There are so many mixed feelings that I have about Mother's Day.
For years I would bury my head in the sand and pretend it was just another day. (I'm an expert at denial - a state I find quite under-rated.)
Then finally, in 2004, I could fully rejoice.....I was finally a Mother - I could almost not believe it.
Still, it's a day when many Mothers are grieving for their children who are not with them.
And then, in 2007, I lost my own Mother......on Mother's day (what was she thinking???)
;)
Still, I am grateful for a Mother who gave us everything she could and I am so deeply grateful for this gift.
To be called "Mother"!
Mother to Milana. (picture in 2010)
Mother to Dahlia. (picture in 2009)
Mother to Milana. (picture in 2010)
Mother to Dahlia. (picture in 2009)
Since 2005 we always go for a little visit to my friend Helen's flower shop where we've taken pictures of our girlies every year but this one. We'll do that in a few weeks.
We did go out for our usual dinner - Mom's choice.
Margaritas.......it's a must.
Yum.......
more yum.......
Margaritas.......it's a must.
Yum.......
more yum.......
Thank you my darling Dahlia and sweet Milana, for making me a "Mom".
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
17 comments:
Wonderful pics of you and your little ladies... and the yummy food, too!
So glad that you had a wonderful Mother's Day. :)
Looks like you had a great Mother's Day! Sweet pics of you and your cuties...just beautiful!
Hapy Mothers day
love the pictures. you glow with your children in your arms. you can see the love you have for them and they for you.
you are all so blessed
Being a Mom rocks, doesn't it??
PS: What resto is that? Looks yummy!
Motherhood sure looks good on you! ;)
Donna
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Susan,
It's Hot & Spicy. My fav. They serve sushi now too. For me, it doesn't get better than that.
:)
Beautiful pictures my dear friend and I agree Motherhood does suit you...and I really did miss spending Mother's Day with you.
Love u and love your girls.
me
You all look so beautiful together in that first picture! The only thing I missed out on was the margaritas. I am waiting for some good news. Hopefully, that will mean margaritas here too.
We are blessed.
I'm glad you had a nice Mother's Day and that you were able to celebrate it because of your girls. :)
You certainly had a glorious Mother's Day, I can tell. We are 2 very blessed mammas aren't we?
Love all your pics as always my friend. :)
Beautiful mama....beautiful daughters! Hope your mama's day was special :)
Gorgeous pictures of you and your precious girls!!
You are simply beautiful ~ inside and out & through & through!
Radiance like your's just cannot be fabricated ~ it shines like a clear, pure light!
I'm sorry for the loss of your Mama ~ as I know she must have been spectacular to have raised such a glorious daughter!!
Hugs!! Glad your day was splendid!
Mother's Day always brings up mixed emotions in me, too. Happy Mother's Day! I'm glad you enjoyed the day with your girls.
Ah bittersweet holidays...I know all about that. Sorry that you have to manage that range of emotions. However, you all look so freaking great in those pics! What lovely ladies! And that post prior as well...what fun.
Take care...hugs...M.
What a WONDERFUL Mother's Day celebration!! It looks like you had an extra special day surrounded by your special little ones!! Beautiful photos:)
Those Margaritas are calling my name:) I might need to put those on the menu for happy hour tonight!!
Enjoy your weekend~
Lisa
OH, how I LOVE seeing pictures of you with your gorgeous daughters. You look like you're 25, Wanda...you are so stunning!
Happy Mother's Day.....enjoy every minute of the journey of being Mom to these two very special little ladies.
xoxoxo
Dita
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