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Due to popular request . . . I edited the picture from my May 10th Mother's Day post to include an old school picture of my Mom. She's a beauty, watch out! You can go directly to the post by clicking HERE.

Mother's Day 2009 from Ethan

Here is the darling letter Ethan wrote me this year for Mother's Day.



The front of the card I received from Ethan



The inside (notice his lunch request)



The back

Mother's Day 2009 from Ashton

Here are pictures of wonderful items I received from Ashton this Mother's Day. The first 2 items were made at school - the flower pot card and the recipe book. The last picture is from the card he made me at Primary today. His thumbprint made the flower petals on the card. I love each of the gifts and feel so blessed to be Ashton's mother! I love you Ashton!!

(click on any of the photos to make them larger)

Front of Ashton's Card - made at school (Kindergarten)

Inside of Ashton's Card - made at school

Cover of Recipe Book
Ashton's Kindergarten class

Ashton's recipe submission

Cover of Card made at Church

Inside of Card
(notice the cute thumbprint flower)

Backside of Card

Look what I got today!

At church today my little friend Annalise, who is 3.5 years old, brought me a beautiful flower corsage. I was so tickled to receive this. Each year her Mom lets her and her brother pick an "honorary mom" to give a corsage to. I was lucky enough to be the recipient this year. Thank you Annalise (and her super Mom!) It made me feel so special!

Happy Mother's Day, Moms!

God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
He molded her heart of pure gold.
In her eyes He placed bright, shining stars,
Her cheeks, fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear Mother to me.

Happy Mother's Day Mom! I Love You!
(From, Amy)
Happy Mother's Day Mom! I Love You!
(From, Matthew)

Matthew (1.5 yrs) & his Mom Carolyn
(holding sister April)



Amy's Mom Diane, 1975

"Why I Love Mom"

I received this in an email several years ago . . .

Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed." She went to the kitchen:
* To make sandwiches for the next day's lunches; * rinsed out the popcorn bowls; * took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening; * checked the cereal box levels; * filled the sugar container; * put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning; * put some wet clothes in the dryer; * put a load of clothes into the wash; * ironed a shirt and secured a loose button; * picked up the game pieces left on the table; * put the telephone book back into the drawer; * watered the plants; * emptied a wastebasket; * hung up a towel to dry; * yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom; * stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher; * counted out some cash for the field trip; * pulled a textbook out from hiding under the chair; * signed a birthday card for a friend; * addressed and stamped the envelope; * wrote a quick note for the grocery store; * put both near her purse. Mom then creamed her face, put on moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and trimmed her nails. Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed." "I'm on my way," she said. * She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside; * then made sure the doors were locked; * looked in on each of the kids and turned out a bedside lamp; * hung up a shirt; * threw some dirty socks in the hamper; * had a brief conversation with the one still up doing homework; * In her own room, she set the alarm; * laid out clothing for the next day; * straightened up the shoe rack; * added three things to her list of things to do for tomorrow. About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one particular, "I'm going to bed." And he did... without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here...Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE STRONGER...MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL...