Happy Mother's Day

Dave took this photograph of the kids and I today in the back yard. Although I took a second to put lipstick on, this is how we are today only edited in photoshop for a bit of a snappier pic. Love the light in their eyes, can't believe they are mine.

Happy Mother's Day to all the great Mothers that have ever lived. My Mother is my greatest example of love, courage, strength, hope and FAITH. I love my Mother so much. I miss living close to her and wish that I could be with her more and that my children could spend more time with her. My mother is always teaching my children, she is always kind and loving and a great inspiration to my children.

My husband also has an amazing mother, who I am so grateful for, she is good to my children and above all, she raised Dave to be such an amazing man. My sisters are incredible mothers, I look up to them in so many ways. I think what I admire most about my sisters is the great relationships they have with their children. I have so many good sister-in-laws that are fabulous women and are good friends to me, I love them very much.

A good friend once said, "I never thought I was  beautiful until I had children." I feel like that simply because my children make me a better person, they give me greater purpose in my life. I love each one of my children and wouldn't trade one day of being with them for anything else in this world. My family is my greatest treasure. I am so grateful for my life with them. I pray everyday to be a better Mother, to be the one Heavenly Father wants me to be. It requires a lot more spiritual strength than I ever thought that it would.

I have found that when Dave and I read scriptures and say family prayer everyday with our children, everyone is happier, everyone is calmer and life is better. I have felt the spirit with my children and know that Heavenly Father is watching over us everyday.

I love my children, they are so beautiful. Thanks kids for making me laugh everyday, without you live would be so boring. Love Mom.