Mother's Day

As I watch them every day, they amaze me with their love, acceptance and joy in the other.

We spent our day in Eagan at Lebanon Hills, one of our favorite places to go,

on a Nature Hike (as we like to call them).

Bella created a "Scavenger Hunt" list and she marked off all the fun things we found. From flowers to puppies and all the tracks and animal homes in between.

Her simple joy and beauty take my breath away.

Now 6 and almost 10, these two are growing faster than I am prepared for.

Here was a burned out hollow tree, they all "just fit".

What a treasure find.

After that we went to Shaun's restaurant to eat. This mom sure doesn't want to cook that day, (or any day really). Plus, then we could see dad.

Grandma Hinson joined us for the day and we were all nostalgic of cabin campfires

as we roasted marshmallows for smores - AT the table.

WAY COOL.

And yummy.



Another wonderful day celebrating the three gifts I was honored with.

Now almost 12, 10 and 6, this day has gone from coloring and playdough

to 2 hour hikes and fires.

Can't wait til next year.

I hope all the wonderful women out there enjoyed their day.

I sure did.

Hallmark might have created it, but my kids define it.
Thanks God, for thinking enough of me,

to give me them.