The Kitchen Family

Mother's Day

The night before Mother's Day I told Brock all I wanted was him to stay in bed with me and sleep in until the boys woke up and then we could all four snuggle in our bed.....and that's just what we did. PERFECT. After the 1,000 time of Co begging for us to come make breakfast cause he belly told him he was SO HUNGRY, we got up.

Upon request, Brock made me sweet orange rolls, crispy {semi burnt} scrambled eggs and hash brown patties. He also made the boys blueberry muffins. So yummy!

The boys were so excited for me to open my gifts from them and Daddy. Brock gave me new piano music that I've been wanting {When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars} and the boys gave me the sweetest book called Mom & Me, the conversation recorder.

We then headed out for a walk around the neighborhood. 75 degrees felt great.

Cohen rode his bike the whole time around the neighborhood for the first time on a long walk. He did great! And Brend wanted to ditch the stroller and he walked to whole way. Right as we turned the corner to our house Brend finally asked to be held. I was very impressed with them both.

My sweet parents sent me the perfect addition to my husband and wife statue. Two little brothers! I love it. It sits in my window seal in the kitchen, and makes me happy.

This is what the boys did while I took my sweet time getting ready for church. I love SUNDAYS!

Church was great. Cohen sang for the first time with the primary in sacrament meeting. He was right up front, but I missed it since I was playing the piano for them. :(

Dinner request: BBQ hamburgers and fries and fruit, and strawberry shakes. :) My kind of Sunday dinner.

I'm not gonna lie, these next two pictures only took us about 45 tries. And we were suppose to be QUICK since we were walking out the door for church. Thanks Brock for being a sport!

My boys are so handsome, and their are filled with the light of Christ. What perfect, pure and innocent examples they are to me.

What it all comes down to is there is never a good reason to get angry or frustrated. Maybe lots of reasons, but none that are good enough. These sweet boys are just learning, growing and experiencing LIFE, just as they should. I have been trying to keep this mind set more consistently, our days always go much better when I do. It's SO TRUE that Mom controls the house.

To my boys,
I love you with my whole heart. 
You make me proud to be a mommy. 
You make me want to learn and grow and become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for being just what I need in this mortal life, for trying my patience, for making me happy beyond words, and for loving me even when I have bad days. You are growing up speedy fast right before my eyes, and want to make every moment meaningful. I hope you always know how much I love you and always will.
I love you to the moon and stars and St. George and back!

Love, MOM
xoxo