Happy Mother's Day

I want to start off by telling my mom how blessed I am to be her daughter. Next to Aaron, my mom is my best friend. I never quite understood as a child why my mother did the things she did and made me do the things she did but now that I am older and a mother myself I completely understand and have a great appreciation for the way she raised me. I can not thank her enough for the religious background she raised me in. I may not of always been willing to go but she took me anyway. She is such a kind and caring person. She has always put me and my brother ahead of herself. She is completely selfless and I can only wish to be half of what she is. When I introduced Aaron into her life she was completely accepting and she believed in me when everyone else thought I was crazy. She has loved Aaron as her own son which is something that means more to me than she will ever know.

When it comes to her grand kids...you couldn't ask for a better Grammy. She loves those boys so very much. During my first pregnancy my mom and I became closer than I ever thought possible. She was there when I had all those crazy questions and helped me through those hormonal moments. And now, even though I am 4500 miles away, we still talk almost daily. She always has time to hear about day or hang on the phone while I'm getting on to the boys. And she is completely understanding when I have to ask her to repeat what she just said 3 times because little ones always need something the moment you get on the phone! Thank you mom for always being you! I love you so very much!

After having Logan I realized something you can't understand until it happens to you. In one split second I felt what my mother had always felt for me. The love you have for your kids is the most pure and innocent love there is. There is nothing on earth you would not do for them no matter what they do or say. No matter how mouthy they get there is nothing they can do that can not be erased with a little hug and an "I love you, Mommy." My little boys melt my heart everyday. Even through the moments when I am about to pull my hair out it only takes one little smile for my whole mood to change. I can not begin to say how thankful I am for those two precious babies. They are the perfect combination of Aaron and I. I am so completely in love with my family and I thank God everyday for the blessings he has given me. I have truly been blessed beyond anything I deserve.

Happy Mother's Day to all you other mothers out there.

This picture was taken in the airport that last time I saw my mom...in August 08...so we are both fighting back tears!

One of the happiest days of my life...the day I met my sweet little Laner Bug.

Remember when I said you love them no matter what...who knew this started so early...I love every aspect of being a mom!!!! This picture was taken the day before Aaron deployed.