Happy Birthday MOM!

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We have had a fun January and I can't believe it is almost February! Here are some of the pics that I took at Duck Creek. We have been enjoying the 60 degree Vegas weather by practicing riding bikes and going to the Park. The weather could not be more perfect! And spending time with Family!
Today is also a special day, because it is the day many years ago that my sweet mother came into this world. And as I contemplate about all the love and dedecation that went into rasing me and and my sisters, I am so deeply greatful for all she has sacrificed on my part. Now I have been a mother for a little over three years not only am i greatful for all she has done for me but all that she continues to do for me almost daily. My children love their Yaya so much! It is so true, that once you are a mother you will ALWAYS be a mother. Words cannot express the love and gratitude that I feel in my heart for my sweet, beautiful Mother. I Love you! Thank you for all you do! I am so greatful you were born to be my Mom.
To celebrate her birthday we went to one of her favorite restaurants RED LOBSTER. My boys loved all the fish on the walls and of course the tank full of lobsters. Of course the food was delicious and the company was even better. I love my family! My aunt Susan and Uncle Dave have been in Vegas helping with my Grandma(they were across the table from each other in the back of the pic). It is so miraculous that she is still here! My grandma over came a fast spreading brain tumor that was cancerous. The doctors gave her three months to live in September. As of two weeks ago she was declared tumor and cancer free. If that is not a miracle I don't know what is. It is because of all the prayers, love and support of family and friends and of course the blessing of advanced medicine. Family is simply divinely inspired!
Speaking of family... I dont have any pics but it has also been great to see Rachel a lot lately. I think it is wonderful that she came in town this last weekend and all those that live in the valley made time to come together to see her. Even Megan who is nine months pregnant made the thirty min drive. Isn't family great!

Duck Creek Fun

Over Martin Luther weekend my family and around 30 of my relatives drove to a cabin in duck creek. It really was a perfect weekend. What more can you ask for then to be surrounded by those you love, eating great food and snacks, playing games, snowmobiling, sledding, white elephant gifts, movies, and talking until all hours of the night!? It was soooo much fun! Another cool part is among all the 12 children that were there NONE of them were girls. (There is a girl on the way and another unknown baby on the way) So all of these little boys ranging from 1 to 7 had a blast playing cars, monsters, throwing balls, and all those fantastic things boys like to do. And of course playing in the snow that was so high the boys could climb onto the roof with no assistance. The men decided to join in the fun and built a tunnel slide in the snow! There were also some enthusiests that did some cross country skiing! And then there were those that sat back, relaxed and read a book by the fire. There was something for everyone!