Mommies in Spanglish

 Thanksgiving 2015

What thanksgiving means to me...

Stephanie-

Thanksgiving to me has always been a special time of the year. A time where many surpass or overlook because of the chaos and jumble of the Christmas holiday to soon follow. Thanksgiving in my family has been a great tradition of not only partaking in cooking festivities with all the usual trimmings but also a tradition of family gathering and reflecting on how fortunate we truly are.

I am truly grateful for the life I have: my amazing husband, my loving friends and family, for God and for my health. The mantra I hold closest to my heart is reflecting on these things every day of the year. Thanksgiving has become a day where I get to share these reflections with my family and friends, to share thanks together.

Iris-

Thanksgiving is coming and this is a time to reflect and give thanks for all we have. I love this holiday because it is based on gratitude. Gratitude is so important and with the hustle and bustle of our busy lives we often forget to stop and be thankful. This day is a reminder for us to appreciate each other and be thankful for all of the things we take for granted the other 364 days of the year.

I have so many things to be thankful for this year. My loving husband who busted his butt this year working so I can stay home with our beautiful daughter. Juliet is such a blessing in our lives, the gift of motherhood is so amazing. I am thankful for great friends and the love of family. I am looking forward to eating some great food and sharing a day of thanks with friends and family.

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, shared with lots of love and laughter! 

Cheers, 

Stephanie and Iris 

To further share our interests as friends and express our multitude of similar interests and experiences in life, we decided to document it through this creative outlet. We are so very excited to share our stories, our future, and most importantly, our present.

This is Iris's story:
Hi, I am a 29-year-old, Mexican-American gal. Married to an incredibly supportive husband, after many years of trying to conceive we were finally blessed with our daughter Juliet. Becoming a mom has been an amazing gift. From one day to the next my whole world has changed and being a good mom is my main priority. I have been lucky enough to be able to stay home with her for the past 8 months, however; soon I will have to return to work where I assist families and children. Being a public servant is challenging, but knowing I make a difference is what keeps me going.

I grew up in a tight knit family as the oldest of four girls. Having my sisters around me makes life complete. There is never a dull moment around them. I love expressing myself through fashion and decor. It’s amazing how good a new outfit or pair of shoes can make you feel! My husband and I enjoy trying new foods and traveling when we get the chance.

 This blog for me is a creative outlet where I can share my interests and experiences as a new momma. 

This is Stephanie's story:

28 years old, Mexican-American, happily married to my best friend-Jey. I currently work in the fashion industry in Los Angeles, California and love what I do. Working in the city is amazing but I am also a "living in suburbia" girl at heart. Growing up in the suburbs of California near the Pacific ocean has been a true blessing. I love the hustle and bustle of the city but knowing I can come home to a calm setting is just right up my alley. 

At this point in time of my life, my husband and I have decided to embark on a new journey, parenthood. We have decided that we are officially "trying." Although, sometimes there does take planning, we are letting go all reigns and leaving it in God's hands.

This is my story and I would like to share my experience(s) along with all the other parts that make me, ME! 

We are so very excited to embark on new experiences and even more with the support of each other!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog :)

XoXo,

Iris & Stephanie