I got to host aBeautiful Mother's Day Brunchthis year with my wonderful children and their families! It's been a while since we were all togetherso I really wanted to Savor and Enjoyour time together!Making beautiful eventsis how I love to show my Love!
I started off with some beautiful flowers!
For me flowers always make even a simple gathering feel extra special!
I did separate arrangements to line the center of our large outside farm table.The main reason I chose to do several individual arrangements rather than one bigwas so after the brunchthey could be take away giftswith some going to the other wonderfulMother's in my children's lives!
I kept the table settings minimal with some fresh placemats and glasses.
But my favorite brunch additionhad nothing to do with the table.
Because our beautiful grand daughter who is threeand her new brother who is four months were comingI ordered the cutest teepee to create a fun child and baby area for us all to hang out!
I found this sweet teepee on Amazon HEREIt's by Lavievert.It even comes with it's own carrying caseandgoes together so easily!I highly recommend!The natural canvas played wonderfully with my decorating styleas well as my backyard aesthetic.
From the teepee
I built out a lounging area
by simply adding a blanket, pillowslow back chairs and a fringed umbrella to finish the vignette.Other than the teepeeI had everything on handas they are pieces of our beach picnic set ups.
I was very happy with how everything integrated together!
My darling daughter brought an incredible French quichewhich we paired with croissants, a couscous salad and roasted fingerling potatoes.
Make your own Mimosas rounded out the meal.
With everything set upit was time for the Magic ...the arrival of my wonderful children and their families.
For me the party set upwas a beautiful backdropto take into my heartthe sacred timeof having my family together.
With such family loss over the last several yearsMy heart is so honed in on every single good momentwith the so much Appreciation and Gratitude
And speaking of Magic!!
It's so Life Affirmingto have Grandchildren!Being a grandparent is such a window into the precious moments in life.It's really rather breathtaking!
Inside the teepee I quietly placed toysso they could be discoveredlike these finger puppets I saved from my children childhood.
And discover them she did!
There were so many magical moments that morningthat I have tucked deep into my heart!
I also tucked in some of my daughter Ellis's American Girl dolls into the teepee.
Seeing Lenny 'read to Ellis' one of her own childhood booksPriceless!
And to see Len's love of Big Bearmelts my heart every time!
You seeBig Bearwas a favorite of her dad Hunterwhen he was littleBig Bear was not only loved at homebut he traveled to some mighty nice hotels with the family.So much so I just could never get rid of him long after his days with Hunter were done.I never even dared think he would be once againlovedand by Hunter's daughter no less!
We have brought Big Bear out every time Len visits.Now I leave him out in the living roombecause Big Bear has once more come alive! to us!
Jeff got the opportunityto show off his progress on our"little house'he built.
We wanted to move my seasonal decor homefrom an off site storageso Jeff over the last year has builtthis sweet structureto house decor, bikes and I am in the process ofcurating some wonderful bins of toy collections from my children's youth.I will share more about thisin another post when this exciting project is finished.
I have such big love and appreciationfor the home that Jeff and I have created.
A home that has changed and evolved as our family has changed, evolved and grown.
Full house heart here.
There was even timeto pick strawberries form our raised planter garden.
I tell youthere are just so many magic momentswhen you are intentionally looking.
Sitting down to share a meal with all of us together.Every timeI am beyond gratefulof the spouses my children brought into our familyso much nowin my heart we are now alltruly family.
Full, full heart.
Jeffalso known as Pop Popgot time to play with his sweet grand daughter as well!
Big love for these two!Seeing them interact with their niece and nephew ...Herat moments for sure!
Their beloved Aspenalways fits right in with all of my decorand always part of the family.
And may I introduce this gorgeous boy!
Dax Naylor Beardsleyis the newest addition to our family!And we couldn't be happier about his arrival!
Talk about special Mother's Day memories!
Sweetest family!
Poppop grandson moments
My love for this girlhas no bounds.
Believe it or notI never had any plans to have children.But then she came alongand made me a Mother.I couldn't imagine my life without her.
Sometimes life ends up better than you could ever imagine.
These twocontinue to thrive in so many areas.And their love for each otheralways inspiring!
My one true love.I am Grateful every dayfor our life journey together.
For me this Mother's Daywas truly a Life Moment.
A moment to step backand take it all in.
Just how incredibly blessed I have been in my life.
I have a wonderful husband a home we have built and cherish.
We have had the privilege of raisingwonderful children
We have been here fo witness themnot onlyfinding amazing spousesand growing strong relationshipsbut making their way in the worldgoing after their own chosen passions.
And then to see new children come into the familyand have another chanceto relish all the magic.
Well,my Heart is so Fulltoday.
Relishing the sacred, everyday moments
Talk about magical moments of joy!
This sweet, sweet family.
I think some people are born to be parents.I am so very proud of Hunter and Meganfor so very many reasons!
This picture of Megan and here children isthe epitome of Mother's Day Goodness!
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Thank you so much for stopping byto share in some of my
Beautiful Heart Momentsfrom this Mother's Day Brunch.
I hope this post inspires you to intently look for the Beautiful Heart Momentsin your own life
There really are so many sacred life momentsif we really look!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life!
