Mother's Day 2009

This year for Mother's day Brian arranged a babysitter and took me down to the Strip to see a magic show at the Flamingo on Saturday. It's the first show that I have been to in Vegas. It was really good. We had alot of fun! Even better was the fact that the tickets were free - one of the many benefits of giving blood regularly!

On Sunday, Brian got up early and cleaned the pool. We have several rose bushes and a big messy tree, and a pine a tree close to the pool. That, combined with the all the wind we have been getting, means that pool is almost always filled with petals, leaves, and pine needles. Usually, I am the one cleaning it, so I really appreciated Brian getting up and doing it! We spent the rest of the day, just hanging out in the backyard.



I also wanted to take a second to write down how blessed I am to have so many wonderful "mothers" in my life. I know it is a little late, but I guess better late than never, right? I am so thankful for my mom (Virginia) and Brian's mom (Josie). They are both the most wonderful mothers that anyone could ever ask for.

My mom has always been such a great example to me. She has been through so many trials in her life, but all of them have made her a much stronger, better person. Some of my favorite memories are of just hanging out with my mom, and my sister. We always have alot of fun when we get together. I can also honestly say, that she is one of my best friends (along with Brian).

I am also so very thankful for Josie. She too is also such a great example to me. She has always been so good to me, and made me feel like a part of the family. We love going to Gunnison and hanging out with grandma and grandpa and all the cousins! And the kids and I love it when they come and visit us in Vegas!

I also want to thank Merri Lynn for being my "second mom" to me growing up. She has always been there to help out, especially when my mom had cancer. I always took it for granted and never really appreciated all that she did, until I became a mother myself. Then I realized exactly how difficult it must have been for her to help take care of us, and take care of her own family as well.

And one more quick "shout out" to Austin's mom, Trina, and Taylor and Michael's mom, Holli. They are both wonderful moms! I know that it probably isn't easy for them to share their boys with me, but I am so grateful that they do. I love our boys to death, and am so blessed to get to be a part of their lives! I look forward to this summer, when I get to spend a little more time with them!