Mother's Day

Holidays can be kind of a funny thing over here, especially the ones that always fall on a Sunday in the U.S. We end up half celebrating the on Friday, our "Sunday" and then again on Sunday - actually, its not too bad :) Anyways, what I'm trying to say is Happy Mother's Day, whether you celebrated yesterday or will do so tomorrow :) 

From my amazing mom, who continues to support me from far away and gives the BEST advice,

To my sweet mother in law who is one of the most thoughtful people I know,

To my grandma who I don't get to see very often but who always shows me she loves me,

To my grandma who always sends the best notes and cards, even from all the way around the world,

To Ken's grandma who immediately accepted me and always made me feel comfortable,

 and to the beautiful ladies I've known throughout the years or who I interact with every day - thanks for teaching me how to be a better mom through your awesome examples :) This past week in particular I've watched my kids as they are playing together, or playing with me, and felt just how extremely blessed and lucky I am to be a mom. I'm grateful this week for squishy hugs and drooly smiles,

for the chance to watch them grow in their relationships as siblings and friends,

to see them express their individualism,

and to be the "date" that my little boy most wants to go out with.

See, in my head they still look like this, when in reality, there are two more than this and Tyler is way too big to sit in even the Costco cart :) I've thought about how fast these years are going (even with some long days) and I guess I just want to offer a word of encouragement for all you moms - you are amazing! It doesn't last forever, whether or not you want it to. So love the parts you can, and hold on through those rough patches!

Colby 7 months

Owen 7 months

Hailey 7 months

Will 7 months

Tyler 7 months