Funny how time flies when you are having fun. And when you are building your empire one stone at a time, your days fly by like a whirlwind.

Seventeen years ago yesterday, I became a mother for the first time. I've been a mother longer than I have been anything else. When I first got pregnant at the age of 17 (I gave birth when I was 18), my family was none too pleased.

Yup! Today marks my 35th birthday. I am still not sure how I am feeling about turning 35 but I feel so blessed to have made it to this day. This birthday marks the whole sensitive side of me---I'm not really a touchie feely or crying type of person but ...

Sixteen years ago today, I gave birth to my son, Codi. I cannot believe my little man is the big one six now, but of course, time waits for no one and flies by with a blink of an eye. My son and I have been through many ups and downs ...

I cannot believe my little girl is six years old now! How time indeed flies! I remember when she was a little cherub with little hands and feet. Now she is truly becoming quite the young lady. I am so blessed. And thankful. This morning, her father and I had her open ...