Mother's Day 2011

We returned from our trip on Mother's Day and I couldn't have been happier! I missed my kids a lot- even if it was nice to relax. They were SO excited to see us and when I got home they had the cutest gifts for me- Nana and Grandma helped them each pick out some gifts- earrings from the boys and a wallet from Mia (thanks!) and then Kaden had made this paper "me" at school- it was SO adorable! The card says, "Best Mom: She helps me reach what I can't reach. I love her sooo much because: She is beautiful! Love, Kaden" It was nice to know the kids love and appreciate me :) I also got my Nook for mother's day- but got it early to take on my trip!
It was also a blessing to be able to spend Mother's Day with MY mom! I have not done that in about 10 years since she lives so far away...I'm so happy she was able to come out and help and spend time with us all! I'm so glad we are friends, mom- you have always been there for me no matter what and I always know I can talk to you about anything.
LOVE YOU, MOM!
I also have to say I have a pretty great Mother-In-Law too! She is not mean or scary like I thought Mother-In-Laws were ;-) We like spending time with her. She loves my husband and kids and is a great mom and grandma. We LOVE you too, Diana!
And finally my Grandma Carolyn- she does SO much for us all- we will never be able to repay her. She is such a great example of service, patience, and love. She has been my stand-in mom for the last 10 years and I don't know what I'd do without her sometimes!!! We LOVE you, we LOVE you, we LOVE you GRANA!