I am thankful for...

Okay.  Seriously.  I love these peeps. 

20 years is not a long time...

5 Recent Instagram Posts...

Side Pony Saturday :)

We Bleed Blue.

'Tis my favorite season!!

Pretty cute lunch date.

Fake legs in the front yard.  Oh yeah.

Big People

School starts in a week.  It will be a time of a lot of change for our family.  This year we will have a 7th grader (sheesh), a 5th grader, and a Kindergartener... and a scrapper still at home.

I took the kiddos out in some of their new school clothes today for a quick and crazy photo shoot on Main Street in Bountiful.  Here are a few of my faves...

I have to say... I love them all.  Even the little one.  He's NUTS!!

Recent Projects

This is a table I found at the Centerville Deseret Industries a few weeks ago for 15 smackers.  Not too shabby, right??I am HORRIBLE at taking before photos... I just dive right in on the project. Who has time to stop and take a picture... okay... I'll try better next time!!

Anyway, this thing was NOT attractive. Boring old wood.  Pretty beat up.

So... I sanded it A LOT, sprayed a single coat of primer, and added about 3 coats of leftover paint from a pantry door paint job gone bad.  It's a buttery yellow. 

I used a roller on the top, and a brush on the base and legs.

 After everything dried I took the belt sander to it and scuffed it up a bit.  Then I applied a dark stain and wiped it off with a damp cloth as I went.  Once that dried, I finished it off with a coat of light wax.  I must say I am absolutely in LOVE with this piece.

 These are some pillows I stitched up for the family room sectional.  All by myself.  No crying or swearing involved.  Be amazed...  Fabric was ordered from LIV on Bountiful Main Street.

This is another table I recently finished.  Every living room needs 2 coffee tables right??  His and Hers??  Actually this one is for sale.  I love it, but a girl can't keep it all!!

More projects to come...

A whole lotta LOVE...

Cheapskate Valentine Decor

I've always had lots of Christmas and Halloween Decor, but I've been lacking in the Valentine's Department.  Seriously lacking.  And after a few smart remarks from my 4 year old about it, I made a trip to the local craft store to see what I could find.  Bingo... sparkly heart for 6 bucks.  Couldn't pass it up, but is was a little too simple.  A quick trip through the ribbon aisle, and I spotted this cute striped ribbon.  Perfection hung on my black front door.

And the 4 year old is happy!

"PIN IT" FRIDAY!

Oh, Pinterest... how I love thee!  Let me count the ways...

Here are 5 recent yummy recipes I've found on Pinterest.com.  My family thanks me!  You can follow this board and link to the recipes at http://pinterest.com/shauna_crandall/what-s-for-dinner/

Sweet Pork Tacos and Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Baked French Toast

Pasta e Fagioli Soup



Lasagna Cups



Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Enough Said.

LDS Temple- Salt Lake City, UT

I was going through a few old photos today, and found this one I took of the Salt Lake Temple a few months ago.  Thought I'd share...

Sanctify Yourselves

I watched this video a couple of months ago as part of a training for the Young Women's program at church, and I've gone back to it several times since.  As a mom of 2 great boys (and 2 amazing girls), I want nothing more for them than to have them be worthy for the Lord to use them when the time comes.  I ask myself often if I'm doing enough.  I pray to my Heavenly Father to guide me and bless me as I raise these awesome kids.

Take a look...