49er Fever

Growing up in my house my Mom and Sister got heavily into football and overtime they have become die hard 49ers fans! I personally was not the type that planned my whole day around a game, I never had a favorite team, and certainly did not understand the game. Then a certain gentleman came into my life, who LOVES( yes all capital letters) the 49ers! In the last 5 years of being married I have watched many 49ers games. My 2 year old even gets excited to shout "Go 49ers ! " whenever he recognizes their logo . I realize that the 49ers will always be in my life. This last week was a big game and we watched it at my Mom's house. While watching this game I officially knew I was a fan. It was so fun to me as we watched over good food, kids playing, and we were ALL yelling at the Television! I shared this with my husband and he gave me a kiss and a high five! Looking forward to next Sunday! Go Niners!!!

Valentine's Display

I have decided to get in the Valentine's spirit early this year! I love celebrating LOVE! I wanted to put together a Valentine's display for my husband (and me)to enjoy throughout the next couple of weeks. I started off looking for a banner to print out. I wanted one that JJ could help me with since he is really into coloring these days.










I placed brown paper under each letter


Since my husband is already mine I added forever


When we took Christmas pics I added L,O,V,and E props. I printed the pics and framed them.



The finished Valentine's Display!
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Big Boy Bed Initiation

The day has finally come! My husband and I finally got brave and transitioned JJ out of his crib. This was very hard because we felt comfort knowing exactly where JJ was during nap and bedtime....his crib! A Big Boy Bed creates many more possible locations. However, we also realized that we could not keep him in the crib forever. Plus JJ has been requesting to "night night in a big bed". We finally gave in and had a Big Boy Bed Initiation:
1. After his bath the Big Boy brushed his teeth by himself.



2. The Big Boy picked out the books he wanted to read for bedtime.





3. The Big Boy chose what animals and pillows he wanted to accompany him to his Big Boy territory.


4. We prayed and talked with the Big Boy, explaining what we expected. We said goodnight and love you to the Big Boy.



5. We left the Big Boy alone in his new bed, turned off the light, and turned on "turtle".



6. We heard the Big Boy get out of his bed and we returned to his room to reiterate are expectations.


7. We repeated # 6.
8. We repeated # 6.
9. We repeated # 6.
10. He finally went to sleep in his Big Boy Bed and woke up in his Big Boy Bed!


11. I want to cry because I am officially calling my baby a Big Boy.

Thank You MLK

“I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., I Have A Dream



I am grateful for the brave Freedom Fighter, Martin Luther King Jr. My Husband and I were able to hold hands as we dated, as we fell in love with each other, as we said our vows to each other , and as we witnessed our children come into this world. I am so glad that MLK fought for his dream because it affected other peoples dreams. I was able to marry my Dream Guy because MLK and others fought for freedom! Thank You Martin Luther King Jr!

Insta-Friday

Another InstaFriday! Sharing pictures from my camera phone throughout the week!

Rocked this all week! Steve Madden purse from TJmaxx for $32. I got a double deal because it is regularly $98 and I bought it with a gift card I got from my Mom In-law !

 I love purple and I am so excited about this purple Coffee mug that I used all week. A gift from my Father In-law!

 This girl smiles when ever I say "Hey JoJo!". We were on our way to see our Cousin that got released from the hospital!

 This boy carries his "baby"(teadybear) EVERYWHERE!

 While visiting my Mom this week my brother(Uncle Von) gave JJ his 1st Red Vine...he is in love!

 JoJo got to play with her Girl Cousins while at my Mom's this week...so precious!

 1st day at the park after a 3 week break due to weather. He was one happy guy!

 JJ playing with his slippers he got from my Mom for CHRISTMAS

 A pic of a healthy snack we had this week: Grapes and Veggie Sticks!

JoJo loves bath time!

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My Momma's Spaghetti Recipe

This recipe was given to me by my fabulous Mom while I was in college. My roommates and friends loved it and still request it. My husband stated he never cared for spaghetti until he had this one! He always volunteers my spaghetti when we cook for others, go to Potlucks, or have people over. I decided to make this my first recipe I share with my new camera since it holds a special place in my heart and my close ones stomachs!








 Ingredients: 2 cans of spaghetti sauce, 1 box of spaghetti noodles(serving size 8), 1/2 of a onion, 1 whole bell pepper, 1 package of kielbasa sausage, 1 lb of lean ground beef (93/7), and 1- 1.5 cup of brown sugar!

Cut your pepper, onion, and sausage in small bite size pieces



Brown the meat(because I buy the lean meat there is barely any fat to drain,so I don't do it at all)









Pour the onion, pepper, and sausage into the ground beef. Cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat and stirring occasionally. Add pasta sauce and brown sugar!



Boil your noodles






I always throw my noodles on the cabinets to make sure they are done...if they stick they are ready like spaghetti:)



Drain the noodles



Use the same pot you used for the noodles and pour half of your meat sauce in that pot
Pour ALL the noodles in the pot



Pour the other half on the noodles





Stir and there you have it....My Momma's Spaghetti!



*I usually serve with Texas Toast and a lovely Salad
*The Spaghetti is always better the 2nd day!

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