Snapdragons

These beautiful flowers are outside the door to the school I work in.  They are a happy reminder that we need to enjoy the beauty in each day and put aside all the negativity that people may bring into our lives.

I love ...

I love photography.
I love my Instagram app. 
I love to edit my photos to make them look even better
and I love sharing my photos so ... here's this weeks Instagram photos!

My first display table for my business ~ Christine Crispin Photography

Check out my page on Facebook

Silly Shoe Day in my Pre-K

Happy Hour

Love the colors in the Easter wreath

Me ... 27.4 pounds lighter and still enjoying this amazing weight loss journey!

He's 40!

Happy birthday to the man of my dreams.  I wouldn't want to spend my life with anyone else but you!  Love you babe!

A New Year!

2011 ~ A Year in Pictures

These 16 images tell just a small part of the life and

times of One Sassy Momma.

1.  B’s first ambulance ride

2.  Beaker “the new dog”  

3.  “B” turns 11 

4.  My cousin Daniel came to town for our Cousin Johnny’s memorial service

5.  “B” reconnects with his cousin Garrett

6.  Road trip with “B” to South Carolina for Garrett’s Marine Corp Boot Camp Graduation

7.  My nephew the Marine

8.  Reconnected with my amazing cousin Cathy

9.  Went to my first Phillies game in the new stadium and it was AWESOME

10.  “B’s” first day of 6^th grade

11.  My first tattoo ~ Patience Fortitude

12.  My parents on their wedding day ~ 50 years ago

13.  My Cali Cousins came in for my parents 50^th Anniversary

14.  Loving the time spent with my cousin Cyndi

16.  ONE SASSY MOMMA!

Life ...

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've last posted. I could explain, but I don't think my blog could take that much. Let's just say that life has been crazy, with me as it's leading character.

One great thing that happened since I last posted, is that I've been able to reconnect with some amazing cousins and continue to build an amazing relationship with my cousin Wayne. I struggle with relationships and to be able to open my heart to these amazing people has been such a blessing to me.

I mentioned that I have been able to continue to build an amazing relationship with my cousin Wayne. Wayne ... you are most amazing person and I love that you're always there to give me that needed "bear hug". How can I thank you for just being you? All the words in the world wouldn't be enough, so all I can say is, "I love you Wayne".

Cathy ... what can I say? You are truly a blessing in disguise. Your candidness is addictive, your humor contageous and your heart ... WOW! Your one of the best things that has happened to me in this crazy year, but like I've told you, "Your my kind of crazy!"

My Cyndi Lou Who! You are such a class act and a lover of life. I really enjoyed seeing you. It was way to long. I look forward to many more visits, both here on the east coast and out in Cali. I already miss you!

Daniel and Ginger, what can I say? I think this picture says it all. Daniel, you are one of the funniest people I know and I can always count on a laugh when your around (and a possible wrapped body part!). You're a great listener and have an truly honest spirit, which is rare in this day and age. Thank you for listening and for just being you. I can't wait to come out and see the Big Red Trees! Ginger ... I loved meeting you - finally! You are a breath of fresh air and a joy to be around. I enjoyed our talks and look forward to may more. Brent misses you both, too!

Mark, you are an amazing man and such a good model for what a good husband should be. You protect your family and I love and admire that about you. I also love that you can put Shaun in his place! What a bonus!!!

Wow, what a post! I guess it's time to get off my soap box!!! But like I said when I started this post ... I have had the unique opportunity to reconnect with some amazing cousins and needed to talk about them. I really appreciate the people in my life who make my life better and every person I mentioned is truly a blessing to me! Love you all!

One Roller Coaster of a Ride

I love roller coasters, but the ride I’ve been on this year was way too much of a ride for me.

So much has happened that I’m not sure were to start and I'm sure I won't touch upon everything. I finished my second year teaching in June and then pretty much hibernated from everyone. It was one of my worst years teaching. I can’t even begin to explain. I was so emotionally and physically spent that I just had to crawl in a hole and hide for a few weeks.

It wasn’t pretty, but I was told by my pastor, Bill Clay, that it was my way of healing me. The up side of the time that this happened was that Eclipse was released and I saw it several times. It was a good release for me. I didn’t have to think and I could just escape or a few hours with no worries. Oh and when I say several time, I mean 10 times!

There have been other personal struggles that I choose not to delve into, but as I look back … this year was definitely a year of growth for me.

At the end of last year I posted some things I wanted to work on for this year and I can say that I may have accomplished one, maybe even more? Like I said I’ve been on one major rollercoaster ride with more downs than ups, but I can say I am very grateful for my job, especially in this economy and I find that speaking the truth can be very liberating.

I am truly looking forward to the new year and another fun filled ride.

Happy New Year Everyone!

To Aaron

Happy Birthday to my amazingly wonderful and handsome husband! Aaron, I couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else. You make the world a better place just by being you. You're my everything!