Like My Mom's Good Macaroni Salad

This is a good Macaroni Salad to make when you are asked to bring a pasta salad, it reminds me most of my mom's.  I added 2 tblsp balsamic vinegar and left out the ham and peas.

Like My Mom's Good Macaroni Salad
1 pkg. (1 lb)  macaroni (or shells)
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tblsp mustard
1/4 cup sour cream
2 Tblsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tblsp sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup ham, cut into small cubes
1 cup cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
2- 3 carrots, shredded
(I added 2 Tblsp balsamic vinegar as well, maybe cut the apple cider one to 1 1/2 Tblsp and do balsamic to 1 1/2 Tblsp for less vinegar)

Optional mix ins to the salad include:
cucumber, peeled and diced
dill pickles, chopped
tomato, diced
red bell pepper, diced
celery, chopped

Prepare macaroni to al dente according to package directions.  After macaroni is cooked, drain and rinse in cold water.  Once macaroni has cooled down, drain well.

In medium sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.

In large bowl toss macaroni with ham, cheese, peas, carrots, and other mix ins.
Fold in mayonnaise mixture until pasta is well coated
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit overnight
If the salad seems a little dry after setting up overnight, add some more milk and or mayonnaise a little bit a a time until salad becomes nice and creamy again.

I just made this for our Easter pic nic and it is so so so yummy!
You will love it!

And now for the nourishing of our souls:

I was asked to read this in church, so let me share the wisdom with you: 
"It was said of old that "a soft answer turneth away wrath".  We seldom get into trouble when we speak softly.  It is only when we raise our voices that the sparks fly and tiny molehills become great mountains of contention.  The voice of heaven is a still small voice; likewise, the voice of domestic peace is a quiet voice. . .How much greater the peace in the homes of the people, how much more gladness and joy and love there would be if husbands and wives would cultivate the discipline of speaking softly one to another, and if both would so speak to their children"
Elder Gordon B Hinckley  April 1971 General conference

Couldn't be said better, lets try not to yell and raise voices, try for one day to use the softest kindest voice you can, see what happens, share with me what happens when you do that!