May {Birth} Days

I remember growing up, my dad telling me about how in Finland they celebrated "May Day" on May 1st.  It was a celebration to welcome the warmer weather and finally say goodbye to all the snow and cold.  Since moving from California (where "seasons" just means slightly warmer and slightly cooler) I feel like celebrating every May 1st just like they do in Finland.  The flowers are starting to bloom, the grass is lush and green, the weather is warming up and summer feels like it's just around the corner...not to mention, we get to celebrate Mother's Day, my birthday and Mike's birthday all in one month.

So here are our "May Day" celebrations:

The Flowers

I wish all flowers would bloom early spring and stay in bloom until the end of the summer!  But some of my favorites bloom right around Mother's Day...and just a week or two later, I planted my bedding plants.  I just love this time of year!

My lilacs

Mother's Day

This is the second year in a row that the border has been closed, so I wasn't able to spend Mother's Day with my mom.  It left me feeling a little grumpy, which meant I wasn't the greatest company.  But at least I got to talk to my mom and I didn't have to make dinner.  What more can I ask for??  Being a mom is hard sometimes...but I am so grateful for the beautiful souls I get to "mother" and the amazing mother I was blessed with.

For some reason taking a picture with me and the kids is the most difficult task of the year!

My Birthday

Ever since turning 40, I really haven't "enjoyed" my birthday.  I am grateful for friends and family who call, text and send gifts...it all helps me feel special and less sad to be getting another year older.  We didn't get to do anything too exciting this year.  The weather was crummy and everyone had to work.  So we just did dinner at Olive Garden and Costco cake. 

Mike's Birthday

Mike's birthday was on a Sunday this year, so we celebrated the day before.  We checked out a new burger place (Stack 571) and got poutine burgers!!  Then we headed to an escape room with the big kids(my first one ever), and came home for cake.  It was a great day.