- Matt and Oliver handing me a gift that was a wonderful start to my Mother's Day... a DVD that Matt had been secretly working on displaying pictures of the two amazing blessings that are the reason I have the title "mom." It was such a thoughtful, and perfect gift for a sap like me! I love giving and receiving gifts (one of my "love languages") so the fact that he spent so much time and energy compiling this masterpiece truly warmed my heart. He selected such wonderful pictures capturing the character of both kids and set it to the Jamie O'Neal song "Somebody's Hero" - such a perfect selection! Definitely a crying gift.
- Moments later after viewing this gift, I got to say hello to my parents and two of my sisters who had driven up from Houston the night before getting in after we had all gone to bed. So it was great to start off the day with them in the house when they weren't there when we went to bed. The reason they came up was for...
- Gabriella's Baby Dedication at church was Sunday morning. It was a time for us to stand in front of our church as a family and promise before God and our church to raise Gabriella to know and love the Lord. It was such a special morning and a touching addition to my Mother's Day. We were blessed to have both of our parents there, as well as two of my sisters, Matt's Aunt Amy, our neighbor Heath, as well as, of course, all of our friends at our church. We had a beautiful picture of her up on the screen and Matt read to the audience a prayer that we had written for her printed below:
Dear God, Thank you for our precious daughter Gabriella. We've loved her from the moment we found out about her. Her smile is contagious - may her joy come from you and spread to all those who know her. Her cry reminds us of our dependence on you. Please give us wisdom to raise her well, shaping her into a Godly woman full of grace and love.
- After the dedication, we hosted a reception at our house with our family and close friends to celebrate her even more. I love having people over, especially so many people I love all at once. It was such an uplifting and fulfilling afternoon. We had lunch and a cute butterfly cupcake cake (that I bought... but someday, with the help of this picture, hope to be able to make myself)
- Getting to shower our mother's with special, homemade gifts. A picture display for my decorations loving mother showcasing her favorite models! And a recipe storage/organizer book for my mother-in-law... a practical but personalized gift for a great cook.
My mom showing the gift to Oliver
A sweet moment between mother and son - she liked what he wrote in the card- Getting to enjoy a nice, relaxing afternoon and evening with my parents and sisters including watching the end of Jerry Maguire which Matt and I had started the night before, a yummy dinner out at La Hacienda Ranch, a walk around the block in the beautiful weather we had this Sunday, and lots of Wii playing.
- This morning finished things off with my family in a way I enjoy like no other - SHOPPING! My mom sat with Oliver in the play area of the mall (thanks mom) while I shopped for over an hour with my sisters and a sleeping Gabriella in the stroller. It was such a treat to get to go shopping without a toddler... and not having to wait until night after my husband gets home and I am pooped from the day. Then lunch at Mooyah with Dad and Matt joining us for a send off for my family. But only for 11 days... then starts the first episode of summer wedding adventures in the Beck family at my sister Natalie's wedding!
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Such a special day! Congratulations!
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