Mother's Day 2010

How is it that I got NO pictures of me with my munchkins on Mother's Day? Geesh! Oh well. Mother's Day was wonderful. Aaron made waffles for breakfast and then told me to check his email. Odd request, but I did it and there I saw he had ordered me 2 necklaces I had been eyeing on Etsy. So excited! They aren't here yet, but I can't wait for them to arrive! He's also doing the kitchen for me too. Lunch was at my parents' house. My dad was scheduled to have shoulder surgery on Friday, so we had put the other men in charge (Aaron & my brother, Brennan) of lunch. Dad's surgery ended up being postponed, so he & Aaron & Brennan cooked an amazing lunch of stuffed porkloin, twice baked potatoes, asparagus and salad. It was SO yummy and we all decided they were in charge of every holiday from now on! After lunch we took a family walk to the duck pond. Jackson & Emme love being outside and love ducks, so they were happy campers! It was such a wonderful & relaxing day! Thank you everyone. I am so honored to be called Mommy. I love how Jackson says Mommy with every sentence! Are we going to the store, Mommy? Going to drive the cart at the store, Mommy? Mommy, Jackson will drive the cart at the store, Mommy. I don't like this way, Mommy. Go that way, Mommy. I never tire of hearing it! He and Emme are the very best things I have done! They are such a blessing from above! I am so thankful for my Momma! She is my best friend, my mentor, my shopping partner, my therapist, my seamstress, and the BEST Yaya in addition to being an outstanding (holla, Daddy!) Momma! And of course, she learned at the foot of the master! My Nana is the Nana - I don't know how to describe how amazing she is with us, with my kids, her strength and determination. She is ALWAYS there when I need her even when I don't know I need her. I have no idea how she does it. Momma, Nana - I love you and respect you and thank you more than I can ever express!

My mom & uncle surprised my Nana with a trip to NYC!

She was moved to tears & is so excited for her first trip to The Big Apple!

One of the reasons I am called Mama! That tongue!?! Silly girl!


Brennan & Emme on our walk

Emme, Brennan, Yaya, Jackson & Clay

Jackson & Yaya chasing ducks

Clay & Em

It was Mother's Day for the ducks too!

Mother's Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day! My sweet husband & baby boy met me getting out of the shower with roses & a gift. The flowers are beautiful and so is the necklace I received! We then met my parents, Nana & uncle for brunch at The Tasting Room. It is a wine room by night, but a fabulous place for brunch on the weekends! Yummy yummy vanilla orange french toast! We then went back to my parents for gift exchanging and relaxing. Later in the afternoon we went to LaPorte to see Aaron's parents. We hung out at their house for a bit with Jackson at center stage, of course, and then we went to Monument Inn for dinner. We had never been there (well, I was later told that I had been there once when I was about 3) -- it is on the waterfront of the channel and Jackson could watch the ferries & giant ships come through all evening. I thought the food was great, especially the cinnamon rolls they serve with every meal! When it was all said & done, I had a great Mother's Day with my family and especially the little one that gives me the right to celebrate it! Happy Mother's Day to Yaya, Nana & Gabby and all my mommy friends!

Yaya reading to Jackson

Mommy reading to Jackson -- he refused to pose for any pictures

My two guys!


Papa, Jackson, Daddy & Gabby

Jackson was one unhappy kid & the mosquitos were horrific!

Oh, Emerson did not cooperate at the 3D/4D ultrasound on Saturday so we are trying again tomorrow. Hopefully she will stop hiding in the placenta long enough for us to see her cute face! Wish us luck!