Mother's Day

Yesterday was Mother's Day.

I hope that all the moms felt loved

and appreciated on this special day made just

for them. I always try to make this an

extra special day for Jen since she does so much

for me and our family. As the kids get older, it's

been easier and funner to get the kids involved. I

must say that the little ones aren't so good at

keeping "mom's surprise" a secret.

The first thing Cristian and Cora wanted to do this

morning was to give Jen some of the cards and

other items they made for her at school during the week.

Cora helped me make Jen breakfast in bed.

It was a gourmet meal...Malt-o-meal. But it

was what Jen wanted and the kids liked it too

(it was a win-win).

These are some of the drawings and cards

Jen got today from our children.

Perry's Contribution

(I don't know if Perry understood that this was

supposed to be mom's favorite things, not hers)

Mason's Contribution

(I left out the page that Mason says mom likes to spank him)

Cora's Contribution

(We'll see if this really works)

Cristian's Contribution

(The right side is a portrait of my HOT wife...
look at those curves!)

Jen and I have often commented on how we didn't
really know each other that well when we got married.
Not that we didn't know each other, but that we didn't really
know who we would become years later. I am so thankful
that Jennifer has far exceeded all of my expectations of her role
as a mother. It is a sacred responsibility and I truly admire
her for the way that she fulfills her role in our children's
lives. Jen is the glue that holds our family together.

Thank you, Jen. I love you.