Motherhood, Roses, Sacrifice and Chain Link

Happy Mothers Day! Like my friend Barry mentioned in his talk today, usually most people are lucky on this day to end up with french toast and a dirty diaper. In our ward they don't give out the usual token of appreciation *cough geraniums* but they did give us a yummy See's chocolate candy bar wrapped in beautiful pink and green ribbons. I loved the note they wrote on it and I thought I'd share.

Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels. As daughters of our Heavenly Father, and as daughters of Eve, we are all mothers and we have always been mothers. And we each have the responsibility to love and help lead the rising generation.

Love that. Jared buys me a rose bush for my yard every year for mothers day. And I love that this years gift will be no different than others past. I also have to give a shout out to Abbie if she is reading. I could not enjoy this day if for not the tremendous sacrifice she has made. Kylie has brought so much happiness and love to our family and friends. I know that as much as she loves us, she didn't make her decision because of our family, but for Kylie's benefit. If it were up to me I'd give all birthmothers a one way ticket to the celestial kingdom for the sacrifices they have made. We love you Abbs. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a mother to the most beautiful little girl ever.

We had a rough start today as Kylie woke up and has been extremely irritable all morning. I think those jaws of her may be working on sending up some more chompers. But I'm not really sure. Could also just be a genuine case of the ornery's. Jared is going on a fishing trip to Lake Powell and will be gone almost all of next week. So I'm doing what any self respecting person would do. I'm packing up and will spend some time at my mom's house in Logan this week.

Other good news- the landscape company I hired is planning on starting this next week. Let's hope they stay on schedule. I'll have to take some before and after shots. Though I warn you I don't plan on going all out on this backyard like I have for some of my clients. #1. I don't have 30K to spend on landscaping like some of my clients do, or even a fraction of that. #2. We don't plan on staying in this home forever. I'm excited to be able to plant some raspberry bushes this year and to build a raised garden box on the side yard. But before that happens we need to remove the last bit of chain link remnants that are in the yard. I'll be so thrilled to be one hundred percent rid of chain link. Last week I went shopping with a friend in my ward and we bought annuals for our pots. So I had a fun time planting up the four pots that sit on my porch. I think they turned out nice. Lots of red, magenta, lime green and blues. I love flowers!