mother's day

we had such a great day.  the girls woke me up bright and early with breakfast in bed.  i absolutely love seeing the excitement on their faces when they surprise me.  an english muffin with eggs & bacon, the biggest fruit salad this side of the rio grande, and water. 

they also showered me with gifts.  a robe that i have been wanting, a giftcard for a pedicure which i've been needing, a picture frame, and a notebook.  they know me and love me anyway. 

i also LOVE that my kids let me take a picture with them without fussing.  i'm so very thankful for this picture and will treasure it for years to come.  we had such a great day!  we spent the afternoon at my grandparents house eating and playing.  eating and playing.  eating and playing.  the girls always love their time in the country.

my other favorite part of mother's day is spending time with my own mom.  what a treasure she is to me.  she's been a great example, my sounding board, and my toughest critic.  but she's also my best friend.  she too knows me well and still loves me for me.  and i love even more how much she loves my children. 

my sister is another gift.  she has been the greatest aunt my children could ever have.  mykah even said on the way home today "she's the greatest sister you have."  and i agree.