Favorite Things

"These are a few of my favorite things..." One of my new favorite gifts this Christmas was a special cookbook from my parents.

It has all of our family specialties that we always happen to be calling Mom for just one more time. They're from Mom's kitchen, both Grandmas', & some newer traditional favorites as well. Each is typed up complete with the special notes & misspellings off the recipe cards... hold the splatters.Here I can find recipes for multiple cakes, cookies, desserts, breads, drinks, appetizers, & even a couple of entrees. (They're not all that important around our parts!) There are lots of photos, a few explanations, & obvious amounts of love.I know this is a gift that I will treasure for a long time. Thank you so much, Mom & Dad, for this gift from the heart!

If I had a million dollars...

This Mother's Day I'm thinking about all of the amazing moms that surround me . . . Mom being the shining star of you all, of course. I am so blest by your loving & generous example.

My greatest wish for you all is perfectly angelic behavior & sincere acts of appreciation from your children today & always. My prayer for you is a love of your vocation as a mother even when my above wish is not fulfilled.

Sometimes, just a break like a silent retreat or a day out with the girls can make going back to the chaos so much easier. Right?

If I had a million dollars, I'd spend a day with you

enjoying a bottle of JAV's Edelweiss wine,

eating an Old Chicago's ultimate hawaiian pizza,

& watching Anne of Avonlea,

before our relaxing afternoon at Center Stage Salon & Spa

followed by tea at Ruby & Cordelia's Fine Tea Room.

We'd finish off our day by enjoying your new gifts:
-book "Bless me, Father, for I have kids" by Susie Lloyd
-CD "Momsense" by Anita Renfroe
-image of Our Blessed Mother hanging laundry with toddler Jesus by her side
-beautiful pre-planted pots full of your favorite flowers to adorn your yard

If I had a million dollars, I would. But, I don't. (If I ever win the lottery...)
So, my gift to you is a prayer that Mary Our Mother will guide & protect you in your motherhood always. Thank you for your love & sacrifice.

Happy Mother's Day!