Mother's Day Blessings!

My Mother's Day was stretched over two weekends! Last weekend, while we had Maddie we celebrated Mother's Day as a family. Maddie first presented me coupons she had made for me.

1) Maddie will do your laundry for 1 day!
2) Cooper and Chloe promise to not drool for one day!
3) Maddie will cook dinner for one night!
4) Cooper and Chloe promise to not cry for 24 hours!
5) Cooper and Chloe promise to not spit up for 1 day!
6) Cooper and Chloe promise to not have poopy diapers for 24 hours!
7) We will do the dishes for 1 day!
8) We'll love your more than Daddy for one whole day!
9) Maddie will do what ever you want for 1 day!
10) We will clean the house! (Useable only once!)

Then, Todd sent Maddie and I to have a girl's day out while he took care of the babies! He gave us the instructions to get manicures and pedicures and to shop for two pairs of shoes from any store that I chose! Last, Todd drove over an hour to get take out from PF Changs! My favorite!!! Since the babies were born, we have not eaten there because it's not really the baby bringing type establishment. This was a real treat! The day was great.

Today, was a wonderful day for me as well because we dedicated the babies to the Lord! I woke up to flowers from Todd and then we had to hit the floor running getting the babies dressed, fed, ourselves dressed and be at the church by 9:15. Nana and my best friend Toni were also there. Pastor Alex prayed for Cooper and Chloe and presented a scripture that matched with the meaning of their name. Chloe's name means "One Who Searches" which is so appropriate for Chloe. The scripture they attached to this meaning was, "Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!" Psalm 105:4. Cooper's name means "Servant". The scripture for his name was, "Please follow their instructions and do everything you can to help them as well as all others like them who work hard at your side with such real devotion." 1 corinthians 16:16. I can't wait to see what God has in store for Cooper with this one!

While Pastor Alex presented their certificates they had their picture on the big screen.

Just couldn't pass this picture up. Cooper is loving this thing! Look at that smile he gave me this morning! Chloe also rolled from her tummy to her back this morning!
Today was a very special day for us. It is was so appropriate for me to dedicate Cooper and Chloe to God today on Mother's Day. Most everyone knows the trials that Todd and I went through to conceive. Every day I thank God for giving me the gift of being a Mother and what a way to show my gratitude! Thank you Todd, Maddie, Cooper and Chloe for my wonderful gifts and for making these past two weekends so special. I love you bunches!