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Happy Day

Cookie Exchange Party-

With the Help of Pottery Barn &  Brooklyn Limestone- and the dollar store for the spatula we came up with these invitations in a hot second.

I just love Pinterest- but there is one problem- just when you think you have an original idea....you see it on pinterest..... and it's better than your original idea....oh well, it's fun.

Kathy and I got together and planned a little neighborhood Cookie Exchange- here's a little look at the fun.

 

-We started out at the cottage-

On the menu-

• Hot Chocolate with dipped candy-cane and chocolate marshmallows stirrers. 
• Spiced Pomegranate Sipper-
• Cookies

Each of the ladies were given a  glass jar to decorate with greens from the yard and ribbons-we then  filled the jars with cookies.

 Next we traveled over to Kathy's home- for the second half of our cookie exchange.   Kathy had prepared appetizers for us....so yummy.

I need to get the recipe for this crescent Turkey ring- so good.  Kathy had everything so pretty, adorable table centerpieces....just prefect.

While we were there we worked on a couple of easy crafts- scrapbook paper buntings and velvet book marks using left over charms or earrings. 

Some of the ladies from the evening- I had a group photo but it was a little too blurry- still learning about taking pictures when it's dark.

Wonderful evening spent with fun sweet ladies.

Merry Christmas

Primary Activity Day-

 
This weekend was our Stake Primary Activity Day-  (8-11 year old girls}

Our theme and colors-

 
 
 
Friday we got together early to clean up and set up for our Stake primary Activity day on Saturday.

• We made paper balls
• banners
• box lunches and the centerpieces.

 
 
The boxes on the tables held the girls lunch.  The little favor bags were "bee's-wax" chapstick one for each girl.

 
 
 
As part of one of the classes. We took the girls pictures added them to a curly wire and then put them in the centerpieces on the table. {the girls held either a "me" or "Bee" while getting their pictures}

 
Classes we had-

1. Scripture class, where they also made a bead and wire bookmark.
2. Service class- talked about acts of service and prepared a weeks worth of secret service- along with getting their picture taken- {We used a mini polaroid camera and curled wire to hold them.}
3. Dance class on different cultures of dance.  Thanks Wendy
   There was also a group of girls that sang for us....so adorable....thanks Kathy. 

 
For lunch- Fruit, peanut butter sandwich, chips, drink and a cookie. {everything for lunch were in the boxes tied with a bow and ready to eat.....no dishes}

It was fun to see the girls so excited-

{we also made yellow flower name tags- click here}

 

We weren't sure how many girls would show up....we planned for 60, sixty came....we had to do a little last minute magic to feed their leader that came with them, but all went well.

It was fun seeing the girls have a good time. 

Here's a couple things I overheard from the little girls.

"Wow, it's so pretty, looks like a fancy restaurant." 

"I've never been to a party like this, I feel special."

One of the girls asked if they really got to keep the little favor bag....when I said yes,

she said "really, are you sure?...I'm so excited."

One girl said, I feel so special to get a little gift {talking about the chapstick}

We were expecting the girls to just throw their lunch boxes away when they left....but they all wanted to take them home.....even a couple girls asked if they could keep their napkins.

So cute.   It was a good day.

 

 

Spring Event-

You Inspire us-

If you haven't stop by the Spring Event Blog lately....stop on by, see what we are up too.  

Blue Friday-

Not my mood;  but loving this color.

I've started to collect these "blue" jars.....if you see them somewhere give me a heads up.  =)

Also,   these painted jars are inspiring me.....I think they would be fabulous as centerpieces. {I'm  saving my glass bottles from now on..... I see  these in my  future.   ;)

 

 Here's how Martha Stewart says to make them-

 

Enameled Bottle How-To
Dishwasher-safe enamel paint is sold at most crafts stores. Wash the bottle inside and out with soapy water; let dry. Pour in a small amount of the paint's surface conditioner, which primes the glass for the enamel. Swirl to coat fully, then pour out excess. Stand bottle upright, and dry for an hour. Pour in enough enamel to easily coat the inside. Swirl, and return excess to container for reuse. Dry bottle upside down on a paper towel for 48 hours, periodically wiping excess enamel from the rim with a damp cloth during the first hour.

Porch Paint, Birthdays & Cottage Living-room

 
Spent some time this week painting the side porch {I used garage epoxy paint}- next, outdoor curtains, table & chairs and a few art pieces.

 
Dan and I celebrated our birthdays-  Had a sweet little party at Sam and Heidi's.   Talked to the kids and received some sweet gifts.

Still working on the living-room/library.  Getting there, slow but sure.  Still moving things around, hoping that someday I come up with just the right set-up.  Here's what it looks like so far. I think once I get all the art pieces in place I will like it better.  Accessories make all the difference.

 

 

Like I said, still waiting to find just the right "art"....won't feel done until I get that.

Birthday, Filoli and Easter Party-

 A lot has been going on this month. It's been a month of wonderful things. There were a few things I hadn't had time to share, so today I thought I would catch up.

First off-

Carlee's Birthday-

Sam and Heidi invited us over to their home for a very sweet little birthday party.  Carlee was adorable as usual.  John and Libby were there with their kids.  Ashlee is becoming  a big help with the little kids.... she pretty much took care of Audrey the whole party.

 
Next-

Stake Primary Traveling meeting to Filoli- {Just for fun, who says you always have to have a formal meeting? =)  Great day-

 

 


I was so inspired by the place that I came home and did this-

 
And this-

 
I made a couple centerpieces just using the flowers and foliage from my yard.

Next-

Our Spanish Branch Easter Party- {held at our place on Saturday.}
 
-Food, Easter egg hunt, and paddle boating-

Sam and Heidi came to help out and to join in on the Easter egg hunt.

 

You're never to old for an Easter egg hunt.

 
 
We had a little drama when one of the canoes tipped over....but all was well.  Just got wet and a little cold.

 
Thanks to family and friends for helping-

 

Beautiful fun filled month....and in just 3 days I will have Mason in my arms. SWEET!

Thanksgiving 2010

We started our Thanksgiving week by picking Kent, Becca and Nicholas up at the airport.....and then heading to Kent's favorite taco truck.

His first request, always.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
We spent the day before Thanksgiving doing crafts, getting the food ready and watching kids-

 
 
{Libby made the cute little Turkey cookies}

The evening before Thanksgiving was spent helping Sam bake pies....well, actually just watching him prepare them ....we helped with clean up.

 
We also prepared the Thanksgiving Table-

 
 
Thanksgiving family pictures-

 
Sam, Heidi and kids

 
Kent, Becca and Nicholas

 
John, Libby and girls-

 
Just us with the grand-kids

 
Our Thanksgiving family friendly competition-

Sam Won-

 
 
The one who could catapult their potato the farthest won-

It was a wonderful day, full of great food and fun.....more to come.

P.S. Note to Martel...no ducks or fences we harmed.

John & Libbys Fall party-

 

 

Nothing says fall like a great Harvest Party-

Each year John & Libby invite friends and family to their home for an afternoon of fun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on 
the feelings, as now in October." 
-  Nathaniel Hawthorne

 

  

and what fun we had.......

• Skeet shooting
• wagon rides
• games
• treasure hunt....treats
• Fabulous food
• picking out a pumpkin to take home

 
 
Heading out for our first wagon ride....

 

Carlee and Preston- scary faces and scary noises.

 

-Skeet shooting-

 
 
 
-Heidi hit four of those tiny orange disks- John must of been a good teacher.

 
While the shooting was going on the kids played games-

 
 
 
 
Watch out the kids are on the run...treasure hunt here we come-

 

 
Treasure hunt treats....Happy Day

 
Just relaxing-

 
And one more wagon ride before we head home-

 
We had a great time....it was a wonderful way to start "Fall."

Thanks John, Libby

and girls-

 

“But I remember more dearly autumn afternoons in bottoms that lay intensely silent under old great trees”
-   C. S. Lewis