Mother's Day 2015

  Here's a little hand print

Just so you can recall.

Exactly how my fingers looked

When I was very small.

MOM

Happy Mother's Day!

My Mother's Day was beautiful but bittersweet. You may have read about it here. I am so thankful for my husband who did everything in his power to make the day a little less hard and make it special for me. I am so thankful for a husband that continues to spoil me with his cooking. On Saturday, he made the most beautiful and delicious apple rose breakfast. I'll have to post the recipe soon. It was amazing. Auby kept saying, "Want it. Want it."

After our family breakfast, we made our way downtown to the Aquarium. Aubrey absolutely LOVED the aquarium. She pointed out lots of different animals. She enjoyed the birds, fishies, and the comingoes. Aubrey enjoyed being picked up, hold you she would say, being put down, and pushing the stroller. She is such a big girl.

{Stroller pushing, black panther spying, flamingo fighting, family cheesing, and octopus swimming}

{I cannot get enough of my munchkin.}

Mother's Day Sunday was a torrential downpour. Tornado sirens woke us from our sleep. As soon as the alarms went off, I ran upstairs to awake the babe of course not knowing the time. It was 7AM which is about her morning wake up. Not exactly the way I had envisioned Mother's Day morning. I did enjoy my snuggles. With horrible storms and flooding, we decided to stay home. It was a perfectly lazy day which I really enjoyed. 

 

This is one of my favorite little moments. I am so in love with this little family. While this has been a truly difficult season in our life, I'm thankful for these sweet reminders. I am so incredibly lucky to be this little girl's mama and married to a man who loves me even through my hardest of days.

This card couldn't be more perfect. Auby is madly in love with her Mickey. So let that be the inspiration. 

If you're happy and you know it thank your MOM!

Momma,

We love you like Mikey loves Minnie.

When we think of you, it makes us do the hot dog dance.

And whenever we need help, we can just say "O toodles" and you will be there.

And that is why you are the best Mama in the World!

Thank you to my two loves for making me feel so very special. I am truly one thankful Mama!

First Mommy's Day & Aggieland Visit

My first official Mommy's Day was super fun and will always hold a very special place in my heart. The day before, we had decided that we would meet Oma and Opa in College Station for Mother's Day lunch. That morning, baby girl woke early and was ready for an early morning play time. It didn't bother this mama at all. I was so ready to spend my special day with my loves.

The Friday before Mother's Day, I received this sweet hand made card from Auby at daycare. I seriously had a few tears. I am so happy for this adorable little memory and so thankful to be this little girl's mommy.

As we made our 3.5 hour trip, we got the call that my dad sadly would not be joining us, but would still be able to meet my mom at Sodalax in Snook. Aubrey slept the entire way there (the way back was a very different story;). It was a great morning to catch up with the husband. I decided to change baby girl before we made our way inside, and sadly she had an extra not so special blow out in her car seat. After a semi quick change, we grabbed some goodies for Oma and made our way inside.

{Oma and Aubrey- 7 months}

 

It absolutely melted my heart to see my baby girl and Mama together. It was such a special lunch and I am so thankful that we could share this special day all together. My fingers are still crossed for my mom and dad moving to Dallas within the next few years.

{3 generations of ladies}

 

After our lunch, great conversation, and cuddle time with the babe, my mom returned home and we made our way to Aggieland. We of course had to stop by Aggieland Outfitters for some new clothes. We bought this adorable dress in 6-9 months as well as shirts for mama and daddy. They even gave away free Aggie flip flops to mama's for Mother's Day. I was beyond excited as I had not purchased a pair the four years I attended school there. We of course made our way to Northside and then to the century tree for family photos. Enjoy some extra special pictures of my beautiful family of three. 

I loved this sweet dress on her. You may not be able to notice, but there is a small A&M logo on her left side of the dress in white. Her bow was actually a gift from my parent's doctor. I loved the way all the feathers blew in the wind. It may or may not have stuck to her face just a few times (mommy fail), but was too cute for words and such a sweet gesture.

 {Mommy Daughter picture}

 {Family of Three}

 {Our Aggie Baby- 7 months}

 {Daddy Daughter picture}

 

This picture is my absolute favorite. No she's not walking but pulling up. I just can't wait to continue these adorable pictures and to watch this little baby turn into our little lady. Her daddy is so proud!

{Mommy & Auby under the century tree}

 

I am so thankful for these two loves and celebrating an extra special Mother's Day lunch with Oma. I couldn't have asked for a better first official Mommy's Day in Aggieland.