My Gift.....

For mothers day I don't really ask for much.  I wanted to go on a family hike to a spot in Spanish Fork I've been wanting to try....Ted told me he would be to sore from a long days work the day before.  So I opted for the next best thing a hike by myself :)  (kinda, my sister and I talked while she jogged)   It was nice to get out for a couple of hours in the fresh air. 

The other thing that I ask for almost every year is family pictures.  Like most moms I have very few pictures of myself with my family which makes me sad.  The only pictures I have of Ella and I are from the hospital when she was born and she has grown up so much since then. We did a quick 20 min shoot at the corner lot down the street.  We knew there was a storm coming and we had to hurry.  I  didn't love being rushed but I'm so glad that we made the effort and now I have these treasures forever.  Next time I'm hiring a professional, Ted told me that he wouldn't be in them if I did....he is such a little stinker when it comes to family pictures, go figure. 

They aren't perfect. I'm not perfect.  But it's us and I love them:)