Mother's Day 2011

My two sweeties surprised me with these beautiful tulips for Mother's Day. I just love them! I also had a much needed mani/pedi. :)



Mother's Day. A day that was once a very sad day for me is now the exact opposite. I have a baby girl to call my own. She says "Mama" about 1,000 times a day and around the 999th time when I think to myself, "should I change my name?" God kindly reminds me of how long I waited to be called that sweet name. He also reminds me of all my friends that are still waiting to be called Mama. I remember my friend Paula sending me this scripture as I waited. She sent it at a time when I was so discouraged and just tired of the fact that it was so hard to get pregnant.

"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living." -Psalm 27:13

Mother's Day makes me think a lot about my struggle to get pregnant and reminds me just how far God brought me in my faith during those three years. After three years of waiting and trusting, confident that He knew my heart, confident that He heard my cries, and confident He was going to answer my prayers - He gave me my miracle. My Amelia Joy...and was she ever worth the wait!!



At church with our girl.



After church we took my MIL to Carino's for lunch. Jared, Jen & their girls joined us. My niece, Peyton (in the yellow shirt below) was so funny. When it was time to leave she said, "well we're just going to miss y'all so much - I should babysit Amelia this week!" HAHA! How cute is that?



Sweet girl giving Daddy kisses.



After lunch I headed to the store to pick up some things for dinner. We were hosting Mother's Day with my family. We had nachos and lots of yummy desserts. I ordered petit fours and smiley face cookies from Ed's Bakery. We also had angel food cake w/strawberries and whipped cream. Everything was so yummy!



Gift time!!



Mom had 3 of her 6 kiddos there. We missed you Chris, Joy, and Cary!! The second picture is of all the Mamas striking a pose. How cute is my Grandma on the end!?



The gang!



It was a special day celebrating our Mothers. I couldn't help but have a full heart while watching Amelia throughout the day. Such a gift.



Love to all,

Mother's Day - 2010

I had the best Mother's Day! Last year I was pregnant with Amelia, but this year I could actually hold her and love on her, which made it even more fun!

Alex let me sleep in, but as soon as I got up - I wanted to see this face!! :) Every day is Mother's Day because of this precious baby girl.



Then I headed into the kitchen and had a muffin and a cup of coffee in my new mug. It says "Being a Mom is a Holy Privilege." So true!!



Alex and Amelia gave me some sweet cards...



And this pretty necklace that says Mom. Alex is taking it to have Amelia's date of birth engraved on the back. The perfect gift for my first Mother's Day.



And look what my sister Joy surprised me with! I have been wanting some flowers for the top of my mailbox for awhile. I came home this weekend and found these. All of the flowers haven't even started blooming...can't wait until it's completely full. I can change the flowers out with the season...I just love it!! Let's just hope I can keep them alive! :)



These are all of the pretty packages for different Mothers in my life. Just a little something to show my love and appreciation. I have some wonderful women in my life!



I bought these hydrangeas for my Aunt. I may have to go back and get myself some...so pretty!



After we had some time at home that morning, we got around and headed to my S-I-L's home to celebrate Mother's Day with Alex's family. We had Corky's bar-b-q with all of the sides and birthday cake for dessert. I made fudge pie too!



Amelia with her Nana. :)



Aunt Connie and Amelia. We loved having her here for a few days!



We bought these necklaces for both of our Mothers. We each have 5 brothers and sisters. We had all 6 kids names put on them. I thought they turned out really cute.



This Alex's Mimi with Alicia and Victoria. We celebrated Mimi's birthday on Mother's Day too!




I love this picture of Sawyer & Laila. They couldn't go outside by the pool, so they stood by the window and watched. :)



Me and Amelia. :)



My two loves. :)



Some of the guys eating by the pool.



After lunch and spending time with Alex's family, we headed to church. It was nice to have some of our family in church with us last night. :) After church we headed to celebrate with my family!

This is my Uncle Kev & Aunt Sandi...they hosted last night. Love them!



We had nachos for dinner. I would have taken a picture, but we all cleaned our plates too fast! HA!



I made Ghirardelli cupcakes to take. All I can say is...OMW. I made half with chocolate icing and the other half with chocolate peanut butter icing. They're my new fave.



My brother Chris with his daughter Kandace. Isn't my brother so handsome!? And I just want to eat Kandace up every time I see her...she's a doll!



Aunt E gave Amelia lots of love last night. :)



Me and my Daddy



Oh how I love my Momma. She received some lovely gifts, but her favorite was this Vera Bradley curling iron cover. Who would have thought that a curling iron cover could bring tears to her eyes!! LOL



My Grandma with her two babies. :)



My Momma with 5 out of 6 of her kiddos. We missed Cary, Sara, Jackson & Millie!!



My sister Joy with her three handsome boys. They tried to argue with me over taking a picture...I had to remind them who was boss! HA!



My sister Jayna with her two beautiful daughters. Joylyn had already changed into her pjs for the long trip home! :)




Amelia was getting so sleepy from the long day...she had to rest on Granny's lap for a bit.



All the pretty ladies...



Some of the guys...



This was Amelia in the backseat when we arrived home. It took all of 2 minutes to get her in her jammies and to bed. She slept for 10 hours!!



It was a long yet WONDERFUL day. Thank you to Alex for making it so special for me. I love you, babe. :)

Love to all,