my mother taught me

My mother taught me...

To make the holidays special.

To be a great cook and baker.

To love music and play the piano well enough to accompany my children.

To take trips near and far.

To go to my children's music and sporting events.

To love the Gospel.

Candy card for Nathan's baptism

To go to church every week and wear our best.

To give hugs.

To read books.

To do hard things (like having lots of children).

To have snowball fights (although I still don't do that).

To love and serve.

To be my best self!

Thanks for amazing example of mothering, Mom. You set the bar rather high. Thanks for all these lessons and the ones you continue to teach me every day. Love you so much!

mother dear, I love you so

Because of you, I seek after excellence in all things.
Because of you, I am excited by learning.
Because of you, I feel guilty when I don't sing in the choir.
Because of you, I love and appreciate beautiful things.
Because of you, I don't like Relief Society.
Because of you, I know and love the Gospel.
Because of you, I know what a good marriage looks like.
Because of you, I have talents to share.
Because of you, I know it is easier to do nothing at all.
Because of you, I know that it is better to make my best effort.
Because of you, I am strong-willed.
Because of you, I want to be a good mother.
Because of you, I feel loved.
Because of you, I am glad to be me.

I truly honor you, Mom. I love you!