Mama's Day

So today was the day to honor all of our mothers for being the amazing people that they are. How should we go about celebrating such an endless profession in a manner that would be fitting to the trials and hardships associated with the job? Most people would respond with champagne brunch and flowers. This is not the way of the Hawk/Whitacre mothers day celebration. Here are a few snippets of what made the celebration itinerary this year.


Somehow the paintball gun has become a part of most gatherings that we join in on at the Hawks house. A few mothers days ago we gave our mothers paintball guns and all the kids ran up the hill without any weapons. The mothers proceeded to shoot us (their unarmed children) as we attempted to run back and forth while hiding behind the small trees. Luckily we were allowed to wear some protective gear. This year consisted of shooting a cardboard sign with a mother painted on it after beating a mothers day pinata until it spewed forth delicious candy. What could be better then this... well actually... just being able to hang out at with our family is what makes it special. The violent party games just give it that extra little kick, kind of like Slap Ya Mama.