I Declare!

I have decided to start a new blog.....Bolt from the Blu......The reason for this new endeavor is that I didn't have enough things eating up my free time......kidding......I just thought it would be fun to share things that I think are cool. I will keep everything personal, crafty, & family oriented on Fit For Royalty.

New Banner

The Duchess made me a new banner, how sweet. What do you think? {Pictures courtesy of Anna}

Happy VaLeNtinE's Day

I bet you can guess what I'll be doing.

A Parent's Prayer

Thank you, God, for our new baby...
and for all the joy this child

has brought into our home.

We ask your guidance in the years before us.

Help us to be worthy

of the trust in those shining eyes

and the expectations in that little heart.

Give us, we pray, the wisdom

to love without over-protecting,

to guide without forcing,

to help without domineering...

and, above all, to understand and respect

the needs of this tiny and wonderful

human being.

And grant, O Lord, that we will always

find Your loving presence in our hearts

and in our home.

PBTB had the honor of standing in on the blessing of our friend's beautiful little girl today. The blessing of a child is so incredible. I love to hear what the Lord inspires people to say.

Sneetches

Here is my latest knitting experiment. Usually, said experiments end in disaster. I am proud to say, this one, not so much.

These were whipped out in record "new mom" time. They are for two adorable boys, who's mother I am trading for a photo shoot of "W".

I used the pattern "Bob" in Rowan Babies, except without the stripes. I used the star pattern from "Buster" in the same book to go on the bellies. Instead of using a different color I purled the pattern. The pattern calls for Rowan All Seasons Cotton, but I used Debbie Bliss Pure Cotton.

I liked them so much I am making one for "W", now if he would just stay the same size long enough for me to finish it.

The People's Baby

"W" is such a happy guy. I am so blessed to have him. He has such an infectious smile. I have been taking him to work with me lately and he smiles at all the customers. It gives me overwhelming joy that he has such a positive influence and can make people feel so special even as a baby.

Thought of the Day

"Speak of one another’s virtues more than we speak of one another’s faults, let optimism replace pessimism, let our faith exceed our fears"
President Gordon B. Hinckley

I attended Stake Conference today and my stake president shared this quote. It has been floating around in my mind all day, so I thought I would share it.