Mother's Day Rewind

On Saturday evening everyone gathered at our house (except my dad and Andrew) for a Mother's Day celebration. Lori and my mom had gone to a Quilt Expo most of the afternoon, then came here to meet up with the rest of us.


We gave her our gifts and talked for a bit (Adam had a headache and his eyes were bothering him, hence the sunglasses indoors).


Adam made this hilarious card for my mom which lovingly mocked her habit of sending us all kinds of inflammatory and crazy emails. (click to enlarge it)

We had to explain Adam's card to her.

But then she saw why it was so funny.

I gave her this framed notice regarding the Relief Society (which I bought at the downtown Deseret Book), which felt especially fitting for her since she's currently serving as the Relief Society President in her ward.


We had Randy take a photo of us together before we went out, and oh my goodness this should be my "before" photo.


We went to California Pizza Kitchen (it was my mom and Amy's first time going there) for a tasty dinner.


Robyn was freezing, so she put on my mom's hoodie and then modeled the very short sleeves for us.

We got these scrumptious, yet small desserts.

It was nice to go out with just the girls because it was a different dynamic and felt like a treat. I think this should be our new tradition.
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Sunday--Mother's Day

I do believe this was my most, non-mental Mother's Day so far! It helped that we celebrated with my mom the day before and that I actually had a gift for her that I was excited about, but really I was in good form this year.

I just found this video on my camera today.

They woke me up (at 9:30) with breakfast in bed, and had wisely brought my camera with them.


The kids both made cute cards for me and had gifts they'd made at school. Randy gave me 2 (woohoo) gift certificates for pedicures! They also made me this breakfast of champions.

Whitney's card included this removable award.

Whitney also made me a coupon book at Activity Days which includes coupons for a hug, an uninterrupted bubble bath, a foot rub, a back rub and a breakfast. She also made me (at school) a cute key chain with a #1 mom charm hanging from it.


Landon made this nice, standing picture gift at school. I can't even tell you how thrilled I am that he's NOT wearing shorts or his BYU or Michigan shirt in this picture!!!


I found this sweet poem Landon wrote for me sitting next to the computer keyboard (where he knew I'd see it!).


Landon typed up this sweet message to put into our typewriter. He sure knows how to boost my ego.


It's our tradition to take pictures for Mother's Day and Father's Day after church.


We never know what level of cooperation we're going to get with the kids, so we've had a wide range of expressions over the years.


This year Whitney looked scruncheled and silly in most of the pictures.

This was Landon's most cooperative year so far.

A rare, artsy shot by Randy.

Ahhh a sincere smile from this crazy girl of mine!

It was a good day for us both at home and at church. I am thankful to be a mother, feel the weight of this responsibility but feel committed and hopeful about it.

**How was your Mother's Day?
What would be a good gift for you?**

Comment Window Tidbit: Today is the 12th and I forgot until I saw Amy's blog this morning. I hope you're all documenting your day for 12 on the 12th!