I love Mothers Day. I love the idea of a whole day to remember how blessed I am to have the mom I have, the mother-in-law I have, the grandmothers I have, and the friends I have that are wonderful mothers to their children. Also, it's no secret that I can't wait to BE a mom! (Don't worry mom - I'm finishing school first :).....I have a big list of gifts to post about, so here goes!
It seemed like this was the year of 'picture' presents - My mom has been wanting this picture for a LONG time - every time we see it in a store she just stares at it, and I knew it would make the perfect mothers day gift (my picture isn't very good but I'm sure she will post about it at her blog). It says "Be still and know that I am God" at the bottom...it really is beautiful.
We (me, Tyler, Morgan, and Maci) also got her Francesca Battistelli's new CD, because she loves her even though she can't pronounce her name :)
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Tyler and I got Teresa this picture; It made me think of her right when I saw it:
This one says:
"Mom, you mean so much to me.
More than words could ever say.
No one else could take your place
For even a single day.
From my earliest memories
Your love has always been there.
Even when you scolded me
You were really saying "I care."
You've helped me through the sad times
And shared my joy in the good.
You have given so much for me
As only a mother could.
It's a precious gift from God
To have a mother like you.
Because in your special love
I can see His love shine through."
So perfect for Teresa - she is a wonderful mom and I'm glad she brought Tyler up exactly like she did so that he would make my perfect husband someday!
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Next, I helped Cadyn make a present for her mom (my BFF Jordan). I got her handprints in paint at church on Wednesday and I framed them.
It turned out ADORABLE and I love Jordan and am so proud of her for being such a great mom :)
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Here is a picture of the 'loot' on the 'Night before Mothers Day' :)
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We also had lots of festivities today - first church, then my great-aunt Janice's for my family's Mothers Day lunch, then Tyler's parents' for their lunch. I made these cute little cupcakes (I think I had more fun making them than everybody did eating them :p)
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And finally, I'll leave you with a picture of me and my babydoll! :) - my mom will post pictures too, so go look there! Until next year, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I love all the 'moms' in my life!
