a beautiful day...

this past sunday, i woke up early and met my mom and grandma for breakfast... nothing like a fried cinnamon roll to get the day started...

 {i love this pic... my mom looks so happy here and my cheesy smile cracks me up!}

donuts were brought home for my girls... my mom stopped over and we spent some time out in my yard enjoying the sunshine...

my girls gave me handmade cards, gifts and a coupon for one trip to the greenhouse... that made me so happy because i can't wait to get my flower baskets planted this year...

we spent the rest of the day hanging out in our yard... setting up our patio area...

 twinkly lights in the trees... setting up the table... washing down wrought iron chairs... there's something about seeing it all come together that makes me smile... one thing that i love best about summer is eating outside... we shared our first outdoor dinner... it was delicious!

mother's day is a time to celebrate and remember the special women in our lives... those still here with us... those who are watching from above... those who long for children... those who have lost children too soon... my heart is heavy for those who hurt on this day... my thoughts were with a couple of my friends because i know this day isn't easy for them... and my thoughts were with my dad, this being his first year without his mom... my thoughts were also with the three sweet babies that i lost, but will forever hold a piece of my heart...

and my thoughts will always be on these two...

i'm so thankful that i get to be their mama!

xo
angie