I am A Lame Blogger!

I am totally a lame blogger! Nothing to adventurous has been going on here!! We have keep things kinda low key this past month. So here is a bunch of randomness!!!

I have been trying to stock up my Etsy store with come cute things!!!

I also took some Valentines Pictures of Ainzley!! Hope to take some of Izaak this week!

Isnt she so cute!!!

Last but not least a kind funny but painful story. I have been really wanting to redo our bedroom and so I have kinda been bugging Aaron to get things done for it! And we have had this super cute Headboard and Footboard that we got at downeast home in Utah for $75.00 super sweet deal. I wanted it painted and distress and all that. Well he has finally been working on it. Yesterday morning he was finishing up the footboard and I was out in the garage talking to him and the footboard sliped and I was like "oh let me help you with that" and I took a step to pick up the other side and he dropped the footboard right on my foot. Oh Man it hurt so bad. I ran into the house and by the time he got in to see if I was ok my foot had formed this huge huge bump that was bright purple on it. Aaron felt so horrible he was sure that it was broken and that we need to go to the Community Care, but I could move my toes and walk alittle on it so i didnt think it was broke. Our neighbor is a PA that works in the ER came and looked at it and said to give it a coupld days to see what happens, so thats what I am going to do! So needless to say I did not get anything done yesterday. I did lay in bed which I havent done in along time. It was kinda nice.

Here is a picture that Aaron took with his phone you can not see the huge purple looking thing that was on the top. But now its just black and swollen from my toes to my ankle!! Sorry if feet gross you out. And I really need a pedicure!! LOL

But our bed looks amazing and I cant wait to finish up the rest of our bedroom! I will post pictures and I will be posting my first ever tutorials on my blog. I have some fun ideas to share..

Lets Do 52 - Paint the Moon Photo Challenge

I am participating in Paint the Moon Photography Lets Do 52 Photo Challenge!

Its a challenge to take a picture a week with whatever the challenge may be and this week it was taking pictures from a different view point!! I took this picture of Miss Ainzley last-night. And she is pouting because she didn't want her picture taken. Got to love it!! My kids get so sick of me trying to take there picture. But whats a Mama to do... take them anyway. Right. Even if they do have pouty faces. Love it!

If you want to join in the Challenge just find Paint the Moon Photography on Facebook!

Gracey Lou Designs {Clearance Sale}

Isnt my new Etsy Banner so Cute!!!!

I love it!

(Thanks Gina)

I am clearanceing out some of my inventory in My shop.

I will be adding more things to the ON SALE items this week

I have more pillow cases, crayon rolls, skirts, and Ties. All that will be

ON SALE!!!

Check it out! The good thing is everything is already made and can be shipped or pick up when sold!!

Christmas 2010

I was totally a bad picture taker this Christmas!!! I am a little disappointed at myself. We had a great Christmas though!!!

Some cute Christmas Pictures of the kids!!! They are both growing up so fast.

Ainzleys Proof that Santa came to visit!

Ainzleys Favorite Present was her dress up clothes!!

Izaaks Proof that Santa came!!

Izaaks Favorite Present was his new remote control Monster Truck!

My Favorite Present was my new phone!!!! Yeah I really needed a new one and Santa pick a good one! I also go the most amazing shelf ever. Ok well he had made one for the craft fair and we didn't sell it so I hung it up in my kitchen and then my neighbor wanted to give his wife one for her birthday so I had to take that one off my wall and give it to them which was no big deal I didn't intend on keeping it, but I guess Santa new that I really really like it. So he made me my own. This picture really doesn't do it justice (i took it with my phone). But its really super cute. I will post more picture when I get it one my wall.

I hope you all had a Wonderful Holiday!!!

Don't Forget

{Don't forget that we are hosting a 12 days of Christmas Giveaways on our other blog!!}

We are giving ways some way cute things!!! You really dont want to miss it. Vintage Restorations will be doing a HUGE giveaway at the end of the 12 Days. But to enter in that giveaway you will have had to enter in the previous days. I hope you wall go over and Enter!!!! Hope you are all enjoying this Holiday Season!!!

Day 6 - How can I improve my Thoughts?

Read:
D&C 6:16
Alma 37:36-37
D&C 121:45-46

Ponder: Do I keep all idle, unclean, or negative thoughts out of my mind? What would Jesus think about? How can I improve my thoughts? Do my thoughts affect my attitude? What do I think about when I have nothing to think about?

Myself
I have to live with myself, and so,
I want to be fit for myself to know;
I want to be able as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the eye;
I don't want to stand with the setting sun
And hate myself for the things I've done.
I don't want to keep on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself,
And fool myself as I come and go
Into thinking that nobody else will know
The kind of man I really am;
I don't want to dress myself up in sham.
I want to deserve all men's respect;
But here in this struggle for fame and pelf,
I want to be able to like myself.
I don't want to think as I come and go
That I'm for bluster and bluff and empty show.
I never can hide myself from me,
I see what others may never see,
I know what others may never know,
I never can fool myself -- and so,
Whatever happens, I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience free

By
EA Guest

WOW!!!! I love this! It says everything. I am going to hang this in my bathroom so I am reminded everyday!!!

Sorry I got A little Behind _ Day 5 Am I a light to the world?

Read: Matthew 5

Ponder: Am I setting a righteous example for others? How can I let my light shine? Do my actions glorify God?

Have you ever stopped to think that perhaps you are the light sent by Heavenly Father to lead another safely home or to be a beacon from a distance to show the way back to the straight and narrow path the leads to eternal life? Your light is a beacon and should never stop burning or lead those who are looking for a way home. Let the lower light keep burning-- you may save a struggling seaman in the turbulent sea of life.

It isn't just nice to be a light for others; it is essential for their exaltation as well as for our own. "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16)

We are children of light. As children of light, we walk in the light and choose the right and stand for the right.

Choosing the right is a decision-making process. Choose to learn what is the right way to live you life, learning principles and keeping the commandments and covenants that guide and protect you as you exercise your agency in daily choices.

Choose to do what is right because your greatest desire it to love the Lord and to be obedient to his laws, ordinances and commandments so that you can return back into his presence eternally. Choose to do what is right because you love yourself and because you honor those who love you.

Help other to do what is right. CHoose to be of service and be an example of what is right by lifting and strengthening others to do what is right because you care.

Choose to turn around and repent immediately if you ever depart from the straight and narrow path that leads to eternal life. Repentance is a merciful result of our Savior's atoning sacrifice because of the love our Father in Heaven and his Son Jesus Christ have for each of us.

From: "That Ye May Be the Children of Light"
Robert D Hales

As I ponder the questions that have been asked to ponder I am kinda feeling a little guilty. I know that I can do better to set a righteous example for others. I am going to work on that and strive to do better. I do hope that I have been the light in someone's life. I know there have been several people in my life that have been the light. One impractical is a neighbor of mine that befriended me the first day I went to church. If it hadn't been for her and her extending her hand in friendship with me I am not sure that I would have kept going to church. I know she has no idea the what an impact that had on me. I love her dearly. and hope that one day she will see what a great example she is to me and by her example she gives me hope and strength that things do happen for a reason and to have patience and trust in the lord and things will work out. I am grateful for many people that have been the light in my life.