Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday.

Ask me how she is spending it?

Right here with us.
Last week on a whim, my mom called and said she wanted to swing down for a couple of days to see all of us. Ryan is in his crazy season of work so of course I was excited!

As mom was on her way to us Monday, I came down with an AWFUL case of the stomach flu. I really can't remember the last time I was so sick. I managed through the afternoon and thankfully handed my household over when Mom walked in that evening.

She's been a God-send ever since.

I'm always thankful for my mom.

But this year on her birthday, I'm exceptionally grateful for her.

There is no way I could have managed - and she was as much a blessing to me as she was to Ryan and my girls. He was able to stay focused at work and our girls got more than a little spoiled.

So last night we threw as much of a party as we could handle . . .and celebrated with a little dairy queen.

Well they ate their dinner . . .and I ate my ice cream. Got to recover gently you know?!

Mom, thank you doesn't quite begin to touch the surface of how grateful we are for all you've done this past week. God couldn't have designed the timing of your "spontaneous" trip any more perfectly. Thanks for the mom and grandma that you are.

We love you and Happy Birthday!