Post Mother's Day

I titled this "Post Mother's Day" but maybe it should be a post about Mother's day?  Anyway, I did have a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday.  I told the kids that if they wanted to come and worship me they could  come by at 1:30 for lunch...( I do hope you know I'm only kidding about the worship part!) We had a nice lunch with the boys, Evelyn, and grandkids and I didn't even pick up my camera!  Sometimes I do get busy just enjoying the day.  My son in Oregon called later that day and we talked for quite a while.  I can't wait to see them in July.  I know I'll have plenty of pics then!  I also talked to my Mom too.  She will turn 93 on the 17th and I'm so blessed and appreciative to still have her with us.  I know that Jack misses his Mom on these special days.  He doesn't talk about it much but I know how much he loved her and so did I.  I do miss her southern charm, directness, wisdom and her fabulous lemonade and potato salad!  If your Mom is still living I  hope you spoke with her or saw her on Sunday.  If she's passed away I''m sure you miss her.  Here are a few of my favorite Moms:

My Mom of course...#1 in my book.  When my Mom was 10yrs. old her mother passed away on Christmas day...1936.  She was raised by her Dad and 4 brothers.  How she had the skills to be a good Mom to 6 kids of her own is a miracle.  She's still the glue that keeps all us kids coming home to her and enjoying spending time with her.  Love you Mom!

This is my Dad's Mom...I loved my Grandmother, the only one I had, and we had a special bond.  She was funny and I enjoyed her stories about her youth and her almost opera career! (atleast that was her story and she stuck with it forever!)  She could make the best donuts and cream puffs too...She wasn't my sister's favorite...Midge claims she tried to drown her....but I still think she was pretty special!

My sister..(on the right)..is a super, wonderful mother and Grandmother.  She's my best friend and confidant too! I love her pieces and always look forward to visiting her and laughing the whole time. '

My Mother-in-law, Nelda Rae, was a classy lady, and one smart cookie...in fact her nickname was Cookie!  We had many fun adventures in her VW van as we drove all over the county hunting bargains or berries to pick!  She was a wonderful second Mom to me when we moved to Ashland. I miss her and think of her on those special holidays that she loved that gathered all her kids together. I've tried to do the same in our home now.  I hope she would be happy about that.  She passed away in Feb. of 2000.

My Daughter-in-law, Amy...she's a sweetheart and a fabulous Mom.  I love her energy and her willingness to go anywhere on a trip!  She loves to travel and we love it when we visit them out  in Oregon. She's always thinking of fun things and places to go when we come.  Love you Ames!

My Daughter-in-law Evelyn.  She's such a hard working gal that also takes good care of our son and has fit right into our family.  We love her kids too!  She's always happy to come over and spend time with us and enjoys the family holiday gatherings.  Love you Evelyn!  These are just a few of the special Moms I know.  There are many more in my family and my friends too.  I wish all of them a Happy Mother's Day!