Mothers' Day, 2009

I had a very nice Mothers' Day. My husband fixed me breakfast in bed for starters. We went to church at 9:30. The talks were nice, and all the women over 18 were given little bags of candy, with a quote by President Uchtdorf, which I really appreciated. This was the quote:

We are living in a great season for all women in the Church. You are an essential part of our Heavenly Father's plan--you are endowed with a divine birthright. You women are the real builders of nations wherever you live, because strong homes of love and peace will bring security to any nation.

May I invite you to rise to the great potential within you. But don't reach beyond your capacity.... Don't feel guilty or dwell on thoughts of failure. Don't compare yourself with others. Do the best you can, and the Lord will provide the rest. Have faith and confidence in Him, our Savior, and you will see miracles happen in your life and the lives of your loved ones. The virtue of your own personal life will be a light to those who sit in darkness.... Wherever you have been planted on this beautiful but often troubled earth of ours, you can be the one to "succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees." (D&C 81:5).

After we got home from church, we prepared a nice dinner, to which we had invited my parents and brother, Sam. My sister was invited too, but she spent the day with her in-laws. We had roast beef and mashed potatoes, rolls and greenbeans. For dessert we had cheesecake and snickerdoodles.

My children gave me some nice gifts. Ben had made a pinata that was about the size of two cereal bowls stuck together. It looked like a large egg. I cracked it open like an egg. Inside were Dum-Dum suckers and Smarties. I figured they canceled each other out! Of course, I shared the candy with the children. I also got a candy-gram from Dallin. It said:

Dear Mom, If you were a rancher then I would say you were a (Jolly Rancher). But you aren't a rancher. But you are still sweeter than (jelly beans). So have a happy Mothers day. I hope nobody (Snickers) at you at any time today. Lots of love: Dallin ♥ ♥ P.S. feel free to eat the candy. P.P.S. Keep being a great mom.

Lisette gave me a coupon booklet, and the other children gave me a hummingbird feeder. Paul gave me a nice new pan. I am slowly collecting new pans, and soon will have a complete set!

I decided to give my mother the first multi-signature book that I made. I think it turned out quite well for a first attempt. Here are some pictures of it: