A Mother's Love

The flight to Houston went very well yesterday. Mason didn't sleep but maybe 30 minutes out of the 3.5 hour flight, but he was so well behaved and not as squirmy as I thought he would be. I could feel the humidty the minute I stepped of the plane. As I exited the gate my plane arrived in, I was greeted by my Daddy. My Dad works for Continental and was able to surprise us at the gate. We met Mimi down in baggage claim and everyone was so happy to be together.

Saturday night, my parents hosted a family gathering. Some of my family from Carrollton came down this weekend and I couldn't have been more excited to see everyone. I made sure to take a ton of pictures! The best part of the night was spending time with my nephews and watching all of our family love on Mason.

I had a fabulous Mother's Day. Mason's pack n' play is next to my bed and as I opened my eyes, he was standing in the pack n' play and just watching me. He gave me a great big smile and a kiss. Afterwards, we went into Mimi and Granddad's bedroom and opened presents. Mason surprised me a beautiful beaded artesian bracelet. I wore it all day!

I enjoyed spending the day with my family and catching up, watching Mason play, and taking pictures. It is so good to be at my home away from home. I am enjoying myself in California, but this will always be my home.

I have had many titles in my life, but nothing is more fulfilling than being a mommy. My mom has set the greatest example growing up of what a wife, a mom and daughter look like. Those are tough shoes to follow, but because of her love, I am the women and mom I am today.

Granddad & Mimi with Mason at lunch today

Mason on the way to lunch
He wanted an appetizer
The night before we flew home, I got the sweetest picture of Mason sleeping!