mother's day 2012

what a spectacular weekend!

the sun was shining as we
celebrated my mother in laws
88th birthday/mother's day.

we had an open house
here at our farm.

coffee/lemonade and cake.

lots of sitting in the sunshine
frisbee golf, visiting & laughter
as we celebrated
a life well lived!

we had 27 all together
here at the farm
later that evening
we went to a local restaurant
where we wound up with 26
and a VERY long table for
a formal dinner!

my mother in law was so
moved by the love and support
it was pretty sweet to witness it...

yesterday was spent relaxing.

two of my daughters and families
wound up coming here
we kept it simple with
pizza and ice cream cake! :)

i sat outside with the two grandsons
and soaked in the sunshine and their
laughter as they played together.

life is so very good
and yes, i am blessed.

"look granny, a worm!"

as i watched these two boys;

little cousins playing and bonding

 in the dirt...

my heart 

overflowed 

with love.

life indeed is amazing

and i am thankful

for each and every moment

of it!

oh happy day!

the sun is shining again

it is going to be a lovely day!

this is what i received

from my dear husband

for mother's day...

24 red roses!!

yes, i do believe he is a keeper! :)

today 

my daughter and son in law

are leading the whole worship service

and i cannot think of a better way

to spend mother's day morning

than praise music

sung by

tawni & sean!

may you my friends,

be blessed today-

and to all the moms...

happy mother's day!

hello, tuesday

tuesday
hello, again

i hope you had a
lovely weekend
doing all the things
that make you smile
i hope you were blessed
and reassured how
very special you are

we had a wonderful weekend
my youngest daughter
and my hubs
took me to the movies
we ate lots of wonderful, buttery popcorn
(mmm, popcorn!)
we really enjoyed ourselves!

on sunday after church
the kids came over to the house
and we had a nice lunch &
played games
it was just an all around
wonderful day

my sweet husband
brought me roses,
yep... he is a keeper!
along with the
gorgeous flowers
he bought me a
book that i had been wanting-
'heaven is for real'
i cannot wait to read it
i think it looks and sounds like
an amazing book!

i received cards and a
soft blanket 'throw'
from my girls
yes, i was truly spoiled
and oh, i am so very
thankful for it all!

the girls loved their gift
that the little ones & i made
for them;

i purchased two 8x10 canvases

painted them a dark brown

and then when i babysat

we did handprints for mommy-

on the flip side i took the photo

of the little one making the handrprint

and taped it inside

so they would have a picture

of the little one making it for them!

they loved the gift

and it was easy & fun to make!

i hope you have a

fabulous day today

make it beautiful

by smiling

and shining

YOUR light-

melody

linking:

on this day

on  this day

mother's day 2011


there are so many names;
mother. momma. mom. mommy. mama.
daughter. sister. auntie. friend.
grandma. granny.



we all wear many hats
we all have many women
in our lives who
we hold dear to our hearts

my mother
who taught me
how to love
with her
loyalty,  faithfulness
and her never ending love,
she taught me
the importance of
family

a mother in law
who raised a
little boy and taught
him how to love and
become the best
husband & father ever

my daughters
who bless me
because of them
i have the best
job i will ever, ever have...
being their mom
is my most proudest
accomplishment

my two daughters
who are now
mommies themselves
what a blessing to watch
them grow and become
these amazing, dedicated
and loving mommies

on this lovely day
i pause to be thankful
for the many gifts
i have been given


what a lovely day
mother's day 2011
i will spend mine with
a family whom i
love more and more
each and every day
(is that even possible?)

i thank God
for allowing me to be a part of their lives

i pause to be thankful

may you have a
beautiful day
filled with all the joys
this day can bring

for those hurting
today for whatever reason...
i pray you will
be lifted by
happy thoughts & prayers
may you know deep in your
soul
you are loved
that this day is a gift
may you find comfort
and joy
and above all
know full well that
you, yes you
are special


happy day.

melody