First Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day Mommy!!!

My first Mother's Day started with a lovely trip to church with Miss Ellison, where she gifted me with some spit up right down my shirt. She loves to share! Jay had to work, so Ells and I were going it alone. It is hard to juggle a squirmy baby and a hymnal! I believe she went through 4 bibs (5?) at church that day. She is the queen of drooling and spitting up! She also decided to show off her babbling skills during the reading of the Gospel. The little sass is lucky she's so cute!

I'm ready for church! (those shoes lasted about 30 seconds)

After church we went over to my mom's for a bit so Ellison could spend some time with her grandma on Mother's Day.

Grandma and Miss Ellison

She went in a hammock for the first time and I don't think she enjoyed it a whole lot.

What is this thing?!

She doesn't seem to like to be outside if there is any amount of wind blowing. She makes some pretty funny faces when wind touches her.

Ahh wind is getting me! Make it stop guys!!!

After that we went home to wait for Jay. I got beautiful cards from both Ellison and Jay. I haven't gotten my present yet but I've seen a picture and it looks awesome, I'll show it off on here when I do get it! Jay made a delicious dinner...he grilled steaks and made mashed potatoes (my fav!). He also made some amazing lemonade with a bunch of fruit in it. So good! It was a very nice first Mother's Day (and I can't wait for my gift!). It was sad that Jay had to work, but I was glad that I didn't have to! I know the odds are against both of us having off for any holiday, so this is no different. When I start feeling sorry for myself that we have to miss holidays as a family, I try to remind myself that we have important jobs and people at work need us...it's hard but it's the path we have chosen. And we can always celebrate another day!!!

I also try to remind myself of these things when I'm upset about working weekends when it's gorgeous outside (like it's supposed to be this coming weekend). Having to work weekends is never fun, but hospitals are open 24/7 and someone has to staff them! Since I knew this weekend was going to be awesome and I would be sleeping/working through it, Ellison and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather on Tuesday (even though what I really wanted to do was sleep after working Monday night!) and go walk around the zoo. It was her first time and I wish Jay could have been with us, but in Wisconsin you kinda have to take advantage of the nice days when they come! We have a zoo pass so we will have plenty of chances to all go together. Plus, I'm pretty sure Ellison doesn't know she was at the zoo. She didn't want to nap with her VERY tired Mommy at home, but she slept through almost the entire time we were out! Silly baby.

We took lots of pictures at the zoo so Daddy (and everyone who reads this!) could see how our day went. Mommy loved the weather and Ell was an angel. Even when she wasn't asleep. I can't wait to go back!

Ellison is 3 months old today. I can't believe it! Definitely the fastest three months have ever flown by. She is the best thing that has ever happened to Jay and I, and she is getting bigger and better every day!!! Love the little nugget SOOO much! Hope everyone enjoys the beautiful weekend.