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Happy Mother’s Day & The Simple Things

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 Being a mom is pretty special. 


It’s exhausting, stinky, thankless, messy, tiring and a daily test in patience.

But its mostly just special.

As the busy days fly by, I find myself growing more and more thankful for photos I have of me with my children. I can’t even put into words what these photos mean to me…they serve as a tangible reminder of the joy that being a mother brings me. Looking past the spilled bowl of cheerios, the sibling squabbles, the inability to have an adult conversation void of interuption and all the daily noise,  is sometimes necessary to find that joy….. 😉

…but joy is there.

In every sticky kiss, in each bedtime story, with each I love you and with every squishy hug.

I’m so thankful to be a mom and I’m so thankful for all of the mothers who have influenced my life for good. For my sweet mom, my mother-in-law, my Grandma’s, my beautiful sisters in law and to all of you. 

This past month I issued the challenge to all the moms out there reading my blog to be brave and step in front of the camera in honour of Mother’s Day and I’ve been so touched by the images that you’ve shared.

Just look at how beautiful you are. How beautiful motherhood is.

Being a mom is hard stuff, but I for one find comfort in knowing that we’re all in this together. Knowing that we all have similar struggles and similar joys along this journey called motherhood. We’re united in the love we have for these precious children and as mothers, we share a special connection with one another. I’m thankful for your examples, for the tips and ideas you share with me that help make me a better mom and for the kind comments and emails that you take the time to leave for me. Encouraging and uplifting each other as mothers, wives and women can do so much. 🙂

A heartfelt thank you to…..

julie from lil fish photography | jennifer from jt and the sea | jo from ap mommy | maribel from photo life | jess from a winding road |  talia from pieces of me | our footprints on the world | lisa from my life my camera my memories | leishell from capturing life | angela from the simple things | aubree photography | brittany from the roscheks daily happenings |  gina from chic homeschool mama | jennifer c. | christy from c.lee | jen from delightful deets

for sharing your beautiful photos with us! You are brave and beautiful and amazing!

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!



the simple things no. 83

this weeks simple thing:

I had the chance to go on a field trip with Emily’s class this week and well…I’ll admit, I wasn’t too excited about it. Arranging someone to watch the little girls for the day and getting everyone out the door by 8:30am was not easy, but somewhere between rushing out the door in the morning and riding the bus home with Emily that afternoon, I realized it was totally worth it. We sat on the bus together on the ride home and just giggled and chatted about the day and it was really nice to spend some one on one time with my sweet girl.

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Welcome to [simple things sunday] this week you guys!
This party is all about celebrating the simple moments and simple joys that make you smile each week. So grab that camera, snap a photo or two and come share with us each Sunday!

Just a few quick rules to play:
please, please, please read the rules carefully

1. Grab a button and include it in your simple things post.

2. Link back directly to your simple things post not your blog/website.
No links to other linky parties, giveaways or craft projects pretty please. 
This linky is all about the photos.

3. Be sure to pop by and visit at least 3 other links and leave a comment.
Leave as many as you can. 🙂
 
I can’t wait to see your photos this week! I’ll be sharing some of my favs from the last two Simple things Sunday parties on the blog + Facebook throughout the week so stay tuned! If you’re featured be sure to grab yourself a featured button!

Also, please remember to stop by as many of the other links as you can each week and leave lots of comments! Comments are the funnest. Everybody likes ’em, so be as generous as you can with the comment love. Thanks a bunch!
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Don’t forget to enter the fabulous Mother’s Day giveaway going on right now! You could win a chic + stylish camera bag of your choice from Jo Totes! The giveaway ends tonight at 8pm MST so hurry and get those entries in. The winner will be announced later on this evening.  Good luck! 

Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. Aaww, I LOVED this. The way you summed up motherhood. It really is special. I agree with you, pictures are the greatest way to bring back those special memories we have with our children. I loved the pictures. And then to see I had a place on your blog was really sweet. Thank you for that. Happy Mother’s Day to you! I hope yours is soo special and full of love.

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  6. So beautiful Rebecca- Love the video of Stephanie. I love her & her family. They inspire me in so many ways. I actually keep a photo of them close by to remind me of the important things- Faith, Family, Perseverance & knowing that the Lord is giving us his Grace in so many ways. Happy Mother’s Day my friend!

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  14. Happy Mother’s Day sweetheart! I hope all of your gorgeous babies spoiled you rotten today 🙂 Thanks for hosting again!
    ~Kirsten, One Tough Mother

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  23. Love it! I wrote about joy in my post, too. Well, taking it from what our priest had said. But, still. Yes, there is joy somewhere we just have to look for it sometimes 😉 Happy Mother’s Day, Rebecca! Wonderful pics, as usual!

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