I DID IT!

Today was my talk and I am so glad that it's over and done with. It actually went better than I thought, but I hope I don't have to do it again for a long, long time. Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments on how to give a talk. They really did help me. My favorite was from my friends Annie, and although I didn't use her idea, it sure did make me laugh. She said that she always likes to start her talks with, "Whenever I speak my mouth gets dry and my feet sweat, so if I start drinking from my shoe, it's just cause I'm thirsty." She said that she doesn't really use that when she speaks, but I think it would definitely get people's attention if she did.

HELP!

I need your help. This Sunday I have to speak in church and honestly, I haven't a clue how to do it. I haven't spoken in church since I was in young women's nearly 10 years ago. My topic is Mosiah 18, it's on baptism, so if you have any pointers or ideas, please, please let me know. How do you start a talk? How do you make it interesting? Any thoughts on the covenants you made when you were baptized? Any cool baptism stories? Better yet, does anyone just want to write my talk for me? (Price will be negotiated.):) I know there are a lot of professional, amazing speakers out there.... you know who you are.... come on, let me in on the secret to delivering a wonderful talk!!

"MUST-HAVE" MONDAY

Everyone has a drink of choice, right? This is mine, ice cold Dr. Pepper. I have quit drinking it so much and I don't keep it on hand because I know it's not good for me, but every once in awhile it's a "must-have."

TRICK-OR-TREAT

Halloween is so much fun when you have little kids to dress up. It's so much fun to see the excitement on their faces as they get their costumes on. Addi was "Cindallela" (Cinderella) and Hally was a "faiwy"(fairy). Tim dressed up as a Cheesehead (Packer's Fan) and took the girls around while I stayed behind to answer the door. Living in a town home, we get TONS of trick-or-treaters because the kids can just go from door to door to door. We gave out over 300 pieces of candy! It was a lot of fun to see all of the kids.... and adults come around in their costumes. Now the "trick" is trying to get the kids to ration their "treats" so they don't eat them all in one day! Here are some pictures of the kids in their costumes.

THIS IS FUNNY

THE ECLECTIC CRAFTER

The Nester is hosting a Handmade Holiday's Party, complete with Mr. Linky! Now is your chance to help support your fellow moms/bloggers/crafters. Just click here and you can do your holiday shopping from hundreds of different blogs, Etsy shops, etc.

Here are a few crafts of my own, just a little of this and a little of that. If you're interested in anything, just shoot me an email steffanisue@yahoo.com. Happy Shopping! :)

Antique window with dried flowers!

Distressed and crackled clock with vinyl lettering, custom name and established year. Also available in antique white and black!

Custom made flannel baby blanket measuring 40" x 34". Available in any two colors of your choice!

Perfect for a baby shower present!

ADDI'S FIRST DANCE CLASS

Isn't she so dang cute?! She loves her dance class! She does ballet, tap and tumbling. My little girl is growing up!