Mother's Day 2008

Wow, today was just one of those days where you just fall into bed at night because you were just so busy doing (and having FUN!). It was pretty much the best Mother's Day ever, I don't know how my family manages to top it every year. WE woke up EARLY to attend the Mother's Day 5K and kids fun run at the Sea dogs stadium. As soon as I got out of bed, there Trevor was with the homemade gift and card he had worked so hard on at school. I cried, I was so touched by the paper flower complete with a picture of him on it! I Will NEVER grow tired of the homemade gifts my kids give me (because these are really truly form the heart). When we arrived in Portland for the race, there were over 2,200 runners. The kids' fun run was Trevor's very first race (which he took VERY seriously). The race ended inside the Sea dogs stadium which Trevor LOVED! He was very proud of his medal and we saw Trevor's teacher and one of his friends there. Then Josh ran the 5K road race while we sat in the stands and watched for his photo finish! It was a great time. Next, we came home and began construction on our very first raised-bed vegetable garden. Early afternoon, the door bell rang and it was a beautiful bouquet of flowers! This, I was not expecting! The garden construction took until dinner time when Josh prepared another one of his grilling masterpieces. Even though it was a little chilly, we ate outside b/c at least the sun was shining. It was the perfect night for our first campfire of the year. I just love days where we can stay outside until dark, playing and laughing. It couldn't have been any better, and I couldn't be any luckier than being the Mom to these three beautiful kids and wife to one incredible man:) It was a great day! Enjoy the pics:)