Dear Moms--

Aimee, Marisa, Julia, Hanna, and Stephie--HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

You are all great moms! I'm so proud of you! Your kids couldn't have gotten a better mom. You're just right for each of them. God bless you. Keep up the good work! Hope you enjoy your Mother's Day!

Lot's of Love,

Mom OXOXOXOXOXOX

Here's a poem I wrote for Julia when she had Violet. It applies to each of you as well.

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE

Does anyone know

How beautiful you are?

With little one in arms

Reaching for a star.

Does anyone see

The love that's in your heart?

So sweet, so pure

A love that never parts.

The unseen mothers

Who teach your children

All night and day

How to pray,

How to work,

How to play.

Who teach your children

Wrong from right

Out of sight

Day and night.

Do you know how beautiful you are?

Sweet,

Unsung mother

Reaching for a star.

10-27-06

(For Julia)

Happy Birthday Jason!
I'll always remember when you were a little boy in Italy. You used to help me water the plants. One day you came up to me with a huge fist full of purple irises from the garden. It was a big no no, but i couldn't get mad at you because you looked up at me with those big blue eyes, and said here grandma! Anyways, I miss you and your such a big boy now. You will always be in my heart and prayers. Wishing you a wonderful 10th year. You make us all proud.
Love, Grandma