a great visit from Melanie to Seattle!

I loved having Melanie and Michelle come to Seattle to play!  We had a great time shopping, exploring, being girls at the spa, watching movies, and eating way too much!  Isn't that what makes a great vacation?  Thanks Mel for sharing part of your vacation time with me!

 

  

As you can see, we had a great time getting "pretty".  

And then to makes things even better, Amy and Whitney came for an overnight visit. Thanks to Whitney and Mel I bought the cutest summer purse, and Whitney FINALLY got to go birthday shopping. (only a month late)  I think it was worth the wait!  It was a busy and fun 10 days for me before heading back to the project and melting snow.  I loved it!

happy mothers day!

Here is to all of the amazing women I know that are awesome mothers!  

Here is to Amy, Wendy, Holly, Brenna, and Emily...the mothers of our grandchildren.  I can't tell you how much I appreciate you for being so caring, patient, kind, protective, and loving.  You continually amaze me with your insights and your ability to teach these beautiful children.  I love being their grandmother...and I love watching you be their mothers.  Happy Mother's Day to you all! 

There are other women I would like to also mention on this Mother's Day.  Of course, my own mother, who I love and miss, Grandma Bird, who has taught me so many things, and Great Grandma Bird, who was the only grandmother I have known.  I also have many friends who have been my heros, who have inspired me to be a better wife and mother.   I am grateful for all of these women in my life.

I hope you are all well and happy...and that you have a wonderful Mother's Day!

a great soccer day!

                                         

A couple of weeks ago, I spent an entire Saturday watching my grandkids play soccer!  As you can imagine, it was one great day!  I actually saw all 6 of them play at least half a game.  The weather was a bit challenging, but that's soccer!