let's get crafty

I found this image on pinterest,

and took it as inspiration for a wall in my room.

My mom and I took a mini road trip on Friday, (I drove the whole way!) to Nanton and through Okotoks. I found 5 old frames at a thrift store in Nanton for 5 dollas. I picked out some acrylics at Michael's and got painting. 

The next step was to use magnetic paint and cover the back pieces of the frame. Some were empty frames, so I had to cut out pieces out of thin wood and painted them.

The finished product! I had a shelf where that necklace holder board is, so I used it to cover up the knarly holes leftover in the wall.

The quote on the magnet is "You do not find the happy life, you make it." -Camilla Kimball

This stichery was in a nasty looking gold frame, so I spruced it right up with some green paint. 

This weekend project also counted as a divine nature project. I'm more than halfway finished with my Personal Progress (the second time). I also finished reading the Book of Mormon yesterday, I just love that book! 

picnics, guitars, paper, chalk, and cars

What do all the things in the title have in common?
My various activities I did with Carlee in July. 
She was leaving for Hawaii on Friday, July 22 so we made sure we had time to hang out. I prepared the food and she brought her guitar as we had a birthday picnic by the pond. 

She taught me how to play the intro of "Falling Slowly".


The next day I went on her birthday double date with Carl, Adam and Carlee.

We flew paper planes on top of a hill

 drew some lovely chalk messages

she blew out her birthday candles like Harry Potter does on his 11th birthday,

and we got some ice cream and ate it on another hill. 

Here we are looking all nature like. 

Carl managed to accidentally lock the keys in the ignition, so we tried various methods to try to get into the car. Eventually, we had to go get the extra set. 

We finished the date by racing remote control cars around the 
park! Another successful date I must say!


Love,
Megan Marie

My nieces and nephew...

are no doubt the cutest. 

The Utah Allen's are in town for a week and we have been keeping very busy! I love having 6 extra bodies in the house, it makes life more interesting for sure! So far we have been to the park and gotten slurpies, went to church, played in the sunshine and rain, played baseball, went swimming, and their trip is only half over! Moka is competing in the Calgary Half Marathon on Sunday- she is going to kick butt! Can you click on this link and vote for her- Moka A.? Thanks a bunch. Now off for some more fun with the kidlets!




Love,
MM 

dately lately

I went on a girl date to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!

It was such an amazing movie. I've had a bit of HP overload- I watched all 8 movies in a week.

Can I say I just love summer?

me, anja, sarah at the c train station

 On Friday night I went on a double date with Harrison, and Mitchell and another Sarah.
We made a pit stop at Peter's Drive-In (oreo and maple walnut milkshake and onion rings) and then we went to Prince's Island Park.

 This is what happens whenever Harry gets hold of an iPhone..

Spent some lovely time on the playground..

Our best attempt at a group shot

 We went to watch the Stampede fireworks atop a hill.

This morning I went on a dress-up breakfast date, at 7:30 in the morning.

Carl and Ben workin' the german pancakes and syrup.

so domestic

Feelin' pretty peppy in the AM

Carlee just pondering breakfast

Ben's snake Neb took a visit

Dating is so fun, and it's even more fun to do it the Mormon way. Plus, I have the greatest friends ever. 


Love, 
MM