When Husband's Away.......

When husband is away on business (3 weeks into marriage I might add),

Wifey will go home to see Momma and Daddy!

Yes, I have to admit, I am a big time Momma's Girl. And I'm not ashamed to admit it.

It's great to have your mom there for advice when you first get married.
Where should I keep my pots and pans? What kind of vacuum cleaner do I buy? Do these pillows look good on the couch?

And then of course there are the "Will yous...."
Mom, will you come help me sort through gifts? Will you go with me to shop for decor? Will you make me some curtains for the living room???!

So, when Darren was out of town for work, I bought some fabric at Hobby Lobby that I had my eye on for MONTHS, and I went home to spend a couple days with my mom and dad........and so my mom could make me curtains!

And how beautiful they turned out!

this is the fabric I picked out

And the finished product!

What a sweet, amazing, talented mom I have.
(She'll be in for a real treat when my kids are someday knockin on her door for help; I have no clue how to make curtains.)

I Love My Momma

So I know this is a little belated since Mothers Day was two days ago, but I couldn't help but go ahead and post a little something about my mom.

I have the best mom in the world. It's true.

She has done so much for me, and so much for the wedding.

I don't know what I'd do without her.

She helped me pick out my dress.

And my shoes.

She went with me to many many venues, before convincing me that she would do whatever it took to have the backyard wedding I really wanted.

She picked up the bridesmaids dresses.

She figured out a way to make the mason jars.

She found and hired a caterer.

She researched several places and ordered tables, chairs, and linens.

She told me I could have the photographer I wanted.

She helped me pick out invitations, put them together, address them.

She went with me to antique stores to buy vases for centerpieces.

She spent a good 4 hours on the computer looking up where we could buy coral peonies so I could have the flowers that I really wanted.

She went with me to register, and didn't complain once about my indecisiveness.

She hugged me and rubbed my back when I started getting stressed out about everything.

And when I say everything, I mean everything.

She is sewing all 20 table runners herself for the tables at the reception.

Her green thumb has planted many beautiful flowers to make our backyard look just right for June 11.

She has unselfishly given her time, money, and love. Just for me.

She doesn't realize how much she does for not only me, but for my whole family.

I love you, Mom.

God knew what I needed when he gave me you.

Happy Mothers Day.