Mother's Day

Mothers' Day was simple, yet so nice. 

 I enjoyed my day and felt loved by my family.

I was also blessed with the thoughtfulness of others that helped me feel even more loved and uplifted.

Erwin managed to make me breakfast and I managed to eat it, even though we were scrambling to get to 9:00 church! Yum!

My ward had the Elders Quorum take over all the classes, so every single woman got to be in RS together and enjoy a talk from the Bishop. After his words, we were served a divine slice of cheesecake! I've never had that given to me at church. We loved it!

This picture defines Motherhood, doesn't it? Crying, tired and hungry, with a finger up somebody's nose.

Motherhood is also full of hugs and smiles and joy.

And always lots of kisses.

It was a great Mother's Day gift to have every single person nap at the same time! ;)

My card from Kekai

My card from Waa. (the cards were his idea. He loves to give me his treasures from outside. Sweet, isn't it?)

My sister sent me these flowers along with the vase. She is always so thoughtful in remembering me, and they smell great!

My Visiting Teachers left these on my doorstep. Aren't they gorgeous? I have always wanted a hanging flower plant in my yard! I was so pleased!!

I insisted Erwin not buy me anything, with money being so tight. But he saw me eyeing these earrings at a local boutique near our home, and he bought them for me so I could have a gift to open. I really love these! Thank you, Erwin.

My parents gave me this book along with a necklace. I was very touched and look forward to reading it. The title alone makes me tear up.

Not pictured is also a card from the Rivas family. (Wa'a hid it in his room somewhere...)

I am so grateful that I am a mother. I am grateful for my husband and kids who support me as a mom and are so loving and forgiving of me on this journey of motherhood. I am blessed with love from friends and family who lift me up as a mother, and of course, I give all my thanks to my Heavenly Father who has allowed me to help raise two of his precious spirits.

I often wonder if we will be able to have more than 2 kids. But I sure am beyond lucky to have my son and daughter and to call them mine for eternity.