My First Mother's Day

I had a wonderful first Mother's Day! All the Stelsels were here for the weekend, which made it even more special. Gigi and Boppa flew in from Florida to meet their great-grandson for the first time. Ford is their fifth great-grandchild! I think they had a good time (wink wink). We certainly enjoyed having them visit us in Indy.

Gigi holding Ford for the first time

Gigi and Boppa giving David his favorite picture from their house back home: "Chancellor"

Connie and her boys on Mother's Day

Now that's a lot of Stelsel! 4 generations of handsome men

(My favorite picture from the weekend!) Grandpa and his little buddy

The Kassenbrocks were in town for the weekend, too. So everyone came over to our house for a cookout on Saturday night. We all enjoyed sitting outside in the warm weather for a change. And everyone got a turn at talking to Ford. ;)

Kirk and Ford hanging out at the cookout

Debbie and Ford telling stories

Emily and Ford having a serious conversation

Just chillin'

One big family

Parties wear a fella out!

Connie opening her Mother's Day gift from her boys (and daughters-in-law)

Gigi opening her Mother's Day gift with some help from you-know-who ;)

Debbie and her girls

The Stelsel women (minus Laura) + the little Stelsel man on Mother's Day

For Mother's Day, Ford got me a beautiful bouquet of pink tulips (my favorite!) and yummy caramel coffee (I've turned into a coffee drinker since having the baby). Isn't he thoughtful? The best part of my gift, however, was the card. It made me cry! I'm going to start my own little "Ford box" with all his keepsakes in it. This will be my first item in the box:

My first Mother's Day card (with Ford and David's handprints). Awwwwwww....

I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mother, mother-in-law, sisters, grandmother, grandmother-in-law, and friends! I love you all!

Categories: family time, the kids