Just bragging about this fabulous new Swarovski crystals phone case that my daughter Devan made for me! Teaching my daughter's a bunch of random crafts when they were little is really paying off!!!
( Devan has created many fabulous custom blinged phone cases, pacifiers, laptops, etc. She will be moving back to AZ this July and so her company "Get Stoned" will have a base. I'll brag some more at the start of August when her little business go's very public.) Hope you are having a cool summer... It is HOT here in Arizona.

Sock Doll Humanitarian Project

Last month at church, our women's group "The Relief Society", did a few service projects. And of course a centerpiece for each table always add a bit of flair. So I bought these ceramic pots and metal garden angels at the local $1 store and spray painted them all white. I then printed gold Relief Society emblems and glued them behind the heads for halos. Wa-la! "the Errand of Angels is given to Women"... Oh, and for table toppers, I bought 2 rolls of shipping wrap paper (at the $1 store) and cut out scalloped squares. That so far is the most inexpensive decor I have done for a party/meeting.

. We made these cute little sock dolls that new mothers use to comfort their babies if they are too little or sick and can not go home yet. The Mom, Dad or caregiver can place the doll inside their clothing, close to the skin and the doll will soak up their scent. The next time they visit the baby, the doll is place next to the baby to snuggle and/or prop tubes and the baby will feel the comfort and smell of their loved one. The dolls are very easy to make so I've included the instructions if you would like to make some yourself and donate to your local hospital.

Like Mother Like Daughter!

The girls brought this stash home from SAS the other day. These bolts of elastic were each $1 and they could not pass by the bargain. They are using "some" of it to make hair bands for the little girls in the family. Of course, there is only one place to store it.... my studio. I can't complain, I would have taken advantage of this deal too. Once again, "Fruit doesn't Fall Far from the Tree"

Our Boarders...

This Fabulous Quail family lives in our back yard, but they travel to the front from time to time for family outings.

Most of the time, they scurry to a hiding place under a bush when they see us. They were on my front porch as I was opening a shutter to let some light come in the house when I stumbled upon this family adventure. I hurried and got my camera and yeah!

Each time I see them I count the babies and so far so good. The parents are VERY cautious and make sure that all is safe for their babes. It makes my heart swell each time I get to see them.

My Baby Girl...

Ever since she was a little girl, our family had a poem about Devan:

Devan the Bevan,
Who Came from Heaven
is not quite seven...(her age changed as time went on.)

and time went on.......

So last week, She said that she wanted to share a poem with us.

She said:

"Devan the Bevan,

Who came from Heaven,

Is Having Number Eleven"

That's right folks, my baby girl is having a baby, our number ELEVEN!. We are all so happy for her and our Fabulous Son in Law: Preston. And I am excited as can be to have another Glam-child!!!!!!

Thank you Devan, for being you!!!!!!

Raising our Children

I saw this fabulous sign at my mother-in-laws home, told her I thought it was wonderful, and she bought me one !!! Thank you Grandma Great! I know that a lot of the people who read my blog are young mothers, and probably have to count to 10 or breath in deep 3 times or sing a little hymn like I did when you are in the middle of raising small children and really hope that you do not kill them in the process. (I also just hoped I did not kill them when I fed them...) It is a wonder that we all grow up and turn out because parenting is a learn as you go, glean what you can from others and hope and pray for the best!