From the Editor

We haven’t had much of a winter this year, and I can’t say I am complaining because I personally am not a fan of cold weather. It is a bit unbearable for me. I prefer to stay in as much as possible, but this winter has allowed us to have several days of outside play with some beautiful, warm days to get rid of those winter blues. Spring is just around the corner though, and I have a little girl who couldn’t be more excited. She loves being outside — whether on the playground, riding her bike, playing on the swing set, or drawing on the driveway with chalk. I look forward to the spring walks with our newest little addition and letting our baby girl run off her energy at the park in the warm, fresh air. We are ready for the sick season to be put behind us, as I know everyone else is, too.

This Mother’s Day is even more special as I celebrate being a mommy of two. Inside, you will find reasons why kids in our community love their moms. Their responses are just too sweet.

This issue is our Kids Takeover, meaning we have turned some of our work over to kids here in Henderson. I think we have just as much fun with this issue as the kids who are participating. From our Ad Design Contest to a 5th grade project focusing on the different cultural groups here in Henderson, the students have been hard at work. Kids also helped us out with our “Making It” section where we have featured a super fun, yet easy salt dough Easter egg craft and two Easter cupcake recipes shared by the owner of HallieCakes. You can even check out some of my three-year-old’s favorite things, rather than mine, under the Editor’s top picks featured below.

Speaking of our Kids Takeover issue, don’t miss the featured story on Madelyn Pressley’s business, “Charlie+Claires,” along with a story on the “Yoga for First Responders” program and two elementary teachers we have welcomed here this school year from China. We also have some local things to do in Henderson this spring.

We can’t thank our amazing advertisers enough, as you are the reason we are a FREE magazine! Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers in our community. We hope you have a very special day, and Happy Easter, too. May we all remember the true meaning of what Easter is all about. Now, let’s spring forward to some warm weather!

Lyndi Mauk Editor, Henderson Family Magazine

Sadie's Top Picks:

Usborne Books Sadie loves for us to read books to her, and I am so grateful. She can’t wait to read to us one day. When I was first introduced to Usborne Books, I fell in love with them. They are so great for kids of all ages. The past two years, I have bought Sadie Usborne Books as part of her Christmas.This year, she received this book, “Fairy Tales for Little Children.” It has a variety of stories inside to choose from, such as “Cinderella” and “Little Red Riding Hood.” We read at least one story from this book almost every night.

Joey the Rabbit Two weeks before I gave birth to Sadie’s little brother, Sadie had to have her tonsils taken out. She received this rabbit as a gift from someone at our church the week of her surgery. She was told she could take a stuffed animal back with her, so she chose her new rabbit. Recently, however, this rabbit has become her absolute favorite stuffed animal. She wants to take her rabbit everywhere. When we asked her what her rabbit’s name was, she replied, “Joey the Rabbit.” We aren’t sure where the name came from, but Joey is her best friend.

Frozen Watch After I had her baby brother, Sadie and I had a mommy/daughter day. During that day, we went to the mall and visited Claire’s. She saw a “Frozen” watch when we were inside the store. All she talked about was wanting this watch for Christmas, and she received it. She wants to wear it everywhere she goes. She has yet to let us set the time on it, but she loves how it looks and that it lights up.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jamie Alexander A.J. Casey Hallie Siewart Amanda Waggener

COPY EDITOR Ashley Gleason

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