One Year

Dante had cilantro in his teeth- hence the awkward smile


Happiest of (late) birthdays to my number one girl!

We celebrated early by having a really intimate party. Friends and family spoiled her rotten.

I've reflected on this day for a couple weeks now. It's hard to imagine that we have a 1 year old. The cheesy saying is that the time seems to fly by...IT'S TRUE.

I feel like just yesterday I was in the hospital and was given that sweet, beautiful epidural. What a dream!

Scarlett is by far the easiest baby I could have imagined. She entertains herself for hours and only let's us know that she's tired and hungry.

Anyone that knows her, knows that she is very sweet. She's sweet towards total strangers (I don't know if that's a good or bad thing-ha!)

Dante and I are so grateful for her and her happy spirit and kind heart.

On another note: there's this immense unsaid pressure that we need to start trying for another baby and I have to tell you, I'm pretty stressed. Even though Scarlett is a breeze, I'm not sure if I'm ready for TWO.  I think I would lose my mind if we had another one...but I can't imagine Scarlett without a sibling...

Oh, the conundrum! 

Girl Time

I do not have a spontaneous bone in my body so when my friend sent me a text saying....

"come to Utah." 

I found myself mindlessly buying a plane ticket that was set to fly out in a week. 

It also happened to be one of our friend's wedding that weekend. 

I love my husband very much, but there is nothing that can replace a long chat with an old friend. Kris isn't old, just our friendship ;) 

She asked me how I wanted to spend my time and I answered, "Honestly, sleeping in and reading a chapter of my book would make me happy." 

And that's what I did. Of course we threw in the zoo, Temple Square, attended some BYU classes, saw some friends from high school, met some new friends, and finally tried the famous fry sauce (loved it btw). 

I did miss Dante and Scarlett but as our time went on and as we found ourselves in these meaningful (much needed) conversations, I didn't want to go home. I realized just how much I missed having someone to talk to who knows me who is a girl! I never wanted our time to end. 

Sometimes people put on this stereotype that once you get married, you are only friends with your husband and he is the only person who you come to with your problems and inhibitions. 

I disagree to a certain extent. 

Women are supposed to uphold each other and are born to be nurturers. Women have keen senses that men just don't bear. That's ok! That's what makes girlfriend relationships so fun!

As I talked to her, I learned more about her and our bond became stronger. I was starting to feel like I wasn't alone.

I so wish my time could have lasted longer but I know I'll be seeing her sooner than later. 

I love the quote that says, "this is not good bye, it's just see you later." 

More than "just" a mother

she was over taking pictures

I've found myself with my hands in too many pies.

Being a mom, wife, writing groups, playing piano, Mary Kay, trying to go to the gym etc.

Every so often (more than I care to admit) I find myself in a funky mood. I feel a deep pain of "I need to be doing something more with my life." 

Everybody tells me "you are doing something- you're a mother"

Yes,  but I strongly believe there's more to my life than just being a mother. 

I want to change someones life. I want to be an example for someone. I want to inspire people. I want to do something that's bigger than myself. I want to be someone who people want to be around.

When I got married, a lot of my friends decided that since I was married, I didn't want friends let alone need friends. That's the reason you marry your best friend, right?? 

No.

Then when I had Scarlett, I pretty much could count the people, I spent my time with, on one hand. 

I became very moody (still working on it) and I have noticed I'm not this happy go lucky. fun girl anymore. I am actually annoyed with myself. I wouldn't want to be my friend either. 

I know there's more to my life than watching Dora the Explorer and dirty diapers (even though I pride myself on singing along with her catchy tunes). 

I want to meet new people who share my same goals, my personality, and my inner extroversion.  

My biggest regret in life would be to not do something incredible with the life I have. 

You're more than what people stereotype you as. You're not "just" a mother or whatever you are in daily life.

People are more than what they personify.

I'm not hating on mothers because I know we have superpowers (eyes on the back of my head), and being a mother brings me immense joy and I definitely don't take my daughter for granted, I'm just saying that the role you posses doesn't have to handicap you from being something more (if that's what you choose).

I have a lot of ideas of what I want to do (especially having a brand- that would be freaking fantastic), but I wouldn't even know where to start. 

Mary Kay

    

Ever heard of Mary Kay? 

Me neither until about a month ago. 

Mary Kay is the #1 cosmetic beauty line in the NATION. 

And you join the company and sell products while you can also be working from home! 

I instantly joined and now I'm finally doing something I actually enjoy while making money! I mean I love writing on this blog and also writing other things, but I don't make money doing it!

I also get to be around amazing women who recognize each other's strengths. Mary Kay was dedicated to making sure women felt appreciated and important. 

Which I think the world needs more of. Not a feminist- but women can be mean sometimes, yeah??

So my main thing is that I teach skin care and makeup. I ask women to host parties for me and I show them products. It's super simple but yet very taxing. 

It involves me completely disregarding my comfort zone and going into this strange land called SELF CONFIDENCE. 

Weird. 

This is the main reason why I joined. 

I knew my confidence was very fleeting and how can I teach my daughter to have confidence while I don't? 

I have learned so much in the last 3 weeks! I know how to apply moisturizer, which brushes fix blemishes, that Arizona is #1 in skin cancer, and that you start aging when you hit the whopping age of TWENTY! 

I take notes, I get certified, I go to training meetings, and I get awarded for it......WHAT? 

So if anyone are interested in Mary Kay, you can contact me, or you can browse along the interwebs and see what Mary Kay is all about! ☺

This is my Mary Kay personal website: MaryKay.com/morganroseflores.com

Here you can shop, ask me questions, and learn! 

Have fun!

xx morgan 

Ducks

My mom lives in a 55+ community (I love you mom) and they have this beautiful lake in the middle of the neighborhood. 

Isn't it gorgeous?? 

They have ducks and swans there and it was Scarlett's first time!

It's all up on Snapchat (morganlaflores) and Insty (morganlaflores)

Have a great rest of your weekend guys! 

xoxo 

*quack quack 

Four Generations

Four generations! 

My grandmother Ramona came into town for a couple days and I have to tell you- she's pretty fabulous!

Growing up, I was never allowed to call her grandma. Her name was Mona because she believed that she didn't look old enough to be a grandma. 

She graduated from Berkeley with a degree in Latin! She has traveled all over the world and for almost 30 years she owned a bed and breakfast in Buffalo, New York.

She is far from boring.

She enunciates every word and she's only 4' 11" so she is very feisty!

While she was here, we took the opportunity to take a picture with all 4 ladies.

I'm pretty sure I'm adopted...

Just kidding.