Flash Back Friday - 1982

This picture was taken in 1982 at my Grandma and Grandpa Bigler's House. That's my Brother Joey holding me. Sage and Aurora call them Grandma Sugar and Grandpa M&M's.

My Grandma passed away 2 weeks after Aurora was born but she knows who she is and loves to see pictures of her. My Grandpa has this awesome candy machine filled with M&M's and Sage and Aurora always have to have M&M's when we go see him. I'm so glad that my children have a good relationship with my Grandparent's, and love to spend time with them.

Thursday Thoughts

I've decided to take a page from the Mama Sparkles Blog and start a weekly theme for Thursday's. I'll be sharing a thought that has come to my mind. It could be anything from the kids to my husband to being a wife, mother or daughter or whatever. Today's thought is:

I love my Mother so much, I am truly spoiled to have her with me. I guess it's only fair that I share her with my brother's from time to time. When she's gone I really do miss her.

Giveawat Alert #2!

Oh my gosh, I love a good giveaway and this is it! Check out the Giveaway Addicted Mommy Blog for the chance to win a Slanket!

Go!!! Horsey, Go!!!!

The kids were running all over the house Sunday morning and this is one the pictures I was able to snap of the craziness. Aurora was jumping up and down on Sage saying " Go!!! Horsey, Go!!!!". It's a good thing that they're both SO adorable.

Cheeseburger Velveeta Mac

As I looked at my Calendar full of menu's yesterday, nothing on it sounded at all appetizing. So I browsed the Internet and landed on the Kraft Food & Family website and started searching by ingredient.

Here's the recipe.

1 lb. hamburger

2 3/4 C. water

1/3 C. ketchup

1 tsp. onion powder

2 cups (8oz.) uncooked elbow macaroni (i used rigatoni)

1/2 lb. (8oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cubed

Brown meat in skillet and drain. Add water, ketchup and onion powder; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in Velveeta; cook until melted.

Giveaway Alert!!!

I found this great blog today! It's called Giveaway Addicted Mommy. She is always hosting giveaway's and they are great ones! Her latest one is for a pair of See Kai Run shoes!- check it out HERE.

Aurora the Goof!

I was scrolling through some pictures this morning for a project I'm working on and came across this picture.


Aurora crawled up into my lap and said "Look Mommy, it's Booties!"

YW Lesson #4

I was recently called back into Young Women's after being in Primary for 2 years. I never thought I'd miss the teenagers but, after teaching my first lesson yesterday all the love I have for these girls just came flooding back and made me an emotional mess.

I LOVE teaching the girls, and love the relationship I have with them. Most of these girls I've known since they were born. I taught most of them when they were Sunbeams in Primary.

I plan on posting my handouts, hoping that it will help someone. This weeks lesson was on Seeking the Companionship of the Holy Ghost. The Scripture on the card talks about the Holy Ghost letting you know what's right in your mind and your heart and dwell in your heart, so I packaged some Conversation Hearts in a cello bag and attached the tag, which would be great for the girls to keep in their Scriptures.

Flash Back Friday - 1988

Today we're going back to 1988. I was in 2nd Grade, Mrs. Grimes was my teacher and she was AWESOME!!! I wore this black dress everywhere I went. I remember my mom washing it at night, so I could wear it again and again.

Cheesecake Factory!

Robert and I went out for our Anniversary this week. It was nice to get away just the two of us to a restaurant. We received a gift card for Christmas (Thanks Joey, Amy & Adelle!) to The Cheesecake Factory. Robert and I LOVE The Cheesecake Factory!!!!!!

I took some pictures of our food, minus Robert's California Cheese Steak Sandwich (he dug right in). I actually ventured away from my most favorite Parmesan Crusted Chicken and had the Three Cheese Pasta, it was FABULOUS!!!!!!

Then for Dessert Robert & I had the Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake. It is Chocolate Heaven on a plate.

We had a great night. Thanks Mom for babysitting, and to Joey, Amy & Adelle for the gift card!!!

Addictions

I was tagged by Amber. Here it goes.

5 Addictions

1. SU!- As if you didn't know this all ready.
2. Television- Robert and I love t.v. and DVR at least 15 tv shows
3. Perfume- I have a dozen different perfumes and wear each and everyone of them depending on my mood, even if I'm just going to an SU! meeting or the grocery store.
4. Lipgloss- I have to have it on all the time, I don't feel girly if I don't have it.
5. Coke-a-Cola- I have to have at least one a day, otherwise I get BAD migraines.

**NOW I TAG: Marissa, Diane, Amy V. & Angie

Seven Years!

Seven years ago today Robert and I were Sealed in the San Diego Temple. Looking back I can't believe that it's been seven years already! Our Marriage has been full of happiness and I can't imagine being without him. We have had sadness, but it has only brought us closer together and made us stronger! The loss of Bryton and Hayden, shook us to the core and certainly tested our marriage, but we've come out of it stronger.

Then with the addition of Sage and Aurora our lives became more blessed. We love our lives here in San Diego, and can't imagine our lives being any better. Robert is truly my knight in shining armor and I am grateful that I found him. Here's to Eternity!

Day at the Zoo

We were given some zoo passes that had to be used by the 31st, so Robert and I took the kids to the Zoo. It's been 3 years since I've been there and now I remember why, I'm not a fan of all the hills, but it was still tons of fun seeing the kids reactions to all the animals.

Sage and Aurora in front of the Zoo while waiting for Robert to find a parking spot.

Aurora feeding the goats in the Children's Zoo.

Sage feeding the goats. I think that was his favorite part aside from the Monkey's. Aurora's favorite animal was the Lions.

Sage and Aurora posing as a Caterpillar and butterfly.

Sage on the Sky Fari ride. He had so much fun, and insisted that we go on it. He made me really nervous when he'd look out over the sides, because I'm the paranoid Mom that I am, I made him hold my hands while he did it.

All in all it was a good day, and we all had fun! Aurora has recently started to outgrow her naps so most importantly it tired the kids out and they fell asleep at 6pm.