Back to crafting!

I know this is from last December but I had to share. Charly, Noelle and I made these to give to all their cute nutcracker friends for Christmas.

We made about 40 of them. I got the idea from a smaller version we had seen a couple of years ago. Noelle thought we should do them in lots of colors and I have to admit she was right I fell in love with the green ones.

When I was really young I would watch my Mom and Aunts sit together talking and laughing while working on crafts I really think that is where my love for crafting first started. Now having kids who participate in the crafting with me brings a whole new level of Joy. There is something so pure and special about spending time like this with them. I know that sounds extremely corny but if you have a creative bone in your body you understand.

 

Mothers Day

Okay don't pass out I am actually blogging.

Mothers Day is always a little bitter sweet for Me. I am incredibly blessed to have had the Mother I was given. My Patriarchal Blessing says I did not choose my Parents I was appointed to them because they would be able to instill within my heart a love of truth and righteousness.

If you were to sum my Mom up in five words I do believe Truth and Righteous would be at the top. Now I know my Mom was not perfect. In fact this is what makes some of those parenting moments that I might not have been on my game bearable. I am thankful for her example for her insight on parenting when I am stressed or not sure of what to do some how a example comes to mind. I love you Mom and forever grateful that you did instill Truth and Righteousness in me. Thanks for being my Mom!!! 

 This is a picture of my Mom that she had taken while my Dad was on his mission. 

Seriously the glasses were Hot!

 Not the greatest picture of me However my Mom is smiling just how I remember her. 

And last but not least to my children thank you for being the kids you are. I am in awe that I get to be your Mom. I hope each one of you know and understand the love I have for you. Being a Mother is one of the greatest blessings in my life. I never had big dreams for myself all I ever wanted was to be a Wife and Mom. Who would of known being a Mom was bigger than anything I could of come up with. Glad we are on this adventure together!

Love you, Mom!

Oh and don't forget to do the dishes on Sunday!