Sunday, May 27, 2012

{Call Me Scout Master Meggie}

I've had such a blast with my calling in our new ward- boy scout Bear den leader. It has been so fun to spend time with these precious little stinky boys every week, for the last 8 months. We had our last pack meeting last week, and all of my boys got their bear badge. I'm going to miss them so much! I was so lucky to work with such an awesome, sweet girl as my partner! Come August, I get new little guys.

4 of the boys with the Scout Master


Kayley and I with the rascals!

Doing the final cheer!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

{A Very Happy Birthday, and More}

I was so blessed to be able to spend a week in Utah with my family at the beginning of the month. It was very much needed family time! I got to spend a lot of time with my Mama, and catch up on some over due late night chats together. Dad took me on rides on his new bikes! Matt and Kay hung out with me almost everyday- I had so much fun with them! I even got to eat Taco Amigo like 5 times. I truly have been so blessed to have such wonderful sister in laws! ALL of them :) I got to go to Harrison's baseball game and Tyke's soccer game! Now, that was the highlight of my week for sure.

I was so lucky that I was there during Jenna's class program! It was truly amazing, and so hilarious! I finally got to see City Creek- and let's just say I had to clean out my closet a bit when I got home! Cam flew in at the end of the week, for my Birthday weekend. We had the opportunity to go to 2 Jazz vs. Spurs playoff games. Even though we got SWEPT- it was still so fun to be able to go to the games. It was the best birthday. Sunday, we got to spend the whole day with the family, and best of all- the little ones. OH, how I miss those little bodies. Tennille made a delicious cake for me as I opened presents and enjoyed every minute of being with my family.

"Hurry, stand behind me so it looks like I have friends!"

Reunited

We don't have a piano.. give us a break






We spent that night up at the cabin. We stayed up late playing UNO with Matt and Kay. Monday morning my Birthday came. Cam leans over to me and nudges me to look on the side of the bed. There was a little present waiting for me! He got me a beautiful locket. He even picked it out all by him self! We spent the day riding the razor and the 4 wheelers around and lounging at the cabin. That night, we went to the last Jazz game of the season. I think the best part of the night was when the bear came and picked me up and starting kissing me. I could even hear the kisses under the mask! Good times. Great Birthday. Best family. Ever.






We flew home that night, after the game. Cam's sister Crystal was so sweet to pick us up. She gave me her present in the car- free tickets to the Ghost Tours in San Diego! I can't wait to go! I love freaky stuff! I came home to find a present for me on the bed- the yellow shoes I've been wanting so much! We then conked out. The next day, Cam told me that he was taking me out for my Birthday dinner that night, and it was a surprise where we were going. I was so excited, but for some reason I wanted to go to Beni Hana! I texted him, and said,  "Hey, we should go to Beni Hana!" He promised we'd go another time, but he really thinks I'll like the place he has reservations at. As we pull up to the restaurant, it's Beni Hana! HA! He had planned on taking me there all along. So precious. It was the best meal, with my best friend.




We have been preparing to sell a bunch of stuff at the Swap meet for a while now. Well, this last weekend we finally did it! Cams family and us all sold stuff. Cam was so sick of me, but I kept forcing us to go through EVERY little THING in the house that we could possibly sell. We worked our magic, and made  $350! The best part- a CLUTTER FREE home! Good times.

Me workin it to sell my clothes!



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

{Philadelphia: City of Brotherly Love.. and Puerto Ricans}

Well, the convention was a HUGE success, and Cam and I had a blast in Philly. We were so excited to be able to see all of the history there, and attend the convention, but especially spend time with family. Thank you- 4life! hehe.

We had so much fun watching mom and dad in action, as well as the rest of the 4Life clan! We also had a chance to ride the hop-on-hop-off bus to see the sites, which was really fun! Cam, my brother and sissy Adam and Jenna and I took a midnight stroll one of the nights around the city trying to find me some KANKA at a Rite Aid. Great times in the middle of the night in Philly- Great meaning frightening and friendly all at the same time. Those who were there, know who I'm talking about.

 What a great week in Philadelphia.




Sixth Sense house where the kid gets attacked in attic

Rocky stairs!

Independence Hall

Liberty Bell


JR Martinez was the keynote speaker of the convention. Super nice guy!

City Hall
Cam lookin' so good for the Gala! mm

Basketball game for the foundation 4Life. VERY entertaining.


Gala night

Mom was a cheerleader! A very cute one!


The original LOVE is NOT in NYC!


Which is which? Which one is the REAL daddio!? hehe

The highlight of the whole trip was watching JR Martinez dip my mom on stage in front of 8,000 people! I'm not going to lie, they would make great dancing partners for Dancing with the Stars! 


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

{"Nothin' Rhymes with Romney.."}




Cam and I really enjoyed having the opportunity to be Co-chairs at the Romney event here in San Diego. 

Believe in America!

Romney 2012!

Friday, March 30, 2012

{Truly March Madness}

Well, I know for me and my family, this March has truly been a month of madness.

I feel like one bad thing has been happening after the next. I've been finding myself in complaint and vulnerable this month. At the beginning of the month is when I found out my baseball of a cyst (words from the doctor) had arrived. It has been a painful, sad, frustrating situation for me- and definitely for Cam, as he has been helping me through it. Last week when I was on my way for another check up to see if I need to get surgery to remove the cyst, I got rear ended. I was pretty shaken up, and Cam came to my rescue.

Ya know, I could go on and on about the pain I've been in, or this or that- but the main reason I am bringing this up, is because it has really made me think a lot. It has really humbled me. After I got rear ended, I was super upset, and frustrated. Later that day, I realized how blessed I am. I am so blessed because I was OK after the accident. I am so blessed because my cyst isn't deadly or cancerous. I am so blessed because I have a husband who comes to me in any moment of need, who gets up in the middle of the night while I'm crying in need of pain pills.

My heart has been aching so much this month, not just because I have definitely used up my 3 strikes with my baseball cyst or being scared to take the pain pills because they make me barf- but because so many people I love have been going through so much more pain than me this month. What is it with March this year?

I hope to only grow stronger from the trials and challenges that I go through. Although, we all know how much easier said than done that is. Lucky for me, I have the most strong people in my life that set that example for me.

I have a sister in law who takes on 5 kids every moment of every day, from taking the twins to the dentist or problems potty training- and she does it with grace. I have a sister in law whose In Vitro didn't take, after all of the pain- discipline- and trips to the ER she had to go through- and yet she is filled with strength, wisdom and Christ in her spirit. I have a sister who spends every day with forty 12 year olds- crazy 12 year olds, and yet never fails to wake up each morning and fulfill her job and duty to educate those kids. I have a sister in law who has conquered multiple kidney stones WHILE she is pregnant and having complications- and still puts other peoples problems and worries before hers. I have a cousin who has one physically painful problem after the next- yet you would never know, because she is always smiling and making sure those around her are happy and healthy. I have a cousin who has been through hell and back, and is raising 2 beautiful girls that will grow up and do amazing things.

I have a mother who is the strongest person I know. No matter what comes her way, she handles it with pure finesse. It is because of her, I am able to get through all of the things that I go through. Why? Because she always directs people straight to Christ. I have never met someone with so much faith. I truly hope that I can be like her one day.

The thing that all of these women have in common that has touched me, is that they all go through each day and each trial- with faith.

All of my little hearts prayers go out to all of my family who have been hurting in some way. Hopefully April will bring better days! 

I'm so thankful for all the wonderful people that I have in my life, to get me through the hard times. The pain. The sadness and the loss.

Oh, the things women endure. Thank you for listening in. Sorry for such a deep post.

Love you all.

M

Monday, March 5, 2012

{Little bit of an Update}

Is it just me, or did FEBRUARY fly? Seriously, I didn't even once go to Subway and get a FebruANY deal!

Cam and I had a great Valentines day. It was made up of a little bit of Del Taco, flowers, sexy notes, and an amazing Italian Dinner. Thanks baby! 

The last few weekends have been so crazy but so fun for Cam and I- mostly, because we were able to spend a lot of time with family! FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY - music to my ears.

For Presidents day weekend, we had the opportunity to go to Utah and spend time with my family. Let's be honest- we were at the cabin the whole time playing in the snow! It was so fun to relax and ride snowmobiles (I drove one for the first time- basically straight into the (frozen) pond) and play with the little ones. We got to spend time with our best friends Kalee and Dave, which is always a highlight! We got to meet Mitt Romney, which was really cool and such a great opportunity. Of course, going to the 2 Jazz games made my weekend! I've missed them.

Cabin fun!


Dave and little Nev!
Pals :)

I spy.. Shawn Bradley!






We are so blessed for all of the wonderful people we have in our lives.

The next weekend, Mark, Terri, Carli and Chris were up at Disneyland- and Cam and I went up to meet them for a couple of days. Disney is ALWAYS a good idea. DISNEY DISNEY DISNEY- again, music to my ears. We had such a fun time with them. As some of you know- Cam has been a bit "injured" the last few weeks, and we justified putting him in a wheelchair and Disneyland. Yeah, I know what you're all thinking- but honestly.. we didn't even get to the front of any lines right away. Except Little Mermaid. It wasn't worth it, atleast for me and Chris who had to push the 210 pound man in the chair all over Disney! HA! Good times. Idiots. I think the highlight was running into Kenyon Martin and him totally thinking he knew who Cam was. We always love seeing family and visitors!




This last week, Cam's family stayed at their time share in Carlsbad- at the beach. We were able to go and spend some time with them down there. It was absolutely gorgeous down there, with the beautiful sunsets and the delicious dinners Cheri made each night! We had a lot of fun being able to go down and spend time with them there.



This last weekend, we met my parents, Matt & Kay, Jenna and her friend Kim in VEGAS. Not so much music to my ears (It's VEGAS)  HOWEVER- it really was so much fun meeting up with the fam for the not-so-good BYU game, and staying at the magical Venetian hotel. That place is seriously incredible! We had a lot of fun shopping around and riding a limo to Old Vegas ! haha good times.

As cam and I were checking out of the hotel, the woman clarifies "3 long distance phone calls from the hotel room" at a cost of 35$. Cam looks to me in disbelief, as he then realizes I did make those calls. As I was sitting on the toilet (of course they put a phone in there) I thought it'd be funny to call Cam on his cell and say hello. 3 times. By the way- he was in the other room. Why didn't anybody tell me they charge for that! Gee. It's not like I called to India. 2 of the calls didn't even go through. Jerks! I felt so terribly stupid, but mostly bad that I did that and wasted money. I'm so thankful for Cam that all he could do really- was laugh it off. Good times.

Cam and I made the trip well worth it, by listening to The Hunger Games on tape, there and back. We can't wait for the movie to come out! We're kind of nerds. It's always hard to say goodbye at the end of trips to see my family. Until next time.

Gondola Ride!

Ha!


Now it's back to reality (that definitely hit when Cam had to wake up at 4 am for work this morning) and looking forward to the next adventure!

Meg & Cam