Mothers Day Contest

I wasn't going to post this but my hubby asked if I had put it on my blog and I said no.  I kinda felt like it was self promotion, but he thought I should so I will.

My oldest daughter Victoria entered me in a Mothers Day contest here in town.  You have to go to facebook and like their page and then vote each day for the moms that are on there (you can unlike them once it's done).  She wrote such a wonderful letter about me and I really am flattered.  Here's the letter -

I can't think of anyone better for this than Paula Calvanico. She is the dedicated mother of 6 and grandmother of 2. She does so much for all of us from being a chauffeur, chef, maid, personal assistant, coach, cheerleader, teacher, counselor, sheriff, and a probation officer all rolled into a ball most importantly covered with friendship. When we moved from New York to California is 1988 we started from scratch. Since then we've all gone through trials and tribulations but one thing for sure was that our mother was always there for us. She has done everything from dropping off and picking up my daughters at school (along with all the rest of us when we couldn't or wouldn't drive) babysitting, fostering a deep, genuine love and appreciation for reading in all her children, caring for the stray kittens that had nested in our garage and seeing them off to loving homes, making beautiful scrapbooks as gifts for so many, to recently helping the young man who had wrecked his scooter down the block all while being a devoted wife. She may not be a "humanitarian" or the member of some special community serving group or society, but in every essence of the word she is without a doubt, a Mother! My father does his best to spoil her, but it might be nice to take that so called "burden" off his shoulders for once. She deserves so much more but it would be lovely to start with this fantastic prize! Thank you for this contest and the ability to try to win this for my lovely mom! sincerely, Victoria Calvanico Here is mom's BLOG (it's one of the only things mom truly does for herself and her own enjoyment, but you might be able to get to know her better through that :D http://miasognidolci.blogspot.com/

And here's the link -

All About Redlands

this is the pic she used of Santino and me from St. Paddy's day last year-

Just Wanted To Share

This pic of Desirae and John from her wedding is just so beautiful.  I really need to scrap this pic!

Just a priceless photo and not only did Des look beautiful, but look how handsome John is!  What a great day it was, and everyone had so much fun. 

Busy Busy Bee

Our spring break has come and gone, but we have a special visitor that we have been enjoying immensely!  My mom came in from New York on the 13th and totally surprised all my kids :)  I didn't tell them she was coming, just went to the airport that morning and brought her back and just blew them all away!  She'll be here till the 27th and it's been wonderful having mom here.  She got to spend Sophia's birthday with her on the 14th and that was awesome.

I made a great cake that I saw on Pinterest for So, along with the chocolate cake she originally wanted.  Here's a pic of the Pinterest one -

and here's mine -

It wasn't as hard to do as I thought.  Here are some picks of us putting it together.  You just drop each color right on top of the last -

My frosting didn't come as nice, but cool just the same -

I've made a scrapbook decision, my town has a market night each Thursday, and I've decided to make some of my things for selling.  I love doing it, people always complement my pieces, why not see if I can make some bucks at it.  Here are some pics of what I've been working o.

This one is a spring banner obviously, I love how nice it came, it really is cheery and bright.

This baby banner would make a great shower decoration and then on to the baby's room.  It came so sweet.

I'll also be doing  mini's and some altered stuff like my paint cans and some bird houses.  I'll see how it goes.  You don't know unless you try, and I might as well try.