My Beautiful Mother's Day

My boys made my Mother's Day very special this year...it started with waffles and coffee and cards in bed....then they led me out to the backyard see my gift - a bird bath.  I thought it was really thoughtful because Michael saw how intently I was keeping an eye on our baby birds (who learned how to fly away on Mother's Day!  I am a little sad but happy that all four made it) and Nate keeps our bird feeder filled...so it was a lovely addition to our budding bird sanctuary.  I love it! :)

We then packed up the truck and drove in to the city where we met both of our moms for a picnic in Piedmont Park and then spent the afternoon at the Botanical Gardens - two of my favorite places in town. I really had a wonderful day with everyone and am so appreciative to Michael for making it a special day.  It was another 300 picture day so here are a few highlights....

Nate and Fred played frisbee with Alie's hat

Nate wouldn't stop playing to take a pic with me so this is me trying to sneak in to a shot with him :)

We arrived at the Children's Section...Matthew is looking at the water area excitedly and Nate is wondering how he can play without getting too wet and messy.  Very telling of their differing personalities.

So Matthew played and got soaked...and had a blast..

While Nate chose to stay dry and dip his toes in a calmer fountain.

Naked ice cream eating while his wet clothes dried

Butterfly chasing

A picture with one of my kids!  He doesn't look happy to be in the pic either though...

Playing with a ladybug

Practicing our walking...I thought maybe he would do it for Mother's Day...

Going....

Going...

Gone.

It was a long - but fun - day so this was our last attempt of a Mother's Day pic. At least the boys look cute...even if Matthew is itching to just get in bed already!

I love my boys and am so blessed to be their mother.  And I love both of our mothers and am so grateful to have them so close by.  Happy Mothers Day!!

*Flower photos were courtesy of my very talented hubby :)