My Favorite Week

So we got to celebrate a lot this weekend... and while I was thinking about it I realized that this week is one that I look forward to each year, it really is one of my favorite weeks of the year! On May 12th it will be Ryan's and mine 8 year anniversary!!! We were married on my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary on a really sunny and hot day! It was up in the 90's and we were so hot while taking pics. It really was a beautiful and magical day... everything was perfect (except that I wanted to have pics at the temple with all the wonderful tulips and it so happened to be that they were pulling them up that same day, bummer!) But if that's the worst thing that could happen I guess we are ok HAHAHA. It was a incredible celebration of a long friendship turned into a perfect love! And I married my best friend, my prince, and the one person who I can count on for everything! I knew he would make an incredible husband, father, and partner! And he hasn't let me down at all. So this last weekend we went out on a perfect date that I got to plan, (I plan evens and he plans odds and he usually out plans me, he is a better party planner, but this year I did pretty good). We went to Luganos for dinner... had the best Ravioli and creme brule! And then we went to a day spa and I had a facial and he had a massage! We were both giddy about them! They were wonderful! and just what we needed! A little TLC and pampering. So happy 8th anniversary babe! And thanks for making this marriage so fun! No one makes me laugh like you do!
So also this weekend we celebrated mothers day! And although it was a lot of work it was great. I am so lucky to be Mason's Ella's and Claire's mom! They are my great blessings! How did I get to have such chosen and sweet and wonderful and fun etc.. kids? My heart is so full that I am allowed the privilege to raise them and be called mom. We started the afternoon my going to my parents house to see my family and then to Ryan's. So it was a full day of cooking and family. I really enjoy being around my family. It is so fun to watch is grow and see my kids play with cousins and my brothers and I hang out! And I really do have the greatest mom out there! Never has there been a more selfless person than her or one who loves my unconditionally or perfect. She looks at people with Christ like eyes and is my best friend. So yes I am almost 32 and still have to talk to my mom almost everyday, just to check in. She is absolutely wonderful! Thanks mom!
So back to explaining why this is my favorite week... I get to celebrate all that is most important to me... my marriage and being a mom and my family! These are the things that bring me the greatest joy and I am grateful to have been so richly blessed! I pray that I can give back to those whom have taught me so much and given me so much! It will be my life's journey and quest. The Lord and My Heavenly Father knew I would need to be surrounded by those who I love and those who love me and I am grateful for that rich abundance!
In addition to all that great stuff going on, this time of year also has other things that bring me happiness... BaSeBaLL, PlAntiNG FloWer and VeGetAblE gardens, BbQ'S, and kids riding their BiKes, PlAyInG OuTsIde, and going to the CaBin!
QUOTES: Mason was the star behind both of these...When working outside with his dad he turns to Ryan and says, "Yeah a bugs life would be a hard life." "Whys that Mas?" "Well when people see them they either are scared of them or they squish them, yeah, a bugs life would be a hard life." Isn't he so insightful?!
Driving to church on Sunday he was asking me who he would marry and if he has already met her? I told him probably not but not to worry and he would meet her, and then he asked me, "Mom, but how will I know that she is the one?" I tell ya that kid can have some deep thoughts!


This was the best pic of all the grandkids and my mom they were all in tears soon after. (Easton, Ella, Kallie, Mom, Makaylee, Mason, and Claire)

Me and my brothas.
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Pics soon to come of Ryans mom, we had to cut the evening short due to a Mason emergency...(its a secret, sorry. Lets just say he had an embarrassing moment. Poor kid)