Happy 4th Birthday Chloe!!

They Say It's Your Birthday

Alright, I know that's a bit corny. Today is my birthday though, Happy Birthday to me! I have been busy working on new jewelry, some of which will make it to the site. I have lots of shows coming up, the first is next month at the Art on the Avenue in West Reading.

I mentioned in my last post that I have some exciting things in the works. Well, my jewelry is going to be carried in 2 more boutiques! I am very thrilled and so glad to know people really like my pieces!

I have two talented artists to share with you this week. The first is Andrew of ChainmaillebyMBOI. I have the utmost respect for artists that do chainmaille work. It seems complicated and very time consuming, which is a little more than I can handle with a busy toddler. The result is beautiful though!Secondly is Jenny of Creature of Craft. A talented beadweaver, just take a look at this piece..AMAZING!! Again, I can't even imagine the time it took to make this necklace. I'm so happy with talented artists that have joined my little blogging group. We're all about paying it forward!

I'm off to hopefully do something fun today. My soon to be 4 year old doesn't want me to have a birthday. What's up with that??!!

Happy Birthday Chloe!!!

3 years ago today at 3:11 p.m., I gave birth to 7 lb. 4 oz. Chloe Ann Harvey. It's been an eye-opening experience, one that I wouldn't trade for the world. Despite the tantrums, crying over "spilled milk" and repeating myself constantly, I can't imagine my life without her. Chloe is a very emotional and strong-willed child, which I'm sure will be good later in life, but she is also caring, sweet, loving, curious and extrememly intelligent. I answer more questions in a day now than I ever did as a manager in my previous job. I've learned so many things over the last 3 years. I've found patience I never knew existed! I've found love I never knew I would have. I've learned what she does and doesn't like, for the most part. I have learned what it means to be totally responsible for someone else and to do what I can for her, even if I may not feel like it. I have learned what it is to be totally selfless. I know what it is to be a mother.

Happy Birthday my sweet little girl!