Happy Mother's Day

My wonderful momma sent me these pictures of us this morning! I bet looking at these pictures brought back a lot of memories for her! 

 

Today I just want to thank my mother for always being my best friend and best supporter in everything that I've done! She is one of the strongest women that I know and if I am half the mother that she is to me I'll be so lucky. Mom, thank you for being the amazing mother that you are! You have showed me what it is to really love a child and I cannot wait to have a daughter to show her the same relationship that you have showed me. There is nothing like the love between a mother and daughter! Thank you for being such a wonderful example of how a mother should be! I am learning from the absolute best! Mamaw would be so proud of you for raising three pretty awesome kids if I do say so myself! :P I know Mother's Day is hard on you sometimes because I know how much you miss her. I hope you find comfort in knowing what a wonderful relationship that you had with her and that she is up in heaven smiling down on you at the mother that you have become. Jarrett, the puppies and I love you! Happy Mother's Day!

To my mother in law, Suzanne, thank you for always being a second mother to me and always loving me as if I was your own daughter! From day one you made me feel like I was apart of your family and I am so grateful to you for accepting me into Jarrett's life. You are another wonderful example of how a mother should be. I will use what I have learned from you and my own mother to be the best mother I can be when it is my time! Thank you once again! Happy Mother's Day! We love you! 

I also feel so lucky to have come home from work on Saturday to this in my backyard! I was so shocked when I saw a huge empty box in the garage. I thought to myself, "what the heck did Jarrett buy while I was at work?" Jarrett and the puppies (lol) got me this gorgeous patio set for Mother's Day. Jarrett and I are actively trying to start our family and he wanted me to feel special on Mother's Day because of our puppies and because we are in the process of trying to have a baby! He is so good at surprising me and I loved it! I felt so special! I may not be a real mommy yet, but I sure felt like one today! I can't wait until we can celebrate Mother's Day for real. I cannot wait to know the joys of motherhood. Maybe next Mother's Day will officially be my first! I guess we will see! :)

Day Four and Five: Parents and Siblings!

Day Four: Parents!

 

My amazing mother

My wonderful father

My fabulous in laws

I love my parents so much. For as long as I can remember, they have worked so incredibly hard to give my brothers and me a wonderful childhood and life. Even though they did not stay together, they still worked together to make sure we stayed a family. When they divorced, it was not easy at all for me, and I gave them both so much crap for it for years. At one point, I finally grew up and accepted everything that had happened. I realized that I loved my parents whether they were together or not. I am so thankful for them and everything that they have done for me over the years. They have always supported me in everything that I have done and they have always been right by my side when I needed them. I feel so blessed every day to have the parents that I have.

 

I also want to recognize my in laws. I literally could not ask for better in laws. They have always been there for Jarrett and me when we really needed them. They actually ended up moving to our town for a fresh start and new opportunities, of which made me so happy because I missed having family around. They have also been such a big help ever since we got Leo. Whenever we need them to check on him or take him for the day, they are there for us in a heartbeat. Nevertheless, I am so thankful to have them so close to us. It is such a blessing.

 

Day Five: Siblings!

 

 

Oh boy! Where do I begin with these two. They are simply amazing. I wanted sisters, but I got lucky with these two. I think now, more than ever, we are all three so close. When I moved, I found myself missing my brothers more than I thought I would, but the missing didn't last long because they visited and still visit all the time. The perks of only living three hours away is that it is not too hard to plan visits here and visits to Maryland. I never really have to go too long without seeing them and the rest of my family. So much for wanting sisters though. I got stuck with some pretty awesome brothers instead and I wouldn't trade them for anything!

 

Katie<3