Mama Mia

I got a surprise on Tuesday at work with my boss asking me what I was doing on Wednesday night.  I thought it was a trick question, so I just said work.  He proceeded to tell me that there was an extra ticket to go with Kristin and Megan to see the play Mama Mia.  I had no idea what I was getting into because the only knowledge I had of Mama Mia was the movie trailer and the signs in Las Vegas.

To my surprise, I really enjoyed it.  The music was fantastic (not an ABBA fan) and all the actors and actresses were amazing.  I am hoping to attend more plays in the future.

My first celebrity crush...Mike Piazza...

All of us have one...I have a few actually.  But one man has been my favorite for years, Mike Piazza. I love him so much I had his poster hanging on my ceiling above my bed (creepy I know) but I am a huge fan!  I first became aware of Mike when he was a catcher for the Dodgers.  Not only is he GORGEOUS, but an excellent ball player.

I got the chance to see him in person at the CDA this weekend.  I was so in awe to see him standing 4 feet from me I didn't know what to do and I couldn't ask Mike Piazza for a picture.  A huge thank you to my friend Iris she asked Mike to give us a smile and he did!  If I had the $800.00 to purchase product and get to take a picture with him I would have, but him saying hello and this picture was huge for me.

Yes, this is now my background on my phone!

:::Mike Piazza #31 Los Angeles Dodgers:::

Happy Mother's Day

My Mommy is my rock, my best friend and partner in crime.  There isn't a day that I don't talk to my Mommy at least 3 times throughout the day and sometimes up to 10 (especially if I'm grocery shopping or cooking).  The conversations range from making sure I know the morning traffic report for my drive to work, how my evening was, or other random moments.  I would not be the person I am today without her.

For Mother's Day we spent the day at Angels Stadium.  We had so much fun from walking the stadium, enjoying the game, and being able to witness Mike Scioscia's 1,000th win as a Team Manager for the Angels. Oh and the best part....our awesome floppy hats!

:::Love the waterfall:::

:::Our floppy hats:::

Feliz Cinco de Mayo

Yes, I have lost my marbles BUT you can not tell me the Charleigh and Maverick do not look absolutely adorable in their Cacti and Chili Pepper headbands to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Happy 3rd Birthday Maverick Thomas

My little boy turned 3 today and I can't believe it!  It seems like yesterday I found the ad in the Paper for bloodhound puppies and talked Josh into going to "just look".  Little did he know we would be bringing home the 6 week old 17 lb. runt of the litter.  The second I laid eyes on "Peanut" (as his breeders referred to him) I knew he was coming home with me.

Maverick came right to me and laid in my lap and gave me tons and tons of slobbery kisses and fell asleep.  He has not changed since that day.  At approx. 130 lbs. today Maverick still thinks he is a lap dog and loves to lick you.  He is a total Mommy's Boy and a Lover!

:::My little lover boy::

Cake Class

My favorite Auntie Marti talked me into taking a cake class with her for 4 weeks at our local cake store The Cake Cottage.  I was not too sure of this adventure mainly because: A) I am not Betty Crocker (here) and I have to bake the cakes prior to class and  B) I do not have one artistic bone in my body.  Little did I know I can actually decorate a cake very well.  Now, I am not going to be the next Cake Boss by any means, but some did turn out really well.  I am moving on to Level 2!!

 :::Favorite Auntie on our first night in class:::

 :::My first cake. I went a little overboard with the flowers:::

 :::Back of Cake #2:::

 :::Top of Cake #2:::

 :::Cake #3 Artic Cake complete with Penguin, Polar Bear, and Walrus:::

 :::My first attempt at making a rose::

:::Cake #4:::

Jason Aldean

Josh's birthday came around and so I decided to get tickets to go see Jason Aldean.  We had so much fun with Shannon and Jeff.  Jason Aldean puts on an amazing concert and I can't wait until he comes to town again to see him.