Monday, May 12, 2008

Mother's Day 2008

We spent Mother's Day at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. We went with my mom, dad, sister and nephew. It was such a BEAUTIFUL day! Blogger did its own thing with my pictures and they are all out of order. It was such an emotional day for me. I woke up crying. They were tears of joy and amazement. I did not even bother to put makeup on because I knew it would NOT last. It truly was one of the best days of my life... my 2 children were with me! Jake and Bella each gave me a pair of silver earrings. I also got a necklace from Junk Posse. Jake made me several things at school.
I am so thankful for the 2 gifts that God has given to me. They have taught me so much. They have changed me so much. I am so grateful to be called their mom. Now... here are some pictures from our special day....






My sister, Laurie and my nephew, Joel

I LOVE those eyes!









Bella gave me silver earrings. Okay, I had on NO makeup and I cannot believe I am sharing these pictures for all the world to see.
The first card I have received from Bella. Our family is BIG on giving cards. My hubby is gifted when it comes to picking out the PERFECT ones EVERY year. Seriously, I look more forward to seeing his cards than I do the gifts his buys for me!

Jake made this for me at school with his "bare hands".

21 comments:

Chris and Lindsey Wheeler said...

Y'all look like you had an absolute blast!!! I love the pictures. Happy late Mother's Day!!!

Kim said...

Happy Belated Mama's Day!! Looks like you guys had fun at the zoo!!!

JuJu - said...

You are still drop dead gorgeous with no make up on:)

I am so glad you enjoyed your special day:)

LOVED all of the pictures - your little girl is a true BEAUTY!

Julia:)

Anonymous said...

LOVE the pictures!!! You look like you had a fantastic Mother's day!

Are you kidding me about the no make up stuff??! You look so beautiful!

Bekah said...

seriously girl, you are absolutely gorgeous with or without makeup. happy belated mother's day. your kids are beautiful...inside and out. i love your stories about jake saying sweet things to bella. so precious.

Unknown said...

Happy Mother's Day!!! Wonderful that both of your kiddos were with you this year. We have the same stroller!

love all the pictures.

Donna

Our Family of 5 said...

awww! What great pictures!! Looks like you had a good day!!

Mama Bunny said...

What a gorgeous family :)
I love Jakes art work, he did a great job!
How tall is Bella now?

Jami said...

Happy belated Mother's Day! I'm so happy to see your family together!!

Stacie said...

I hope you had a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!! Looks like you guys had a blast at the Zoo. We are some majorly lucky Mamas!

I got a junk posse necklace too. I love it!

Hope you have a great week!
Stacie

Madelyn's Mommy said...

I am so glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day. It was very emotional for me too.


Andrea

Mackenzie's Forever Family said...

Looks fun.........I agree with JuJu-you are a beauty with or without makeup

Pattie M said...

If you look that good with no makeup, then don't ever look at my site..I couldn't look that good with all my makeup on.
Being a Mother shines in beautiful face. Happy Mothers Day!!

Becca said...

Looks like a great day! And you're beautiful with or without makeup. Happy Belated Momma's Day!

Peace and Hugs,
Becca

Ginger--Maya's mommy said...

Looks like you had a great day. You were not the only one that woke up in tears.

Kristin said...

My sweet friend!!!! That looks like SUCH a fun day!! Wish we could have been there with you...

I'll call you tomorrow...missing you!!

Love and hugs,
Kristin

P.S. I FINALLY updated the blog!

The Frugal Countess said...

You look GORGEOUS! I wish I looked 1/2 that good without makeup!! And Bella Boo and Jake are gorgeous as ever. And Jake made you a BEAUTIFUL gift. What an angel baby he is!!

Are you done yet with school? I am dying to be able to talk to you anytime I want!!! Me me me!!! Starring me! ;-)

The Frugal Countess said...

Oh and Wednesday is surgery - I'll call you Tuesday if I don't talk to you tomorrow.

Steve & Amy said...

I am glad to see that you had such a great Mother's Day! You look beautiful "a'nautral":)

Jill said...

Oh how beautiful your kids are... and if you could not get MORE beautiful, when you are with them in photos - you ARE... you just are lit from the inside. What a wonderful thing to see.

Happy Late Mom's Day!!!!!!!!!

The Frugal Countess said...

I'm praying for you right now!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

I'll call Jeff in a little while to see how you did!