Me & Mom - The Jewel of Havana - Mom of 4, Abuela of 6 (plus 3 grandpups)

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She is the absolute most SELFLESS person I know. There is nothing she wouldn't do for those she loves or for perfect strangers for that matter. She gives with a capital G.

She lives her faith, is one of the most artistic  people I know (and I know a lot of artists) and anything she does, she does with attention to detail and love. If you've ever received one of her handmade gifts, you know what I'm talking about. She could have been a professional painter if she wanted. If you'd like to see the detail I'm talking about, check out my Christmas blog about our family Nativity tradition.

Her love of learning new things is inspiring. I kid you not, she's better than tech support. We even took my computer apart and fixed it once when the real tech support told me they couldn't help. I'm pretty sure I got my "there are no problems, only solutions" mantra from her. If she doesn't know how to do something, she will be an expert at it in no time. I love her "let's figure it out" attitude!

JUST ONE?!! She gets up with me!! LOL! I would say her generosity. She's taught me to give. She's just AWESOME!

Thanks Mom for the unconditional love. For never giving up and always WANTING to be there, not just needing to but wanting to be. For giving me a chance to live and make mistakes and being patient while I figured it out.

OMG yes! Liz put her hand over it and said, "Ms. Ana, I know that you love me so much to think about me on your special day!"

Liz with the sweetest quote to her new Stepmom

Ana with Daughter and Bridesmaid, Victoria & new Stepdaughter, Liz

Her energetic and joyful personality. She walks into a room and it just instantly lights up because she just has this uplifting presence about her that makes everyone around her feel good!

My confirmation necklace and ring have the most symbolic meanings for me. My Mom gave me the cross ring and pendant and my Grandmother gave me the gold saint pendant that she had blessed in the Vatican before I was even born. I wear all of these on a daily basis and it's a great reminder of who I am and who I was made to be.

Thanks Mom, for showing me what a strong, independent woman looks like and teaching me how to be a fighter. I would also like to thank you for believing in me always.

Goldfish.....Minions

MY Mommy..... STOP IT Zaine!! (Her twin brother)

PRETTY!! (She's referring to the Christening bracelet given to her by her Tia Ana pictured here)

Heather Andricain - Mother to many with daughter Zoey, lover of Goldfish, Minions and Mom

Mom to so many we lost count!

I couldn't be more proud of you as a Mother. You've done an amazing job taking in four children. Your patience, your tenderness and unconditional love has made this home a blast. I am honored to be walking this road with you. Our children are who they are because of you. I love you so!

Mother of 3 & Grandmother of 4, Agatha Caballero with 2 of her 3 daughters, Christy & Julie

My mom isn't really into jewelry but I LOVE her engagement ring! I always tease her about getting it one day! It's small but classic, which describes my parents relationship perfectly! They don't need much to be happy, they need love, which is classic their love is simple and pure, my husband and I strive for a marriage like theirs!

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She welcomes everyone into our home all the time! Even for holidays! If you don't have somewhere to go for a special occasion, my mom will always have an extra place at her table! And she will cook your favorites anytime you ask!!!

For always being there! My mom (and my dad) are always there for me when I need it most! I am so thankful she's there for me when I need her!

Agatha with grandson, William

Artist & Mother of Two - Nanci Charpentier with daughter, Claire

Thanks Mom, for being so supportive my entire life. Anytime I call her, she is there to give me advice, calm me down when I'm stressed, or just listen to me talk about my day. She has always taught me that I am capable of anything I set my mind to and has supported me as I work towards my goals.

How passionate she is about everything she does. Whether it is with her art, or taking care of my dad, my brother and me, she always puts her whole heart into it. And I think that is the one thing that makes her such an amazing mom and artist.

It would probably be the first pair of earrings I owned because they remind me of my Mom coming with me to get my ears pierced. I was always scared of getting my ears pierced as a kid, so last year, I finally found the courage to get them done. My Mom came with me and sat next to me while I was freaking out. I think she still has some funny pictures of my face when the lady was piercing them too.

Nanci and Claire

New Mom, Julie Caballero Liberto with Baby William SHOP THE LOOK Shop Shop

What's the best thing about being a Mom to William? The best thing is that I was chosen by God and his birth mother to be his mother! It's a huge responsibility but it makes being his mom even more special! You're a new Mom. Is there anything that surprised you or you weren't expecting about the experience? My husband went out of town for work the first 7 months our son was born and when he was about 4 months old we moved out of state! It was hard to do everything by myself, especially after we moved! It was so much work when I didn't have someone around to help. Now that my husband's home everything is so much easier!

For Christmas this year my husband gave me a ring with our son's birthstone and his initials engraved. It's so special to me. I love being able to wear the ring everyday!

Mother of Two - Sondra Bordelon with Daughter and soon to be SJA Class of 2017 Graduate, Kennedie

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How understanding she is and how when I come home I can just talk to her about my day and she'll listen to me. It's like having a constant companion and friend to talk to. She really listens to me.

I got a nice necklace from my Step-Mom and my Dad for my birthday this year. I love it because they gave it to me and it was so heartfelt. It's the first nice piece of jewelry I've ever gotten. I love wearing it and I take really good care of it. It makes me so happy because I think of them and how excited they were when they gave it to me. They made me feel really special.

Mom of Two - Denise Boudreaux Williston with Daughter, Whitney

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The best thing about my Mom is how she's always willing to try new projects. When she finds a project she wants to do, she gets excited and usually goes over the top but its always worth it!

My senior class ring was not only worn by my Mother but also my Grandmother. Every time I wear it, I think about the places its been and the years its seen because its been through the generations.

Thanks Mom for always going above and beyond for Anthony and I. For driving us everywhere, helping with homework, late nights studying, waking us up when alarm clocks don't work.... A little goes a long way!