Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Sunday was Mother's Day- the day that we honor the women in our lives who have loved us and raised us to become who we are today. On this very special of days, I remember how very lucky I am to have a mom so loving, encouraging, and supportive. She's been there for me though everything. Through the raisin-up-the-nose trip to the hospital, six years of softball practices and games, teenage years with two girls, and proof reading all of my papers for two college degrees- she has always been there for me, and a girl couldn't ask for a better mother. 

Mom & Me. 1989.

She's taught me not to take life to seriously and that it's okay to laugh at yourself.

She taught me to always be myself, even when myself really wants to wear my favorite outfit, which happens to be a cow costume. Even when I want to wear it on the family trip to Sea World. 

Catherine, our dad, and I at Sea World in 1993. This was post-Shamu splash.

I'm thankful to have a mother with a heart for adventure and a love for travel- something that we share. I absolutely loved the trip that the three of us (mom, Catherine, and I) took right before I graduated from undergrad. She encourages me to chase my dreams and not fear the unknown, even when my adventures take me across the world. I look forward to the many adventures still in our future!

Thank you for being a wonderful mother and friend.

I wouldn't be the woman I am today without your love and guidance. 

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Celebrating Mother's Day...

A few months ago, my mother mentioned to me that she liked the burlap wreath that I had made. Ever since, I'd had in the back of my mind that I was going to make her one. Mother's Day provided me the perfect opportunity! With summer coming up, I decorated the wreath with sunflowers. I love how it turned out! It looks super cute hung up in my parent's home! 

On Mother's Day, Catherine, out dad, and I did a potluck style lunch and we got to hear all about the travels of my parents who are tracking the family genealogy. We even managed to get some family photos, which is a rare thing for us to remember! 

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Our parents are just stinkin' adorable! :)