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Happy Birthday Mom!

04/30/13 | birthday, family

Yes, it is Tuesday. Yes, on Tuesday’s I post about accessories.  No, you will not see any accessories highlighted here today.  Today’s post is completely dedicated to my mother. My rock. She woman who brought me into this world and has stood by me every step of the way. 
Happy Birthday Mom!

Growing up my mom was tremendously involved in my life and I was so lucky to have her.  It was not until much later that I realized kids wanted to come to my house because of what neat playdates my mom put together, how creative she was for every holiday and I was so proud to walk into school every year and tell my friends that MY MOM was going to be a class mom.  She is part of every memory I have, from the highest highs to the lowest lows.  My mom was, and still is, my biggest cheerleader from my tap recitals and more swim meets than probably either of us wish to remember to the progress I am making in the “real world”!  I always knew I could count on her to be my biggest fan and number one cheerleader in any endeavor.  Mom, I really appreciate the last 23 years!

Now that I graduated from college and live in New York City I do not get to see my mom everyday and since we are separated by more than 1,000 miles our visits are not nearly as frequent as I would like.  Being able to spend time with my mom makes holidays and vacations even better and I always know she is only a phone call away.  My brother and I are lucky to have such an amazing woman in our lives!

Below are more recent photos of my mom and I, at my high school and college graduations, a shot from this past Christmas, and two images of us where you can really tell my mom knows how to rock the skinny arm pose.

Plus, she was the first loyal Sparkles & Shoes reader.
And she gets it every day by email!

Happy Birthday Mom, I love you!

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Comments

  1. My-cliffnotes says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Happy birthday mom

  2. Ileana Marcel says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Adorable! Like mother, like daughter. Wish your mom the happiest of birthdays!!

    -ileana
    http://www.ileanamarcel.com

  3. Chymecindy** says

    May 2, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Happy birthday to your mom 🙂

  4. EMA says

    May 1, 2013 at 3:51 am

    What a beautiful post! I hope your mom has a wonderful birthday 🙂

    http://www.themirroronthewall.com/

  5. Diana Marks says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Happy Birthday to your mom

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  6. Milex says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    yaaay

  7. Head to Toe Chic says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Your Mom sounds like an amazing lady! Happy Birthday to your Mom!!

    xo,
    Angela

  8. Becky Dougherty says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    What a sweet post! Happy Birthday to your mom! 🙂

  9. Sammie says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    awww that’s a cute post 🙂 happy birthday to your mom 🙂

  10. My-cliffnotes says

    April 30, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Happy birthday to your Mom

  11. Sunny & Star says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Beautiful post. Your mom sounds like a lovely woman. I hope she has an amazing birthday.

    Tracy

  12. Color-Block says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    happy birthday to your mom…she’s so beautiful and this post is so sweet..
    kisses

  13. Melissa says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    What a sweet post.

    Happy birthday to your mom!

    Melissa
    http://miss-melissa.com

  14. CaninesCouture says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Awww, Happy birthday to your mom! She’s quite fashionable, isn’t she.

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  15. Lala H says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Happy Birthday to your mom!

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  16. Perla Sanchez says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I love the pictures of you and your mom! 🙂

    http://perlasancheza.blogspot.com/

  17. Alyssa says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:49 am

    These pictures are so sweet–you two have the same smile! Happy birthday to your Mom!

  18. Dara says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:33 am

    happy birthday to your mom!

  19. Ragan says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:29 am

    This is so sweet, mothers really are a gift. And yes your mom does look great!

  20. Rachel says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Your Mom looks amazing (not sure of her age, but she definitely looks younger than I bet she is!) This post was so sweet 🙂

  21. Michael says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Aww! Happy Birthday to yuor mom! That’s so sweet. Moms really are the best.

  22. sergio castaño peña says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:38 am

    amazing and so so sweet pictures 🙂

    http://www.malesclutch.blogspot.com
    Sergio, xx

  23. Sophia M says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:11 am

    Happy Birthday to your mum!!! 🙂
    Best wishes!
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  24. ♥ vendy ♥ says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:22 am

    what a beautiful woman…
    happy happy B-day to your mom…
    xoxo
    vendy

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  25. Sinem says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Happy Birthday to your Mom
    Best wishes!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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