Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you fabulous mothers out there. Enjoy your special day. Here is a quote from Humor for a Mom's Heart "Who am I? I am a cooker of oatmeal and cleaner of soap scum. A taxi driver, spider killer, purchaser of folders with pockets and prongs, pencil finder, and dental appointment maker. Loudest cheerleader and most fervent pray-er, encourager of dreams, and holder of hands. I am a tear wiper and boo-boo kisser, the tooth brushing gestapo and an example of faith. You know who I am. I AM MOTHER." I thought that was pretty cute. You know what they say "Motherhood is the toughest job you will ever enjoy." Right? I am blessed to be a mother as a result of giving birth, and also through adoption. No matter how I became my children's mother...I am their mother. It doesn't matter that my blood doesn't run through one of their bodies, I am HIS mother just the same. I have loved Ali from the moment I found out we were expecting her...and I have loved Clark from the moment God called us to adopt. Each so unique...they are so loved. I hope one day they will each know just HOW MUCH.

I also want to say a special HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to my incredible mother. She was a wonderful example of a Godly mother and woman of God....and also to my mother in law who raised her son up to be an incredible father and husband!

We decided to celebrate Mother's Day and my upcoming birthday yesterday. Ali and I began our morning by heading off to get pedicures! It was such fun to just sit there and watch her. She looked all grown up in that massage chair. She had a ton of fun getting her toes all pretty. She wanted our toes to match...so she chose the color. We also decided to have a little fun and get flowers painted on our big toes. Hers turned out just adorable...mine...well, my gal went a little crazy. (I am not sure what is supposed to be on my big toes!!) Oh well...it goes a little like this: The cost of 2 pedicures with "decorations" $59 (yikes, a little steep!!) The cost of my precious daughter telling me "Mom, thanks for taking me to do that...I had such a good time with you." PRICELESS!!! It was definitely a special Mommy morning. I loved it. We just thought that all gals need pretty toes at the beach, right? heehee...any excuse for a pedi!

After our fun morning, we attended Clark's end of the semester gymnastics showcase. It was so cute. He started out strong...then lost a little interest. He would take his turn, then turn his attention to any ledge he could catapult off of, etc. All the children received medals and a t-shirt. He was pretty proud of wearing that medal around his neck! After gym we had a late lunch at a new Mediterranean restaurant we had been wanting to try. That is one of our favorites! It was wonderful and we had a good time just being together. This morning I also got pancakes and eggs cooked by T.C. and Ali! What a treat.

If I don't get a chance to post again before we leave on Thursday, I will be posting lots of pictures from our trip when we return. We have some fun things planned for the kids. Take care.....

Mother's Day