A Mother's Day Outing!

I had a great Mother's Day today. Dan and the kids had it all planned out and took care of everything.

Dan got up really early. He got all of the kids ready for church. They made breakfast and had it ready and waiting at the table and then came to wake me up with with gifts and flowers.

I love getting all of the thoughtful homemade gifts and cards that the kids make at school.

Here's a couple of funny lines from this years cards...

Kase's card was the kind where the teacher asks the question and the kindergartner gives the answer...

Q: How old is your mom?

A: 44 (I'm 32. Thanks Buddy:)

Q: What is your mom's favorite food?

A: Fruit (I'm pretty sure that fruit isn't what has packed on these extra 80 pounds I've been lugging around)

Q: What makes you proud of your mom?

A: For letting me have a pretzel when we go to the mall.

Hailey's Card...

Dear, Mom I love you so much. I like to be in your family. You are so sweet. I DO NOT hate you. Love, Hailey (Ohh, so sweet ;)

Alaina and Ky had some super thoughtful cards as well and they were much appreciated.

Next it was off to church from 9-noon. It was a nice change having time to get ready for church on my own instead of scrambling to get 5 kids ready and out the door.

I thought I had received all of my gifts and surprises at this point but when we got home from church Dan told the kids to quickly change and meet back in the car. Dan carried an already packed ice chest out to the car and then they all let me in on our plans for the day.

They were taking me for a picnic at Pioneer Park. (A park, in Walla Walla, about 50 mins away)

Here's a few pics from our fun day together in Walla Walla.

Most of the drive had really pretty scenery; all except when we were passing the stinky paper factory right as you leave Burbank. PeeeeeUuuuu.

Pioneer Park

After we ate lunch we played a few rounds of "spoons".

A little Bocce Ball.

At this park they have duck ponds and also fenced in areas with different unique birds that you can walk around and look at.

Before we left the kids played on the toys...

...while Dan rested up for the drive home.

Today was a ton of fun! Thanks for all of the planning and hard work you guys. You all did a perfect job at making me feel special today. I love being your mom and really appreciate the special attention today!