Mother's Day - May 13, 2012

Jacque & Benny hosted Mother's Day at their home.  They catered Rib Crib Bar-be-que: chicken, pulled pork and beef, cold slaw, baked beans, Texas toast, pickles, onions, & peppers.  Benny made a big batch of his own delicious potato salad.  Chocolate & apple pie.  Marc paid for 1/2 of the catering.

(Sorry the pictures are so dark)

 Dave - Aric - Benny

Get a load of Aric's new tennis shoes!!

 Mickey - Marc

 Jacque - Susan

You can tell this was NOT a posed picture!!!  That's the real us.

 Reading Jacque & Benny's sweet card with these words:

Mom, I want you to know that you're as great at being a friend as you've always been at being a mom.

The same warmth that was there for me when I was little is there for me now when I need a little encouragement or ego boost.   The same cheerleading and belief in me when I was in school is there for me now, just as needed and just as appreciated.  We're so close that I consider you not only my mom but my lifelong friend-that one who's always in my corner and on my side..the one I'm always going to need and love.  Happy Mother's Day

Signed:   I Love You with all my heart!  Jacque

Love, Bennie

You all know how much I treasure cards and words.  These blessed me so!!

(picture of their gift below)

Reading my Gift Certificate from Marc & Aric

Certificate of Appreciation for the BEST Mother

This certificate is awarded to

Susan Joyce

in recognition of valuable contributions to raising the Joyce Family which we all know was not an easy task.

Also redeemable with this certificate is one week day lunch and afternoon shopping trip to chose the white sandals of your choice

all compliments of your forever loving son.

Signature:  Marc   5/13/12

Signature:  Aric 5/13/12

(My scanner just went on the fritz when I tried to scan the card & certificate - bummer!)

My lovely new top & pant outfit from Jacque & Benny.

I always liked it when my girls brought me clothes because they have such good taste.

Of course, we had that empty chair at the table which was a sad reminder but it was still a lovely

Mother's Day 2012!