Queen Mary

<---Notice cool gift idea?!

I have decided to do random "Muddy Boot Tribute" posts. These worthy faces are people, who if wearing boots, would be filthy. People who know how to live. People who know what's up.

I would like to dedicate the first official MBT (Muddy Boots Tribue) to my rockstar Mother.

She recently turned the big 5-0, but in her mind she might as well have turned 25. I aspire to live like her. There's no one who could set a better example for me. In honor of her and all her awesomeness, my aunties,cousins,my sister Cassidy and I crowned her "Queen Mary" for the day...throne and all.

The day started in downtown anoka searching for buried treasure. It's called antiquing for those of you who are inexperienced. And I suggest you give it a go. Old is the new cool.

lI have three incredible aunties on my mom's side. They were the masterminds behind this day. Those feet you see there have tread much ground,sewn much seed,run many miles, and have stood their ground for the truth!WAY too cool for school.

The day was filled with joy. I just can't explain to you the fullness that was felt being together. It was like microwaving a bunch of marshmallows. It just oozed goodness. But it was perfect because when you're around my mom everything's okay. You believe anything is possible. Even when you're broke and the future is as clear as grey sky. Goodness still oozes, and you can't get rid of it.

My mom has this new feddish with serving dishes. Catsup bottles,mustard bottles,pitchers...now syrup dispensers. When you open the refrigerator is like a 'gal darn pottery barn. IN THE FRIDGE. But hey. It's classy!

After shopping we made our way to the park. Oh, by the way. The weather couldn't of been more perfect. The soft breeze,the warm sun, the broken shade through the towering trees. It complimented our blankets and bubbly quite nicely. The girls and I had a special time of sharing. We each gave her "tokens" of things that reminded us of her.













We kept the kleenexs handy.

My mom is the epitome of a servant. All you young ladies out there in need of a mentor. Give my mom a ring. Seriously. And for you fellas...she makes a heck of a meal. My mom's usually the one planning and blessing. It was so neat watching her being lavished on. Being queen must be nice.

My Aunt Pat made the chair and gave my mom a cute little chair to wear as a memento.

TANGENT ALERT:

I have the best family. I'm sure yours is great too. To add the the bestness...if creative was a plant,my Aunt Pat grows creative in her back yard. She practically came up with the word creative. You should give her 10 cents every time you SAY creative. Her ideas are so out of the box,simple,and affordable. Hopefully her blog is coming soon.Then the magazine,then T.V. show ect. etc. If you're looking for planning/gift/decorating ideas give HER a ring.

Okay,sorry.

Onward..

Watch out when you get these four together. Extreme boughts of laughter are always on the brink. It's a good time all around.

(Aunt Pat)

Here is me with the one the only... Queen Mary. She is the queen of mothers, queen of faith,queen of fun,queen of cuteness,queen of encouragment,queen of wisdom,queen of health,my mom is my hero. My mom is Queen!

tidBITE(s)*

1.)Hug your mom today or write her a note. (And if you just rolled your eyes, that's a dozen roses too!)

2.) Gift idea inspired by Auntie Pat:

You can give a playing card as a gift! Choose a queen,king,or Jack (if that certain someone is a handful), and frame it or place it in a card holder. Can you say unique? Can you say cheap!?

Thanks Auntie Pat.

Happy 25th (50th) Birthday momma!

xoxo