I'm a mom first

The other day while working on bows for an upcoming boutique, my baby boy started to cry. I eagerly jumped up to go nurse him. I love the bond that nursing brings and am always happy to do it but I also love to craft, so I wondered why I stopped so quickly. I could have finished the knot I was tying before running to my baby who had only been awake for 2 seconds. My answer to myself was this: I am a mom first.

I started Rock-A-Bow as a mommy based business. To help my family but also to be close to my children. The whole concept of the business was to be a mom first and make a little money on the side. I want to stick to that idea as Rock-A-Bow grows (which I am excited to say it has been growing).

So...I am making myself and my children a promise now. I am a mom first and I always will be. I am not saying that I haven't been taking care of my children. Don't get that idea. The whole purpose of this thought is that since that original statement the other day, I have been thinking about how Rhiannon and my friend's daughter Anberlyn were the inspirations of this company, yet it seems everyone owns Rock-A-Bow goods except my own children.

When did I stop crafting for my kids? Why should they be the last ones to wear or own something cute mommy made? So I am sticking with my mentality of I am mommy first. Tonight I will drop all the costumes I am making for other people and start the costumes I bought material for but almost decided not to make for my own children. (Orders will still be made on time, don't worry). Next week I will start making Talon's quilt for his crib. A keepsake I look forward to him having.

I cannot wait to continue to adorn my babies in things that I have made for them!

2 Years Ago

It all started two years ago. It was the first time I held my baby girl. It was also the first time I felt my heart grow.


Love at first sight does not do the feeling justice. I wish I could explain to you and to her the way I felt when they put this little beauty on my chest. I had waited so long to hold her and she was finally here.


At that moment I just "knew" I could never love more. And then the day came, she said mommy, low and behold I could love more and I did in this moment. A few months passed and she said "I love you" for the first time. Melt my heart! Or the day she walked out of her room and exclaimed "Mommy Im a princess" This heart of mine just might explode!


It seems that everytime I think I cannot love anymore, my baby girl goes and proves me wrong.


Happy Birthday Rhiannon. Mommy loves you more than you can ever know.

Upcoming Boutiques

Hey there! You may have noticed that my Etsy store is still closed. I know I said that I was going to re-open it soon after Baby Talon arrived. I have an excuse though. I have some boutiques coming up. Trying to stock up some goodies for you to drool over! But how can you drool if you don't know where to find me? So folks, here is a list of the upcoming boutiques.

October 23rd
Christ Lutheran Fall Festival Vendor and Crafters Village

760 Victoria Street

Costa Messa, CA 92927

November 6th
Piece & Joy Christmas Boutique
(hosting my very own boutique woo hoo)
819 N. Roanne St.
Anaheim, CA 92801

November 14th
Private Residence Boutique
I'll get ya more info soon

I also have an application in for my churches Christmas Tea Boutique, Ill update you on that one soon!

Why Me?

In our lives we sometimes have days or times that make us want to curse everything. I have had a few of those days in the past couple months. The other day, thinking about it all, it overwhelmed me. I cried out to God "Help me Lord, help me get through this!" and somehow in that prayer I uttered the words "Thank you Jesus that I am able to walk through these horrible situations with you"

Wait? What? Thank you for the horrible? Are you Crazy?

No, not crazy! Not in the least bit.

You see, I serve a God who is not only good to me during the happy times but through the trying as well. I know that He is by my side guiding and teaching me through all of these difficult experiences. Instead of asking "why, why me?" and having myself a little pity party, I have decided to ask "God, what would you like to do with this? How can I use this to glorify you?" I am choosing to praise Him. Even in my trials. I am challenging you, my readers, to do the same.