Memorial Weekend 2020 at the Lake

Girl Time with Kaylee

Piper is such a girly girl, and just loves to play dress up. Kaylee was babysitting the other day. So Piper insisted she take pictures and send to me. Can you say "diva"?! :)

Baine's 1-on-1 With Papa and She-She

Right now, Baine is definitely a Papa's boy. He loves to go to the farm with him, play outside, he has to sit on Papa's lap or just be near him all of the time. I love it :)

Piper's 1-on-1 With Papa and She-She

My dad and Shari have been doing 1-on-1 time with the grandkids over the last couple of weeks. Every kids gets their own day and night. They all love this so much, and Piper just can't understand why she can't go everyday ;) 

Heavenly Mother's Day to Mom

Mother’s Day weekend. Such a bittersweet time. The last Mother’s Day I had with you was at my house for Piper’s Dedication at church. I was mad at you all afternoon because you were getting on my case about letting things go and pulling myself together. I was so mad at you, I didn’t even give you your Mother’s Day card. I found it still in the drawer just the other day. I plan on keeping it for now as a reminder to myself to never let a day go by without telling those I love how much they mean to me and to apologize when I am in the wrong. 

I will never get another Mother’s Day with my mom or be able to make up for our last one. But I did have 28 years worth of great ones-and that is more than some. My heart goes out to all of you moms who are hurting. Those yearning to be moms. Those mourning from child loss. Those struggling with PPD. And I also praise all of you moms. You are amazing. You are cherished. And you are doing a great job. 

Make those phone calls tomorrow to the special moms and mom figures in your life. Pray for them. Let her know what she means to you. Don’t let the day end in regret. 

Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven, Mom. You are not forgotten—I promise. ❤️

Mother's Day 2020

Mother's Day was a little different this year given that most places were still closed. However, it was a beautiful weekend and time spent with my kids and family outside was so nice. Joe wanted to do a big brunch for his mom, Shari and to have my sister and kids come over too. It was nice being together all day. Josh and Joe did all of the food for us, which was so amazing. 

This holiday is still bitter sweet to me. But I am so overly blessed and grateful that I am able to celebrate this day and for my 3 reasons :)

Tulip Time Pictures

Since Tulip Time was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19, Brook and I still wanted to take the kids to do our traditional tulip pictures. So sans our Dutch costumes, the pictures went great and the flowers all were beautiful and in full bloom. I am so bummed we didn't have our Dutch traditions this year, but now already excited for next year :)

Friday Nights With the Family

 We love our nights with family. The kids are all best friends, which I love so much, and we just have the best time together. I love how the kids see me being so close with my cousins, and now they are with all of theirs. They might just get into a little trouble as they get older ;)