American Thanksgiving in Canada with Felicia and Jim!!!

During our American Thanksgiving break, Tom and I visited my cousin Jimmy and his family in Niagara Falls, Ontario!! I love going back to Ontario. It's like going back home! As soon as we cross that border, my favorite memories come rushing in...

Anyway, we had a fabulous weekend with Felicia, Jim, and the rest of the family... visiting, telling stories, reminiscing, making plans to buy real estate, touring the area wineries, tasting and buying all the wine.... oh and of course eating, eating, and eating... enjoying such great Italian food!!! Felicia, you should be on the Food Network!

By chance, we ran into my brothers Paul and Matthew!!! I wonder how that happened!? Oh well, I am so happy we were able to make more memories with my Canadian family!!!

I can't wait to do it again very soon!!! (maybe at Christmastime)

We love you, Jim, Felicia, Daniel, Matthew, Ally, and .... Ringo! It's OK that you chewed my brand new Cole Haan shoes and Tom's Italian cashmere scarf!!! Really, I will now remember you always!!! he he he!!!

Velina Bracelets... Check it out now!

Click on this link to see more ... The First Lookbook. Check it out now!

View the First Lookbook: Summer 2011 from velinabracelets.com ~ a brand new fashion jewelry company owned and operated by the Jackson sisters... and it's all over the internet... also on twitter, blog, and facebook!!!

Erica and Tina, our two beautiful daughters have a mommy and daddy who are so proud of them! Today was the first of many exciting days to come for Velina Bracelets.... and another proud moment for two very happy parents!!!

I am so excited about this amazing venture. I can't wait for the next collection to get published!!!

So happy together ...

I love my Family! What a gift!

Can we go back to the beach for just a few more days??? Or maybe we can plan to just get back together very soon! I miss you both, Erica and Tina! xoxo

My princess is a PR girl for CW!!!

This is actually Erica's second working day at CW, her favorite TV station!!! Whoever guessed that she would get an internship there, of all places!!! It's funny how things work out! So I'm hearing that she'll get to do so many exciting things, and meet so many interesting people... from the TV screens??? Oh my goodness, Erica! How will you ever be able to stay calm? Just remember me when you get famous!!! I am SO proud of you!!! xo

Tina, my little angel!!!

Tina, at her place of work, K-la, a fancy boutique at the Perimeter Mall!!! At first, being such a worrier, I wasn't too happy to hear that in order to get there, Tina would need to get on the highway... but then I had to remind myself, she's all grown up and very capable!!!

Congratulations on your new job, Tina!!! You are meant for the "fashionable world!!! You look so beautiful behind that counter!

I am so proud of you!!!! So do I get a discount for being your MOM??? ;D

Happy Father's Day, Tom!!! xoxo

At Pricci's to celebrate Father's Day! What a great evening!

The restaurant is definitely one of the better Italian restaurants in Atlanta... the menu had no spelling mistakes and for the most part, everything was delicious and pretty authentic!!!

Only the best for the best Dad in the whole wide world!!! I love you, Tom!!! :)

Mother's Day Surprise!!!

I have the most wonderful daughters in the whole wide world!!!

Thank you so much, Erica and Tina!

What a wonderful surprise! I was not having a great day, and then, surprise!!!!

A perfect reminder... everyday is a G R E A T day because I am so blessed!!!

I love you both so much! The flowers are so beautiful!!!

Just a few more days and we'll be celebrating!!!

I can't wait! xoxo