Mother's Day 2011

I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.  This year, I was able to eat dinner with my mom, dad and sister on Friday evening (why there are no pictures I have no idea because I did have my camera with me!).  On Sunday, we went to church with Greg's mom and then out to lunch.

me and my two babies (who aren't really babies anymore)

these are horrible pictures of me, but I was holding 80 lbs of kids!

Greg and his mom

a couple picture - the first in about 3 years of just the two of us

some silly self portraits

Cooper made this for me at school

and this memo board

He also painted this flower pot and his fingerprints were used to make the sun, clouds, and ladybugs

Reagan made this for me at school

she also wrote this story about me and her

Each child in the class told why they love their mom.  Reagan said, "She is nice to me"

After a long weekend away, the kids took a cat nap on the ride home

Mother's Day was wonderful ~ getting to spend time with all of my family.  Especially the two who made me a mom!

Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day began Friday when Reagan and Cooper brought hand-made gifts home from school for me. Reagan has told me "Happy Mother's Day" for 3 days ~ and I love it each and every time she says it!

Reagan's gift was a Mother's Survival kit

A Snicker for when you need a laugh;

A piece of string so you will have just a little more length when you reach the end of your rope;

A rubber band so you can snap back when you are stretched a little too thin;

Confetti so you can remember to have fun;

A paper clip to hold yourself together when you think you are falling apart;

A Lifesaver for the times when you feel like you're drowning in too much work;

A puzzle piece to remind us that we are each an important part of the larger picture;

A coin to remind you that you are valued;

A Hug and a Kiss to let you know you are loved!

Cooper's class took a sweet picture
Mommy, I love you for all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you 'cause you love me too.
You feed me and need me to teach me to play,
so smile 'cause I love you on this Mother's Day!
Sunday morning photos

After dinner tonight, we went on a bike ride around the neighborhood

It was a perfect Mother's Day with my 2 perfect kids and terrific husband!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day 2009!

Reagan looking at the camera

Cooper looking at the camera Reagan and Mommy

Cooper and Mommy

Mother's Day Cards

All week, the kids have been working on Mother's Day cards at school. Reagan was so excited to give it to me today, she could hardly contain herself. When I walked into her classroom, she began yelling, "Happy Mother's Day, Happy Mother's Day"! Then she showed me the card she made and asked "Do you love it?" Of course I love it!!!

The front of Reagan's card

The inside had a packet of flower seeds, along with a picture of me drawn by ReaganShe also made me a bookmark (the blue dot made to look like a bug is her fingerprint)

The front of Cooper's card

The inside of the card from Cooper

I am so very lucky and proud to be the mom of these 2 precious kids ~ the Lord has blessed me beyond what I deserve.