All Moms

As a little girl I always dreamed of being a wife and a mom. Those where my two biggest wishes and dreams. Sometimes it is hard to believe that I am living that dream. I feel greatly blessed to have Patrick and Charles in my life. I remember as a teenager and young adult praying for my future husband and children. God has blessed me more than I deserve. Thank you Patrick for getting up with Charles this morning and letting me sleep late! I also like the flowers you picked out. I love and cherish you both.
I am so thankful for having a loving mom. I know she has sacrificed many sleepless nights, has worried and nursed me from skinned knees and colds, and has listed to my hopes, fears, and dreams. I am so blessed to be able to call her with questions about teething, bumps, and other things about raising Charles. Thanks mama for always being there for me. I love you.
To my loving sister. You are a wonderful mom. I am amazed at how much you do and stay sane doing it. Thanks for answering all my questions and loving me through all the ups and downs. I will never forget the encouraging words while we struggled to have a child up to all the calls, texts, cards, ect after having Charles. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the cards that you asked friends to write after I had Charles to encourage me. I love you big sister.
To my Mother-in-Law: thanks for raising Patrick into the man he is today. I know he would not be who he is without you. Thanks for treating me like a daughter from day one. You are a blessing and an encouragement to me. Thanks so much for all that you do. I love you.
For all of you out there that have lost your mom. I am so sorry. I know today is a hard day for you. I am lifting you up in my thoughts and prayers.
To those that are moms in waiting. Please know I think of you and pray for you daily. May God grant you the desires of your heart.
Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Birthday Mama

My Mama is a very special lady. She is and has always been a great mother. I feel very blessed to have had her in my life. There are many things she has done for me and our family. Thanks for always loving me, taking care of me, and calling to check on me. Mandy and I are very lucky to call you Mama. She is also a very caring Mama C to Truman and Sarah Spratlin, and one day to our little ones. You can just tell how much she radiates with love for her family and friends. I hope some of her mothering skills rub off on me for the future little Box's. I love you Mama. Happy Birthday!!!!Her biggest delight is to love on her grand-babies. If there is a way to get to them she is there with bells on. She even tells my sister that she will take care of them at night, and not to get up she will.
This is the day my niece, Sarah Spratlin joined us in the world. She makes the third generation of awesome women.

Hanging out with Truman. Keeps her busy and happy.