Mother's Day

For Mother's Day...

Jacob and the kids got me an iPhone! For many of you that might be nothing very exciting or novel, but you should understand that Jacob and I have shared a cell phone all of our married life...(and will continue to do so, for the most part - because we are silly-or maybe smart?- and have other financial goals that are more important than each of us having a phone on our hip) so it was fun to turn in what we jokingly refer to as our "dumb phone" in for a "smart" one :) I have to admit (and Jacob laughs at me) the only reason I really wanted one, is because it is the best camera phone out there - like having a semi-decent point-and-shoot with you at all times. And with our third baby due in about a month, I thought it would be awesome to have something small with me to capture the little day-to-day moments rather than always lug around my HUGE camera. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Annie, and will make it a point to bring her on some of our adventures...but just not all of them. After all, my hands will be pretty full with three little ones! But recording moments is very important to me, so I am very grateful for my Mother's Day gift! I may have to take a class at the Apple store to figure out all of the capabilities, but for now I can make phone calls and take pictures and that's all that really matters to me (oh, and ask Siri questions, which is pretty handy, too!) 

So, today I experimented a bit with Instagram, to capture a bit of Mother's Day. Hopefully, I'll get the hang of it soon and be able to put some random moments from daily life up here on the ole blog from time to time once I figure out a bit of a system to do so. 

Mother's Day

started with sunshine pouring in our bedroom window

birds chirping and singing me awake

the sound of my two favorite little people waking up

me, excited to go to their room and greet them to a new day

downstairs,

daddy was making breakfast.

a dozen peachy-blush-pink roses on the table,

buttermilk pancakes from scratch

fresh strawberries and vanilla soymilk

a card Sawyer made in school

and 

a tiny vase with dried flowers

Sawyer and Daddy made for me at a special Dad's Day they had at school 

we all got showered and dressed 

i shared my shower with Aspen

the little girl who loves the water

she sometimes takes a shower and a bath or two 

all in one day

we put on our sunday best

and even made it to church

on time!

brownies and fresh fruit for all the lovely ladies

mothers

and those who are mothers in their hearts

then home for lunch

and naps for the whole family

texts to my sisters

phone calls to our mothers

and i relaxed with the kids 

while jacob slaved in the kitchen

truth be told, 

he cooks every sunday

(i know i am spoiled!)

but today, the meal was of my choice:

fresh salmon, potatoes, and spring salad

we then went to the beach

right by our house

(we are very lucky)

we threw rocks in the water

goofed off

and watched the sun set into the Olympics

what a gorgeous weekend

i so so love the sunshine

and warmer temps

we've been at the beach the past three days in a row

and more to come this week!

oh, and for dessert, 

ice cream cones with sprinkles and a cherry on top

i told the kids our treat was called a 

"mommy loves you" ice cream cone

because it's so true...

i love those little people 

with all of my heart

and soul

even if every now and then 

they try my patience

(okay maybe more then every now and then :)

they teach me every day

how to be their best momma

i am so thankful

jacob made me a mother

and my children teach me every day

how to be just a little bit better

at developing that Christ-like love we call

Charity.

my wish this Mother's Day

and every day

is that my children feel my love for them

even in the moments 

that aren't the glorious ones...

that they recognize and feel

amidst the learning and growing moments

and even among the cuddles and laughter

the kind of love only a Mother can have

for her little ones.

Happy Mother's Day All!