The history of Mother's Day

Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis was a young Appalachian homemaker who, beginning in 1858, attempted to improve sanitation and nursing procedures through women's clubs in what she called " Mothers Friendship Day."

It wasn't Anne Marie, but her daughter, Anna Jarvis, who created the Mother's Day that we celebrate today.

Anna spent many years caring for her aging and ailing mother. Anne Marie died on May 9, 1905 and Anna missed her terribly. In 1907, Anna Jarvis attempted to establish Mother's Day "honor Mothers, living and dead." Her efforts paid off.

The first Mother's day was celebrated on May 10, 1908 and honored the late Anne Reeves Jarvis. After this initial celebration, Mothers Day caught on. The Mothers Day International Association was established on December 12, 1912, to promote and encourage meaningful observances of the event. And on May 9, 1914, a presidential proclamation declared that every year the second Sunday in May be reserved as Mother's Day.

Fabulously FIVE

A is for Apple.

A is for Aidan

The apple of my eye.

Happy Birthday Aidan Kyle

3x's Fun

The Caporaso family, Michelle, Tommy, Tess, Tom and Grace

Life of the party

Just clowin' around...

Ticket booth

3x's the FUN

Thu and Michelle

Little Bros Ethan and...

Tommy

Guess how many?

Pin Drop

Counting prize tickets

Ring toss with our sitter Michelle.

Does this look like FUN or what?

Shark chasing Nemo

We were on our way down the drive way to look for some big puddles at the end of the block when Shark saw Nemo.

(totally unplanned, we have never played this game before)

Shark shouted,

"I'm coming to get you".

We all scream for ice cream

It was 80 degrees outside.

Ice cream cones are perfect for an after school treat!

Spring training

Four O'clock on our neighbor Helena's trampoline is so much fun!

During the past week this was our pre-bath routine.

Ethan loves to play tackle until he gets hurt...

Spring knees

It's that time of year again.

Time to wear shorts.

Time for spring knees.