Mother's Day

I had a very nice Mother's Day.  Very different from last year when I was up all night with Alex who was throwing up.

We didn't do a whole lot, but it was perfect.  Attempted some family photos.  Had lunch at Olive Garden.  Took a nap.  Spent the rest of the afternoon and evening outside.  The kids even got to stay up until 8 last night!

Alex and I were at Wal Mart on Friday and found some beautiful roses.  I was telling him the color that I really liked.  Him and daddy went back to Wal Mart Saturday evening and Alex picked out the exact ones!  It was too cute.  He was so excited Sunday morning to give me my gift.  Billy and the kids still had to get my gift together so I pretended to sleep while they were in the kitchen preparing.  Billy was making a lot of noise with tissue paper and plastic bags and Alex told him he needed to be quiet because mom was sleeping.  I could hear everything going on and I just wanted to burst out laughing.  Something I will never forget.

Once they were finished they came in to "wake" me up and give me my gift and cards.  I loved the cards and Alex even wrote his name on his (as best as he can).  I received some chocolates (which the kids wanted me to share right away), a new GPS (because this mom has no sense of direction), and a mom picture frame.  Loved it all.

I love my family and I am so grateful for such a wonderful day!