Happy Mother's Day!

Today on Mother's Day I get to recognize the mothers in my life.

First, is my own mother.  I only knew her for 14 years, but I owe her my own life.  She was witty, organized, and well put-together.



Now, Rachel -- I've only known her for the last 11 years of my life.  She is the patient mother of our 4 young children.  She is determined, crafty, and caring.  Her favorite color is yellow.  Her favorite flower is the daisy.  She is a tech-geek.  And she loves physicists!!

Rachel puts up well with an amazing amount of stress.  I travel all the time, leaving her at home with 4 young children at home with little or no breaks.  I also often leave the home to take care of Church & Priesthood duties, and she is so supportive of that.

And she even puts up with me!

Rachel has accomplished so much in her life, but her greatest accomplishment is being the mother & wife she has become!

Thanks Rachel for being an amazing mother to our 4 beautiful children!  We love you!!!

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[caption id="attachment_195" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Mommy & Emma"][/caption]

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