Mother's Day Weekend 2009

This weekend was very special :)!

Friday evening was WONDERFUL! Meag, La, and I were finally able to get together to celebrate my birthday. We did not go anywhere but instead opted for comfy clothes, junk food, and amazing conversation :). It was just what I needed!!!

Saturday we (Habitat) held an event called "Empowering Women With Power Tools!" We had five stations set up where women learned how to use saws, drills, hammers, nail guns, and levels/speed squares. Even though it rained, we had a great turn out and a wonderful time. It was the perfect way to kick off our Women's Build Project and our incredibly cute tag line; "I'd rather build it than clean it!"


Here is my mom learning how to use a saw! Go Mom!!!

Later that evening I took my mom out for a Mother's Day Eve Celebration. We had dinner at one of my favorites, FUJI and then headed over to The Pottery Place to paint some trivets. It was a fantastic night with my mom and the perfect way to thank her for being her!!!

And then Sunday...Mommy Day!!!


It still amazes me that I am the mother of this adorable, loving little guy :)! Both Web and Vance gave me the sweetest cards and showered me with love all day. Mass was wonderful and they even had a special moment of recognition for all of the mothers. It brought tears to my eyes and again made me realize what a gift being a mother truly is.

We also celebrated Web's birthday and his brother's birthday. Believe it or not they were both born on Mother's Day...just two years apart. The weather was beautiful so we enjoyed pizza, pies, and presents outside. It felt so good to see the sunshine!!!


Vance is so sweet that he helped his Nanny water a few plants and apparently this mud hole. His shirt says, I HEART MOM!!!

Last but not least...
When I went with the galz to get our pics taken, Web and I also had some pre-natal shots done. I know and respect that some women would not do this in a million years, but we did them with Vance and they are so special to me. I hope I am not offending anyone but we have chosen this one to have framed...


Being a mother(in my heart) is one of the most beautiful blessings God bestows upon women. I never want to forget this special time in our lives :)!

I PRAY THAT ALL OF YOU HAD AN AMAZING MOTHER'S DAY AS WELL!