Grammy and Mother's Day

My mom flew into Rapid City Mother's Day weekend and we went to get her to bring her home for 1 week! While in Belle Fourche, we watched Mikinzie and Brezie dance at their recital. Sorry for the bad pics, I didn't take them... lol

My mom and her little Brezie Bear. 

Brezie did such a good job and loved her flowers!

I spent most of the time in the back because Monty absolutely hates the dark... so he was happy until the curtains opened and the lights went out. He immediately freaked out. I'm glad I got to the dances the girls were in though. 

Earlier that day my mom took us girls to get pedicures.... I fell asleep to the foot rub. It was heavenly! We drove home Saturday night so we could take my mom to church the next day. Our ward did a Mother's Day Brunch and the men took care of primary and the youth while we ate in peace. :-) We had such a great day! My brother in law got us all flowers-beautiful! J.D. and Dawson gave me flowers, a card, and the movies 'Red' and 'Red 2.' I LOVE these movies! They are so funny! It was perfect! Dawson also made me a bracelet earlier that week. I was making bracelets for a friend's daughter and Dawson said he wanted to make me one for Mother's Day. It was beautiful! I wore it all day and Dawson kept commenting on it. :-) lol! 

I made a malibu chicken dinner for all of us and I relaxed the rest of the day. I'm so grateful to be a mom. I love thinking about all the sacrifices my mom made and that I make, and it feels my heart with so much joy. I wouldn't change it for the world. Motherhood has changed my life and helped me see what my mother did for me and my siblings. I used to read about pure peace and joy in the scriptures, and I can truly say that I fully understand what that is. J.D. is such an amazing person and lets me know everyday how much he loves our family and how grateful he is for what I do. Dawson smothers me with loves and kisses all day. He constantly tells me the I'm the 'besets mom ever.' Monty's smiles just make me smile instantly. I used to think I wasn't a good mom, but I had a thought about Andee one day. It made me realize I must be a good mom if Heavenly Father sent me a celestial child that was too perfect for this world, and sent me 2 boys to help me get through every day with a smile. 

I'm so grateful for my mom and all she has done and continues to do for me. She loves us no matter what our mistakes. She is so easy to talk to and is always there for me. She spent many  nights holding me because of how sick I would get as a little girl. She made sure I looked cute for school, and made financial sacrifices so I could be involved in everything! She was there for all my performances, fed me, washed my clothes, and so much more. Thank you mom!

I'm grateful for my 2nd mom, my mother in law. I have learned SO many things by just watching her be the most amazing home maker and mother. She never fails to teach me something every day whether she knows I'm watching or not. I have learned to cook better and be a better home make for our family by her example and letting me practice in her home. She has helped J.D. and I through so much with the trials and experiences we've faced. Thank you mom! 

Happy Mother's Day to my sisters and sister in laws. I am SO blessed for each of them! I love that I have such a good friendship with all of them and know I can call them if I ever need anything. Thank you! 

Happy Mother's Day to my friends and their moms. Some of them have been there since I was born and I can remember learning from them as well. Their examples have helped me become me. Thank you!