Crafts for Christmas

I have been working hard on some homemade gifts for my children and siblings.  After putting the work in...I decided to share my ideas on etsy...Check out my projects...they will make fabulous christmas gifts for anyone on your list!!


http://www.noisysmiles.etsy.com/

CANNING

I don't know if living in Utah gives you the guts to try canning but...we did it!!  10 quarts of tomato juice and 14 quarts of grapes...

They looked so pretty sitting on the counter, I was almost sad to take them down to the basement!!

UNCONDITIONAL

un·con·di·tion·al  [uhn-kuhn-dish-uh-nl]

not limited by conditions; absolute; complete, unqualified

I might be biased, but I think I have the most amazing kids!!  I was recently reminded of this fact (not that I need reminding...I live with them!)  Yesterday I received some upsetting news...I was hurt and upset...The kids were at school and Grant was happily playing...I had a small meltdown...tears and all.  Grant quickly stopped playing with his toys, climbed into my lap, put his head on my shoulder, started rubbing my back with his adorable chubby hands, and said "Sawee" in his sweet voice!!  My meltdown was over pretty quick...things were put back into perspective...I can't let other peoples poor decisions decide my happiness...I have SO MUCH to be happy about!!  I am so blessed with children and a husband who love me UNCONDITIONALLY!!  That's what being a family is all about...no matter what mistakes I make as a mom...I know they will always love me...and no matter what mistakes they may make...I will always love them...UNCONDITIONALLY!!