If you have been here awhile, you already know what I answered when Addie Mae asked me, “What would you like for Mother’s Day?”

It’s ALWAYS everyone together and CHEESECAKE!!

Emphasis on the cheesecake, just kidding!

Well, that is what happened and I HAD THE BEST DAY!!!

Of course there were thoughtful gifts too!

Sweet kiddos of mine!!

Please read Eliza’s card carefully – she brought tears to my eyes and cracked me up all with the same card!!!

We went to church after all that gift opening, and as I looked down the row I couldn’t help but get my phone out and take a photo.

WE ARE NOT WORTHY OF THEM ALL!!

Kay’s came over for lunch and brought flowers and chocolate – I love her SO much!!!

We enjoyed a huge lunch and that cheesecake and spent the whole day together!!

It was WONDERFUL and I hardly ever think to take photos when we are all together anymore!!

Pretty soon the house was quiet and it was Blake, Tate and Eliza and myself – a new normal for Sunday evenings while the rest of the “at home” kiddos play volleyball.

The four of us played games, and then had some chunky monkey and watched a show – the perfect end to a wonderful day!!!

Did you know I was voted “MOST LIKE MOM” my senior year of High School?

I am pretty sure that wasn’t a compliment back then, ha, ha!!

ALL I ever wanted for my future though was to be married and to be a mom.

Just LOOK how God answered the desires of my heart before I even knew to pray for them!!

It wasn’t an easy road to our seven children, but I am SO grateful for that journey and how it has shaped me over the years.

If you are a mom, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!!!

If you are longing to be a mom, missing your mom, or have other hurts associated with this holiday – my heart is with you.

MOTHER’S DAY 2023 – YOU WERE AWESOME!!

I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!