AFM asked five of the Valley’s favorite moms—and their adoring children—what Mother’s Day represents to them. While their responses varied, they all agreed on one thing: it’s a day to celebrate the leading lady in their lives.

Christina Ivanhoe, mother of Hannah, 3, and owner and designer of Ivanhoe Couture

“Mother’s Day is the end all, be all with her. I put my faith in God. Hopefully, if I am a good wife and a good mother, she will grow up and do the same. A mother is thrown in different directions constantly, and I’ve learned to be prepared for anything. She is my life now. Whatever she is doing I am doing as well, and I enjoy every moment of it. Mother’s Day is especially important to me because I didn’t really have a mom, and I had to raise myself for most of my childhood. I know how important it is that she feels my unconditional love. That love can mold and build her, and I always want her to feel it. I’m her role model whether I set a good or bad example.” —Christina
“Hugs!” —Hannah