Monday, May 12, 2008

Happy belated Mother's Day!

I haven't been much in the blogging mood lately for some reason, but wanted to chime in and say that I hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day. I'm sure it was a very special day for everyone celebrating their very first Mother's Day! I hope it was a good one.

Joe and I, along with my brother and his family, took my mom to brunch at a local, historic hotel (for the locals...we went to the San Marcos). They had a really nice buffet and we had a long and leisurely meal. My nieces and nephew made a big platter for my mom at one of those pottery painting shops. They did a great job and even included Lauren's name. My niece, Emily, gave me this gift bag...


with this little ladybug in it...


It's like a little ladybug chia pet! I'll have to post another photo later when it sprouts.

Just think...next Mother's Day I'll have Lauren home! Gee, I hope I'm not delusional...what do you all think?

19 comments:

Lisa~~ said...

Next Mother's Day will be your best Mother's Day as you WILL have Lauren in your arms.

M3 said...

That little gift bag and chia present are adorable! "A waiting cousin" is just the cutest (although it did make me tear up a little it was so sweet). Sending you big Mother's Day hugs.

Michelle said...

You aren't delusional at all You'll have Lauren home by this time next year for sure!

Julianne said...

What a sweet and thoughtful gift from your niece! I hope next year will find you celebrating Mother's Day much differently.:o)

OziMum said...

Aaaw! how gorgeous is Emily?!! "waiting cousin"!! That's fantastic!

Hope you had a lovely day with family!

Alyson and Ford said...

The "waiting cousin" got to me. Hugs to the entire family. There's a lot of love coming through loud and clear...
peace
fm

Kim said...

Okay... Waiting Cousin is sooo sweet.. and the little ladybug chia pet is tooo cute...
And don't worry girly.. you are not delusional....
Lauren will be here with you next Mother's Day..
HUGS..
Happy Mother's Day... Have a Great Week..

Anne said...

Cute gift! And you WILL have Lauren Elizabeth home with you next Mother's Day!!
Anne

OH MY #6 said...

And, that is so exciting.

Lea

a Tonggu Momma said...

You'll have her in your arms for sure!!!! It would only be delusional if someone with my LID month said it. :)

Lisa and Tate said...

Waht a sweet neice !!!! You are sooooo right.. next year we will be wishing you a first mothers day with Lauren in your arms.

Colleen said...

"A Waiting Cousin". That is really cool!

Anonymous said...

All those comments were really nice!!! Aunt Donna, thanks for posting my gift... I didn't know you really liked it THAT much!!!
Emily

Shelley said...

Can't wait!

Carol said...

You'll have her for Christmas, what are you talking about Mother's day for????

Hugs!!

Allie, Katie and Harper's Mom said...

I argee with what the previous
blogger said. Christmas 2008
is going to be wonderful for
your family!!! I loved the
Cousin note!!! Hang in there
Donna, Joe, and Linda your
almost to the finish line!!!

Take Care,

Sindy

Cupcakes and Hairbows said...

That is a precious MD gift from your neice -- how incredibly sweet from a little girl! See what you have to look forward to from your little Lauren!

redmaryjanes said...

My eyes filled with tears when I read the bag. Give that girl a hug from me. What a precious gift.

redmaryjanes said...

Oh, and hugs to your Mom!