Every year for Mother’s Day (and for my birthday) when the kiddos ask me what I want I say the same thing – “Having everyone together…and cheesecake would be nice!”

That’s exactly what Mother’s Day was all about on Sunday.

Everyone was together, and Addie Mae made our traditional cheesecake!

We have not had a day all together since Easter and I was ready for some serious time with my grand babies!!

And David and Kayla too!

It was the sweetest day.

We grabbed some photos before we headed to church, and then I made sure to get a photo with Kayla later in the day.

Lunch was DELICIOUS!

We had grilled Mahi Mahi, roasted red potatoes, roasted broccoli with bacon and ranch seasoning, and a few different salads.

But then there was dessert!!

Addie made some cupcakes for the kiddos too!

The rest of the day we were just TOGETHER – the BEST way to be!!

It rained off and on all day, but in the evening the sun shone just enough to give us this beautiful rainbow!

My heart was so full after a day with my favorites!!

I received sweet gifts and cards too – most of the cards were homemade, which are the best kind!

Did I ever tell you I was voted “most like Mom” my senior year of high school?

I’m not sure that was a compliment back then, ha, ha, but being a Mom has always been the desire of my heart!!

Blake and I struggled to have children – and there was a lot of loss and infertility that filled the first two thirds of our marriage.

It was on Blake and my second date that we talked about our dreams for family, and we both said we hoped to have seven children.

Isn’t that neat?!!

The Lord answered our prayers and filled our arms with children!!

The Lord has been so gracious!!

We are not worthy of these precious gifts He has given us!!

If you are waiting for your arms to be filled with children, my heart is with you.

I hope that all you mothers out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

And I hope that your Mother’s Day had cheesecake in it too!!