Mom aka Amma to the Rescue!

17 weeks! 17 weeks is how long I went without seeing my Mom! 17 weeks is too long, and I was in dire need of some "Mommy loving," which I received abundantly. (Thank you Mom!). Thankfully she came for a visit last week, and oh what a week it was: shopping, shopping and more shopping, eating, playing with the kids, staying up late, enjoying every last minute with each other. It truly is a blessing that my mom is also my best friend.

TUESDAY: The kids and I picked Mom up from the airport, made a trip to Sam's, visited a friend in the hospital, and then ate dinner at Moe's with Justin. We were both tuckered out but stayed up talking and gearing up for the outlet mall trip the next day. My mom has lost 20 pounds since I last saw her. She was in need of some new clothes, and I was excited to get to shop with her and for her!

WEDNESDAY: Smithfield outlet mall was our destination and "shopping until we drop" was accomplished for sure. We both some great buys and had so much fun. The kids enjoyed having Amma all to themselves. THURSDAY: We stayed home all day and just hung out letting the kids have Mom all to themselves. Here are some pictures of our fun!

Amma getting some Noah love!

Karis loving on Amma

My little inventors

My mom and I went to dinner at The Beefmaster, I have to say they really do have the best steak I have ever eaten. Justin and the kids stayed home so we could have some girl time. It was wonderful and so encouraging. Before dinner, we took some pictures.

Amma and the kids having some more fun!

The girls (it was a treat to have Karis in the picture, she usually doesn't like taking pictures).

Me and Mom

I hope I look as good as my mom does at her age!

FRIDAY: We did a little more shopping and playing outside. Karis had soccer practice and then the kids sat in Amma's lap and watched a movie. Mom and I stayed up late talking and dreading the next day.

SATURDAY: The whole family took Amma to the airport, this probably kept both of us from crying the whole way there. We only have to wait 8 weeks this time before we see each other!

I would be remiss if I did not say thank you to my Dad who talked mom into coming. Thank you Dad, you always take good care of your daughter! I also need to say that your presence, Dad, was missed greatly! We love you!

I am grateful to the Lord for giving us this special visit. It was balm to my hurting (missing my mom) heart.