Mother's Day . . .

The view from the deck of the Canterbury Brook Inn.

A fantastic old street light in front of the restaurant.

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day.  In fact, it was the first sunny day we've had since last Sunday.  We met my sister and niece and nephew for Mother's Day lunch at our favorite local spot, The Canterbury Brook Inn.  On Saturday night we still weren't sure if we were all going to be able to go due to Megan still not feeling well but her fever finally broke for good after five full days of having one.  On top of the virus, she started to complain that her ear was hurting her.  When we took her to the doctor, she had a full blown ear infection in one ear and the start of one in the other ear.  She's much better now, thankfully.  I gave her one more day at home today and we're shooting for tomorrow for her to return to school. Fingers crossed!!

Walking back to the car after lunch.

This red headed son of mine cracks me up.  Seriously.  : )

Two of my loves headed home for dessert.  We took separate cars in case Megan started feeling sick again.

We came home for dessert which consisted of fresh strawberries, pound cake and homemade whipped cream.  Once you've had homemade whipped cream it's tough to go back to the store bought stuff and it's so easy to make!! Jim worked Saturday night and woke up so he could have lunch with us and then came home and went back to bed for a couple of hours before having to go to work again.  I honestly don't know how he does it. 

Gathered 'round the table for dessert.

Son #1 who made me a first time mom 23 years ago.  So hard to believe. 

Son #3 who would not stop flaring his nostrils when I tried to take his picture so I told him I was gonna take it anyway.  And I did.  : )

My nephew Tristan who graduates from high school this year.

My niece Annie who absolutely hates having her picture taken. 

I actually caught her smiling but her eyes were half closed.  Haha!!

 I hope your Mother's Day was a good one.  Now we're on to plans for the next celebration!!!  : )

This sassy girl turns six next week!!!!  : )


Happy Monday!! ~ Wendy

Sunday Sayings . . .

Many blessings for a beautiful day ~ Wendy

Sunday Sayings . . .

 " God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers."

Many blessings for a beautiful Mother's Day ~ Wendy

Mothers' Day Moments . . .

Yesterday was such a beautiful day here in New York and so perfect for sitting outside to celebrate Mothers' Day with a picnic in our back yard.

 Cousins played ball together and caught up since they saw each other last.

My niece, Annie, asked me to take a photo of her in mid-air.  She cracks me up!!  : )

 A little girl was mugged on by her Nana (my mother) and wishing her Mimi and Gram were sharing the day with her, too.

 There were dandelion blowing contests . . .

 and even some "fishing" going on in the soon-to-be-ready-for-the-warm-weather sandbox!!

 There was a nephew of mine who loves to try to elude my lens but didn't do such a good job yesterday so I was able to get some photos of his gorgeous face.  Ha Ha, Andre!!!!  : )   XOXOXOXO

 You can run but you can't hide!!

 And then there was a little girl named Miss Meggie who gave her Mommy an attitude face when told not to do something . . .

 but quickly changed her tune when it was time for dessert!!

There's a new Sheriff in town!!

Not if she has something to say about it!!  : )

 A beautiful day filled with love and laughter, great food and company.  And even some special gifts.

Meggie made this for me in school.

Daisies from my beautiful sister-in-law.

Flowers from my man.

 I hope you had as special a Mothers' Day as we did around here.  : )


 Many blessings for a happy Monday ~ Wendy

We Interrupt Sunday Sayings to Wish You a Very . . .

Whether you're a mom, a mom-to-be, mourning your mom today or wanting to re-open the line of communication with her and not sure how to, I wish you a beautiful day filled with love and happiness.


 Many blessings ~ Wendy

A Wonderful Mothers' Day in Pictures . . .

We had a wonderful Mothers' Day around here. It was filled with lots of food, family and fun and my mother was thrilled she got to spend it with all eight of her grandchildren!!





My mother and Megan in the Sailor outfit she bought for her.





Jim trying to keep my niece, Annie, from eating her fourth brownie.







Brendan and Annie relaxing on Nana's patio.





Trevor playing wall ball in Nana's house. Don't tell her!!




The best carrot cake you ever tasted!! I'm not kidding!!!!




First cantaloupe of the season and it was dee-lish!!!!!




Megan practicing her yoga poses.




Jim and my nephew, Tristan.




A rare photo of my son, Connor. I have to sneek pics of him and then I take a rash of you-know-what for taking them!! : )



My niece, Taylor, and nephew, Danny hanging on Nana's patio.

Girl power!!!

Daddy got his baby girl dressed so Mommy could put on some much needed make-up. We were up late the nite before on a date nite in Manhattan to celebrate our third wedding anniversary. I'll tell you about that next time. It was phenomenal!!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Mothers' Day!!

Many blessings ~ Wendy