Patio

Ben (along with a days help from Rick) put in this amazing patio in our backyard. He did an amazing job. Come roast a marshmallow with us!

Sorry ladies...

but I have the best husband. I have mentioned that before. He made Mother's Day such an event. He made a gourmet meal and wouldn't let me help with anything. Well, I poured the water so I helped a little. He worked all day preparing. I am SO impressed with his cooking skills. I am the luckiest! My Dad and Jess and grandparents also got to partake in the feast. Ben, thank you more than words can say for making my first mother's day amazing. And thanks to Great Grandma Mimi for letting you pass down the Mother & Daughter Lladro to me. I will cherish it forever.

Ben's first attempt at making homemade rolls.

They were AMAZING!

The best salad ever. My Dad even liked it.

spinach, candied walnuts, strawberries, grapes, gorgonzola cheese, poppy seed dressing

asparagus and hollandaise sauce

double stuffed/twice baked/potatoes in a half shell

call them what you may, they were delicious

London broil

from med rare to well done

warm chocolate melting cake

And for my Dad and Grandpa Ben made an additional yummy dessert.

strawberry shortcake

Race Day 2010

Date Night

Ben and I had a "date night" tonight. We went to the movie Date Night and laughed a lot. We liked it but not one of our very favorites. After the movie we went to dinner at the Copper Onion. It's a new little restaurant downtown. We LOVED it. While we were waiting for our food we were lucky enough to have some entertainment right out the door. I asked our waitress what was going on. She said it's an improv group that usually comes around about once a month. It was so crazy. I felt like we were in New York. It was such a fun night spent with my love.

These pictures of the improv group do not even

come close to showing how hilarious it was.

Our yummy yummy food.

Ben had lamb and I had pasta e verdura.

Both were SO yummy.

Race for the Cure 2010

It is that time of year again...

Time to register for the Race for the Cure!

The race is Saturday May 8th this year and begins at 8:30am.

This is the Saturday before mother's day.

I love the race being this day because I feel like it is such a great way to honor my amazing mother who passed away from breast cancer four and a half years ago. And to honor all those other mothers, sisters, wives, friends, daughters and anyone else who may be fighting or faught breast cancer. It is a great way for friends and family to come together for a good cause. I love running this race with all of my family. I feel like every year it brings us closer together as we celebrate the life of our wonderful mom.

Please join our team and invite your friends to do the same!

This year it is all on-line and your shirts will be mailed directly to you.

{instructions below}

You must be registered by April 30th!

Team Bell'in Rosa is usually on of the largest participating teams.

Let's get it even larger this year!

Let me know if you have any questions.

I am happy to help!

Race for the Cure 2010 – Team Bell’in Rosa

The 14th annual Komen Salt Lake City Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, May 8^th at The Gateway Mall. The 5K (3.1 miles) run and walk and the 1 mile fun run/walk will start at 8:30am. Both events will start at 300 W and North Temple heading north, and come back to end at the Gateway Legacy Fountain.

Registering on team Bell’in Rosa Instructions:

Go to komenslc.org

Click on ‘Register Now’

Fill in personal information

Pick ‘Participation Type’

Choose ‘Fundraiser Goal’ (can be left at 0)

Under ‘Role’ choose ‘Join a Team’

Under ‘Select a Team’ go to Friends and Family

Find and choose Bell’in Rosa

Continue to next step

Pick shirt size

Pay and complete registration

This year the shirts are going to be mailed to each participant.

If you want to join us, some people will be meeting at the Bott home {2010 South Main Street in Bountiful} at 7:00am for carpools and pictures.

On-line Registration must be completed by April 30^th

6 Months

Easter

Easter is one of, if not my favorite holidays. Why? Because of the reason we have Easter.

Ben is the best. Look what he did for me for Easter!

The doctor said he's 98% sure...

Wendy's Carrot Cake

I've heard people tell horror stories of mother in laws. Not me! Wendy is the best. She made this AMAZING carrot cake for my birthday. The picture does not do it justice. I've never indulged in such a treat...

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

And sweet husband to bring home these amazing cupcakes from The Sweet Tooth Fairy!!! I have some new flavors to attempt!