Happy Mother's Day!!!

Mother's Day 2009 was a wonderful day! Greg and I are blessed with Godly mothers, and grandmothers. Although his grandmothers are now in Heaven, he cherishes the memories of the times he had with them, and their influence on his life. Mother's Day lunch was held at my house. I read a funny card that said, "It's Mother's Day - relax and enjoy 24 hours of peace and quiet...surrounded by 364 days of chaos!" I'm still waiting for the 24 hours of peace and quiet!
We had a wonderful lunch. Greg grilled his "famous" marinated chicken breast (during the last few minutes you put a slice of tomato on each piece of chicken and cover in with a thin slice of provolone cheese - yum!), I made a mixed vegetable bake (recipe to follow), ranch flavored pasta salad, seasoned red potatoes, corn, cottage cheese, and dinner rolls, and my mom brought grape salad and banana split brownies. It was wonderful to have both of my grandmothers together again!
The kids love getting me presents, and since my birthday and Mother's Day always fall within the same week, they really get to enjoy it -- it does provide some high pressure for Greg, though! This year must have been gift card mania (which I love!), so I'm now armed and thoroughly prepared to shop!
I hope the rest of you had a wonderful Mother's Day!!!

What 91/2 years has brought!
Supposed to be giving momma a kiss, but I think Ryan is ready to take a bite out of my cheek!

Precious girls...
Thank you, God, for allowing me to be a mother! It is an amazing gift!