Crochet blanket finished.

Thanks again Annalee for sharing your stash. Its finally done and I love it. This is now Hadleys blanket. So excited.

No pinterest browsing = projects completed

Since vowing to not look at pinterest about two months ago. I have accomplished much. There are more coming soon.
I didn't make all the magnet paper dolls, I just put them in a new tin that is smaller and easier to carry around.
The two apple frames I just repainted from green to my beloved navy blue color which I got a whole quart free from Louie's Ace in Fallon.  They were having a paint promotion for clark & kensington brand this last Saturday.
Great fun. All this and homeschool yesterday.  It was an awesome day!

Family Quote #3 2013

Creating Christ Centered Easter Traditions

When Justin and I first started our family, I thought I knew exactly how we would celebrate all of the Holidays; Christmas, New Years, Easter, Fourth of July, but now I realize more than ever that with our two backgrounds we can create a whole new set of traditions.  Some will be the similar and some will be different altogether. With Easter coming in the next couple of weeks, I really wanted to find a way to center our celebrations on Christ and what better place to look than the Ensign and Friend.  They are both filled with awesome ideas.  Of course, I always start thinking about these things a little late but I (I mean we, I’m sure Justin will be more than happy to follow along with my “inspiration”, right-babe?), figured better late than never.  One example that I’m starting tonight is to incorporate Easter into our family home evenings, explain things like what the egg represents and then we can dye them colors. 

What are your favorite Easter Traditions that help you and your families think of Christ?

I have a testimony those Christ lives and he atoned for my sins and my pain.  I’m so grateful for the freeing and strengthening knowledge of Christ’s Resurrection. I apply it every hour!!!

1. I need thee ev’ry hour,
Most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford.

2. I need thee ev’ry hour;
Stay thou nearby.
Temptations lose their pow’r
When thou art nigh.

3. I need thee ev’ry hour,
In joy or pain.
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4. I need thee ev’ry hour,
Most holy One.
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!

[Chorus]
I need thee, oh, I need thee;
Ev’ry hour I need thee!
Oh, bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee!

Kids & water...

Such a beautiful day how could we keep the hose shut off, now we just need to find the pool...

Dirt & water make...

Yes of course how could I forget that good fun (the best fun) comes with a mess. I love the freedom my kids have.

Old jewlery turned new

So I had some family and friends give me some old jewelry. So I made some new earrings. Love redoing things.  Roslyn said she wants her ears pierced... we'll see. I haven't quit decided what to do along those lines.

Crochet project

I got this blanket partially completed from Annalee and I just can't see a goid thing go undone and since I never got around to making Hadley her baby blanket this will be for her. So wonderfully exciting!