Happy Mothers Day

Being a MOM, what a privilege, what a calling, so much fun, so much work (I can say that I just had a sick child for two weeks)

A Mother's Prayer

Lord, give me patience when wee hands

Tug at me with small demands

Give me gentle and smiling eyes

Keep my lips from hasty replies.

Let not weariness, confusion, or noise

Obscure my vision of life's fleeting joys

So, when in years to come, my house is still

No bitter memories in its room may fill.

Part of being a mom is training my own girls to be moms. I think they are just designed to be from the beginning. Here is Danielle pushing her "baby" on the swing. Notice the stroller, the purse, and the shopping bag... I think she's got it all down pat. lol. And here is Niessa "wearing" her baby. I couldn't find the picture of Sharleen "breastfeeding" I just love how they take care of their dolls.

This is the Mother's Day breakfast that was served to me in bed. Yum, Yum, the kids were so proud of themselves. I found it a little hard to wake up at 7:15 and instantly eat breakfast with all my watching little dear ones, but I never let on, so let's just keep it a secret.

It was a wonderful day. We went to a friend's house for lunch, there were 11 kids 8 and under, but the weather was great and they could play outside. Then after Church, we went to Harrison Hot Springs. One of my favorite spots. (we went there for our honeymoon) The kids were fascinated with the boiling water, and I still am too. ( I love these pictures)

Then we did some exploring in some caves a bit off the trail. A cougar had been spotted in the area so that added to the excitement. We had dinner at the lake, cooked by Dad. It really was a wonderful Mother's Day.

If you have a chance read this link it says "it" so well. Something I just can't seem to express...(yet??)" Dedicated, organized and a woman with purpose"... something to keep getting better at and praying for the strength to do.

http://www.womenlivingwell.org/homemaking