Mother's Day

We had a wonderful Mother's Day this past weekend! This is the first Mother's Day (in probably over 10 years) that I can remember actually getting to spend with my mom. 

My mom is extremely selfless, hardworking, supportive, and she gives her kids (and her grandpups) absolutely everything she has. I am so grateful for our evolving relationship as I get older, and how we can love each other and spend time together in so many different ways.

We started off the day by trying out a new church for my parents. They handed out these sweet gifts, and as a dog mom and now an angel mom (see yesterday's post), it was nice for me to receive this to commemorate this day as well.

We headed over to Aunt Sue's again to celebrate Mother's Day with her and my Grandma too. We had a nice day of lasagna, dessert, my cousin Gayle and her BF stopping by, chatting, and walking the pups around Huntley, of course!

How about this adorable wrapping paper my mom had that I was excited to use for her gifts? It needs to be the backdrop of this blog.

My cute little boy, such a mama's boy on Mother's Day and always! He is a needy, vocal, dramatic handful that I love beyond words...and his darling sister too! 

Caylor was about ready to officially move in with Aunt Sue though. We were just there the previous weekend, yet Aunt Sue had to spoil them again with even MORE new toys, pup bowls, and all the treats. Lord help these dogs.

It was so nice to get to celebrate this holiday with Grandma for the first time. With her living in Florida my whole life up until this past October, I'm used to seeing her once a year, but it's great to be able to see her so often now. With her being 96, we don't take a minute for granted.

As my post yesterday mentioned our recent miscarriage, this day was of course filled with many emotions, but I'm so glad that I was able to spend the day with some incredible women in my life. 

My brother sent me these flowers to honor the day even, so touched. 

It was hard enduring the miscarriage and this first Mother's Day without Shane there, but I am glad at how much I was able to stay focused on the positive and not fall into self pity and comparison. That being said, I am still extremely glad this day has come and gone. Prayers for all in similar, or worse, situations, including those who have walked this road (or a similar road) before me. God has a plan for us that is far better than we could even imagine, and He is teaching us to be more like him along the way there. <3