Disneyland

Robert and I visited the Happiest Place on Earth last week and it was Amazing! It was Robert's very first trip there and one we won't ever forget. There aren't very many pictures because I'm super paranoid about strangers using our camera.

Robert walking through Toon Town

Robert and I waiting in line at Autopia

Robert being silly in Toon Town

Buzz Lightyear

Me in Sleeping Beauty's Castle

It was a GREAT overnight and whole day Date, one that we needed and really enjoyed.

Go Padres!

My Dad is a huge Padres fan and has season tickets. This year he decided that he'd get one for Sage as well. The 16th was his first game. In the days leading up to the game he was so excited so we watched a few games on television so he would know what to expect.

He had a blast! I'm glad that's he's found something that he and his Grandpa both LOVE to do!

Spring Break / Easter in Utah

For Easter this year we decided to go to Utah to visit friends and family.

 In preperation for the trip I found these great little clipboard caddy things at Target for the kids, so they could color while we drove. They were a big hit!

As we were coming into Utah I looked over at the mountains and saw snow. I was hoping that it would stay in the mountains.

The first day we went as far as Spanish Fork, Utah where we stayed with my friend Marci and her family. The next morning which was April 1st, I awoke to the worst April Fool's joke ever....... SNOW! I'm not a fan at all but the kids LOVE it so we turned them loose outside.

Sage & Aurora had a blast hanging out with thier "cousin" Callie.

We loaded the kids up and went into Provo and saw HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, then went to visit Hayden.

The kids of course had to make a snowman for Hayden.

My 3 kids and the snowman.

Sage then started a snowball fight at the cemetary.

The next day we went to Draper for a visit to THE SWEET TOOTH FAIRY Bakery that was reccomended by Stephanie Nielson of NIENIE DIALOGUES

The cupcakes were to die for!!! The one on the top left is called the Va-NIE-lla Squared and all the proceeds go to the Nielson family to help pay for thier burn treatments.

I apologize for the flipped photo's, Blogger is being wierd.

We then went to Village Inn where Sage informed me that with crayons inbetween his fingers he's just like Wolverine.

The next day the kids had to build themselves Snowmen. Aurora insisted on a Princess Snowman, so we cut and colored paper and make a crown and bracelet

Sage insisted on a Spiderman/Pirate Snowman

The next day was Easter so we did an Egg Hunt where Sage found the golden egg. Then we went a visited Hayden one last time before leaving town to next morning.

We then found the house that once belonged to Robert's Grandpa in North Salt Lake.

One way home Monday we stopped in Scipio for gas and I saw this in the window

Only in Utah!

We stopped at Zion National Park since Robert had never been there. We drove a mile through this awesome tunnel in the mountain.

Sage & Aurora thought it was AWESOME and that Robert was the smartest Daddy ever for finding the way out of the tunnel.

I love this arch cut into the rock!

All in all it was a great trip and we had fun visiting family and playing with friends. We made lots of great memories.

Color Renovation!

Stampin' Up! is in the middle of a Renovation, a Color Renovation! While I am sad to see some colors go i'm excited that somany of my beloved retired In-Colors are returning!

Here's the NEW Color Collections

Say farewell to these colors and stock up while you can!

Twilight/Wolf Girl Birthday

My friend Lindsey's Birthday is today. I made her card in honor of her favorite movie's/books, Twilight.

Front:

Inside: Just in case you couldn't tell, she likes the wolves much better than the vampires. I hope she likes it.

Stenciling for Service

A few months ago we signed up for Disney's Give a Day, Get a Day promotion. At first we were thinking... "SCORE!!! Free tickets to Disneyland for doing absolutely nothing AWESOME!" Little did we know that we'd walk away from this feeling a sense of purpose and like we can change the world.

Robert and I were able to find a service project that directly helps to keep the Ocean's clean. Sage & Aurora have come to love the beach as much as Robert and I do and so we were glad that they had a ball giving service. We met with the San Diego Ocean's Foundation for a some quick tips for spray painting the signs and they set us loose with all the supplies needed to paint signs above the Storm Drains in the San Altos, Lemon Grove, Ca area.

***Disclaimer***

Aurora looks like a little homeless child in these pictures because I was sick with walking pneumonia and didn't have the energy to do her hair.

Sage and Aurora waiting patiently for the first layer of paint to dry.

Robert painting the letters on the sign.

Sage and Aurora posing with their paint cans. They were so proud!

While we were waiting for paint to dry we talked with the kids about littering and keeping trash picked up so it doesn't get washed into the storm drains and get washed out into the Ocean where it can hurt the many animals who the Ocean, home. Sage has been talking about it non-stop and tells all his friends not to be litter-bugs, it's so cute!

We've decided to make this a bi-monthly family activity. There's a lot of storm drains out there that needs signs.

Giveaway! ~ Scroll down for newer posts!

The time has come to celebrate my 2nd year with Stampin' Up!. I have loved being able to feed my stamping habit and have loved the friendships I've made through this amazing company. It's even helped to strengthen old relationships. I look forward to many more years with Stampin' Up!.

Instead of waiting a week and then drawing a name for the winner, I'm doing things a little differently this year. For every $50 in merchandise you order you'll get your name in a drawing to win this:

1 Picture This Clear Mount Stamp Set

1 Patterns Pack II Designer Paper

2 Pkgs. Heart Treat Cups

Since this is also Sale-a-bration with Stampin' Up!, for every $50 order you a FREE stamp set. Now is the time to take advantage of this amazing deal!

HURRY the drawing ends on February 28th!

In Love

I LOVE this!

Minus the necklace of course, way too bright for me.

8 Years

Eight years ago today I married my best friend. We were married in the San Diego Temple on February 2, 2002 {2/2/02}. I can't imagine anyone else I'd rather have by my side for eternity!

Robert got his wish and received this:

Robert says he's set for life with gifts now. He's got one more surprise coming today. I making a ginormous chocolate chip cookie.

Robert knows me so well. All I ever want for gifts is stamps or something stamp related. He bought me the Serif Essentials Alphabet Die's for my Big Shot.

He also gave me the money to pay for Stampin' Up! Convention 2010 this Summer. So...July 21-24th I'll be in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace having the time of my life!

Then it's off to dinner on Saturday night at Tony Roma's to celebrate.

Helping Haiti

Stampin Up! Announced that we will be making a difference for the people in Haiti Please read below and also click HERE for flyer

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set purchase will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER

BEST OF 2009

2009 was a good year for us. Here's a few highlights:

January
*Sage found his one true love in Preschool. {click here}

February
*Robert and I celebrated our 7th Anniversary
*I celebrated my 1st Anniversary with Stampin' Up!
*Aurora celebrated her 2nd Birthday {click here}
*Hayden turned 6

March
*Sage started Mommy&Me Preschool and his learning took off from there. {click here}*Sage also made his first trip to Library and got a Library card.

April
*We bought a new Camera after our old one died
*I started a Blog for Hayden {click here}

May
*Aurora but right through her lip {click here}

June
*The kids and I took a trip to Utah {click here}
*Sage & Aurora learned the dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller

July
*I went to Stake Girls Camp as a Stake Leader, AWESOME!!!!
*Sage celebrated his 5th Birthday {click here}

August
*I went and saw WICKED twice, it was amazing!
*Sage started Kindergarten {click here}

September
*Stampin' Up! released the most amazing product, My Digital Studio
*Aurora got her first haircut {click here}
*While browsing some SU! Demo Blogs of the Display Boards from Convention, I realized that
one of my cards was on display for 6,000+ SU! Demo's see. {click here}

October
*My Mom & I took a trip to Utah for 3 days with NO KIDS
*Sage enjoyed his first Mommy/Daddy date {click here}
*I celebrated my 28th Birthday

November
*I went and saw THIS IS IT {click here}
*Robert celebrated his 34th Birthday, complete with a Twilight themed birthday card {click here}
*I saw NEW MOON, twice! {click here} Holy Hot Vampire Batman!
*We had 14 people over for Thanksgiving Dinner, none of which are related to us.

December
*I made my first gift with My Digital Studio, a calendar for my Mother-In-Law
*We had an amazing Christmas!

We had a great year and we look forward to what 2010 brings us.

The White Rose

Lately I've been struggling with how to include Hayden in our Family Pictures. I know that he's gone but he still very much a part of our Family and I want to be able to look back on pictures and see him as well as Sage and Aurora.

Today, as I was browsing my favorite Blogs I found my answer. The Call Family{CLICK HERE} has started this amazing Tradition, and I've decided to use it as well. From now on every Family Picture will include a single white rose. I am so excited to start this Tradition with this years Christmas Photos.

CLICK HERE to visit Hayden's Blog and read the Story of The White Rose.

Just 3 Words!

I have just three words for you....

HOLY VAMPIRE HOTNESS!!!