Have I ever told you...

how much I love being a mommy?  Being a mommy means I get to go to things like this:

Muffins with Mom - May 2012

It also means I get to say that we can celebrate summer a little bit early (ok, really it's our crazy GA weather that allows for this, but I had to fit these cute pictures into this post somehow):

Swinging at the park

Bubbles!

Loving the pool on the back deck

Popsicles and Sprinklers

Looking ready for summer at the doctor's office

And it means that I get at least one day a year to do whatever I want for the whole day.  On Saturday, we started our Mother's Day celebration at Mom's.  It was the last time the cousins will get to run around and play together in that backyard (and of course I forgot my camera.  Thank goodness for cell phones.)  The kids had a great time (thanks to Gumpy, his tarp, and dish soap!) and were plenty occupied with each other so that we could all relax and talk a little.

So eager for Nanna to open her gifts!

The kids have always loved running/pushing toys back and forth on this brick sidewalk!

I love how the girls are just watching the boys like they are crazy.  It was a little chilly for water !

The boys

The girls

On Sunday, all I asked for for Mother's Day was to take the kids to the zoo.  Did y'all see the forecast on Sunday??  I decided we were going anyway.  So the day started with a yummy breakfast that was cooked before I even got out of bed.  Then we headed out to Kohls and Target (to get Kate a rain jacket and myself a Starbucks!)  And we were off to the zoo!  And let me tell you, I've been to the zoo when it's hot and sunny and I have to say this is the way to do it:

The tickets are cheaper, too, because they said all of the animals might not be out.  But, they were much more active than the last time I went.  Maybe they don't really like the GA heat either.

First stop - Flamingoes!  Collin insisted on carrying and following the map the entire trip.

Trying to feed the parakeets but they didn't cooperate.

Katelyn giving it a try.

I loved the way this guy just sat and stared at us.

Getting a better look at the tigers.

Looking for some food.

 As if the day wasn't good enough already, Mike decided to cook steak and crab legs for me for dinner.  Yum!  I'm posting a picture of it for Mike.  He likes to poke fun at people who post pictures of their food.:)

Hope all of you mommy's enjoyed your day as much as I did!