If I could freeze one moment in time it would be the time when my baby clings to me tightly and snuggles in. You know what I mean. When it doesn't matter what position you are in you stop and barely breath just to make the moment last a little longer (even if it means your arm falls asleep, if you are blessed enough for it to last that long). Jack snuggled up close to me this morning and it made my heart swell with overwhelming love for him. I wonder if that is the way my Lord feels when I "snuggle" in close to Him and rest in Him.

Deuteronomy 33:12
Of Benjamin he said, May the beloved of the Lord dwell in security by Him,
Who shields him all the day, And he dwells between His shoulders.

This verse is an awesome picture of My Heavenly Father.

If I could stop laughing I might be able to say something about these pictures of Jack....nope, sorry, can't stop laughing!!!

Madelyn and her self portrait. She looks so grown up in her glasses. I am just so thankful that she is happy with them.

CCONGRATULATIONS

ROBERT K WHITE!!!

Preschool graduation was this morning. Madelyn is now on her way to kindergarten.


It is so hard to believe that she is already on her way. The program this morning was so sweet Madelyn was chosen to hold the Bible during the opening pledges, then she was given an award for being the most obedient student (we pray that stays with her through life!).

Robby was a little sad that he couldn't be up there with all of them, but we will be sure to have our own ceremony for him! So watch for his pictures to come!

I just love these two fabrics together. Thanks Sonya for leaving them to me, I hope you like what they have turned into. Bethany has a new simple quilt for her baby doll and I have a new pin cushion. I am amazed at the ease of using pins when I don't have to reach into a box of pins, owie! It is just one more step in my learning to use a pattern, pins and GASP iron! I am determined to teach myself how to sew "properly" I figure in about 2 or 3 years I might actually make something worth something to someone else (other then my precious babes )however for now my heart will take delight in seeing Bethany's face light up over her new "treasures".

"Homemaking - being a full time wife and mother - is not a destructive drought of uselessness but an overflowing oasis of opportunity; it is not a dreary cell to contain one's talents and skills but a brilliant catalyst to channel creativity and energies into meaningful work."
(quote by Dorothy Patterson)

I have been reading a really great book by Carolyn Mahaney, Feminine Appeal : 7 Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother. Usually I find myself reading this type of book and only finding only some of it helpful. However I have been captivated by her thoughts on the topic. I usually take information and filter it though this thought. Is this Biblical or is this something that I can and want to use to my advantage to justify my selfishness. It is really very simple, if it is not Biblical then right then the red light starts flashing and I know that I should be very careful. It doesn't take much to distract the mind from things of God. Which is a really sad statement. My desire is to walk with God. I have a Heavenly Father who Loves me and gave Himself for me!

"Surely we only have to be realistic and honest with ourselves to know how regularly we need to turn to the Bible. How often do we face problems, temptation and pressure? EVERYDAY! Then how often do we need instruction, guidance and greater encouragement? EVERYDAY! To catch all these felt needs up into an even greater issue, how often do we need to see God's face, hear His voice, feel His touch, know His power? The answer to all these questions is the same EVERYDAY!" (Quote by John Blanchard)

HELP!!! I'm making dolls and I can't stop!!!!!!

This one needs to eat a little more, but she is watching her figure,

after all she is a ballerina!

I found the pattern for this doll here http://missyballance.typepad.com/crafty_carnival/

She was so fun to make, she will defiantly be the first of many in this house. It will be nice when I get some better material and colors as well, for now I used what was in the closet. I had better go start on a second one before Madelyn gets home from school.

Show and tell time again. This is what has been keeping me busy at nap time lately. I plan on using it in a pillow for my bedroom (once its redecorated) using the material shown next to it. It was really fun to do the whole thing in one color, makes it a little softer I think. Oh and a lot easier to overlook any errors in it as well. :)

Here are a few clips of the party....and the little man all tuckered out

riding in style on his way home.

Happy Birthday to my Sweet Baby Boy!
We celebrated Jack's first birthday this past weekend.
Looking back it is amazing to see how much he has grown in the past year.
Friends and family all gathered at the park to eat and play and have a
great time together. I made a yummy chocolate cake, which Pop Pop
fed to Jack, he loved it. We had a great time and everyone
was worn out by time we headed home.
We missed all the family that couldn't be with us, but we were
thinking of you!!!