QUILTED STOCKINGS

I finally finished the last on the four stocking I was making for Christmas! Just in time with a week before Christmas. Here is a look at them. The two Red ones are for Aunika and Alayna and the black and pink one is for me, and the black and blue one is for Brett.

A precious moment I shared with Aunika

Aunika and I baked some cookies this week. Peanut butter drops. She had the job of unwrapping all the hershey kisses! As we were doing this, she asked why we were making these cookies. I told her for church on Sunday. She then replied "ya, because mommy likes cookies, daddy likes cookies, I like cookies, and JESUS likes cookies too"! "Yes sweetie, and why do we have Christmas I asked her." She replied, "It is Jesus' birthday", "and what did he do for us," I asked. She said, "died on the cross for our sins, and now Jesus is in my heart" as she pointed to her chest and said "right here in my heart." I said you are sure right and she began to sing "Jesus Loves Me"

This is a moment I will not forget...I did not prompt her, she just said these things by herself, and began singing!

I Love Toddlers!

Quilting is my new hobby

I say to all you stay home moms, that you need to find something you really enjoy to do. There is only so much cleaning, cooking, laundry, diaper changing, and playing with the kiddos that you can do before you go crazy! You need to find something that allows you to escape and feel like you are accomplishing something. Don't get me wrong, my kids are my joy and love...but I have found that you need to let them play by themselves too!

So I have taken up quilting. Here is a look at some projects I have made for Christmas. A Table runner and some stockings.

nothing like it

I never imagined myself being a stay at home mom. Not even once...no one in my family was. Now that I am I can not say it enough...it is fantastic. I say to all you out there who say it is impossible, can't afford it...etc... there is always an excuse. If it is a desire for you, you can do it. We never thought that it would be possible here, but the Lord has provided. If this is a desire and a calling for you. Trust in Him and know He will provide. Not saying that is has been smooth sailing, we have had our share of kinks and difficulties, but there always is in "life".

Home Sweet Home

In early October the girls and I traveled 8 hours to Montana to visit the Grandparents and Uncle Ben and Uncle Jacob. Ben was going to be turning 18 and it was homecoming, and he starts on the Football team. It is his senior year, so I wanted to make it down to one of his games.

While we were there Aunika got to feed the horses and puppies
everyday. When she woke up she would run to grandpa and ask if she could go and feed the horses! Here is a look at our trip :)

Nana and Papa's House for the weekend

In September we took a trip to nana and papa's house, and boy oh boy did the girls have a blast. They got to ride the scooter, pick apples, have a tea party, and play with papa! Here is a look at some of the things we did. Brett and I joined in on the fun that weekend, by playing in a golf tournament with Larry.

After a long time, it seems

Well, about 3 weeks ago we traveled to the in-laws and then out to Montana for a week. When we came back home we were hit with a serious of illnesses, cold and flu, and now I have a sinus infection. This is why there have not been many blogs for awhile. We have been trying to recover and in the mean time I think a tornado hit the inside of my home :) So that needs lots of attention! I hopefully will be able to give a report with some pictures about our trips that were a month ago already!