Mother's Day Weekend

This past weekend was a busy and memorable weekend. Jeremy and I headed home to thank our mothers for who they are and have been to us over the years. We went to my parents on Friday night to have a little alone time with them before all my siblings and their children arrived. It was good to be together and share the evening chatting. I always enjoy staying overnight because I know the next morning I will get to go on a walk with my mom. It is our time to reconnect and spend together. We did that on Saturday while Jeremy worked on school work at the library and Dad went to the office. We also went to the library and the bulk food store to pick up cheap meat and cheese. We had funeral burgers (one of my favorites!) for lunch. Around 2pm, Nate, Jen, and their three kids rolled in. A bit later, Luke, Steph, and their two kids arrived. And finally, Ben, Steph and their kid arrived. Dad had arranged for us to cook so mom could have the night off. I don't think she really knew what to do with herself :) It was a delicious meal - pulled pork, smoked chicken, macaroni and cheese, cheesy potatoes, salad, roasted vegetables, cole slaw, chips, two peanut butter pies, two milky way pies, and a strawberry pie. Whew!

Jeremy and I went to his parent's house on Saturday night. I didn't make it to the end of the Cavs game, although the rest of them managed to stay up. We went to Grace Brethren on Sunday morning. It was a nice service - good special music and baby dedication. Afterwards we shared a meal at Smithville Inn - baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, homemade noodles, and biscuits. It, too, was delicious and plenty of food! We sat and chatted for awhile at their house before heading to see Jeremy's grandpa for a bit before going home.

All in all, we enjoyed ourselves. We are blessed to have families who love us and enjoy one another. And specifically mothers who have blessed us with their love and their lives.