Pieces of Mother's Day 2010

Gifting: For about the last 5 years Aunt Mora has hosted a brunch or dinner for Mother's Day and for the last 5 years I've made it a tradition to give the Tilgner Aunt's a little somethin' somethin' for Mother's Day. Just our little way of sayin' thanks for being a part of our lives and doing that mom-like job of being an Aunt. This year we potted a variety of annuals each represent the uniqueness of each woman in the family.

My Prize. On Saturday I was on the hunt for some good deals so we took a little trip to Fred Meyer. Shortly after we got there we heard an announcement that a "Plant Walk" was starting in ten minutes for kids 10 and under. Aidan was thrilled! He was curious as to what this was (cause he has never been a such a walk before), and even more intrigued when I mentioned there would likely be a prize for the winner! So I said what the heck. We walked on over to the plant walk...and AIDAN won! He was so excited as was I when he happily handed it over to me as my Mother's Day gift. I was thinking he'd want to give it to a grandma but nope with out hesitation he handed it right over to me and said "Happy mother's Day Mom". It was really quite perfect because that day he had been mumbling about how he had no money to buy me anything and how even if he did he wasn't sure how he could make it a surprise. I thought his concern was so precious, a sweet gift itself and I let him know that. Regardless God knows the heart and I can't help but feel God intervened on

 Aidan's behalf :D

Deepwood Estate: This Mother's Day I thought it would be nice to take some pictures of the kids and I. Well the pictures didn't exactly go the way I wanted them to. A group shot with all three is still out of the question at this point and stage in their life. We tried...and let's just say the pictures will be scrapbooked. We did however get a few good ones of me with the girls, the boys and my man.

Mom's Home: My mom's moved a few times in the last couple years but no matter where she goes it'll always be home. She holds my memories from birth-now and home will always be wherever she is at. I totally spaced snapping a pic with her this year :( or any pictures of our time over there for that matter. Regardless it was great. I gave her her gifts and she gave me mine. Isn't sweet that my mom buys ME a gift on Mother's Day! I can always count on chocolate covered strawberries from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory from her on Mother's Day. I get one for each kid I have! Cute huh?! This year she also got me this adorable necklace (I'm wearing it in a the pic up top there).

The Tilgner Farm in Kings Valley: Adam and I know this is a Mother's Day event we will never miss because it's guaranteed delicious food. Food that is way out of my league. Okay we don't only go for the food the family is good too. Not everyone has the delight of being near a grandparent but we do! Plus the farm is awesome. It's like were the only people that exist when we're out there. Aidan was way into Mother's Day this year and asked to take me on a nature walk. The farm has plenty of tall trees and a couple trails too. He wanted to show off his expertise. It was adorable. Well worth the time and energy. Completely priceless.

The Oregon Coast: Usually Mother's Day is a difficult time for me to receive gifts from the family. I always feeling guilty considering it's right after income tax returns and I've usually shopped pretty well for myself by this holiday. But none the less I am a momma which entitles me to something. So this year I asked to watch the sunset at the Oregon Coast. It was a BEautiful warm sunny day until, of course, we headed in the direction of the coast only to see that the sunset would be shadowed out. The sky was full of clouds! Still it was a memorable time and the Oregon Coast is spectacular-Always.