Mother's Day

Although this was my first Mother's Day as a mom, I have very fond memories of Mother's Day weekend last year when we found out that our baby was a girl.  Cody and Ella made Mother's Day very special for me this year and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.  We ended up celebrating a week early as Mother's Day weekend was filled with our half marathon, the Pickerings staying with us, and spending time with family.

The Sunday that Cody deemed as "my day" was one of those beautiful, rare, warm spring days in Seattle where everyone wants to be outside.  I was spoiled with very thoughtful gifts - I warned Cody that he's now set pretty high standards for future Mother's Days :).  We started the day off by having brunch at the Salish Lodge overlooking Snoqualmie Falls.  It was a place that we've always talked about going to, but had never made it there, even though it's only about 15 minutes from our house.  Brunch was delicious and we had an amazing view of the waterfalls from the lodge where we ate.  Ella entertained us during brunch with her smiles, giggles, and flirting with the people next to us. 

After brunch, we went home so Ella could nap (and I even got to squeeze in a nap!), and then we headed to U-Village for some shopping and dinner.  I love going to U-Village when it's nice out and being able to walk around outside.  We ate dinner on the patio at Sonrisa and soaked up the last few rays of sunshine before the rain came back the next day.  Thank you Cody and Ella for making me feel so special and loved on Mother's Day!

On actual Mother's Day, we went to my parent's house for a delicious dinner prepared by the guys - my Grandpa, Dad, Tom, and Cody.  

Here are the ladies on our special day: my Grandma, me, Ella, my Mom, and my Aunt Gwen.

Happy Mother's Day to my mom - the most incredible and amazing mom.  I am so thankful for our relationship and hope to be as wonderful a mother to Ella as you are to me!

 

 My sweet girl

Ella and one of her favorite people to play with, Uncle Tom