"Mothers are angels"

I am not what one would call an angel but I sure love my kids.

I love my mom!!!

Cole is very picky about giving kisses so I had to take pictures.

Grandpa and dad bust up because Cole's kiss was a slobbery one.

Grandpa knows what's coming!

Cole loves his grandpa so much. He walks around saying, "Papa, Papa, Papa."

Just chillin' on Grandpa.

Grandpa put the kids to work while they played. They were picking weeds.

I think Cole is cheering for his sisters and their successful weed pulling.






Action photo of Cole running away from grandpa, "the task master."


Grandpa works along with them. Too bad he had leg cramps all that night, I can see why.





Grandma and Coley seem to be supervising. That must be why he is smiling so big.

I love that Calli is shakin' it and Grandpa and Cassideen are looking at each other. The water was cold but the girls still braved it.

I love this picture!

Who could get mad at that face?

Mike took us up north for Mother's Day so I could be with my mom. We got there Saturday afternoon and the kids played in the sprinklers and puddles....luckily the weekend before I had left their swimming suits with my mom on accident. Then my parents took us out for delicious Mexican food. I even saved room for fried ice cream and an apple chimichanga. After dinner my mom and I went to the movie theater while the guys tucked the kids in. We didn't get home until really late and I was sooooo tired. We had to wake up early for 8:30 church....who has 8:30 AM church?????? There was a YM who gave a really good talk on mothers and showing them respect. He also mentioned at one point that mothers are angels. The meeting was wonderful until Cole snuck away to 2 rows ahead of us. That wouldn't be so bad if he didn't then proceed to stick his entire hand under a man's bum cheeks (we were seated in the cultural halls on fold-up chairs). I was so embarrased and angry (not to mention bright red and fuming) that I grabbed him and took him outside. I must've had some hormones going on because I just started crying. I let Cole run around (he was barefoot...great mom I am) outside while I got myself together. I tried thinking of how funny this story will be years down the road. And then I thought that Mike will think it's funny but I will always be miffed and mortified. I'm starting to see the humor in it. Things were a little rocky after that but eventually the day turned into what I expected it to be. My mom made some delicious Mexican food and to top it off she even made fried ice cream. I am lucky to have such a loving mom. I really need to lower my expectations for the next Mother's Day...then it'll be surprisingly joyful. Did any of you Moms have a day full of surprisingly joyful experiences? I hope so 'cause Moms sure deserve it.