Mother's Day Pictures

What a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. I had the chance to go garage saling, kid-free, which was more than fabulous. We also went to Ethan's baseball game (they won by default), and enjoyed a great Mother's Day at church, then came home and enjoyed a Mother's Day dinner at our home, with my parents. It was a beautiful day, it was my Mom's birthday and Mother's Day. We had a great time and took lots of pictures. The men did a good job of all the food with a potato bar, an ice-cream bar, shrimp, asparagus, strawberry shortcake, and lots of other great food. I am grateful for my Mom, a wonderful husband, and family! If only we could continue this holiday celebration for another week or so. One of the highlights was the sweet letter from my husband. He is such a sweet, good man. That is the best gift I have given to my children; is choosing a great man to be their father.

I am grateful for my children. I got a bit teary yesterday thinking of Jennie (birthmom). We have been texting a bit, and she is going through some hard times. I will forever be grateful for her for giving me three beautiful children. What a selfless, loving gift. So many interesting thoughts on Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Moments

The great thing about Mother's Day; I can make my kids take even more pictures than usual!

Mother's Day Cards

Little Brandon's card was so cute. It was folded up over and over again, and then taped into several other pieces of paper. He was so excited to give it to me. You just can't pay for that type of thing. Such a sweetheart! Then, thanks to Walmart craft moment, I got these other cards from Dylan (2), Maddie (3) and Brandon (8). I loved their little hand prints. So cute. Benjamin's got lost somewhere in the mix, and Ethan was at a birthday party at the time they were made. Fun times.

Mother's Day Card from little Brandon (8)

The inside of the card (My baby is writing in cursive!)

Back of the card

Dylan, Maddie, and Brandon's Walmart handprint cards.

Mother's Day Gifts

I just love to get the cute cards & gifts that kids create! It's hard to duplicate the precious gifts that little kids make (or teachers help them to make!) Thanks all you teachers out there for helping Mom's have a Happy Mother's Day!

My favorite was this card from Little Brandon. It was so cute. It cracked me up. It is good to see what your children know about you and their perception of you!




I am going to write out what Brandon wrote in his card so I can always remember it!!!

With Love from Brandon

(Questions about Mom with Brandon's answers. In parenthesis, I have included some thoughts of mine!)

How tall is she? 6 foot
What color are her eyes? Blue
What does she like to do best? Go on date!
What is her favorite thing to eat? Cickin (His way of writing Chicken, which is one of my LEAST favorite foods!)
Where did she come from? New York
What is her favorite thing to say? NO! (OK, maybe I need to work on that a bit!)
What is her nickname? Punkinhead!
How old is she? 36 (Actually, I am 35.)
Where is her favorite place to go? The Mall! (I rarely go to the Mall)
What is her favorite thing to fix for dinner? Sandwickes

Then here is his letter to me:

Dear Pumkinhead,
I love you sory I cald you Pumkinhead. I love win you and me go on dates. Love, Brandon

Little B is such a sweetie, I am so glad I am his Mom!!!

Here are the magnets Brandon made me (at school with his teacher's help!) Aren't they sweet? Sorry they are so out of focus, but you get the idea!



Here is the hand print Ethan brought me from school. This is what happened to it, before I even had a chance to look at it. I guess that is usually what happens when a six year old boy is holding something fragile!!! I still appreciate the sweet efforts of my little Ethan and his kind teacher!!!