Mother's Day 2014

I got SPOILED this Mother's Day!!  I took pictures of the gifts from my sweet family and I was certainly feeling the love.

A gift card to Rue 21 (love!!), coconut and a few other chocolates from Mrs. Cavanaughs and beautiful new earrings that my girls picked out for me.

After church I got even more stuff...cute bookmarks made by my girls, MOM's are the sweetest M&M's (my favorite!) and a cute card.

This was on my bedroom door when I woke up in the morning.  I love all the hard work they put into making it a special day for me.

And before the day was through, I stole a picture with my baby girl.

"As a mother guided by the Lord, you weave a fabric of character in your children from threads of truth through careful instruction and worthy example.  You imbue the traits of honesty, faith in God, duty, respect for others, kindness, self-confidence, and the desire to contribute, to learn, and to give in your trusting children's minds and hearts.  No day-care center can do that.  It is your sacred right and privilege."  - Richard G. Scott, Oct. 1996 Conference Report

It's true that there are some days when I feel like I want to quit my job.  It is the hardest thing I have ever done to raise in a righteous way and be responsible for three little souls.  I wonder many times if I'm doing more harm than good, but then one of them comes up to me and gives me a big hug and says they love me, or makes a right choice without even being prompted.  As hard as it is, it is even more rewarding and fulfilling and I am so grateful for the blessing Heavenly Father has given me to become more like Him in this way.  My family is my everything and I wouldn't change a thing.