Guess what came in the mail today...

Grandma Jones knitted me a scarf to keep me warm in Ohio, and IT CAME TODAY!!!

I LOVE IT so much--

Thanks, Grandma!
I'm so glad I know someone SO talented!

Craft Therapy: October

For our Prosper ward Relief Society, we had our first ever Craft Therapy night, where we painted cute fall pumpkins. I was in charge, and I wanted it to be an evening of crafts, chocolate, and theraputic talking amongst women-- and that's just what it was. Our first annual Craft Therapy was a huge success!

Relief Society sisters, hard at work!

Pumpkins in progress

The final product!

It was a wonderful night, and everyone had so much fun! Can't wait for the next project!

Two Days of Bliss

Lance starts summer classes this Tuesday, and in order to get all moved into his new apartment, he left today for Waco. Sad. BUT, we did get to hang out all day Tuesday and Wednesday! Here are some of the highlights- starting Wednesday and working backwards :)

Wednesday night, after having lunch with his wonderful Grandma Clark and (successfully) searching for Lance's new dresser at Ikea, we went to color me mine and painted a "you are special" plate and some way cute salt and pepper shakers- these pictures were taken after we painted them, but before they were glazed... so the colors will be more vibrant than the pictures show, but I think everything turned out so super duper cute!

Lance's salt and pepper shakers are so darling all inversely painted!

I think my plate turned out pretty cute too! The idea is to use this plate for dinner, treats, etc. whenever someone has had a hard week or has done something awesome- I'm so excited to use it in my family now, and for my kiddos in the future!

Our messy table!

Here we are with our masterpieces! We both LOVE Color Me Mine!

Tuesday Night was my half-birthday celebration-- my halfie was really on Saturday, but since it was Memorial day weekend, I couldn't take off work, so we celebrated Tuesday! Lance took me to the Dallas aquarium, and then we met up with our friends Drew and Ashley to watch the Yankees get pummeled by the Rangers! (Still working backwards) here are some pictures from that day!
We had awesome seats right behind the bull-pen. It was so cool to see the pitchers up close!

This sign made me smile all night! In case you can't tell, it's a needle with the word A-FRAUD written on it. hahaha. It still makes me laugh!

Only in Texas... This guy was pretty entertaining to watch!

Tuesday Morning, after making breakfast together, we headed to downtown Dallas for the aquarium... I have wanted to go for such a long time, and we finally went! It was such an awesome place- I highly reccomend it :)

Behind it was the waterfall, and below us were a bunch of sea turtles and manitees and really really big fish. Awesome to see them all up close! It was really humid inside, so we both left with our hair looking lovely...

Here is one of the super cute manitees, trying to eat a root off the tree. Isn't he just darling!?

I love being able to spend time with Lance. Since he lives about two and a half hours away from me most of the time, every minute we spend together is precious-- even if it's a comfortably quiet ride home, or sitting on the couch watching some TV, or taking a walk and talking. I love this boy, and I feel so lucky we were able to spend so much time together these last two weeks!

There is Beauty All Around...

Another marvelous week has passed. Already it is nearing the end of May, and I'm finding myself asking---Where has the first half of 2009 gone?!

It was a good week- here are the highlights:

1. The weather today is so beautiful. 75 degrees. Not a cloud in the sky on this bright and sunny day. Love it :)
2. Lance got home from Baylor. We went on a date to Chili's and then to the Angelika theatre to see Sunshine Cleaning. Good food. Good movie. AMAZING Company! Nick also got home this week from CA/his uncle's wedding in New Orleans. We went shopping before I had to be at work, all the while listening to the summertime CD he made me!
3. Ashley, Spencer, and Sophie arrived Thursday to get Spencer all moved into the apartment in Richardson where he'll be staying while he has his summer internship in Dallas. I've had so much fun playing with their daughter, Sophie-- I see architecture in her future-- She has become quite the Lego-tower-builder/Linkin' Logs-house-constructor! Sophie and Buddy have become best friends these last couple of days... Even if she does boss him around!
4. I got to stay with Grace and Linus Saturday till this morning while their parents were out of town. I have been watching them for the last six years- They're such a wonderful family, and we always have the best time together! Last night we watched "Bedtime Stories" with Lance and Nick after spending some time in the pool. It was a fun night staying in!
5. I started my dolly on Friday- you know, the one I bought the pattern for at the beginning of May... Ashley came to my rescue when she saw me cutting the pattern apart because she helped me realize the pattern doesn't have to be cut flawlessly on its own. It's perfectly acceptable to pin the jaggedly-cut pattern to the fabric and cut the pieces out nicely as you cut the cloth to the shapes it needs to be. What a wonderful tip!

I've been really grateful this last week for my family. And the gospel. And the blessings we can receive if we always keep the temple in sight. I love all that I have and all that I am--

I am truly blessed.

Even if I am the middle-child
:)

An Entrepreneurial-Diva Idea...

My Martha Stewart bones are rattling again. Cami and I have always talked about the boutique we plan on owning and running together when we're old ladies, but when I saw these cute children's 'Pettiskirts', I'm not sure I want to wait that long!

The joke is, the store will have a line painted down the middle, and all of the fun, frilly, or fabulous things will be sold on my half of the store, and all of the beautiful, rich, or functional things will go on her side. Tell me, are these pettiskirts not fun, frilly, AND fabulous!? Heaven help me, I think I found the first item I want to invest in, create, and sell!

These darling skirts remind me of the slips I would wear as a child to make my frilly dresses poof out for church. With my hair all curled and my ruffle socks, I always felt like a princess- maybe that is where I got my love of going to church from? While I loved all my miniworld dresses, I often found my diva self lounging around in just my poofy slip. Many a time, I played dress up with these slips- there's even a picture of me dressing Trevor up in theses slips when he was a defenseless todler! What better way to make my mark in the word than by providing kindred diva spirits with the means to dress themselves up like a princess?

Made from nylon chiffon and satin charmeuse, they are super soft, and they have lots of body to expand when twirled. I think I'm going to experiment with making these little pettiskirts, and maybe a children's boutique is nearer to my future than I thought. Now, if I can only find an investor... any takers? :)