Mother's Day Spa

On May 9th,Kamaile and Addilyn woke up super early to set up this Mother's Day Spa. It's so sweet of them and all the other kids to remember the mothers and give them a special treat they deserve. We just realized the Hernandos love surprises as much as we do. Neuroscience tells us that surprises are an essential element to live a full, engaged, and happy life. 

Undoubtedly, all the riches in the world do not come close to the happiness of having children and being a mother ❣️

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