Happy Mother's Day!

Yesterday marked my second mother's day. Last year at this time, we had just gotten home from the hospital and it was what I thought was one of the best days of my life, but I can now say it just keeps getting better. After my first full year as a mom, I can say the joy has been never ending. Each day as I watch our beautiful baby grow and change, I am truly amazed. God works in our lives every day. He created us, he created the ability to conceive, and give birth to a baby. We serve an amazing God. He has the ability to knit together every fiber of our being as well as get us through any kind of difficult situation if we choose to let Him. He never intended for us to always be happy but He does always want us to trust in him. I pray every day that he will keep Makena safe allowing us to have many other Mother's Days together.

In honor of this special day, I want to thank my Mom for all she did raising me and all the things she continues to do now that I am prepared to make decisions on my own. She was always there when I was involved in sports, graduating from high school and college, my wedding day and for the birth of my first child. I always know who to call if I need help. Thanks Mom! I am truly blessed to have a loving Mom like you.

I also want to take the time to thank Jeanette for opening her arms and accepting me as a part of the family. As well as thank you for being a wonderful mother to Don all these years. I know he is the man he is today because of all the love you gave him and prayers you raised on his behalf. Thank you.

Unfortunately, I didn't get any pics of me and Makena on Mother's day. However, here is one from our Christmas trip to Colorado.