Chelsey's First Mother's Day

Written by the hubby...

I rarely get on here and contribute anything to our family journal, but I thought it was only right of me to say a few nice things about my lovely wife on her first Mother's Day.  I also want to use this as a way I could pay tribute to a few VERY important ladies in my life.  I'm hoping that this won't qualify me as a "blogger". I guess I'm really just scared that if I started doing blogging that I'll turn into one of those freaks that blogs and tweets every little thing.  (Not that there's anything wrong with that) Anyways...Yesterday when I was out working I heard church bells ring, "Ave Maria". Naturally, I thought about what kind of mother Mary was to have been chosen to be Christ's earthly mother.  She must have had all the qualities our Father in Heaven wanted to help raise his Only Begotten.  I feel pretty special to have equally as wonderful women in my life.  Starting with my mother, who among other things, has blessed me with a believing heart and a caring soul.  I've always and will forever have a deep respect and love for her.  Cindy, my bonus mom (step mom), has also played a pivotal roll in my life. She has always been nothing but a sweet and true friend to me.  I can't remember a single instance through the years that I've ever been upset with her or got into an argument.  Its cool to have those types of people in your life.  Then there is my other "bonus mom", Lu.  There is such a bad connotation with mother in-laws with most people.  I must be an exception to the rule or something because Lu is awesome.  She is someone I look up to for so many reasons. Mostly because she was able to put up with Chelsey in her teenage years.  

Above are a few pictures we took after church today.  I'm always complaining how it seems like we are always taking pictures, but Chelsey constantly reminds me that I married a photographer.  I also married an incredibly talented, beautiful, and well rounded woman. Besides being able to capture and edit a really great moment through her lens Chelsey is a great mother.  I knew she would be even before Caiden arrived.  In the last seven weeks I've seen a new side to her as the mother of my child.  I admire her gentleness and softness towards our son, even when he is crying hysterically.  Even more than that I appreciate all the sleepless nights of nursing and soothing Caiden to sleep.  Sweetie, I love you and wish you a Happy First Mother's Day :)