Today we met up at Jean's Ceramic World in Murrieta. It was soo fun! No wonder she couldn't wait to host her own church at her shop! Yep, Jean, her husband and daughters belong to our church family!

Not only did Jean give us a great deal today but she also took the time to help each one of us with our individual pieces.

Mason is enjoying the paint on his hands and wondering if Jeanne is gonna let him loose afterwards while his Mommy is patiently awaiting the outcome.

The exotic orchids and warm colors at Jean's place make it a soothing place to relax and be inspired to art. Jean even does molds of anything. Here is a piece Jean did of a child's hand. It's a candy dish! Isn't that darling, to say the least? And it's only $45!

I advise you to visit Jean's in Murrieta. This is my plug-in for her because it was a fun experience for everyone who attended today. Erianna and I can't wait to pick up our piece!

AV: What do you miss most from your pre-baby life?
SC: Shopping alone! Any kind grocery or clothing.AV: What activity would renew, recharge, and reenergize your body?
SC: A spa day, all alone.

AV: What activity would renew, recharge, and re-energize your mind?
SC: A chat with my girlfriends.

AV: What activity would renew, recharge, and re-energize your spirit?
SC: A good worship service during church. Some of those songs just release all anxiety and you feel so tall.

AV: What gift can I give to myself today?
SC: A moment of peace maybe in a bubble bath.

AV:When you look back at this time in your life, what will you regret not doing for yourself?
SC: I think not lowering the expectations on myself. I need to learn to let things go.

AV: What is one thing - however small - that you can do to make self-care integral to your week?
SC: I think just taking a moment to breathe. It is okay to put yourself on the list.

AV: What do you miss most from your pre-baby life?
CQ: A good night’s sleep.

AV:What activity would renew, recharge, and reenergize your body?
CQ: A day at the spa; massage, facial, manicure and pedicure.

AV: What activity would renew, recharge, and re-energize your mind?
CQ: Adult conversation, maybe with a girlfriend.
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24

AV: What activity would renew, recharge, and re-energize your spirit?
CQ: Quality time with my Savior while walking on the beach where I could worship Him in prayer and song while I enjoy the beautiful surroundings that He created for me!!!
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. (I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls). Matthew 11:28, AMP

AV: What gift can I give to myself today?
CQ: Love myself as Jesus loves me- accepting me as me and not expecting perfection.

AV: When you look back at this time in your life, what will you regret not doing for yourself?
CQ: Taking time out of my schedule for me.

AV: What is one thing - however small - that you can do to make self-care integral to your week?
CQ: Schedule it! As a busy mom if I do not schedule it in, it probably won't happen.

On November 6th, we met at Pump It Up for an amazing, bouncin’ fellowship. We were praising God for the large turn out! Yay!

As the kids bounced about, the Moms laughed and enjoyed just as much as they did!
We ended the morning with a great meal at Chick-fil-A.

Our Harvest Potluck was YUMO!

We met at the new Sports Park off Los Alamos. It’s one of those parks with the tot lot and the big kid playground. A perfect place for all the kids of any age in one family!

We ate El Pollo Loco, deviled eggs, chips, juice, granola bars and sugar cookies with lots and lots of icing!
Yep! We decorated sugar cookies (that Corie made- Sorry we didn’t use all 2 dozen that you baked =) ) and sprinkled them silly!

It was fun and delicious!

On September 11th, Mommy-N-Me met at the Ralphs off California Oaks in Murrieta.

We went behind the scenes and found out just how cold the fridges and freezers really are! No wonder they wear jackets despite the triple digit weather! We also found out that Ralphs grocery chains must sell all items and throw nothing away. So head on over to Ralphs and spend pennies for some breads, chips and whatever else is being given away!
Some of us stayed back to take advantage of the amazing savings!

Our tour was concluded with a goodie bag for all the kids. Inside was fruit treats, a toy ring and a sticker.
We then proceeded to Carls Jr for lunch!