Goes Without Saying...: I survived Joe's week at Powell!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

I survived Joe's week at Powell!

That's right...go me, because that was no easy feat. It was a looooong week while Joe was gone on a fishing trip with his bros. and Dad, and I don't even have a picture to show for it (not even of Gage's first T-ball game that was absolutely hilarious/darling). I was so busy trying to stay on top of things, my camera was the last thing on my mind. Gasp.

I was completely and totally exhausted by the time Joe got home but within 10 seconds of seeing him I was so deliriously happy, I could have cared less! My pay off for holding things together at home (sometimes by a thread) was an awesome Mother's Day:

Cori and Grandma Davis:

Super Model Moment...I mean really, the wind, the pose, and of coarse those killer abs:

Boys will be boys:

Pay off:

I know, I know, this is terrible, but Dad's never listen to cautious Mom's, not even on Mothers Day. Can anyone tell me why kids love this in the first place??

Kids enjoying the Bubble machine:

The reason we wake up and start all over again tomorrow:

Being a mother really is the GREATEST job on earth.

7 comments:

Jake and AlaynaMay 09, 2010
What cute pictures! You look absolutely gorgeous! I love the concept of yard work=youth!
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Jake and AlaynaMay 09, 2010
PS glad Joe's home and you're not a single mom anymore!
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Shane and GeanaMay 10, 2010
Mother is the greatest job!! You look so skinny, I meant to tell you that at T-ball.
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KelliMay 10, 2010
What cute pictures of your Mother's Day! It seems like you always appreciate not being a single parent when husbands are gone. Can you imagine them surviving if we were gone for a week. Glad he is back. You look awesome, keep up the hard work!!!
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JoMay 11, 2010
You are such a great woman!! Congrats on surviving your week!
I LOVE the photos! You have such a cute family! Great mothers deserve a nice Mother's Day!
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Matt and JessMay 11, 2010
Wow, you amaze me, I don't think I could handle three kids by myself for more than 2 days let alone a whole week and keep everything organized! Glad you had such a great Mother's Day, and by the way you look great!!
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Erin MMay 11, 2010
Love, Love your pictures. Glad you had a great day. Looks like everyone had a great time with Joe home. You were amazing. Your a great mom.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010

I survived Joe's week at Powell!

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