My sweet mom!!!
We had her for a whole fabulous week.
Sunday, was cold, but not as cold as it has been, so we thought it would be a good time for a little walk around a nearby lake. It was pretty much freezing. We did the whole loop though, and I loved every minute of it, just talking.
Monday, we took mom to see the temple. Of course, we got hungry and it was just so convenient that our favorite burger place is only a few minutes away from the temple. It was as delicious as ever and mom approved. (The place is called D-Spot. Seriously, to all my Minnesota friends, you need to try it.)
Tuesday, mom took us to see Frozen. My students (and the whole world) have been raving about it since it came out and Ashton and I still hadn't seen it. Plus, mom was also looking for a reason to see it again and we were a good excuse. Of course, we loved it!
Wednesday, mom and I had a night out on the town. We started by visiting Midtown Global Market. I almost feel like I am traveling while I am there, like I am back in Mexico (depending on which part of the market you are walking through). They even sell mate and tapas for empanadas! After exploring the market, mom and I went to the Timberwolves Kings game. Tickets were awesome, thanks to my best friend, and my mom now understands the obsession I had with camping out for good seats at BYU. Being that close to the action is a whole new experience and once you have had it, it is hard to go back! We had a blast and were able to cheer loud for Jimmer when he scored his only basket of the night.
Friday, we went back to the movies and saw Jack Ryan. That was followed by Shepherd's Pie and more games, Rummikub this time.
Saturday, was our last day with mom. We had some serious snow fall Friday night, which was nice because it covered up the dirty snow that has been on the ground for far too long, but terrible because now we have so much snow! Ashton worked all morning so mom and I went to Target. But, before we could leave, I had to spend forever brushing a good 6 inches off of the car. Target was fun, always my favorite, especially when I have gift cards from Christmas to use! Following our Target trip, we met up with Ashton at home. Mom began making a birthday cake for herself, for us, and Ashton took a nap (poor guy had to be to work at 4 am!). While he was sleeping, mom and I went to see Minnehaha falls. I had seen the falls over the summer, but heard that they were beautiful frozen. Stunning. For dinner, we took mom to Raising Cane's, yum! And then came home to celebrate an early birthday.
This morning, I dropped her off at the airport.
I hate goodbyes, but I am so glad that I got to spend this week with my mom. I am grateful that I was able to celebrate a birthday with her. Grateful that I get to call her mom. She is full of love, happiness, and beauty. She gives up so much to make sure we are happy. I know there was a lot she missed this week, just so she could be with me. That makes my heart feels like it might burst.
** I also want to thank my dad for sending her to me this week - I know running the house without her is not an easy thing.
Wednesday, mom and I had a night out on the town. We started by visiting Midtown Global Market. I almost feel like I am traveling while I am there, like I am back in Mexico (depending on which part of the market you are walking through). They even sell mate and tapas for empanadas! After exploring the market, mom and I went to the Timberwolves Kings game. Tickets were awesome, thanks to my best friend, and my mom now understands the obsession I had with camping out for good seats at BYU. Being that close to the action is a whole new experience and once you have had it, it is hard to go back! We had a blast and were able to cheer loud for Jimmer when he scored his only basket of the night.
Thursday, I took mom to the Mall of America. How cool is it that I live less than half an hour from the biggest mall in our country?! Mom took most of the pictures, but I did get a cute one of her. Thursday night we ate in (yummy pizza) and played Farkle while watching basketball.
Saturday, was our last day with mom. We had some serious snow fall Friday night, which was nice because it covered up the dirty snow that has been on the ground for far too long, but terrible because now we have so much snow! Ashton worked all morning so mom and I went to Target. But, before we could leave, I had to spend forever brushing a good 6 inches off of the car. Target was fun, always my favorite, especially when I have gift cards from Christmas to use! Following our Target trip, we met up with Ashton at home. Mom began making a birthday cake for herself, for us, and Ashton took a nap (poor guy had to be to work at 4 am!). While he was sleeping, mom and I went to see Minnehaha falls. I had seen the falls over the summer, but heard that they were beautiful frozen. Stunning. For dinner, we took mom to Raising Cane's, yum! And then came home to celebrate an early birthday.
This morning, I dropped her off at the airport.
I hate goodbyes, but I am so glad that I got to spend this week with my mom. I am grateful that I was able to celebrate a birthday with her. Grateful that I get to call her mom. She is full of love, happiness, and beauty. She gives up so much to make sure we are happy. I know there was a lot she missed this week, just so she could be with me. That makes my heart feels like it might burst.
** I also want to thank my dad for sending her to me this week - I know running the house without her is not an easy thing.
3 comments:
There's no place I world rather have been last week than with you-Love you and thanks to you two for entertaining me. I had a blast! Love you so very much! Mom
This post makes me cry. Moms are so special, aren't they? Just think one day our kids will feel that way about us.
Those frozen waterfalls are absolutely incredible.
Lucky for you that you're able to be with your mom and spent more time with her. They are the best blessing that we received. Keep on loving!
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