Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The Hearts of Two Mommies

My Sister-in-love and I (even before she was my sis-in-love) have always done the "big" things in our lives together... like ones you can never take back; ya know? Ha! When I say "never take back," I mean the very permanent things on our body. Tonight, wasn't any different!

For her 18th birthday, I paid for and took her to have her nose pierced. When she was 20... (I think she was 20) we went and got our "Sister-hood" tattoos! Tonight, we bonded together once again to share our love for our children. My sister and I have been through a lot together. Hard time, good times, the best of times... I believe that our tattoo represent something to us more that people know. I'm glad that I can share this with her and that we have such a tight relationship that we can do these special things together.

I got two footprints to represent my son and the joy he brings to my life. Kate got a beautiful heart with three teardrops falling from it. You see, she is a mother too. She miscarried in July, but her little bundle has stayed and will stay in her heart forever. We can't wait for the day we get to meet this little one in heaven! We were two sister's coming together and celebrating our children with one another! I'm so blessed to have a sister-in-love like that!!!

Ok... enough talking here is the fun picture from tonight!

Kate went first (I was a terrible photographer, I only got a few. But her's was so quick)
Her "pain" face... doesn't she still look gorgouse?!

This is her HEART
Good job Kate!
My turn!!

My pain face...

I love these next two pictures of me. Very natural... I think these were taken during the "breaking." ha!

This is my REAL pain face
Yep... not fun...
But loved how it turned out!
I love my sister... I'm glad I could share this with you!! xox

46 comments:

Katie @ Loves of Life said...

I love you too....so glad it's done :) you were too funny to watch! haha...

xo

Rachel said...

Love the tattoos! I want another one but can't decide what to get.

Stephanie said...

You two are sooo brave! I'm a scaredy cat!

I'm so sorry for her loss...I can't imagine what that must be like! What a wonderful way to remember her baby by!

More Than Words said...

Aw, how cute!! That's wonderful that you two have each other. What a blessing.

Jax said...

agh! So fun!! And so brave!! I made me *yeeeouch* face a couple times! :) And I like what you both got. Very cute. :)

Taryn said...

I love both of the tattoos!! You and Katie are MUCH braver than me!

Mary Michal said...

I love your tatoos! They turned out great. I've always wanted to get a footprint tatoo on my foot to remind me of the footprints poem.

kphilli said...

I could never get a tattoo! I have to say I do love the baby feet though. (So sorry Katie for your loss.) God will bless her one day. What a great way to remember the little one. :)

Anonymous said...

What a sweet thing to do together!

Amy said...

So sorry for your s.i.l. loss. It is neat to read how close you two are. You two are much stronger than me...I could never get a tattoo because I am such a whimp :)
Blessings,
Amy

SusanD said...

Great tatoos and thanks for sharing the story behind them. Blessings, SusanD

Emily said...

I don't have a sister and I'm not that close to my SIL. It's so great that y'all can have a special relationship like that.
Oh, and the tats are pretty cool...I wish I was brave enough to get one!

Kristin said...

you girls are so cute! i love both of your tattoos! they are so special and heartfelt! i've always wanted to get the footprints when i have kids!

Sass said...

I totally love them!!

You two are so beautiful!

:)
x

Unknown said...

Your tattoos are SO SO sweet! Did it hurt?? I love what they mean!

Jennifer said...

Awww, you two are great! Now, how would you both feel about tandem birthing? ;-) j/k!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Katie Darling said...

Aww so sweet! I have never seen two cuter pain faces haha.

Miss Jody said...

You two are so beautiful ***

Cute tatts!

You guys got guts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer said...

I have one on the top of my foot too. Didn't feel too hot! Love yours!

Rachel H. said...

Both of them turned out SO awesome! You are getting tattoos, and I want my removed. But mine is much bigger and not near as pretty as the one you guys got!

Meagan said...

That's so sweet. I'm glad you two are able to have such a close relationship!

Annie said...

aw, that's so sweet you two got to experience that together!
both tats turned out great!! :)

Unknown said...

So Cute! I'm a Tat Virgin, but if I were to ever get one, it would be on my foot. Love it!

Jessica said...

Looks painful, but so much fun! They turned out so cute!

Jennifer said...

Yep, actually I have three. The one on my foot is the Chinese (or Japanese...not real sure :) ) symbol for faith.

Amber said...

Those are both very cute tatoos. Love the footprints! And I love what the heart/teardrops represent.

Angie said...

The footprints are so cute! Ouch on the foot...you are brave.

Jessica said...

Those are amazing tattoos! I was thinking of footprints for my kids, but I got their names tattooed on my ankle instead.

kace said...

Love them! I have a tat on my foot and I love it! I would so get more, but I dont know where I'd get it

Jenna said...

So cute!!!

Kari said...

haha funny pics!!

..and neat tattoos! I love the meanings behind them =)

The Wards said...

Love the tattoos...such special meanings!

Amber said...

That is so cool that y'all are so close! Loving y'alls tattoos!

Suzi said...

oooh you are brave!! i could never do it, but i have had a million ideas about what to get if i ever had the courage!! very cool that you have such a special relationship :)

Kait said...

How sweet that you have a sister to share those things in life with :)

Chicago Mom (Heather) said...

Very cool idea! I'm working up the courage to get my babies names tattoed on me. :-)

Julee said...

Thanks for commenting on my blog!! That tattoo looks like it hurt!! :) But what a sweet story behind the tats!

Annie said...

How fun!!! How precious of a relationship you two have. Love both of the tattoos!

Trina said...

I love this! I love tattoos that have special meaning and that you got them together is even better!

sarah @ life {sweet} life said...

Awesome!! You are too cute. :)

Tellie said...

Wow. Love both the tatoos. It's nice to see to sisters which such a strong bond :)

Melissa G said...

Those are super cute! The footprints are so sweet. And her heart with the tear drops is amazing! What a wonderful memorial to her baby. I'm so sorry for her loss. I've been there. I know it's hard.
Great pictures! I love your "pain face"! =)

Crystal said...

I love it! I have a tattoo on my foot... and I remember that pain!

Erin said...

Love the footprints. Great idea. You got them on the top of your foot and that is where it hurts the most. I have one on my ankle. I have really wanted to get another of a diamond with alex birthdate on it but my husband doesnt think it is a good idea. Diamond because thats her birth stone!

Jill said...

awww! that is mega sweet

{Kimber} said...

both of your tat's turned out great!
very sweet :)