Happy Mother's Day

I have a lot of great examples in my life of strong women and I wouldn't be the woman I am today with out them. I learned how to be a mom from my mom Trenna. She taught me compassion, kindness, how to cook, how to clean, and how to get things done. She taught me that there's always enough food for everyone to join us and that that my house is open to anyone who needs it. She taught me that family comes first and not to forget the people we love most. She is amazing.

If I told you about all the amazing women in my life this post would go on for days - there are just too many of you that I love to name you by name. But if you read this blog you know who you are.

My sweet Bridget is my greatest accomplishment and if I can raise her to be a strong, independent, smart, compassionate, honest woman, I have done my job. Nothing I do personally or professionally is more important than that. Win a Pulitzer Prize or raise a well adjusted, amazing child - it's a no brainier. Although, I am so amazing, I could do both, so we'll see!

To all you mom's and incredible women out there, keep it up. It sucks sometimes, yes. But it's worth it 99.9 percent of the time. I love you all, thanks for being Yoda to my Luke Skywalker.

Me and Sheri cheesing it up. Love her like a sister!

My crazy Ballou Aunts. Funny, strong, hilarious, good looking....you get the point. Amazing ladies.


My good friend Heather. I love her for so many reasons, hard to put them all in one note.


My mother in law Cindy. She is so cute with the grandkids and is a pretty great MIL.


My amazing sister Tonya - love her and miss her like crazy!


Alyse and Danae - love those Fisher girls!


My mom with Paige and Bridget. She is the best grandma ever!


Here are four generations of strong women in the Ballou Family. I miss my Grandma June. She was feisty and spunky. I got a lot of my personality from Grandma Ballou.


My other grandma, Grandma Udy. She's been gone a long time but I still miss her. She would have loved meeting James and would have gotten a kick out of Bridget.
Cindy and I in Lake Tahoe. It's been so fun getting to know her better and we always have so much fun travelling with them!