Moms are the best!

Yesterday was Mother's day and I just have to say that I have the best mom in the world! She does so much for our family and is such a strong person. She is a convert to the church but is stronger for it. She served a mission although her dad wanted her to have an arranged marriage instead. But in her heart, she knew what was right. Thank goodness she was so strong and served a mission because that is where she first met my dad. Then after her mission, she didn't go home to India, instead she went to school in Idaho and met up with my dad again and they dated and got married while going to BYU. She has taught all of us kids valuable life lessons that hopefully we will be able to teach our own kids. She has taught us the importance of having the gospel in our lives. Her and my dad made sure we never missed a day of family prayer and scripture reading. And there were many times when I would walk into her room at night and find her on her knees. I know that she was and still does pray for us kids everyday. My mom put up with a lot from me growing up. Raising teenagers I'm sure isn't the easiest thing in the world but I have to say she does it well. She is "The Perfect Fan" to all of us. This song perfectly describes how I feel about my mother. She is so special to me.

The Perfect Fan

It takes a lot to know what is love
It's not the big thing but the little things
That can mean enough
A lot of players to get me through
There is never a day that passes by
I don't think of you
You were always there for me
Pushing me and guiding me
Always to succeed

You showed me
When i was young just how to grow
You showed me everything that i should know
You showed me just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were the perfect fan

God has been so good
With blessing me with the family
Who did all they could
And I've had many years of Grace
And it flatters me when i see a smile on your face
I wanna thank you for what you've done
In hopes I can give back to you
And be the perfect son

You showed me
When i was young just how to grow
You showed me everything that i should know
You showed me just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were the perfect fan

You showed me how to love
You showed me how to care
And showed me that you would always be there
I wanna thank you for the time
And i'm proud to say you're mine

You showed me
When i was young just how to grow
You showed me everything that i should know
You showed me just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were the perfect fan

'Cause Mom you always were, Mom you always were
Mom you always were...the perfect fan
I Love You Mom

My mom is so proud to be a grandma and she just absolutely adores Boston to death! She is the first to always offer a helping hand...especially when it means she can spend time with Boston! She is such an awesome mother, grandmother, wife and friend. I love you mom!
I also have the best mother-in-law anyone could ever ask for. Julie is just the sweetest person ever. She is so sweet and is the best grandmother to all of her grandkids. Boston is the fourth grandchild, but the first grandbaby boy. He gets spoiled from both sides! I am so grateful that Julie has raised Ryan to be the man he is today. She also has taught Ryan the importance of having the gospel in his life and I am so grateful for that because my husband is a worthy priesthood holder. Julie is such a giving person and has done so much for our family.
This was my first Mother's Day! I have to say that being a mom is the greatest gift Heavenly Father has given me next to marrying my husband. I always heard other women say that there are just no words that can describe the love you have for your own children. I have always loved little kids and babies, but really, the love I have for my own child doesn't compare to anything else. Although I loved being pregnant, I love holding him in my arms even more. I hope that I can take all the wisdom my mom has and use it to be even half the mom she was to me. Thanks mom for all you do and I love you so much!