Mother's Day was soo nice!

I am so thankful for my children!  Everyone of them remembered me in special ways - and it made my heart warm and fuzzy!  I miss them so badly!  It's not easy when they all grow up and move away!  I don't get to see them or talk to them much.  Most times - I feel if I do call too much - they think of it as an intrusion.  In that respect - I tend to feel them pushing away and closing me off from their lives. 

But enough of that....

My son Josh spent the night - and we stayed up playing spades.  Later - Josh brought out his extra Wii hand controls - and Chris got the Tiger Woods Golf - so we played miniature golf.   We had such a great time!
Steve won!  Bummer....I came in last.....but then again - I didn't quite know how to use the controls.....ha ha!

Yesterday morning - we were running late, and so we ended up going to another church in Whitehouse - which is a lot closer to us!  It's not LongHollow - but it's still a nice church!  We met up with some wonderful friends, Lori and Darren Melching.  I just love them!  They are really sweet people!

In the morning before we left for church - I turned the oven on at 250 degrees and placed in the cut up vegetables that I prepared the night before.  Also added to the mix was russett baked potatoes and sweet potatoes - nicely wrapped in foil.  By the time we got home from church - the veggies were all cooked - and all that remained was firing up the BBQ'er.  YUM!  What an awesome lunch!  What an awesome fellowship with my children!  I enjoyed my time so much.

They remembered me!  My daughter Michelle left me a message on facebook, my son Matt text messaged me....(welcome to the new age of life...no one actually TALKS to you anymore!)  But anyway - it was nice to hear something.

My son Matt and Jessie sent a goody package with a new apron, (desperately needed - I may add), and 2 beautifully fluted yellow coffee cups.  I love them!  Along with a new rubber spatula!  All from Williams Sonoma - which is always wrapped so nicely!!!  Thank you Matt and Jessie for your thoughfulness.

Chris and Josh went in together to get me a HUGE designer clock.  It's really pretty!  I'll take pictures soon.
Also a card that said the sweetest things!  It made me want to cry!!! 

My daughter said the package from her and my son-in-law Jay was on it's way.....but I still have not received it.  Oh well....I'm looking forward to the surprise!  All in all - it was a nice day!

I did though - miss my mother.  I always will.  I cannot believe that it will be 5 years this May 25th since she died.

I did call my first mother-in-law Betty.  She wasn't feeling very well.  I sure miss her!  She was the one who taught me to cook!  And how to gracefully prepare a feast! 

Steve's mom died a few years ago too - so I'm sure that he was forelorn - only never said a word.  I guess guys don't.

Anyway......Happy Mom's day for all the moms out there!  Cherish EVERY moment as if it's your last - and be busy about creating precious memories!  As the memories are the only thing you will be left with.....and what you'll cherish the most.