This sassy looking girl was going to her prom! This, unfortunately, was the best picture I could get! She went to the prom with two of her friends mostly because they wanted to go and they wanted her with them. She did not want a standard prom dress, but I think she looks very cute in this cherry print dress that I made for her graduation. I think it’s the first time she’s in a dress in a loooong time! 
She is definitely growing up! Since prom, she has also worn the dress to our annual May Birthday celebration at her auntie and uncle’s house. Everyone was so impressed! They are all used to seeing her in grungy jeans and her grafitti-covered army jacket!
She even surprised me on Sunday when she dressed for our picnic in a little sleeveless tee and shorts! What a beauty my baby Carmen is.
Almost eighteen years ago she made a mommy out of me! I remember going to Mother’s Day brunch when I was fully pregnant with her and I felt so proud to be one of the “mommies” along with Grandma, Aunt Denah and Mom. This year, we packed up a picnic and went to Crosswoods Park. Pretty standard looking park, right? There’s the library on the left, the playground, the tennis court and just out of sight on the right hand side is the Community Center.
But when you turn around, this is the view:
And this is what you see when you look up:
This is a gorgeous little corner of Citrus Heights. Arcade Creek runs right through here and the place is full of beautiful old river oaks. I used to bring the children here all the time when they were little.
Eric and I made these amazing sandwiches. Here’s the recipe, if you would like to try it. Please note- the bug is one of the guests, not one of the ingredients!
Handsome husband contemplates nature:
Eric poses handsomely, while his best friend Cody watches for seagulls. (LOL- no! There was a lot of grape tossing going on!)
That is my granddaughter Nicole there with Carmen. The two of them are best, best, best friends. Always have been.
Good dog Buddy. After being insanely fetch-obsessed, he finally got worn out and took a rest!
It was a GREAT Mother’s Day. Most years I try not to have any expectations and then I sit around and secretly wait (hope) to be feted. This year, I took the bull by the horns and planned a day that I knew I would enjoy and then I made it happen! Everyone had to do what I said and it was great. I hope all the mommies out there had a lovely day!
It’s a little Hitty doll! I am making it out of Aves Apoxie Sculpt. I roughly shaped it and then when it dried, I started carving. I am loving her so far! I will post updates as I progress.