Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother's Day

Mason,

From our first picture together


to our official Mother's Day photo, taken today,


you've filled my days with joy and thankfulness.

We had a fun Mother's Day celebration. About a month ago, we shopped at Home Depot for my gift: hanging flower baskets for the deck. It was your first time riding like a big boy in a shopping cart, and you had a ball! You amused us and the other customers by smiling, laughing, babbling, and shouting as we shopped.


Yesterday, we enjoyed a family trip to the zoo and came home via Eastern Market so that you and Daddy could buy me some flowers. This morning after church and cards, we went on a picnic in Lincoln Park.



Sweet cupcake, the day you were born, I fell in love like I never have before. Being your mommy is a great privilege, and it's not something I take for granted. These past nearly eight months have involved many changes that have not always been easy, but my life is now richer in unexpected ways. I thank God for giving me such a sweet, spirited, and healthy little guy. You're an endearing little grouch, and you've captured my whole heart!


Thanks to you and Daddy for making my first Mother's Day so special. I love you both bunches!

XOXO,

Mommy

Saturday, May 12, 2012

metro and zoo

Mason,

We kicked off Mother's Day weekend with two firsts: a ride on the metro and a trip to the zoo.




We saw the pandas, but you were more interested in the people than the animals.


I love the apes. We saw a baby gorilla!



The cheetahs are Daddy's favorite zoo animal.



It was a day filled with lots of walking, and we all needed a nap when we got home. But what a blessing to have a beautiful, free zoo so close to where we live. We're looking forward to many more trips there. Which animal will be your favorite?

Love,

Mommy