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Because I told Wendy I would do so, this morning I stopped at Walmart to pick up donuts for breakfast.She likes the Bavarian cream filled kind.

(Wendy is a bad influence)

I parked the car, grabbed my purse, and stepped out onto the parking lot to be greeted by

 A mama duck following her three ducklings.

YES it’s true!

All four paraded right up to me like I was there just to see them.

(this is the stuff that happy dreams are made of)

Sadly I was in a hurry and did not have time to stop for long to visit with them.

But What a nice way to start a nice day!

Speaking of nice days…

Its Friday GIF

And as usual, I have favorites:

Favorite # ONE

Today is National Pizza Party Day.

Every Friday is National Pizza Party Day at my house!

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Favorite # TWO

Mother’s Day Presents

From my girls a couple of

Giraffe Vases.

to add to my giraffe collection.

And a trendy little crossbody bag from my son and daughter-in-law.

We know who picked this out!

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Favorite # THREE

Mother’s Day Fun

Amanda captured a Mother’s Day selfie and shared it on Instagram:

Amanda, Emily, and I went to get Mother’s Day pedicures.

While we were enjoying a nice warm foot soak, Lydia was getting a manicure.

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Favorite # FOUR

New Summertime Shoes

It is an illness.

I have already collected 3 pair of summer shoes and it isn’t even summer yet!

Wedge Sandal // Heeled Mules // White Leather

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Favorite # FIVE

I’ve always liked

Boys Bands

This week LB discovered a song that I had not heard before and shared it with me.  Today I was watching the official video during lunch when I realized someone had pulled her chair up behind me.  Apparently Wendy loves Donnie Wahlberg.

  New Kids on the Block recently released a video to pay tribute to

“The Boys in the Band”

You’ve got to watch this!

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Mother’s Day

It must drive LB crazy that I rarely know the answer to the question “what is the agenda today?” especially when my extended family is involved.

Yesterday was no exception.

On

Mother’s Day

the one constant is the annual pedicure with my younger daughter Amanda.

I know for certain that this will take place at some point in the afternoon.

Last year we tried to get my Mama to join us

…this year she did. 

My Mother’s Day afternoon began with a pound cake.  Mama likes warm pound cake and I like to bake, so it works out well for both of us.

She came to my house around 2:30 and I served her a warm piece and wrapped up the rest for her to take home.

There was also the presentation of

The Controversial “Mema’s Blessings” Plaque

which she loved; however it WILL be replaced.  Apparently I have no idea what year my nephews were born or at what point Emily and Chynna joined our family.

Also LB ran over it.

 

When Amanda arrived, she presented me with a lovely gift from Stephanie and herself:  a custom makeup case from Pop & Suki and a bonus gift … Stacking Hoop Earrings. 

I also received a Pioneer Woman 3 piece serving bowl set from Richard and Emily which was presented by Lydia.

My children are very considerate.

While Mama, Amanda and I visited together, the secret plans were revealed.

It had been decided that we would join together at Mama’s house on Mother’s Day evening to participate in a BYOM (bring your own meal) event.

 Since it was my turn to be Lydia’s best friend, I was invited to sit at the little red table.  I saw a lot of Chinese takeout at the event and a lot of rice on the floor.

Nevertheless, it was a pleasant time to visit with family.And I am blessed with a lovely one.

Although I love hearing “Happy Mother’s Day”, the sweetest words I heard yesterday came when I announced it was time for me to head home.  Those words came from Lydia as she told me “I don’t want you to go”.

Its a joy to be a Glammy!

It is also a joy and a blessing to be a mother and to be loved by such a sweet mother.

I consider myself fortunate to have the finest one that I know.  She is kind and considerate. Mama loves me unconditionally.  She has always been there when I’ve needed help, which has been often.    And she is always thinking of others, and especially her children and grandchildren.

The bible says “As is the mother, so is her daughter.” (Ezekiel 16:4)

…so I’m expecting myself to ultimately become more like her.

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

 

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