David Bowman Print Giveaway...

I l♥ve David Bowman's art so much that I'm going to give away 8x10 prints of any of the 3 pictures posted on my blog! The winners get to pick their favorite! I will buy 3 and David agreed to match the ones I buy to help with my giveaway! I will draw 6 winners for an 8x10 print! Please enter this drawing by Thurs. Jan. 1st 2009.
I will post the winners on Fri. Jan. 2nd 2009! To enter please leave a comment on this post and on the post below telling David what you think of his precious, beautiful art! Get two entries by posting about this on your blog :) Thank You Again David Bowman!

I hope you all have a blessed and Happy New Year 2009!
Let's make it an awesome year! L♥ve and Hugs :) Shauna

David Bowman Art...

I wanted to share these beautiful pictures and what the artist
has to say about each one of them! THANK YOU for sharing
DAVID BOWMAN may the Lord bless you abundantly :)

David Bowman: has had a passion for art ever since he could pick up a pencil. He loves creating images of the Savior that inspire and uplift. Along with his Christian fine art, David has also written and illustrated a series of scripture storybooks for children titled "Who's Your Hero". Check out his website at www.bowman-art.com to see more of his precious art.



"Innocence"
The Savior tells us we need to become as little children to inherit the kingdom of God. I've often wondered what it is about little children Jesus loves most, and I think its their innocence. They are clean slates, seeing the world and others through untarnished eyes. Their hearts are pure, without the baggage of cynicism and self-doubt. In this piece, I've tried to imagine how a child would act upon meeting the Master for the first time. Without reservation or inhibition, I think he would simply want to play with Him. He would be at complete ease, allowing his pure little heart to soak in the love and laughter of His pure, infinite heart. Its no wonder Christ delights in these little ones and sets them up to be our examples.


"Security"
One of the greatest human needs is a sense of security. In all aspects of life, we naturally gravitate towards anything that makes us feel safe. In this piece, I wanted to convey a sense of complete peace and calm like only the Savior can provide. It's a security that allows us to rest assured, without fear or worry, when we put ourselves trustingly in His arms. Little children have that inherent kind of trust in their parents, so it's fitting that the man and girl who modeled for "Security" are actually father and daughter. They generated
the exact feel I was looking for.



"My Child"
This piece conveys an intimate, up-close-and-personal feeling of the Savior's love. Notice how all the lines draw your attention and point towards Jesus' face in the center. I chose the name "My Child" because the only thing that could compare (even remotely) to Christ's compassion for us is the love of a parent for his/her child. This image is also intended to put things in perspective. Above all, we are God's children first. He allows us the privilege of experiencing parenthood for ourselves and we are entrusted to be the mothers and fathers of His children here on earth.

I'm setting some goals for 2009 and simplifying is one of them.
I just read this quote today from Sister Hinckley and l♥ve it...

"The grand and the simple. They are equally wonderful. We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are.” ~Marjorie Pay Hinckley~

Thank You Susette...

To my surprise my sweet friend Susette sent me a
present in the mail today!
I l♥ve it lots and it really brightened my day! Thank You SO-OOO very much Susette you are a total sweetheart! I am going to take my journal with me to church tomorrow to show everyone and take notes in it :) Thanks Again my sweet Angel friend! L♥ve Ya L♥ts!
♥ Hugs :)

Merry Christmas...

Dear Family and Friends,

Christmas Hug With L♥ts of L♥ve...

His Light...

Let us all think of His L♥ve and warmth and
share His Light this beautiful Christmas time!

My Hubby's Christmas Gift...

A Sony Blu-Ray DVD Player. (spoiled:) He picked it out so he
already knows he's getting this. He's excited and wants to
open it but I told him... "You can wait one more week". :)







He's like a little kid and gets so excited! I looked outside today
and saw him on our four wheeler doing donuts in the snow. Yes,
I have three teenage boys and one big boy :) I l♥ve them all lots!

I l♥ve this saying...

I'd l♥ve something little with this saying on it!
I can't find anything with it on it in the stores!
Any ideas? Anyone crafty and wanna help me :)

Please remember to...

With L♥ve From Tigger...

And now a special message brought to you from Tigger...

Bouncin in to thank you all for being such faithful followers
and friends! May you have a blessed, beautiful and very Merry
Christmas! I l♥ve you my sweet, precious friends :) ♥ Hugs!

Christmas coming soon...

Brrrr... We just got home from taking some gifts out to some neighbors and brrrr... It's COLD outside! I am so-oo excited Christmas is coming soon! I l♥ve this time of year and the spirit that is felt! It's such an awesome and warm fuzzy feeling like my socks Tink gave me that I l♥ve :) Thank You Tink for the gifts I l♥ve them all and I l♥ve you! You are a total sweetheart and I am thankful for the close friendship we share! L♥ve You L♥ts!
♥ Hugs!

Thank You Pam...

I feel so l♥ved! Today in the mail to my surprise I got a beautiful cd from my sweet friend Pam at McEwens! Thank you so-ooo much! I am so thankful for all my sweet friends! ♥ Hugs!

Thank You Angela...

I got a wonderful surprise today! My dear friend Angela from Scotland sent me these BEAUTIFUL Christmas flowers! Thank you so-ooo very much Angela! They brighten up my home! I l♥ve them and I l♥ve you! ♥ Hugs!

Christmas Blessings....

Thank You CJ The Purple Diva....

How exciting to get something in the mail other than junk and bills! My sweet friend CJ The Purple Diva sent me a wonderful Christmas CD! I l♥ve it! Thank you so-ooo very much!

Gospel Tree...

Gospel Tree
There once was a shining Christmas tree
Standing out where all could see.
Its brilliance captured every eye
And seemed to cheer each passer-by.

"The lights are so bright", they would say
And hesitate to walk away.
The tree stood proud ablaze with light
For every light was burning bright.

Then one bulb was heard to say
"I'm tired of burning night and day;
I think I'll just go out and rest
For I'm too tired to do my best;
Besides, I am so very small
I doubt if I'd be missed at all."

Then a child lovingly touched the light

"Look Mother, this one shines so very bright.
I think of all the lights upon the tree
This one looks the best to me."

"Oh my goodness," said the light
"I almost dimmed right out of sight.
I thought perhaps no one would care
If I failed to shine my share."
With that a glorious brilliance came
For every light had felt-the same.

Our Gospel, like this Christmas tree
With little lights which are you and me

We each have a space that we must fill
With love, and lessons and good will.
Let's keep our tree ablaze with light
With testimonies burning bright.

For our Gospel is a living tree
That lights the way to eternity.

Thank You Tanja...

I just got the sweetest e-mail! Thanks Tanja!! It said:This little blog bling is for you and for all the sweet things you say and do for people!! You're the best!! Love, Tanja

Thank You Emma for sharing...

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to
you without leaving happier. ~Mother Teresa~

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be
seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
~Helen Keller~

I l♥ve this time of year!! I want you to all know how much
I l♥ve you! Here is a Hug with L♥ts of L♥ve from me to you :)

Santa's take on Joy...

I remember when our boys were younger
Santa telling them about his JOY pin he
was wearing on his hat. He said....
The J is for Jesus
The O is for Others
The Y is for Yourself


He told them to find true JOY in your life...
You should think of Jesus, Others and of
Yourself to truly find Joy and happiness!
I have always remembered this and l♥ve it :)

He is the Reason for the Season...

I l♥ve this time of year! May we all focus on the Savior
not only this time of year but always is my humble prayer!