Mother's Day

I had such a great Mother's Day this year! Michael had the girls make me the coolest gift as well as breakfast in bed,flowers, balloon, handmade cards and a trip to the zoo. I love the zoo!! Our church also did the neatest video where they had interviewed the kids about their moms and played it for the congregation! It was really cool! The zoo was soooooo hot!! So, when we got home we went swimming at our pool! The day was great. My family spoiled me and wouldn't let me do anything like cook or clean all day! I have to say that was a nice break! I feel pretty blessed to have my family everyday, but it was nice to hear how much they felt blessed to have me too!! Thank you God for making me a mommy and for entrusting me with your greatest of creations for a time! Here is the day in pictures!

These are what the kids made. They have ribbon to hang them up too. So cute!

Sometimes a Mug ISN"T Just a Mug!

The above gifts were given to me by my sister, Stephani, for Mother's Day. Of course they are adorable gifts, but they are much more than just adorable! If you can not see it clearly, the coffee mug says "Special Sister" on one side and "Sisters are Forever Friends" on the other. For most sisters this wouldn't be anything out of the ordinary, but Stephani and I have not been ordinary ever! Steph and I have the same dad and different moms. So we grew up in separate households. We didn't see too much of each other growing up and we didn't really know each other very well. Even in to early adulthood we still didn't know each other very well. We did see each other more often, but we just weren't connecting.

Fast forward to present day. We are not the same women and we definately do not have the same sisterly relationship! Stephani is my only sibling and I have been so envious of other families who had siblings they were so close to. I don't have to be envious anymore! I have it! This coffee mug proves it! LOL All kidding aside, God has done a mighty work in each of our lives. Stephani's family as well as ours have the same morals and love for Christ and I think that has really bonded us together! I am so thankful to the Lord for blessing my sister and I with so many things, but the biggest thing by far is the blessing us wiht each other. Like most relationships it has been a long time coming, but oh so worth it in the end! I have the best sister in the world! I love you Stephani!!!! And thank you so much for the Mother's Day gifts. By the way my coffee even tastes better in my new mug!