Wow, where has the month gone.. It has been a fun busy month:

• Started Weight Watchers, to get in better shape both physically and mentally.. Have lost 13 pounds so far.. have 40 more to go, but I really do love this program.. Eating lots of fruits and veggies and added in are whole grains, protein, and even have extra points to go out once in a while. So I don't feel that I am being deprived at all.
• Going to my "3 C's" (chocolate, cards & conversation) each Weds. morning and loving it.. I have made new friends and love the inspiration I receive each week as we share ideas and creative techniques.
• Held my monthly Cricut Class and created a cute mini album.

• Attended choir concerts for 3 of my grandaughters, a concert at the PV mall for the performance of another grandaughter.
• Attended the temple with my grandson Kelly as he prepares to go on his mission.
• Several great family parties this month.
• Got to listen to great speakers at our 4 church conference meetings. Such inspirational thoughts and topics it really spoke to my heart.
• Attended a fund raiser for Pinnacle Choir at Rubios.. (that is a great way to support a school fundraiser and have a fun night out).
• Taught my cute 3 year olds in church each Sunday..they are so fun to be with.
• Met my BFF's special friend JK from Boston at her meet and greet party last night.
• Took my adorable great-grandaughter Malorie to have her picture taken at my daughter-in-law Jamie's with the cutest baby ducks.

Malorie 10 months old

• Last Sunday was my grandson Kelly's mission farewell and he gave a wonderful talk at church and my 4 grandaughter's sang for it. Made me so proud of all of them. Kelly reported to the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah this past Weds. to prepare for his mission in Columbia, South Carolina. He was so very excited. I got to spend last Monday with him running those last errands to help him get ready to leave. He will be a wonderful missionary.

• I have been watching Teegan, Shadow (dog ,cat) and fish this week while my son Steve and his family take Kelly up to Provo to the Mission Training Center.

So all in all it has been a busy month and I have loved it all. I have been busy getting my samples and kits ready for my up-coming classes in the next couple weeks and anxious to take another Copic class this coming Weds. I will be learning how to use the Copic markers to color all the different faces..at a cute scrapbook store in Chandler called Stamp Works.

The weather is beautiful, cool evenings and gorgeous days. The flowers are starting to bloom and the colors are so vibrant and beautiful. I really do love this time of year here in the desert Southwest.