A Perfect Day!

My surprises started yesterday with Steve getting up with me to work in the yard. He worked all morning and afternoon with me and we almost finished our side yard. This may not seem like a huge deal but for anyone who knows Steve knows he works hard all week and likes to play on Saturday. Later in the day he surprised me with a dozen roses and we went out for a night on the town.

Sunday morning he and Gavin sent me on a scavenger hunt around the house for my mothers day present which was a KitchenAid. I've wanted one of these forever! Good bye Annoying little mixer. He also made me yummy crepes with grapes, strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, bananas and whip cream. They were delicious!!

I also got to open Gavin's surprise. He had made me a cute little recipe holder that had a recipe for Love on it. I told him it was what I always wanted and he was so proud. I'm so lucky to be the mom a such a sweet and amazing child!

All weekend Steve had been trying to talk me into going to our neighbors ward whose church starts at 11:00am. You see Steve's a little bit of a Jazz fan and by little bit I mean HUGE and our church starts at 1:00pm and the game started at 1:30pm. So during breakfast Steve said, "You know what would make this a perfect day?" I said, knowing exactly what he was hinting at, "For us to go to church together as a family!" And Gavin said, "No, I think the whip cream makes this a perfect day!"

I had a wonderful day thanks to my two favorite boys! Steve even gave in and went to our ward and missed most of the game. Thank you both for the special day. I love you to pieces!!

Happy Mothers Day To My Moms!

I am really one of the luckiest girls in the world!! I was blessed with the best mom ever. It's been hard to have her so far away, but I couldn't be more proud of her and the lives she's touching. I have to remember not to be selfish and just be thankful that I got to have her so close for 29 years. And also remember it will only be one more. Thank you mom for always being there for me, even from miles away. I never understood a mothers love until I had one of my own. And I'm so thankful for a mom who taught me to be the best mother I can be. I hope I can live up to your example. I love you!

I hear women complain all the time about their horrible mother in laws, but I have never been able to relate. I was so lucky to marry into a family with such an amazing mom. Judy works so hard to take care of her family she hardly gets a second for herself. She is one of the most selfless people I know. I guess you have to be to raise eight children with such patients and love. I love you Judy and thank you for all you do. You are a wonderful grandma and the best mother in law a girl could ask for.