Birthday, Graduation, Mother's Day!

First we had a little birthday party for my mom out at our house. We wanted to surprise her and it actually worked! We had Panda Express and then we took her canoe out for a spin on the lake that is right by our house. She was so surprised and that made it so fun!







Technically I've been graduated since December, but I decided that I wanted to actually walk in Logan to have some closure. It was such a bittersweet time for me. I absolutely LOVED going to school in Logan. It was really hard for me when I got married and I couldn't attend the Logan campus. It has not been the easiest road but I have had so much support and encouragement from my family. I never really thought that this day would ever come-now it has come and gone and I'm a little bit sad. So happy though! Here's some pictures of the day! (sidenote: we had a problem closing our eyes while pics were being taken! :))



















Last but not least I had my very first Mother's Day as a mother this year! Koby made me breakfast in bed and gave me sentimental gifts. Lol. He asked what I wanted and I wasn't so sure. Then he suggested that I get the molding that we want to put in our house for mother's day. I didn't really like the sound of that so I told him I wanted something sentimental. He gave me earrings with pearls on them because that is Emi's birth stone, a collage picture frame with Emi's foot and hand print in two of the openings, a book, and a robe. He was so nice and made me dinner at home instead of having to eat ham at his grandma's. (I really hate ham, so I wasn't really thrilled about going to his grandma's-this was our compromise:)) I had a really good day! I am so thankful that I am a mom. I don't think there is anything better than being home with my sweet Emi bug all day everyday.

There is a song by Cherie Call that reminds me of my mom everytime I hear it. Here's the lyrics:

She is not the picture on the magazine
She's the woman just behind you at the checkout stand
She may appear to be common but she mystifies
In all the ways the wisest men and children understand
'Cause she has eyes that sparkle with her love
And she has a smile that's as gentle as a dove
And no woman from a movie or an ad could ever hope to be
As beautiful as she
She is not a highly honored diplomat
Held responsible to lead the world to peace
But what she does is every bit as serious
Amidst the turmoil everywhere that will never cease
'Cause she has hands that wipe the tears away
And she has a voice that makes everything O.K.
And no woman from the papers or T.V. could ever hope to be
As indispensable as she
And it breaks my heart every time I see her wonder
If she means anything in this world that pulls her under
And she doesn't always see the way that Heaven smiles above her
That's the reason I try to always tell her that I love her
'Cause she may not be known for giving millions
To the charities and auctions on the news
But I believe she's given more than anyone
In all the times she's ever had to choose
To give up sleep to rock her children every night
And give her heart to always hold their dreams so tight
And the best that you or I could ever hope to be
Is as wonderful as she
And the best that you or I could ever hope to be
Is as wonderful as she

I Love You Mom!!:)