Erin Ellington

A thick skin is a gift from God.

—Konrad Adenauer

From shoot with the fabulous Eric Freimanis.  Photo: Erin Ellington

From shoot with the fabulous Eric Freimanis.  Photo: Erin Ellington

My little boy told me this morning he thought John Wayne would make a great boyfriend for me.

—Erin Ellington

Out with the old, in with the NEW!!! 2012 I am ready for ya!!!!! Many blessings to all of you in the new year!!! XOXO ~Erin

Looking out at my sunset view in Santa Monica this past week.

Looking out at my sunset view in Santa Monica this past week.

More outtakes from the roof top of a building on Ocean Avenue!

Look what I got a hold of in Santa Monica!  Video footage taken of me on a photo shoot with Halstan!  Not bad for a mom with two kids!!!

I love this old family photo of my mother with my oldest brother and sister on Christmas Eve, 1962, six years before I was born. Merry Christmas and God Bless All of You! XOXO ~Erin

My mother, LaBerta Belle, with my oldest brother and sister on Christmas Eve in 1962.

My mother, LaBerta Belle, with my oldest brother and sister on Christmas Eve in 1962.

Reflecting this morning. I have learned that some things really do get better with age. I was told my ass was fat and I was not as pretty as I used to be after the birth of my youngest child and approaching 40 years old. I like it that my intelligence was not insulted. Embrace and love yourself first, mind and body, and learn to grieve for those who don’t get it yet. Weed out the negative energy in your life in order to leave plenty of room for the positive. To learn to empower ourselves is a gift we should all use in order to empower others. It is a blessing to be able to share my life lessons with others and help them to see the way. BLESSED.

—Erin Ellington