Mother's Day

What a special weekend! This was my first actual Mother's Day and it couldn't have been better!! Last year on Mother's Day, I had a wonderful surprise...here is my journal entry from my other blog:

"What a wonderful Mother's Day surprise! Last night I felt little Peanut kick for the first time!!! I've felt a few flutters in the last few weeks, but last night it was unmistakable! I’ve actually read in my books that it might feel like popcorn and I thought that was a little strange, but that’s exactly what it felt like! When I gasp, Scott came over and put his hand on my belly, but of course, he couldn’t feel anything yet. It made me sad that he didn’t get to experience it with me, but I know his time will come. Every night this week, I’ve had dreams about our ultrasound next Thursday, and now this makes me even more excited!! Happy Mother’s Day to all moms…I’m so thrilled to finally be part of the club!!"

I have been treated like a queen this weekend and have felt so special! My loving family has given me so many wonderful gifts.

Addison and my sweet hubby let me sleep in and then they got me Starbucks! Well, actually Scott got me Starbucks because Addison slept until almost 10:00 this morning...that's almost 14 hours of sleep!!! Once Addison woke up, I sipped my coffee and opened my cards. Can you believe Addison bought me a card and signed her name? She even traced her hand...what a smart cookie! Scott and Addison got me a massage from Le Visage - I can't wait!! We are also adding on to our patio so that's also my Mother's Day! Scott made me waffles from scratch with crispy bacon and "the mixture". I know it looks like gravy (especially since it's in the gravy boat!), but it's LuLu's top secret waffle and pancake topping!! I would tell you the recipe, but I'd get in big trouble:)



Scott also offered to take me to dinner tonight, but in the end we opted for take out. What's better that Charleston's brought to your door? Before bed, Miss Addison was so snugly and playful. Scott took some cute pictures of us on my first Mother's Day!







This Happy Everything plate is from my mom and dad. I've wanted one of these forever and my mom just read my mind! The birthday cake on top comes off and you can put different "charms" on top. They have tons so now I'll have to start collecting them!! It's so great because it can be displayed all year!



Steve and Sherra had this beautiful pink hydrangea plant delivered to my office on Thursday! It's so fun to get surprise deliveries at work!! And aren't the blooms just gorgeous? I can't wait to plant it in my yard!



My grandmother (Addison's Great-Granny) sent me this stunning arrangement. The roses are even more beautiful in real life!



We had a mini photo shoot today and here are some of the cute pictures I got!







Thank you to all the Mothers in my life! I hope your Mother's Day was as special as mine!!

Thank you all for such wonderful first Mother's Day! I think my friend Carrie said it best: "They say it takes a village to raise a child, well I think it takes a village of women to teach a girl how to be a mother."