Mama's Day

I have been blessed with wonderful examples of great women in my life. Unfortunately my grandmothers are not here anymore but their love lives on everyday in my Mama and Daddy's words and actions. 

Life is not about years, it's about moments. Although I didn't have as many years as I would have liked, I am thankful that I have enough memories of both of my grandmothers to last me the rest of my life.

If there is anything I have learned from the three mothers in my life, it is love. 

Because of my grandmother there isn't a day that goes by that my Dad doesn't tell me how much he loves me and how proud he is that I am his daughter. I am so grateful for the way that he loves my Mama, Haley, and Me. 

In the few short years that I had with both of them, my Meme and Grandpa showed me what true love looked like. They were the epitome of the love 1st Corinthians describes and the kind of love that is so rare nowadays. My Meme dedicated her life to raising five wild youngins' and I will never have a doubt that her family was her biggest source of pride. 

And my Mama. When I was little I didn't understand her love for Haley and me. I wished she didn't care so much - like those other parents who didn't show up at school for everything or make their kids do their homework! How silly children are... As I've gotten older I've only begun to comprehend how much she loves us. I know I won't fully grasp it until I have my own babies one day. She has been there for everything, and I know she always will be. She has always pushed me to be my best self and I owe all my happiness in life to her. She and my sister are my best friends and I am so glad she raised us to love one another so fiercely. I can only hope I can raise my own children with as much love as my mother raised us. I am so thankful God created me to be her child. 

Because I'm better at expressing my feelings with photos...

"When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw the woman who helped me give birth to myself."
~ Nancy Friday

I love you, Mama! Happy Mother's Day!

Sunday Social

I got this idea from Nicole at Sizzlin Savages and thought it would be something fun to do on this yucky morning! I found her blog through a link-up and just had to have her button. Small blog world, right?

Anyway, during all the wedding planning madness my sister was constantly making fun of me and my "lists." I bet I rewrote some of them twenty times! There's just something about writing a list that makes you feel more organized. So Hal, I dedicate this list to you!

Four Things

4 favorite things to do on the weekend: 
1. Sleep late (which is 8:00 nowadays)
2. Snuggle and play with Jasper 
3. Go somewhere new with Chris
4. Watch a movie in my pajamas

4 things you would do with $100,000: 
1. Buy Chris a new truck 
2. Go back to Europe with my sister
3. Do some serious antiquing
4. Pay bills and put the rest in our savings (this one is for you, Chris!)

4 favorite books you've ever read: 
1. The Poisonwood Bible
2. The Da Vinci Code
3. Jane Eyre
4. Harry Potter (Duh)

4 favorite movies: 
1. Dirty Dancing 
2. Father of the Bride
3. Couples Retreat 
4. Pitch Perfect 

4 favorite snack foods: 
1. Fruit
2. Powdered Donuts
3. Goldfish
4. Doritos 

4 things you must do daily: 
1. Talk to my parents
2. Send my sister a crazy picture message
3. Use Chapstick
4. Brush my teeth

This was harder than I thought it would be - it took me a bit to narrow them down! Happy Sunday, y'all!

Linking up here

What my Loved One Thinks About Me

One of the blogs I follow, From Mrs. to Mama, hosted a link-up called What My Loved One Thinks About Me, and I thought It would be fun to get Chris to do it! I mentioned it to him this past week and when he got home from work on Friday night he had something in his hand. I can always tell he's up to something by this sneaky smirk he gets on his face! I saw a folded up sheet of paper in his hand and had no idea what it was until he handed it to me. I was so surprised he actually did it! Of course he immediately said, "I haven't typed it up yet!" I am so glad he didn't because I love that it's in his handwriting. I've already placed it safely in our special box! Here you go!

1. My wife loves animals, sometimes she loves animals more than people!
2. My wife is a huge History buff. She is so smart when it comes to history! She will make a wonderful Georgia History teacher one day!
3. She loves beach trips, but the only problem is she is allergic to the sun. 
4. My wife is the best cook I know! She can whip up a great tasting meal in no time. 
5. She doesn't believe in buying pets. So go out and rescue one from your local animal shelter today!
6. We both love long car rides together. But, it better not be too long because she might fall asleep! Haha!
7. She loves children. I know she will make the world's best mom when the time comes!
8. With all the crazy things I do and say, my wife is always patient with me. She has no idea how much I appreciate it!
9. She loves taking pictures and capturing moments in our lives. I can only imagine how she will be when we have children!
10. She is very strong in her Feminist beliefs and I respect that. It makes her a stronger woman. She doesn't take crap from anyone - including me! Haha!
11. She loves visiting old graves. At first it kind of creeped me out, but she explained her passion for learning their history and it made me see her side. You can learn so much from an old graveyard!
12. She loves researching family history. It excites her more than anything! I only wish I had half the drive she does when it comes to research.
13. She loves talking on the phone to her mom and sister. Sometimes she gets so involved in the conversation that she forgets I am there! I have heard some interesting things!
14. My wife knows me better than I know myself. It's actually kind of scary! But it shows me she really pays attention to me!
15. I am extremely lucky to have my wife. She is the most amazing woman in the world! 

He definitely knows what is important to me! It's got me thinking about what I would say about him. Even though the link-up is over, I think I'll do one for him! Stay tuned.