Happy Birthday Mom

Mom's birthay was February 4th, the first day of our Disney vacation this year.
We celebrated by taking her to California Grill, a classy restaurant located atop of the Contemporary Resort.

I believe the greatest thing God has blessed me with is my mother. We share the same strong-willed and fiercely independent qualities, which makes us not get along all of the time, but we still remain the best of friends. My mom lost her own mother when she was 17 years old, and at that age now I could hardly imagine growing up without her. Mom does such a great job of caring for all seven of us, including home schooling us which is no easy task! My prayer for my mother is that she continues to grow in strength and wisdom with the Lord. Already, she has set such a good example for myself and my younger siblings. I know it will be difficult for her when I head off to college in August, but I know the distance won't be a huge issue.. I just hope it will continue to make our relationship grow stronger.

We love you Mom!! =)

Little known facts about Mom:

• She's just two years away from hitting the grand 5-0
• She's one of eight children
• She loves dogs, especially Shih Tzu's & Boxers
• She originally started out as a Music Major in college, but switched to Nursing
• She volunteered at the local Fire Department
• She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and loves crab cakes!
• She is a major chocoholic!!
  

A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31: 10-12 and 25-31