Mother's Day Weekend

We were desperately in need of a quick little get-away and Mother's Day seemed like the perfect excuse! Even just a short 45 minutes away was far enough for us to hang out, relax, re-connect and re-charge.

We took full advantage of the 75+ degree temps that have been virtually non-existent so far this spring and spent a heavenly afternoon poolside, replenishing our Vitamin D.

Leah was so good. She spent much of the afternoon just hanging out in her stroller completely entertained by all of the kids running, screaming and splashing about her. She was in heaven. We made sure that she got plenty of pool time with mama and daddy too. Based on the smile she has on her face, I think it's pretty safe to say that she LOVED every minute of it!

It was so lovely to take walks and check out the beautiful flowers and scenery. We were able to visit with some goats, watch a beaver swimming up stream, feed the ducks and feel the sun on our faces and the wind in our hair. It was so beautiful!

We met up with our good friends on Saturday night to enjoy a delicious dinner at Tarahumara. It was a lovely evening of patio dining, great company and incredible food. I think it's pretty safe to say that no one went to bed hungry that night.

After Sunday Brunch at the Homestead, some quality time with the ducks and a short morning nap, we were off to spread our Mother's Day love with the grandmas and the rest of our families...

First stop was lunch with G & G Johnson, who also celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary just a few days prior. What a great accomplishment!

After spending time there and getting plenty of attention, it was off to dinner at Auntie Sharon's with G & G Nelson and most of the Nelson clan. Leah loved being around people all day and loved all of the attention.

Leah and Grandma got plenty of Mother's Day snuggles.

And of course she got some time in Grandpa's swing, which clearly she can't get enough of! :)

This picture pretty much captures our weekend....

"I can't believe that we are STILL partying. This is the best weekend EVER!"

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Once we finally got home late Sunday evening, we were all exhausted from all of the fun we'd had. Leah was reduced to tears by the time we got her bathed and in her jammies. She and I snuggled up in our rocking chair to read our bedtime story and feed her dinner. It didn't take long until she was sleeping peacefully, snuggled up in my arms. It was then, that it was me who was reduced to tears. I couldn't help but to be overwhelmed with emotion as I looked at this sweet miraculous baby girl in my arms, this beautiful child, who has finally made me a mother.

The very thought still humbles me to my core.

Happy Mother's Day to my own beautiful mama

and all of the amazing women who enrich my life so deeply.

"You rock a sobbing child without wondering if today’s world is passing you by, because you know that you hold tomorrow tightly in your arms."
--Elder Neal A. Maxwell.