Mothers Day

This was last Mothers Day.



I was pregnant with Stephen and so excited to become a mom. It's hard to believe that just a year ago he was inside my belly and now is almost 10 months old!  I can't even remember or imagine life without him. It seems like he has always been with us!

Even though I felt like a mother the day I found out I was pregnant, I officially became a mom on July 28, 2011.





One of the best days of my life. I was so relieved that our baby was here and healthy!

Here we are on Mothers Day this year.



I still can't believe I am this perfect little boys mom.  Being a mother is more amazing than I ever imagined it to be.  For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a mom, I just never knew how wonderful it would truly be.   Now there are definitely hard days and hard moments, but even in those I am grateful for this wonderful gift!


Stephen III,

On July 28th, 2011, you made me a mom.  You were the most perfect thing I have ever laid eyes on and still are.  Holding you first the first time was one of the best moments of my life.  The amount of love I have for you is unexplainable and everyday I love you more.  You bring so much joy to me!  You make your daddy and I laugh and laugh.  We will do crazy things just to hear your sweet laugh.  When you sleep your daddy and I will look at you on the monitor and tell each other how cute and adorable you are.  I thank God every day that he trusted me to be your mom.   I take that job very seriously and always want the best for you.  You are so loved sweetheart!

Love,
Mommy


Here is my mom with her kids!



I am so thankful for her!  She is so encouraging to me and always makes me feel like I am doing a good job as a mother.  She showed me how to be a good mom and hope I can follow in her footsteps.  I am also so glad my kids get to have her as a grandma!  I saw a quote recently that said, "the only thing better than having you as a mom is that my kids get to have you as a grandma" and  I couldn't agree more!   I love you mom!