Mama's Day

The problem with not documenting something right after it happens, is I quickly forget the details.  I have a long list of things I keep meaning to blog about, but just can't seem to keep up.  Luckily, Mother's Day is still pretty fresh in my memory as it was truly a fabulous weekend!!  It's amazing to me, when I think back, how this holiday has evolved over the years.  I've experienced everything from longing for a child, experiencing my first Mother's Day as a brand new mom, experiencing a miscarriage, cautiously enjoying a new pregnancy, and this year-soaking up the love of my two precious children while also loving and appreciating my own mother.

What a great weekend it was!  Except for all the grading/school work I had to squeeze in, it was such a memorable time. Besides celebrating Mother's Day, we also had MJ's final soccer game and Charlotte's baby dedication.  My parents were able to come into town to be a part of these events and spend Mother's Day with us.  It was one of our best visits ever!  The weather was amazing, we had lots of great time with the kids, and everyone was nice and healthy at the time, and great memories were made. 

MJ is at the age where he just LOVES having company, especially any of his grandparents.  He was waiting on the porch for Gigi and PopPop to arrive and was sure to invite PopPop up to his room to play within about two minutes of walking in the door.  Anyone who visits us certainly doesn't get to rest much.  ;)  He was so excited to have them come watch him play soccer the following morning. 

That same evening we had Charlotte's baby dedication at church.  MJ joined us in "big church" for the ceremony and stood up on stage like such a good little boy.  Charlottte was a perfect little baby and let the pastor hold her and pray over her and never made a peep.  It was such a special evening!  MJ's baby dedication was on Father's Day weekend a couple years ago, and now to have Charlotte's on Mother's Day was quite symbolic.  Last Mother's Day, I was newly pregnant and so excited, but yet so nervous.  To be holding my beautiful, healthy daughter a year later is a huge blessing that I most certainly do not take for granted!  Oh, and mom was even recognized during the church service as the mother who traveled the farthest for Mother's Day. 

All dressed and ready for church

My heart is smiling just as big as my mouth is.  What a great night! 

The proud grandparents with their grandbabies after Charlee's dedication.

On Mother's Day, mom and dad treated us to an amazing brunch at Hotel Julien.  It has to be the best food I have eaten in a looong time!  Uh-may-zing!  MJ was so well behaved and there were extra hands to take turns holding Charlotte, so not only was the food great, but it was our nicest and easiest meal out since having two children.  Everything from champagne to an omelet station to a huge spread of desserts, and flowers for the mama's-we were spoiled.   The rest of the day was spent shopping for flowers for my yard, and just hanging out with the kiddos and playing in the yard. 



This is one happy mama!