Mother's Day

My sweet husband, and kids made this Mother's Day so special for me. I really felt so loved, appreciated, thought of, and grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving me the opportunity to be a mom.  I love my children so much, and would do anything for them. It's not always easy, but I know it's the most noble, and important job a women could ever have.  Cody and my children are the ones that take care of me, love me, make me want to be a better person, and help me grow.  It's a partnership, and I am so glad for the eternal partner I have:).  It was so nice not to cook all day!  I think he makes a better roast than me:)!

Every year Cody usually gives me flowers, but this year he surprised me with a Cold Stone cake!!  I have never tried one, and he heard me mention a few times how good they look.  It was really sweet, and so yummy!! Lexi had been telling me all week she had a surprise for me, and did not want me to find out what it was until Mother's Day.  She was so excited to give me the gift she had made, and Trey made me a dinosaur card:).  The kids filled out a questionnaire that was all about me, and it was hilarious to hear their responses.  I want to do this every year on Mother's and Father's day to hear how their responses change over the years. 

During church we had a tender moment with Lexi.  She was smelling the corsage Cody bought her during sacrament, when she leaned over to me and said, "mom, this smells just like aunt Stacy! Don't you remember this is how she smelled?"  I was really touched that she remembered how Stacy smelled:).

I'm grateful for my mom and mother in law.  Cody and I both know our mom's gave 100% when it came to being a mom, and there is no doubt that they love their children so much. I'm thankful for the way Jaylene raised Cody, and the kind of man she taught him to be. We love them both so much. 

 Being a good mom is a hard thing to do, and even if you make mistakes along the way, it's so rewarding to look at your children and know they are a creation of you.  I'm thankful for all the wonderful role models I have in my life that show me how to be a better mom.  My kids mean the world to me, and I'm so lucky to be their mom.

My dad called me on Mother's day, and even though I'm almost 32 years old it still means so much to me. He reminded me that the most important work I will ever do is with my own children.  He also told me  to remember that even though I'm so busy with little ones, this is the best time of your life, and you will never get these years back.  I love that my dad loves us so much, and he sure loves his grandkids:).  I have a wonderful dad, and I'm thankful for his advice and love. 

All About Mom (Trey 4 years old)

My mom is 16 years old
She likes to play with her friends.
The best thing she cooks is noodles.
Her favorite food is shakes.
Her favorite thing to do to relax is watch tv.
We like to lay and watch a movie together.
She is really good at volleyball.
As you can see, my mom is special because she is beautiful.

All About Mom (Lexi 6 years old)

My mom is 31 years old.
She likes to spend time with us.
The best thing she cooks is french toast.
Her favorite food is sushi.
Her favorite thing to do to relax is sit on the couch.
We like to go on dates together.
She is really good at volleyball.
As you can see, my mom is special because she helps me learn.

This is the poem I gave to my mom and mother in law.