Happy Mother's Day!

We love moms.

You already know how much we love our moms (you can read about mine & Matt's in the blog archive).... so in celebration of Mother's Day, instead of a lengthy post recounting their lovely qualities (hopefully they already know how we feel about them!), I'm just going to share some favorite photos of my favorite moms! Each one of these ladies holds a special place in our heart today.   

Happy Mother's Day to Momma Lo, Momma Mac, Grandma Shirlee, Grandma Gerry, Margot, Katie, Aunt Beth, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Becky, Lori, Shann, Nicole, Carol & Stacy! We love you & are so thankful for you today!!!

Psst... 2 of our good friends are also celebrating birthdays today...scroll to the bottom to find out who!

On the left: 3 generations of Lohuis ladies: my mom (Nana), my niece (Hannah) & my sister (Katie or "Momma" to Hannah!)

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One of my favorite mom-memories: Mom helping me put on my wedding dress [June 2007]

I adore my mother-in-law, affectionately just "mom" to me (I'm lucky to have 2 moms!) [June 2007]

My big sister, Katie, is such a great mom. [November 2010]

Grandma Gerry & I have always been close. I love her to pieces. [June 2007]

Grandma Shirlee holds a special place in our heart, too! [June 2007]

Did I mention we love my mom? [June 2010]

Katie & her girl, Hannah. Aren't they beautiful? [June 2010]

We're also so thankful for Margot today! [June 2007]
 

This photo just melts my heart. Matt loves his momma. [June 2007]

I'm lucky to have Aunt Beth & Aunt Nancy as godmothers! [June 2007]

It's impossible not to love our Aunt Becky... she's a gem. [June 2007]

Another all-time favorite photo of my mom... getting down at our wedding! Momma has moves! [June 2007]

Stacy and her sweet girls (minus their new addition!) [June 2007]

Grandmas :) [June 2007]

Hannah & Nana are best buds, can't you tell? [November 2010]

Heidi & her boys. [September 2007]

I miss my Champaign-mom, Carol. She took such good care of me (& everybody else!) [June 2007]

Liam is oh-so-lucky to have Nicole as a mommy. [November 2010]

...As are Belle & Graysie to call Shann their mom. [March 2011]

I'd be remiss without celebrating mom-to-be, Lori (& one of my favorite NC friends)! I have no doubt that she will be an amazing mother! Her little guy is blessed (so is pup, Rylee)! [March 2011]

Not only is today Mother's Day, but 2 special people are also celebrating their birthdays today! 
Happy Birthday, Mary & Mike!!!!! We love you guys & hope you both have very special days!!!!

I spy Marclar (hint: peaking in the left-hand corner) [June 2007]

"M" is for Mike & Mary. 2 great friends celebrating their birthdays today! [July 2010]

I'm telling you, it's impossible not to love this girl. [June 2007]

Jenny & I are lucky to be married to these dudes. [July 2010]

[I have to give credit where credit is due: Our gorgeous wedding photos were taken by the talented Scarlett Lillian... and our dear friend, Liz Fay is responsible for the photo of Mary! The rest were taken by yours truly! Thanks for stopping by!]