Dillon and Christie

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It’s been a while…

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Since we’ve had a major picture overload. So today is that day!

And I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I did. I woke up to my family bringing me a super yummy breakfast in bed. Dillon made German Apple Pancakes, and they were SO GOOD! They sang me “Mother I love you” and gave me some gifts. Carson made some cute things at school–a frame, some coupons, and a card. I loved it. Dev made me a flower at preschool. So cute!

This Mother’s Day I made a goal to try harder not to complain about my kids and their perceived faults. I decided that I do this too often. I understand that it is nice to talk sometimes about what I am struggling with, so please don’t expect perfection, but I am going to try harder. I know that it affects my attitude the way I talk about my life in general, and if I talk positively, then hopefully I’ll think positively as well. Because being a Mom is worth every hardship that comes with it! I really am truly honored to be a mom.

I got to go out to breafkast with my mom the day before. She is amazing, and I am so happy I got chosen to be her daughter! What a wonderful, strong, woman she is and has always been as long as I can remember. Thank you for being so wonderful Mom! I loved the chat we were able to have (and we shed tears in IHOP, how awesome are we???)

I also feel blessed to have so many wonderful mothers in my life. I have a great mother-in-law, great grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends, SO many people who are wonderful mother figures in my life. Thank you!

That morning we decided to go to Temple Square. I’m so glad we went that day! The tulips are starting to get old, so I don’t think they’ll last much longer! Plus it’s been rainy and cold the last two days. I seriously just feel SO happy when I’m there. I love it. And being with my family looking at the flowers and the temple? It just doesn’t get any better!

So without further ado, I give you Temple Square. Hope you enjoy it through the pics if you aren’t able to make it! (As you can probably tell from the pics, poppies are just about my favorite flower, if not my most favorite).

And lastly, my present from Dillon. I went to an antique shop in Bountiful and saw some old typewriters and sewing machines. I happened to talk about them excitedly to Dillon over lunch that same day. He got the hint (hee hee). He actually picked out a much cooler sewing machine–I didn’t see it there, so I was happy with his choice!!! They were both made in the 1920’s. Super super super duper cool. I l.o.v.e. them.

Comments

  1. You have such a beautiful family! I love love the pictures! That one of Bailey smelling the flower is to die for! We love you guys!

  2. Fun Mother's day! We haven't made it to Temple Square yet and if this weather keeps up, I don't think we will. I love photographing the flowers there!

    Cool typewriter and sewing machine! What are you going to do with them? And where did you get that damask fabric!?! I want some!

  3. Fun pictures!!! I wish I would have remembered to visit temple square this spring. I guess there is always next year….

    Did you make Bailey's shirt? So, cute. I love how the poppy's were growing right up between the tulips! Breathtaking! Never thought of doing that before. I wonder how they got the timing just right.

  4. Just catching up a little on your blog, here…WAY cute pictures and family. Who took the pictures of everyone on the right sidebar? Anyway, I have to say that I feel that you a wonderful mom to your kids and a beautiful person. I look up to you for so many things. Thank you for being my friend! I'm glad you had a great Mother's Day.

  5. where do i start? I love your adorable family. That picture with the three kids all smiling- oh.my.goodness. so sweet. and then with Dillon watching Bailey smash that flower in her face. Love it.