Mother's Day

Thank you, Lord for filling my lap.

Mother's Day is always a day of happy celebration around here. I got to take the kids to Memphis on Thursday and spend some quality time with my mom which was such a treat. We don't get a whole lot of time with just us so it was nice to spend some one on one time with her. After all, she is the one that taught me the ropes of motherhood and is there to guide my way whenever I ask for it. She's always the first person I call when I have a worry, question or just a proud moment that I need to share. She is such a loving and caring person and I pray that Ford and Olivia can say that about me 30 years from now. I love you, mom!

I was treated like a queen on Mother's Day which really means I didn't have to change ONE diaper the entire day. That is one perfect gift in this season of my life! It really was a great day. There was monkey bread (my favorite) and flowers waiting on me when I got up along with gifts and a freshly baked cake. You really can't ask for anymore than that. I was greeted by a happy 2 year old and a 2 month old bearing gifts. My job is to take care of them but really, they take care of me and fill my heart with joy contentment everyday.

Once a House, Now a Home

For Mother's Day this year I asked Hays for a painting of our house. This house really is where it all began. This house was our first real step into adulthood. This house is where we left each morning to go to our first real jobs. This house came with our first mortgage to pay each month. This house is where we brought our babies home from the hospital to. This house is where Olivia (and Ford eventually) took her first steps and spoke her first words. This house is where we hear the pitter patter of little feet racing to our bedroom each morning. The walls of this house are filled with laughter and conversation each night. This house is where Santa will come down the chimney and the Easter bunny will fill baskets each year. This house has become our home and may not be the only place the four of us will ever live but will always hold a very special place in this momma's heart.

My Loves

This little guy has been staying awake a little longer each day but still doing a lot of this, snuggling. I LOVE snuggles from both of my babies.

This little girl has been doing a lot of this, swinging. I think when she gets to college she'll still be spending hours upon hours a day in a swing. That's just how much she LOVES it.

We have been getting a lot of these lately, smiles. Love those sweet, toothless smiles. Priceless.

These two are my loves. I love them so much it hurts.