8th Mother's Day

There are so many reasons I love being a mother............

1). First and foremost, I enjoy staying home with my kids (believe it or not). I am so thankful that my husband has given me the opportunity to do this. We do struggle financially at times and he has always pushed the importance of staying home with them. There is never a dull moment in my life and I wouldn't change it for anything. Even though I do complain I love my kids in their each individual way. I think that this picture says it all and sums up our family. Weston 14 months old, just kinda hangs out and goes with the flow. Taylor my 8 yr old is always (well most of the time what she is supposed to) Jared my 6 yr old is pretty laid back as well. Then their is our Luke. He is 2 almost 3 if that explains anything. He makes our world go round and obviously he wasn't going to have anything to do with a Mother's Day picture. Well, I had to capture it somehow.

2). Second, who can pass up having a day set aside to themselves besides their birthday. I love the cards, flowers and gifts that my family showers me with. (Thanks to angie who gave me my great new grey's anatomy cd, candy and magazines) The best part is getting your favorite meal made by your husband! He is grilling my favorite rib dinner. (for those of you who hate red meat sorry for the pic) I couldn't resist...maybe because I am a little hungry. Doug & the kids are all so thoughtful!

3). I could go on and on. The rewards of being a mother are endless. We all have our ups and downs, but in the end I feel honored to be one and would never change a thing.