This year I spent Mother's day with my two little ones and my husband at our home. It was a really good day- better yet a great weekend. Saturday I worked in the yard some and then did the dreaded grocery shopping with Hunter while Hailey stayed with her daddy. She likes it when she gets to stay home with him. When I got home, they were not here (off doing a little something for mommy shhh!). Then I talked Brady into driving me to the cannery to pick up my order. I hadn't been there in years and thought it would only take a little bit. I wanted to go to the furniture store on the way back but that didn't happen. Instead I wound up staying a long time canning the items while the children had a great time with their dad. Hunter got to see airplanes! He was so fun to watch as he chased the airplanes and made noises. They even went shopping and came back with toys. Hailey always tries to get me to buy her Polly Pockets but I never do. They found some at Big Lots. She loves those itty bitty items! Hunter was happy with his battery operated car.

Sunday we went to church and Hailey was so excited to sing for me. She kept telling me it was a surprise! She didn't quite know where to stand so she hung off the step railing just about. I was so proud of her because she actually sang a few words. She usually becomes so shy in situations like this. She proudly gave me her picture she drew me and the cute finger print card for mother's day. The women received beautiful fans with a cloth case that the bishop's wife made for us. So pretty!

After church, we took a family photo outside and guess what? Everybody smiled and we were off to other things. I started the dinner while Brady and the kids swept off the deck, got the grill ready and set up my surprise. Hailey led me out to the deck with my eyes closed so I could see. I have 3 new rose bushes now, a new hummingbird feeder, some new seed and woodpecker feeders. The raccoons or somebody keeps taking my cages away! I can't wait to plant the roses and see them bloom. I like planting stuff and feeding wildlife so this was the perfect thing for me. Then Brady cooked the steaks and we all ate outside. The steaks were so yummy. Hailey enjoyed her after dinner ice cream sandwich and she is already back to driving me crazy with them. I thought I would buy them again since it was a special occasion. She loves them so much and would eat the entire package all day if I let her. We watched a few good movies on TV and had a great evening.

Thank you Brady and Hailey for making my Mother's Day fun to remember. I especially liked the card you made me together. I know cards are not your thing but this one was extra special. Loves to you all!

The Mommy

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE!!!