Mothers Day Weekend (a little late)

What a fun weekend we had last week. Britt and I drove up to Tri Cities on Thrusday to spend the night with Jenne. Jenne left early on Friday morning to go get my Mom for a "day of fun" and as they were shopping I was at the airport picking up Carrie who had just flown in. Kelli was already in Spokane, and without Mom knowing that all the girls were in town we suprised her at lunch. She showed up at the Onion and the look on her face was priceless. She was a bit confused and with a tear in her eye, she said "this is the best Mothers Day ever"

We had so much fun, we went to a Movie, we got pedicures, and we crafted and boy oh boy did we eat. We spent the weekend at the cabin and had a blast. I was lucky to have Britt with me on Mothers Day as well. I love my family.

As most of you know my Mother died when I was 11 yrs old. Mikie slipped right in and took in Kelli and I who were pre teens at the time which I know was not easy. The Smart family of 6 went to 8 within a few days. My Dad traveled alot when we were young and I can imagine how hard it was raising 6 kids most of the week on her own but she did it and I never heard her complain about Kelli and I being there. I love Mikie more then anything, and I am thankful to have had her growing up. Now as an adult and being a Step Mom I see the gravity of the situation. I love you Mikie "MOM".

Jenne took beautiful pics of the whole weekend and here are a few.

 

Britt Is Back.

I am so excited to have Britt here this summer. I feel like a real Mom when she is here. I mean I know I'm alwasy a Mom but it's different when you have your kids around. Pray for Britt to find a good job this summer. It will probably go by way to fast. This is going to be a good week. I hope you all have a wonderful week and Happy early Mothers Day to all the Mom's reading this.

39 Years Ago Today

I hope my dear Husband has a wonderful Birthday. He is out of town for the next few days so I won't get to celibrate with him but if he gets to read this on his special day I want him to know how thankful I am to have him in my life. I feel so blessed to have someone love me as much as he does.

When I was growing up, I always knew how much Grandpa Smart loved Grandma Smart, just by the way he looked at her. He always called her his sweetheart and he took care of her until the day she passed away.

I know I have that kind of love. I know he loves me just by the way he looks at me. I hope I never take that for granted. I thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings of a wonderful marraige. And a wonderful family that I gained when I married into the Ward family. Happy Birthday Love.