This Sunday was Mother's Day. We had a great day and I am so thankful to be these two hams' Mommy...
We actually started a bit of our celebration on Saturday. We woke up early (which is the usual in this house. We went to pick up breakfast at McDonald's and took it up to the neighborhood pool. We ate outside on a bench before going in the pool. We had a great time. We even had to fight Kenzie to get her out of the pool. What a change! Last year she spent her entire time in the pool hanging out on the steps only and periodically asking to get out. While she still cries through a lot of her swimming lessons because she isn't 100% comfortable all the time, she is obviously getting more comfortable than she was and she enjoys spending time in the pool. Will spent the morning lounging in his float without a care in the world.
After the pool (and a nap for Will), Steven mowed the yard. After Kenzie's nap (and another nap for Will), we went to Lowe's and Home Depot. My shopping buddies helped me pick out a new plant for Mother's Day. We decided on a cactus. Truthfully, I have a bit of a black thumb so this was the perfect plant for me. =)
We decided to order pizza for dinner. We were going to go out for pizza, but with two kids and two (very tired) parents, eating in is just as nice.
Sunday morning we got up and got ready for church. Not only was it Mother's Day, but it was also another special day for our family. Our parents and my brother and his fiance came into town to witness Will's dedication at church. We dedicated Kenzie when she was just over a year old and wanted to also dedicate Will. Our church does not baptize children until they can make the decision on their own and instead we dedicate young children. It is important to us that we raise our children in the church and that we teach them about walking in the faith.
After church we came home with everyone and the grandmas opened their Mother's Day gifts. We got them canvases of pictures of the kids. My mom was given one of Will and Kenzie and (along with Julie, Eric, and Evie) Steven's mom was given one with Evie, Will, and Kenzie. Actually, my Mother's Day is coming in the mail Friday and Steven and the kiddos got me the same canvases for our house. I'm so excited to get them soon!
We had a great lunch with everyone. Steven grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and we had potato salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, mac and cheese, brownies and cookies. So yummy!
It was an awesome Mother's Day. I feel so blessed every day to be chosen as Mommy to these two adorable children. They have such amazing hearts and personalities and I am so lucky.
We actually started a bit of our celebration on Saturday. We woke up early (which is the usual in this house. We went to pick up breakfast at McDonald's and took it up to the neighborhood pool. We ate outside on a bench before going in the pool. We had a great time. We even had to fight Kenzie to get her out of the pool. What a change! Last year she spent her entire time in the pool hanging out on the steps only and periodically asking to get out. While she still cries through a lot of her swimming lessons because she isn't 100% comfortable all the time, she is obviously getting more comfortable than she was and she enjoys spending time in the pool. Will spent the morning lounging in his float without a care in the world.
After the pool (and a nap for Will), Steven mowed the yard. After Kenzie's nap (and another nap for Will), we went to Lowe's and Home Depot. My shopping buddies helped me pick out a new plant for Mother's Day. We decided on a cactus. Truthfully, I have a bit of a black thumb so this was the perfect plant for me. =)
We decided to order pizza for dinner. We were going to go out for pizza, but with two kids and two (very tired) parents, eating in is just as nice.
Sunday morning we got up and got ready for church. Not only was it Mother's Day, but it was also another special day for our family. Our parents and my brother and his fiance came into town to witness Will's dedication at church. We dedicated Kenzie when she was just over a year old and wanted to also dedicate Will. Our church does not baptize children until they can make the decision on their own and instead we dedicate young children. It is important to us that we raise our children in the church and that we teach them about walking in the faith.
After church we came home with everyone and the grandmas opened their Mother's Day gifts. We got them canvases of pictures of the kids. My mom was given one of Will and Kenzie and (along with Julie, Eric, and Evie) Steven's mom was given one with Evie, Will, and Kenzie. Actually, my Mother's Day is coming in the mail Friday and Steven and the kiddos got me the same canvases for our house. I'm so excited to get them soon!
We had a great lunch with everyone. Steven grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and we had potato salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, mac and cheese, brownies and cookies. So yummy!
It was an awesome Mother's Day. I feel so blessed every day to be chosen as Mommy to these two adorable children. They have such amazing hearts and personalities and I am so lucky.
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