mother's day... continued :)

We just can't get enough of this celebration.

:)

The Wednesday after Mother's Day we were able to take Nana out to dinner!

We had lots of fun catching up, while Jack had plenty of time to entertain us all.

He had a little entertainment from smaller creatures too.

Jack's first time to see fish - he was pretty mesmerized 

We all had a great time!  We are so blessed to be able to be living near all of our family!

my first 'official' mothers day w e e k e n d

And I say 'official' because last year I enjoyed Mother's Day with a baby bump.

The Friday before Mother's Day I met my Mom, my sister Dana and a few of Jack's sweet cousins out at the outlets for some shopping!  We found some really good deals out there as usual, but realized we didn't really need much of anything these days. 

 After having so many garage sales together, we tend to know what we have too much of.  :)

After a walk around the outlets, we headed to lunch.  If you know our family you know our immediate go to would be some good ol' Mexican food, but to my surprise my mom suggested "let's go get some good pizza!"  

Our excuse was 'the kids would really enjoy it!'

Truth is, I think we were the ones that really enjoyed it!

We had a really great time!   We enjoyed the visit and got to talk "mom" talk.  It was definitely a great first mother's day pre-party :)

Saturday I enjoyed cleaning up the house, enjoying some sunshine, listening to country music and having a few dances with the little man.

He enjoyed his first ice cream treat

outside on the back porch.

Although, I think  Maudie was a little jealous of him getting to share and not her.

 The next morning I was treated to this :)

Richard was suppose to work the full day from home, but as I started to get ready for Mass, he came in the room to say they decided to cancel for the day.  So he watched Jack while I went to Mass.  I was pretty excited about this because I was able to really enjoy the Mass,  although I missed having my boys with me on this special day.  I was reminded once again how  g o o d  God is and how thankful I am for my supportive husband and most especially for my vocation as a mother.  

When I got back to the house, we got back in the car to get lunch at Rudy's.

Jack had some turkey for the first time, which I think he really enjoyed!

 The extra treat will be happening Tuesday!  Richard set up a lunch date for me and my sister and then I get to go to Josephines!

I'm beyond excited about this!

I hope you all had a beautiful Mother's Day!

full hearts

Happy Mother's Day to all, but most especially this wonderful Mama :)

Though I know you were pregnant with Kindle in this picture and I wasn't even thought of, or prayed for yet,  this is probably my favorite picture of you!    This is a favorite mostly because of your pregnant belly (being the youngest has it's perks, but I definitely missed out on seeing this in person) and also because of the huge smile on your face.  This to me is what I think about when I think of all of us together.  Your smile!  Your love for all your babies has been so incredible!  I cannot thank you enough for what you've instilled in us.  You have taught us so much about life and the importance of our faith and family.  Most importantly,  you taught us how precious life is.

You made all of us girls (sorry Chad!) dream big.  We all dreamed of growing up, getting married and being a Mama to a big  growing,  family just like you! 

And now that our dreams are coming true, we seek your advice and spiritual direction daily, sometimes hourly.   And we continue to see that smile on your face when you are with our babies!

Thank you Mama for having such a full heart of love and saying Yes to God in your role as a Mother all 6 times!   I love you and could not be the mother I am today if it wasn't for your prayers, love, patience and guidance.

-xxoo- 

katie

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Now, I do have to thank another special mother, because without her, I would not have the beautiful little family I have today.  I want to say thank you for raising such a good husband and daddy!   Since the day I met him, I knew him to be so very sweet, patient and hard working.    I know he couldn't have learned that by himself. :)

If the love you showed Richard when he was little was half as much as you show Jack, I can see why he turned out to be such the great husband and daddy he is today!

  

Happy Mother's Day!