Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day. On most LDS missions, missionaries are allowed to call home twice a year. Once is Christmas, the other is Mother's Day. I don't remember if I was in an area with a phone for both of the Mother's days while on my mission, but I do remember calling once on a Christmas day. So, I don't think this is the first time I haven't been able to pick up the phone and call my Mom whenever I want on Mother's day to tell her how much she means to me and how much she has shaped my life. Mom, I love you.

I tried to make Mothers day somewhat special for Tara. Now I am not the best planner or organizer but I thought I would try and let her relax on her day while I attemted to make something that would resemble a Sunday dinner. I don't know how successful I was but I think we all got full.

I put an M in the potatoes special for Mom's day. I know, nice touch huh...

Caleb and Alyssa made gifts at school and presented them to Mom.


Natalie didn't want to get in the pictures initially but finally cuddled up in Mom's lap.

Alyssa took this photo. I am known for giving electronic "gadget" gifts. Since I knew I wouldn't get away with giving her the new Nintendo Wii, I opted for an Ipod shuffle.



Here's a close-up of the gifts the kids made at school. Alyssa's came with a note that said, "Thank you for giving me the building blocks of learning." Caleb made a peppermint foot soak.

Happy Mother's day!