A day I will never forget- Mother's Day

This weekend has been absolutely just what I needed. Down time. Friday & Saturday night Chad & I both enjoyed spending time around the house cleaning together & getting some things done. I like to be tidy but I can't honestly say that I ever have just wanted to clean. And this weekend I had the urge, all weekend. So I did just that!

Saturday morning we did one of our favorite things- yard sale! I found this adorable cupcake stand that is huge! Just wait until I show the before & after. It's a fun project I am going to work on this week for Avery's cupcakes at her Birthday party! All I need is some spray paint & fringe! We also did our normal Saturday morning drive down Central Street which is just beautiful on a spring day. I love to see all of the green & flowers in bloom.

Saturday night we enjoyed an easy simple dinner of turkey sandwiches & rotel. We have often done this on weekends but this weekend it just sounded especially good. The tomatoes were so delicious! And, I baked a little sweet treat & splurged since it was Mother's Day weekend. Saturday evening was rough. Avery has been sick the past several days with a horrible cold so we have been up almost every night with her. I am on very little sleep & hoping she starts feeling better soon.

Sometimes doing nothing & enjoying the simple things in life just make a weekend perfect!



Chad making his rotel...

Avery in her PJ's early ready to play with Mommy & Daddy...

I was being sneaky & got a shot of Chad reading his golf magazines in his "man hole"...

Mother's Day! What special words since this was my first Mother's Day as a Mommy! I feel so blessed. There just aren't any words to describe the unconditional love that you feel for your children. My heart melts every time I look into her baby blues! I feel so truly blessed & praise God each day for the blessing of being able to stay home with my child. I had always planned to work once we had a baby but God had a different plan in store. Looking back on the last 2 years of my life, I see the perfect picture He had painted for my future of being a Mother. I have learned & grown so much in this past year of my life. My prayer to Avery is found in a verse. I am writing it on paper tonight & placing it on my mirror so I can pray this each morning when I get ready. "I pray that my children may grow in the grace & knowledge of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ"- 2 Peter 3:18

Today was a day that I will never forget. Not only my first Mother's Day but today Avery was dedicated into our church & both our families were there. This was very important to us as this represents that we are going to do the best to our ability to bring her up in a Godly environment. Here are a few pictures before her dedication this morning.

The Bible given to Avery on her dedication day:

Inside the Bible from our Pastor- SO special!

This was given to us to store in a very special place until Avery accepts Christ into her life someday. We have stored in our fire proof safe...

These were on the tables at our breakfast this morning at church, so cute!

Avery not feeling so good...



She had so much fun playing against this wall!







Chad's sister & family with Avery after church:

The Stafford's after church:


Me & Melissa- I just HAD to touch her belly!


Following the dedication we enjoyed lunch with our Mother's & family!

Stella enjoying her lunch!

My brother with Ave & her poor runny nose!

My parents & Chad's parents:

Chad's other sister Kara & her sweet Stella!




Had to post this one of Ave being silly!

...Just because I have become a Mother this year doesn't mean I have forgotton my own! My Mom is one of my dearest friends. I don't know where I would be without her in my life right now. She is my light & has taught me to see the world! She gave me an adorable charm for my Pandora bracelet today that I will cherish forever & always remember on my first Mother's Day.


I am also so blessed with a wonderful Mother in-law. She is just amazing. I love her so much & can't thank God enough for placing me into a perfect family. She is such a great Mamee to Avery, & a Mother to Chad. He loves his Mom with all his heart, & so do I!