Independent Women!

In honor of Women's day last friday I decided to write a blog not only about women but for women.

Beyonce. Who is she? We all may know her as an Independent woman making her own money even though she's married to one of hip hop's greatest most wealthiest rappers. She mostly singing song to inspire women to follow their dreams and not depend on a man for money, happiness or love. 

In one of her songs she asks "Who runs the world?".. the answer? 

GIRLS!! 

As the mother to a lovely little princess these words are something that inspire me to inspire her, but now the question is, How will we "run the world" if we don't teach our daughters to do the same?

It's not a very easy thing to teach someone, I mean Independence, dignity, self confidence, motivation and dedication to succeed, they are all things life teaches us along the way but without the right guidance we could lose track of one of them. I am certainly not perfect but I do want to try to teach Shaila how to be a great woman. As I work on myself I try to teach her the main characteristics a happy, self confident  woman needs in order to succeed. 

1. Have faith in GOD & LOVE yourself.
2. Work your ass off for what you want and never stop dreaming & believing in yourself. 
3. Never wait for other people to justify your life or your dreams & NEVER let anyone stop you.
4. Educate yourself everyday and take care of yourself..Mind, body & spirit.
5. Surround yourself around positive happy people who truly want the best for you.
6. Never let yourself go, no matter how sad you might be..things always get better.
7. Inspire other women to be great!
8. LOVE with all your heart & don't be scared to feel loved in return.
9. Set yourself free from negative people who envy your happiness, never doubt yourself. 
10. TEACH THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS TO BE STRONG SMART WOMEN! 

Never let others make you feel like you are not great, have a dream and never give up.

If you are not a happy, self confident, hardworking woman do not expect your daughters to be, it is that simple. Don't make yourself feel less than anyone else, follow your own path & be happy with what god gave you. Be the best woman you can be, make yourself your main priority and everything else will fall into place. Let's work on ourselves so that one day our daughters WILL rule the world :)

Shaila's World

Hola everyone!

I'm Shai Shai and I recently learned how to take pictures on my mommy's phone.

Every chance I get I take a new picture of things I like and I think I'm getting pretty good at it now,

I even learned how to take video!

I hope you all enjoy my pictures from an awesome 2 year olds view.

I need to tell mommy it's time for a pedi :)

Everybody meet my Vita :)

She's my all time favorite Vita, she watches cartoons with me,

she colors with me and she also always gives me cookies, MY FAVORITE!

Everyday we hang out and I sing and dance for her, she loves my new moves.

She's a little sad that I'm moving to my grandpa's house in San Diego but since I've been playing so much with my mom's phone I learned how to call and TEXT!!

                

                                              

                  

 

I've been taking some great pictures of everybody's feet, I have to say these are my favorite especially of my new Hello Kitty socks :) 

 And of course I could not forget my favorite Grinchy.

I absolutely love him, he goes everywhere with me.

Mommy isn't a big fan of his but she still let him come along on our mini vacation to my nina's house.

He loved it, he had such a good time the day we got there he slept in the next day, here's a picture of him being lazy :) 

And here's a picture of my Nina's other house, I had so much fun.

Especially since they let me color all day and bought me popcorn!

I pretty much ruled the house since Nina isn't a baby anymore her mommy played with me more.

I have to go visit again soon, because I already miss watching movies with them.

Here's a picture of vita again, while she's watching her favorite novelas lol

And last.. the world premiere of my first toddler video, hope you guys enjoyed my post and I will sneaking more pictures & videos onto my mom's phone cause I know she really loves finding my new creations :) 

Bye everyone,

Beshos

Our getaway

This past week Shaila and I went to Bakersfield, CA to visit my best friend and her family's new home. It was a two hour ride in which Shaila fell asleep for most of it, when we got there we just had to stop at our favorite fast food place, SONIC!

Shaila absolutely loved the tater tots :)

While we were visiting, Shaila caught a 24 hour bug.

So on that day we stayed in and watch old Disney movies on VHS, we saw The beauty & the beast, 101 Dalmatians, The parent trap, Casper & The nightmare before Christmas.

Even though Shaila could not have her favorite popcorn she did enjoy a bit of Gelato.

After that she was back to her normal self

We colored, baked & pumpkin patched (pictures on future blog).

Shaila really enjoyed visiting, especially cause of all the attention my best friend's mom gives her :)

Next time I can not forget her playpen, because she is one crazy sleeper. 

Shaila had some long needed Nina bonding time.

She even learned how to do a taco with her tongue :)

All in all we had a great time, got to relax and escape the craziness of the big city.

This was our view everyday we woke, so beautiful and peaceful.

We can  not wait to be able to visit again.

Stay tuned for a new blog coming soon

Through Shaila's eyes.

Recently Shaila has learned how to take pictures and videos with my phone so

I will be posting the pictures and videos soon :)

xoxo

Park Days

 A day at the park is just what Shaila has been needing.

I haven't been feeling well but Shaila has been running around the house in circles driving us all crazy, so it was a perfect day to take her out to play on the playground.

We went to a park near by called Wells Park in El Cajon, she had a great time running around and going down the slide and seeing the dogs play in the dog park next to the playground. 

Hopefully on Sunday I can take her to a park with ducks, they are her favorite.

Can you tell she had a blast? 

Got her as tired as possible, that as soon as she got home she ate, showered and went to bed :)

Happy Thursday everyone :)

Never too early for Halloween!

For us busy Mommy's Halloween starts at the beginning of the month.

From planning costume ideas, setting up decorations, planning trick or treat events, taking the kids to the local pumpkin patch, carving the pumpkins and of course buying or making yummy treats.

This year I plan on having Shaila help me decorate Halloween sugar cookies :) 

I'm not sure if this is a great idea yet, since she is very messy but I'm going to try!

This year I think I got carried away, Shaila has 3 Halloween costumes.. Here is a sneak preview of one.

Can you guess??

I'm pretty crafty,  just not at the point to make her a costume yet..maybe next year. 

I am gonna make popcorn balls for her  & her cousins...I made them for Shaila's birthday and they seemed to be a good idea so this time I am gonna add chocolates, and different colors.

 Popcorn Balls

Here's the recipe

http://www.sheknows.com/recipes/pink-popcorn-balls

These are pink but you can add any other food color, or ingredient like pretzels, different cereals, chocolate pieces, sprinkles or chocolate drizzle. Try it & let me know if you like them.

PUMPKINS!

I really want to carve a pumpkin for Shaila but painting it might be a better idea

Since we are in San Diego now I need to find her a cute pumpkin patch to go a take her pictures.

I hope she's not so afraid the day of because recently she's been very afraid of masks, I will keep you all updated. I know she is gonna LOVE the dressing up part and of course getting candy! 

Here's a Video of her tonight..my sister taught her a few new words.

Second Birthday!

Shaila blew out TWO candles!

Shaila got to celebrate her birthday twice last month since she's 2

She had a great time & absolutely loved her Olivia the pig theme Party :)

Another year full of love and happiness with my baby..she is truly amazing!

She was surrounded by all of her close friends & family, At her mommy and me party the kids got to enjoy her activity table, castle jumper, bubble machine (was a BIG hit) & of course the cotton candy machine and we can't forget all the yummy candy & treats.

  

Her big bow cake

 Her favorite is popcorn & ice cream :)

Playing with her friend Sofia :)

  

She loves to pose for pictures when she's in the mood 

& LOVES to sing and dance to One Directions

"what makes you beautiful"

This song truly fits her :)

My blessing.

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