Mother's Day

Yesterday was a fantastic day.  I got to spend my day exactly how I wanted and I loved every second of it.  Our little family started off the day with church and then home for a quick lunch.  Mark had to go into work because it has been crazy busy for him so Lanie and Mommy took a much needed nap together and loved every second of it.  I know there will come a day when she won't want to take a nap with Mommy, but for now I am going to treasure the small moments and soak in the beauty of a simple Sunday afternoon nap with my baby girl.  After lunch/nap Lanie gave Mommy her Mothers Day present, it was a beautiful wind chime so Lanie and I can sit out side on our new front porch at the new house and listen to the pretty music. The Wades are sooooo very excited to get into our new house it should be anytime still just waiting on a couple things with the inspection and then we can set the close date!!!! After nap we headed to Grandma Amy's to spend the rest of the day with cousins, aunts, and uncles :) We could have not asked for better weather, the sky was a gorgeous blue and the temperature was just right.  We ate yummy food, played a couple games of kick ball, and enjoyed our time together as a family. 

At church I was reminded by one of our worship leaders that this is not only a day to celebrate mothers, but a day to celebrate being a mother.  This week I heard radio shows asking moms what they wanted most on mothers day and most of the replied with answers such as time to themselves, someone to fold the laundry, do the dishes, or to be left alone in peace for 30 minutes.  I got thinking to myself that every mother is different, but I wanted to spend my mothers day with Lanie and celebrate the fact that this amazing little human has given me the privilege to carry the name Mommy. I am constantly admiring other mothers, asking advice, and trying to figure out how to be the best Mom I can be.  I was taught this morning in church that Mary was an amazing example of humble obedience to God and if we continue to rely on him for every adventure in our lives then how could we go wrong! I hope all the mothers out there had a day doing what made them happy :)



Last year on mothers day (sooo little)




Mothers Day 2012



Lanie's first time in a bounce house----Bodie's birthday party on Saturday