Mother's Day

I had such a fabulous Mother's Day, probably my best one yet for some reason. (Actually probably because I  didn't lift a finger all day!) Even though ALL the boys woke me up at some point during the night, it was a great day. We have 9am church on Sundays and I don't usually eat breakfast since I'm trying to get myself ready and everyone else and be on time. Matt made me my most favorite breakfast, chocolate chip waffle with buttercream syrup and whipped cream...in the shape of a heart. Ah, so sweet! I didn't get it in bed, as I was up early, but he did bring it to me while I was getting ready.

Matt then had the boys make me cards while I was getting ready and when I came out, they made me open all my presents and cards before church. (photo courtesy of iPhone)

Malcolm made me this card over a month ago, and has been hiding it in his room. It is so cute. I love how he made it into a butterfly and even made a separate head and antennas.

Ah, I'm a great mom because he loves me. I'm glad it's so simple. :)

 Winston's handy work card with a Lightening McQueen sticker. 

 Quinn's front of the card. I love how he doesn't get yet that you start a new word on a new line.

 The inside of Quinn's card. I'm very impressed by the hearts. Those aren't easy to make. 

Malcolm also made me something at school. This is the bag he gave it to me in. I just thought it was so cute.

The other side of the bag. His flowers are impressive. I like how he had to draw the roots. Haha! They've been learning about plants at school.

 The front of the card from school.

The inside of the card. I love his picture of me and that he thinks I'm so old, and weigh so very little. He's spot on, on the height, that was impressive. So cute.

He made this adorable wall hanging that I just love. For some reason it is just so precious to me and I will cherish it always. I hung it right above my nightstand.

He was very happy with the heart and made sure to point out to me the designs he made on it. It's adorable.

I was then showered with too many other gifts. A new shirt and a pair of shorts, and a new rice cooker. I haven't had a rice cooker in years and I've been dying to have one they sell at Costco. I was so happy for that rice cooker. You know you're old and a mom when kitchen appliances thrill you!

I actually remembered to have Matt take a picture of me with all the boys that have made me a mother. I would have liked to have done it before church when we're all a little more presentable, but I didn't want to be late. I took what I could get, and this was wonderful, although not the greatest picture.

The rest of the day was fabulous. I took a much needed nap with Winston. I don't like sleeping with him at night, but I love taking a nap with him. Matt did all the cooking and cleaning up and I just lounged around being the queen for the day. :) He made some yummy bbq chicken and rice for dinner. Usually I'll still be the productive mom on these days, but this year I decided why not take advantage of the day. I'm glad I did!

(I'm so glad I can scan all the cards and artwork so I can have them for always!)

Mother's Day Weekend

We spent Mother's Day weekend back in the home town with Matt's family. My parents were out of town for the weekend. We had a fun weekend, but I only took these first three pictures on Saturday, then all the rest are from Sunday. On Saturday, us girls did a little shopping at the going out of business sale at Gottschalks. Then we got a pedicure all together. I wish I would have had my camera. It was fun, for the most part, despite one creepy guy doing the pedicures!

Saturday I had Malcolm and Quinn decorate some flower rice krispies for their grandma's. I took the idea from Laura. I made rice krispies treats then cut out flowers with cookie cutters. The boys then dipped them in white chocolate we dyed. They turned out really cute. I wish I would have remembered to take a picture of the finished project!

Sunday we had a BBQ, it was nice to have a warm day outside and to have a picnic in the beautiful yard. I ended up loving this picture, so had to post it.
I think the football is bigger then him.
LOVE this picture!

Ben making the boys work with him, Malcolm is not quite sure what Ben is explaining. Haha!
Winston has learned great things from his Paka.
This johnny jump up was growing all by it's little lonesome on the patio steps. I thought it was picture worthy.
If I had been more with it, I would have posted this picture for Take Out Photo's May monthly special.
Matt's cousin Robin and her husband David were working in Seattle for the summer, so they came for the weekend and I was able to meet them. They just got married in December and are such a cute, sweet couple. Robin is beautiful and so nice! I was so glad to finally meet her! Sadly, the job in Seattle ended up not working out, so they aren't that close anymore.
They were so cute with our kids. They played with them a lot. The boys think they are the best ever. Sunday they played football with them. Apparently David was using Malcolm as the ball!

I don't know why, but I really like this picture, even though Quinn's face is cut off. I love the way he's holding his cute lips, but most of all, I love his shoes on the wrong feet!

Matt's favorite picture of the bunch. BBQ hot dogs, I'm posting it just for him. Doesn't it just make you want to go eat a hot dog!?!
It was Mother's Day, but I have no pictures of my mom, Cynthia or me.