Happy Mother's Day...

What a beautiful day to reflect on the blessings of womanhood and motherhood. All women are mothers whether they rear their own children or help guide, protect, and direct the footsteps others. In my heartfelt oppinion, there is no greater fulfillment or challenge in life than the responsibility to care for and teach children. To my mother, my grandmothers, my teachers, and all who have guided and blessed my life for the better...I want to wish you a heartfelt, Happy Mother's Day!

The budding domestic side of me came out yesterday as I baked sugar cookies and put a little extra effort into decorating them. I haven't done that for a long time...and I enjoyed every bit of it. I wish I could send one to all of you, but of course, that wouldn't be practical and I'm sure they would not hold up in the heat. I guess a picture will have to do.

Some may notice a new kitchen table in the picture. Thanks to our nice tax-return and Jonathan's encouragement, we purchased our first table and chairs and said goodbye to the old one Markel gave us that she had purchased from a garage sale years ago. I absolutely love it and am pretty sure it will be with us for the rest of our lives....Jonathan and I agreed that it makes a good Mother's Day, Father's Day, both our birthdays, and 5th Anniversary present. Now that's a deal. And....(5th Anniversary is represented by Wood), so we will always remember when we got it. Not bad.....we are very spoiled and pretty much enjoying it right now.