Mother's Day

This year for Mother's Day, Hayley and I got to take mom out to dinner. No kids, no hubbies, no dishes, no diapers! It was great. We went to a place in Tempe called House of Tricks. The weather was very nice and we sat outside on the patio. We had a wonderful time chatting and relaxing. We followed dinner with a trip to Cold Stone Creamery. It was a wonderful night that I will never forget.

Moo-Moo~

You are Hayley's and my hero. Your strength and courage are an example to all of us. Your love for Tom, for us, our husbands, and our kids is amazing. You never stop to think of yourself. You just give and give. For this we are truly thankful. Thank you for being a wonderful mom. Thank you for all you have taught us over the years and continue to teach us today. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, your encouragement, your love, and so much more. You truly are amazing! I love you so much.




Hayley-

You are my second favorite mom in this world. You do a wonderful job with Braden and Yale. Sometimes they give you a run for your money, but you always seem to laugh and get through it. It is so much fun to raise our kids together. It is fun to see traditions and values that mom instilled in us, that we pass on to our kids. Thank you for your support, help, encouragement, and love. Thanks for loving my girls. I love you!

This was my first Mother's Day to get a gift that one of the girls made in school. Gracie planted these seeds at school when they were learning about spring. I was surprised and thought it was so cute. Thank you Gracie!

Happy Mother's Day from Gracie 2010



I also got a beautiful watch from Tim and the girls. I was washing dishes and Reagan came around the corner her eyes all lit up and a big smile on her face. In her hands she was holding a tiny box. How can it get any better than that? The box was very cool. The girls were able to color on it. Another great gift I will always have. I can't wait to get this arm better so I can wear it! Exciting!

Reagan was sick on Mother's Day so we didn't make it to church. But I thought we should have picture of the girl on Mother's Day so here it is...not their best but a memory just the same.



For Reagan's Birthday, Yale got her a doll. She is so good about taking care of her baby. She feeds her and burps her and puts her in Brooklyn's swing and car seat. Here is Reagan practicing to be a mommy.



Gracie, Reagan, and Brooklyn~

Thank you for making me a mommy. It is the best and hardest job I have ever had. I love spending each day with your girls. I love to watch your face as you figure something out for the first time. Each of you are unique in your own ways. Gracie, you have a laugh that is infectious. Every time you laugh it brings a huge smile to my face. Reagan, you have eyes that light up the room. Your personality shines and makes me giggle at the funny things you come up with. Brooklyn, your smile is so sweet and beautiful. You warm my heart and make everything seem to be better. you girls are wonderful. I love each of you so much.

I love you babies,

Mommy

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms (sorry it's a little late!)