Here are some of the women I am grateful for this Mother's Day:
This is my cute little mom. She is probably the most patient person I have ever known. I don't think I've ever heard her say anything bad about anyone in my whole life. She must have been Thumper's mom. She is smart, hits a pretty mean golf ball, and a great ballroom dancer. She is strong...both physically and emotionally. She has always been such a good example to me. I didn't need a lot of disciplining when I was little because I just never wanted to disappoint my mom and that was enough to keep me in line. She is soft spoken and gentle and I wish I was more like her. I have always thought she was an angel.
This is my cute little mother-in-law. Now, I've only met her once and that was a year and a half ago. It's been too long since I've seen her. She reminds me a lot of my mom. She is also very soft spoken and patient, and she laughs at all Peters silliness, which is a lot! I haven't been able to spend much time with her, but I can tell from the way Peter talks about her that she is also a very special person. She lives in Canada, much too far away, but he talks to her usually a couple of times or more each week. I know she must be a wonderful mother because she has raised such a good son who is an awesome husband. I know how much he loves her and she will always be his "mummy". :) I am so grateful for her influence in our lives.
This is my "other" mother-in-law...or my first mother-in-law. She has been a part of my life for 30 years and probably knows me even better than my own mother. We are two peas in a pod and she has been there for me through some pretty tough times. Legally we may not be related anymore, but spiritually I think we knew each other before we came her. (She knows what I'm talking about). When we lived overseas she wrote or called every single week. We have wonderful memories of adventures in Europe, Virginia, Jackson, Tucson, and California....to name a few. I doubt I could ever repay her for her love and support throughout the years. She has been a great blessing in my life.
How cute is this?? Britt is in Italy right now and this is what she sent me for Mother's Day. It's amazing to see your daughters grow up and become women. It's even more amazing when deep words of wisdom come sprouting out of their mouths! Brittany is out to save the world and I think she just might do it. :) Anyone who knows her knows how much fun she is to be around. If she were a Native American her Indian name would be "Tenderheart".
Finally, we have Rachel. She has always been wise beyond her years and seems to know just the right thing to say at the right time. She has been my friend as well as my daughter and my "happy child". She is going to be an awesome mother when she finally gets around to giving me a grandchild. ;) She has so many qualities I wish I had. I still want to be just like her when I grow up! I love her tons!
To all of these wonderful women in my life I love you all and wish you a most Happy Mother's Day!
Yesterday was Corey's graduation from The Academy of Finance. This was a two year program through his high school that allowed him to take college level classes and earn credit for them while concurrently enrolled in high school. I am very proud of him for sticking with it, I know it wasn't easy. He is looking very handsome in his suit before we leave.
I singled him out of the group picture at the end. Of course! He's mine. :)
There were 24 graduates from his school, the largest class ever, including his cute little cousin Staci. (Ok, she's not as little as Corey, she had to squat down to get her head even with his!) She earned her associates degree while she was enrolled in this program.
I love this boy! Next Friday will be his high school graduation...more pics to come!
