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It's still February, but just a few more days

We spent the last weekend in Sugar City.  Kent had a presentation at BYUI's Book of Mormon symposium, and if I can brag for a minute, he did awesome.  His presentation was on covenant keeping families in the Book of Mormon, the Anti-Nephi-Lehi's.  I don't get an opportunity to see (or should I say hear) him speak, and I am always so impressed.  He really is a good speaker, and I can't deny he knows his stuff.  Hope that's not too boastful.

While at Gram and Gramps house, D had lots of fun playing with new toys.  One of his favorites was this play cash register.  As you can see he worked hard to get all the right buttons.   



Here is a pic of K and Gram and Gramps.   Getting a picture of all of them looking forward was kind of hard.  



This has been one long, cold winter.  To occupy my time, I have been dabbling in wire wrapping jewelry.  Here are a few of my latest "pieces".  The first one was made out of a beautiful turquoise stone I found on clearance, and I wrapped the wire to make all the other parts.  


I made this one for the sweet babysitter who watched our kids (for free) during Kent's presentation.  I hope she like's it.  


Comments

The Cady Family said…
Your always amazing me with your crafts. I love the wire wrapping.
February 28, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Orange said…
Ooooohhhhh! that's pretty, I like it a lot, you're really so very talented I can't believe it.
February 28, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Cassie and Mark said…
I love the jewelry! You'll have to teach me to do that someday.
March 3, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Jennifer B said…
Hey ~ I found your blog through Seleta's blog. Really cute blog. So glad to hear everything is going well for you. I love the jewelry. I am so not creative so I am in awe at that type of stuff. Take care ~ Jennifer "Toone" Bowen =) If you want take a look at my blog smilebehappyjennifer.blogspot.com
March 9, 2008 at 9:53 PM
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