Crafty Mommas - String Art

Crafty Mommas has still been meeting monthly! If you're interested in our latest craft, check it out here: http://swmadisonmoms.blogspot.com/2015/05/make-something-monday-string-art-diy.html

It's a super fun, easy craft that just about anyone with nimble fingers can do.

Italian Style Banquet

I casually, but officially, handed over the presidential reigns to the new President, Laura! I'm excited to hand it over and see how much further they can take the group. I had a blast being so involved and plan to stay involved but my life has shifted and I'll no longer be able to do as much as I once could. I'll still be around as the Blog Coordinator and the Crafty Mommas Coordinator, but I'm no longer on the board.

As my last hoorah, we had our annual MNO Banquet. This year we had it at an Italian restaurant and we did an Italy theme. Our game was Italian trivia, we dressed Italian (think Italian tourists or gondola drivers) and we ate Italian food. That was the extent of it.

Gifts, prizes, prizes and gifts! Lots of people to thank for a great year!

My fabulous friends. Laura's speech made me cry. This group of women has caught me when I needed catching several times in the short time I've known them. I prayed and prayed for friends ever since we moved to Madison. I knew that God knew my heart's desires and I just stayed steadfast and continued to pray for the gift of friendship. I had no idea that although it'd take 4 years, that he'd deliver so richly. I am so blessed by these women.

I do have to share the jist of Laura's speech because I don't want to forget it. She just got back from a month long sabbatical in France. She visited a nude beach while she was there and saw some 60+ year old women just hanging out and gabbing half nude. She knows that we'll be those friends when we're 60. Ugh, tears!

It was a beautiful night of friendship and celebration. Now about that wine and crayon idea... right, Sarah?

Spoiled

Last week I had three moms nights out, then over the weekend I had a glass blowing class and a quick trip to see my in-laws. Can you say spoiled?

Book club, craft night and moms night out through Madison Moms Blog were the MNOs. We read Ender's Game for Book Club this month and at craft night we painted pumpkins, made thank you cards and button rings.

Then I had dinner by myself (awesome) prior to the Madison Moms Blog Night Out. It was held at Patty Cakes Boutique. Massages, make-up and hair touch-ups, photo booth, organic snacks, wine, friends and give-aways! Plus, there were so many cute things at Patty Cakes Boutique. I could've done some damage -- and I probably would have -- if I had a girl.

After Daredevil's sport class on Saturday, I FINALLY got to go to Confectionique. I've been attempting to fit it into my schedule for months and it finally worked out. It is so up my alley. Crafty things, french things, old things. I loved it!

This guy had to come home with me. I think his mustache did it for me.

Sunday was our weekly breakfast followed by early church.

Then Julie and I attended the glass blowing class at The Vinery.

 I've wanted to try glass blowing for years and it finally worked out that I could. Trust me, I'm not going to become a professional glass blower, but I wan't half bad. Once you get the hang out how hot to get the class and how to manipulate it properly (so you don't push it too hard or not enough, etc), you get into a groove. It took me a few tries to figure out the proper finesse but I had so much fun!

Not only did I get all that but I also got an hour nap on Sunday afternoon with all three pups and Mr Tech Guy finished up all the laundry.

So spoiled!