happy mother's day!

i know i am a day late, but i wanted to say happy mother's day to all you wonderful mothers out there. we had a wonderful weekend of celebration. friday night we went to dinner with the kellers and then had a bonanza fun night at our house (after the boys went to sleep!!!) saturday we went to the deere's for dinner for my dad's b-day and for mother's day. happy birthday, dad! sunday was FABULOUS!!! i slept in until 9:30 am and then ben made me eggies and toast for breakfast. we went to church and then after had our big dinner for a late lunch- bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and spinach salad. delicious!!! this was much to ben's chagrin. he had planned a "fancy" dinner, but i wanted to grill. anyway, after our lunch, portie and i took a 2 hour nap. then we went to the park to play and feed the ducks. then we went to coldstone for dessert. i got my usual cheesecake ice cream with raspberries. yum! after, we spent time at gma and gpa kellys and the kellers. it was a full day, but wonderful!

i am amazed at the joys that motherhood brings- and the sorrows, too. i do feel extremely blessed in my life to have these 3 little guys that absolutely adore me and whom i adore. but honestly, i am the mother i am because of my hubby. he completely rocks- in multiple ways! motherhood is difficult at times, but when partnered with a spouse that is so willing to help and take an active role, it makes it so much more enjoyable. i love that ben and i have such a full partnership in raising our children. i love looking at these little boys, seeing them smile, and giggle, and dance, and sing. i can not imagine how my life would be different if these boys were not in my life. i am grateful. happy mother's day!