously at the table. They would chat about their week, my father-in-law molding my husband into the extraordinary man he was destined to become. With Alina turning three this week, birthday traditions have been heavy on my mind. Grandpa Bell and Alina's wonderful Daddy are the foundation of the birthday {pan}cake, a tradition I … [Read more...]

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Toddler Advent Activities: Holiday Traditions

Toddler Advent Activities: Holiday Traditions
December 2, 2012 By 6 Comments

Do you remember making these paper advent calendars at school? I do! And I loved them! After searching around for a simple, fun, yet easy to make advent calendar, I decided that I would stick to what I know and incorporate the paper chain advent calendar into our family holiday traditions. Nothing fancy; just strips of paper stapled together to create a chain perfect for little fingers to tear, one for each day closer to Christmas. Alina pretty much has no clue why a paper chain is hanging on the wall  in between her and Sebastian's room, but she likes the idea of being able to rip … [Read more...]

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From Black Friday to #GivingTuesday: Ways to Build a Giving Legacy this Thanksgiving

From Black Friday to #GivingTuesday: Ways to Build a Giving Legacy this Thanksgiving
November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I say it almost daily, with pride in my pursuits and purpose in my choices: my kids lead a charmed life. Alina knows nothing of wanting or needing. Sebastian always has a full belly and a happy smile. Daddy D and I focus nearly entirely on the growth of our tiny people, and despite our struggles, I know the kids are leading a happy childhood. It pains my heart to know that not all children are blessed with abundance. So with Thanksgiving fast approaching, I started to take note of the traditions and legacy we build for our family during the month of November. We all know about Black Friday, … [Read more...]

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Mexican Day of the Dead: Traditions, Calacas and Legacy

Mexican Day of the Dead: Traditions, Calacas and Legacy
October 31, 2012 By 10 Comments

It's a shame we haven't celebrated Mexican Day of the Dead before. Although I am not Mexican, I did grow up in Southern California - a area rich with the beautiful Mexican culture. Including the traditions, calacas and legacy that is this colorful holiday. But as a true bicultural family, that is about to change. Mexican Day of the Dead - Traditions Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos in Spanish, is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated in much of Latin America. Its legacy begins in Aztec times of what is now the country of Mexico, and became the modern day celebration that aligns … [Read more...]

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Photo Memory: Jessica & Ilah

October 28, 2012 By 2 Comments

I love making these Mama's Momentos every Sunday, so much that I have included a drop down menu off the Legacy Building category. Going through old posts is like flipping through a family album that is filled with photo memories and photo legacy. Imagery is so important in legacy building! This week's collection of photo memory takes me back to our first trip to Atlanta in 2011 and a very important friendship I have. The photo memory begins with this sweet pic of my girl in her very own airplane seat. My toddler on the move was such a good girl! We missed Daddy, but we traveled quite … [Read more...]

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