Clearance Picture and a lil moment

I have a love hate relationship with the clearance racks at JoAnn's. You see they have such cool stuff and I don't need it but when precut fabric goes on sale it...just makes me so excited! This time around I also saw some adorable coasters for $0.97 so I though what the heck, the last coasters I had are hanging on the wall in my hallway maybe I can use some more :)

I am working on a Fathers Day present so the whole purpose for this trip was to get 1-2 pieces of scrapbooking paper and a canvas. I walked out with a little more than that thanks to them handy clear ace racks. But I did make way into the store leaving some things on the clearance shelf on my way...
They were of course having scrapbook paper 50% off so I got a few extra pieces.  When I made it to the canvas's and frame section I could hardly decide what size then noticed that they were ALL also half off!!  Thank You!!! So I got the idea to make these:

Yeah I love them.

So here's all I used: 

• 12x12 frame  (2)
• 12x12 scrapbook paper (2)
• Double Sided Tape
• Paper Trimmer
• Cork-board Coasters

Trim Paper to fit frame.

Apply double sided tape and arrange how you like.

TA-DA!

It's cute right?!?

But they look so small above my bed, I think I need to add more...

Maybe one more?

Or maybe long set of black/white and sepia photos over top?

And here is an updated photo of my littlest monkey

Look at those darlin cheeks! And her cowgirl boots fit! for now...

And for a Maia story:

I have been trying to teach Maia more primary songs lately and its been fun. Also been telling stories about saying prayers and Heavenly Father love us etc I love it. 

The  other night we were getting her jambes on and singing this song:

Faith is knowing the sun will rise, lighting each new day.

Faith is knowing the Lord will hear my prayers each time I pray.

Faith is like a little seed:

If planted it will grow.

Faith is a swelling within my heart.

When I do right, I know.

She asked me to repeat this verse 3 times, on the 3rd time through I noticed she had her hand on her heart. I said "do you feel that warmth Maia?"

M-"yes"

"do you feel happy inside?"

M- "I do mommy, can we sing that some more?"

"WE sure can. Do you know what you're feeling is the spirit? It's Heavenly Father's way of letting you know he loves you"

M- "and Jesus. He loves me. And They love you too mommy!"

It's so very very true.

It was a wonderful little moment I got to share with my big girl :)