Tried something new

I have always wanted to be able to paint a picture. But sadly I just can't.  Shoot I can't even draw a circle without it looking lopsided.  Oh well I can do other things so I guess I can settle with that.  The end of this month at church there is a Relief Society in Excellence program for the women. The theme or idea is for us to learn/do something we have wanted to do. Also to bring anything we have made recently to show the others and then explain how we made it.  I plan on taking a couple of my totes I have made and I even bought a couple new print placemats for spring that I plan on making.  They have butterflies on them, I love butterflies. I also am taking the car seat coverup that I made for Logan.  A couple weeks ago I saw on Facebook where someone had posted about this painting class that was going to be at Blue Chip Casino.  I saw the picture they were going to make and fell in love with it.  I figured why not, the website said you don't have to have any experience in doing this, so...I signed up.  I couldn't find anyone to go with me for that night, but I was determined to still go even though I really don't like going places where I don't know anyone.  But I put my big girl panties on and went.  I HAD A BALL!!!  Turns out there were a couple of people I knew there. Which was great and I met a lot of really nice women in the class.  They had all the supplies for us to use, a finished painting of what we were going to do and a very patient teacher up front.  Mine may not look like the original but that's ok. I am happy with it.  I don't think there were any two paintings alike in this class of about 35-40 people.  Everyone just put their own spin on it and they all turned out great.  I plan on seeing what they are going to offer this next month and see if I can do this again.  The picture was called Stained Glass Dragonflies.  This business offers many different classes around the country. It is not in every state but quite a few.  The website is www.wine&canvas.com   Check it out and see if they offer this in your area, you won't be sorry.  Here is my painting.

It may not be perfect but I am proud of myself for taking the chance and opportunity to do something I have always wanted to try.

My daughter went back to work last Thursday and I am watching my grandson Logan.  He is such a cutie and a really good baby.  He is not so sure at times about taking the bottle because he is a breastfed baby, but he manages.  He is just about 7wks old and has such a cute personality. Well of course I am a little biased.   Here he is today attempting to hold his bottle.

My sister dropped by to drop off some material for a tote I am making for her and a friend of hers and she was holding Logan and he was so comfy he started to fall back asleep while she was holding him.

Today is my grandson Noah's 2nd birthday.  Here he is with my great granddaughter Randi. They were both sitting very patiently waiting for a piece of my moms birthday cake last month.

Well that's about it for me around here.  Just babysitting my precious grandson, crafting, trying to declutter some so that when I get my new carpet when the weather gets nicer, I won't have as much to move around.  Keeps me busy that is for sure along with all the activities and things I need to do for my calling at church working with the Young Women.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and stays safe.

Young Women New Beginnings 2013

This past Wednesday night we had our Young Women New Beginnings program at church to welcome in the new girls into the Young Women program.  When the girls turn 12 they "graduate" from the younger programs into the "teen" program. Its the same for the boys for the Young Men program.  The Young Women Presidency has been working hard  for a while getting this all pulled together.  It has been a lot of fun though.  Busy yes, but fun overall.  We had to decide on a theme so we would know which direction to go in. The theme church wide this year is "Stand in Holy Places" There is always a new scripture for the year that goes along with the theme.  While on Pinterest I ran across this idea that I thought we could use.  I brought the idea to our meeting and the other two women checked the website out and it was a go.   We decided to go with "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Temple" 

I had copies made of the Salt Lake City Temple and the Washington DC Temple for each side then a copy of Dorothy's Ruby Red Shoes to put on this back wall and I made the yellow brick road on poster board to put on the floor leading to the pictures. 

This is a picture of the front of the room. We had a picture of the Chicago Temple which is the one we go to as it is closest to us, and then a picture of the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man.  Which the 3 of us in the Presidency gave a talk about what each character received in the movie and how it relates to us as Women. I had to give a talk about the Tin Man and how he received a heart. 

The above is a copy of the scripture for the year. I know for me by the time I memorize this scripture it will be time for a new one to be given to us for the new year.  Oh well, LOL.

We didn't have a meal for this program, just went with some more or less finger food except for the fluff.  Everything was homemade which tasted wonderful Yum Yum.

The YW president took an old pair of shoes and used glue and red glitter to make a pair of Ruby Red Slippers.  All the girls thought that was such a cool idea and wanted to go home and try this out for themselves. 

I made each of the girls a paper red shoe filled with gummy lips (for the kiss Glenda gave Dorothy before she was sent out on her journey to Oz) and gummy hearts (for the love we have as Women). I made 20 of them and then wrapped up all the candy and put them in bags with a tag to remind them to Stand Ye in Holy Places. 

Everyone seemed to have a really good time.  All the girls were happy with the things they received and heard about that night.  We have such a wonderful group of young women. I so very much love to be serving in this organization.

This post I know is long and full of pictures but I wanted to share the wonderful evening we had with you.  I am sorry about not being able to tag the website we found this idea from but everytime I time I tried to add it to this post it wouldn't let me.  But if  you check my Pinterest page under Young Women you can find it there. Here is the site http://dearthduo.blogspot.com/2011/03/theres-no-place-like-home.html but like I said it won't copy correctly for me. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and rest of the week.  I for one am so looking forward to spring and nice weather. I want to open my windows and let some fresh air in.