Project 1, 2, and 3 completed!

wow...what a long day!  We had two three year old birthday parties, back to back, a trip to wal-mart, and friends over for pizza.  I was so ready for the kiddos bedtime tonight.  So,  I made two gifts this week!  They were for two wonderful three year olds. 

The first gift, which was project 2, went to a little boy.  He is such a cutie and I would do anything for him or his mommy!  He loves to play dress up, so I made him a cape. I saw this tutorial a couple of weeks ago and really wanted to make one.  And here was my finished product...

This is my daughter testing it out...

This is the cape from the front.  It's really hard to find cute boy fabric from Joann Fabrics. but I am happy with how this turned out.  It really didn't take me long at all to make this!










The other gift is for a cute girl.  I was going to make some reversable head bands, but it was too hard to figure out the sizing, so I saw this tutorial and thought it would be easy!  And it was.  But while I was sewing this project my children were doing this....

Yes Playhouse Disney is a friend in my house.  I don't think I could survive without it!!  So here is my version of the crayon roll....

I did add in an extra headband because I had one made already.

I hope you all enjoyed my sewing projects.  I know I enjoyed making them and giving them away! 

They just grow so fast

This week I feel as if all three of my kids have grown up a little bit more.

Alyssa is a fish in the water.  Yesterday we went swimming with our mommy group and she was all over the place.  It's so much fun watching her enjoy the water so much.  What amazed me yesterday was that she would go under water and swim to me.  She just started doing it.  This summer is going to be so much fun for her!

Johnathan is trying to potty train himself.  He is still in diapers but he will tell me when he has to go potty.  It's not every time but he is doing it more and more.  We're not encouraging or discouraging him right now. I should probably just train him all the way right now that he is interested, but all the accidents and poop on the floor and in the bed.....I don't know if I'm up for it.

Michelle can sit up by herself.  She is just over 8 months old and is so laid back.  But she is starting to become interested in what big brother and sister are doing.  I think she'll be crawling in the next month or so.  She is such a sweet girl.  God has blessed me with her.

That's just an update of what has been going on around here!

Project One

I was going to make these as birthday gifts for all of the little girls that are having parties coming up.  So I made two, and they didn't turn out how I wanted.  I couldn't get the sizing right.  And not knowing how small/big the little girls head is, I couldn't make one that would fit right.  For your viewing pleasure I will add a picture of the first one I made.

Side A

Side B











It's not horrible, but I was thrilled with the outcome.  SO I have another project in my machine right now.  I should be finished tomorrow!!

A teaser for you...

Project Two is completed and wrapped!!

Just some reading

I just got done reading two chapters from Love and War.  It is such a good book!!!  What did I get out of it?  That I need to make sure I am running to God to fill me up and not my husband.  We are both empty vessels and we can't fill each other up.  Only God can fill me up.  How awesome is that?  Matthew, alone, can't make me happy.  My children, alone, can't make me happy.  But God, alone, can!!  He uses my husband and my children to bring me joy.

I am still working on my sewing projects!  They probably won't be posted until Saturday or Sunday.  I have to finish them and they're both for gifts.  So I don't want to spoil the gifts!

Two Projects in the works

I have two projects in the works...
Project One:

Project Two:

I bet you are anxiously waiting for me to tell you what these are for....well, you will just have to tune in another day to find out. 

Follow me as i ramble on..and on...and on.

I weighed in this morning.  I am up 1.5 pounds.  I am disappointed in myself but I think I'm putting to much pressure on me.  I feel out of control with what I'm eating.  I don't think I'm going to do the other blog.  It was making me depressed and it was too much work.  So I am sticking with just this blog.  But there will hopefully be some changes soon.

I have become engrossed with the world of blogging, just check out all of the wonderful blogs I'm following!  There are so many different ideas out there.  I am thinking of jumping on the crafts blog bandwagon.  Well, actually I'll just be putting more crafty type blog entries on here. 

But that's not all, I still want this blog to be about discovering me.  That's all areas of my life.  My thinking, my sewing, my baking, my mommyhood, my wifeyhood...hehe...my deep downs, my joyous ups.  Just all around me.  I want to  try to do an entry a day on whatever my day may become.

Today, I went to Joann's fabric(it's a 45 minute drive and the closest fabric store that i know of) with all three kiddos in tow.  WOW, what a trip.  I ended up snagging some awesome stuff, hopefully tomorrow I will put pictures up of my goodies.  But I was nagging A the whole time.  Joann's doesn't have buggies that will hold all three kiddos.  I did go when they usually rest/nap.  SO they were tired.  (I will brag a minute on M.  She is such an awesome baby.  I think if everyone had a child like her first, they would swear to have 5.  She will just sit and play by herself for hours.  She only cries when she's hungry or tired or being trampled on by J.  I love my baby M!!)

I am super excited about a few projects I have rolling around in my head.  We go to a lot of birthday parties and I need quick and inexpensive gifts.  SO i have found some fun tutorials for gift ideas.  Hopefully I will have time to start tomorrow.

During the month of May, our home group has been having a married group on Wednesday nights.   We've been reading this book.  It is soooo good.  It's been an eye opener for me.  It has helped my prayer life in more areas than just my married life.  I am kinda sad that we only have one more meeting left.  I have really enjoyed have a group of couples that really open up to each other.  I have gotten so much out of that.  I think that is what being a body of believers is all about.  That's why I try to be so honest.  I know that those of you who read this are believers and I want to be real with you.  That's the only way to have a solid relationship is by being real and honest...transparent.  Anyway,  I pray that our Sunday night groups will become as open and honest, so that we may all grow and mature in our walk with God.

a 4 year journey

It all started four years ago.  I was pregnant with Alyssa and working as an accountant.  Matthew wasn't employed but he knew he need a job that would support the family.  I told him from the day I found out I was prego I was staying at home and me working wasn't an option.  God would provide for us.  So, I set about training someone new at my job. Then one day at my doctor's visit they said I was 2 cm and could go any day.  That being my first child, I got excited and thought that braxton hicks were real contractions.  So, I told my boss I would work until the end of the week.  At that point Matthew still didn't have a job, but I felt like God was leading me to take a step of faith.  Well, that same week he got an interview with a company.  It seemed like the perfect fit.  He was hired the same day I left...July 15. I didn't have Alyssa for another 3 weeks, but it was nice to have a break from not working!!

He started out his job as a network tech.  In order to be promoted to engineer he has to pass a lot of certifications.  But not only that, he has to have great customer service skills, reliability, character, and experience.  Matthew worked hard for four years, and yesterday he was given the promotion of Network Engineer!!!  For him to accept the promotion is a big step of faith.  He is going from salary to commission.  But we know that God has been with him every step of the way.  And what's awesome about this company is that one of the owners told Matthew how to get new customers, PRAYER.  That's how this company has been built, by prayer.  I am excited for this new adventure.  I know it means Matthew is on call 24/7 and will work a lot, specially in the beginning while he starts out.  


I've known Matthew since he was 14 years old.  It is amazing to see who he has become as a man.  He surprises me daily with how awesome he is.  His work ethic is great and from what I hear, all of his clients just love him.  It makes me a little sad to know I can't witness him in action.  I told him last night I wish I could be a fly on the wall sometimes, just so I could get a glimpse into that part of his life.  We are one flesh, but he has his own world at work.  But I will rejoice in all God has done for Matthew and us, and I won't dwell on that part of this.

This will probably be confusing to you

Okay so here's the newest feelings of what's going on.  Maybe there is hope.  This friend went away for a few days and came back saying she wanted to get back together.  The man asked why and she said for her children.  He said not good enough....but they could work on the marriage.  So they are as of right now.  Maybe God did meet her where she was at.  I know a lot of prayers have been said.  Also, maybe the rumors were started to get them separated and they really weren't true.  It's hard to trust her anyway, ever since I've known her, so it makes all of this very hard.  I know trusting God and taking this to Him has been the best thing.  But it is still a long road ahead. But only God knows what will happen.  I just pray she and him come to know the one true God through all of this and that He will bring healing and restoration to them both.     

I'm just confused...

I don't know what to believe anymore.  What's your take on judging people?  If I question a person and they deny anything that pertains to the question, and I doubt every word....does that mean I judge them?  Or is judging them saying I think they're not a Christian?  Or is it saying I think they deserve to be punished?  Do you have any good scripture on the matter?  Have you ever struggled with this?

I'm having a hard time separating myself from a situation.  It's starting to wear on me and I'm exhausted.  I've tried to give it to God, but I keep taking it back.  I hate what this is doing to people I love and care for. Why oh why? 

I'm sorry this is so vague.  I know I will be able to talk more about it once everything has passed. 

Happy Mother's Day!!!

My mother's day was great.  Saturday night Matthew took me on a date to Jonah's.  It was so good.  I had shrimp and grits.  AMAZING!!!  I think I have a new favorite.  Then Matthew and I went to verizon and he got me texting on my phone.  I didn't have it because I blocked it while in college.  I would get texts from my friends who "butt text me"  It was costing my dad money, so ihad it blocked.  I never cared to get it, but a few of my closest friends have been begging me to get it.  I am glad I have it, but I'm hoping I don't get addicted.

I wasn't expecting anything from my babies.  Not because they don't care, but Matthew's been super busy with work and studying.  I  had to go to the grocery store this morning to make some sides for lunch.  I came home and he and the kiddos had made me a card.  It was perfect and sweet. 

We went to my mom's and had fun.  Alyssa loves to swim.  I think she's my little fish. 

I had an awesome day.  Each one of my children brings me joy.  Today God highlighted for me all the things that bring me joy.  It was good.  I needed to see that because I've been rather exhausted lately  and have missed out on a lot of things my children have to offer. 

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I had a conversation with my friend today.  I didn't say much, just listened.  But wow.  I had said something to her about listening to lies.  Today she said that I was saying she was listening to satan.  I was going to refute what i said, but stopped and thought it may be a good thing she thinks that. Because she is so full of lies about everything.  I'm amazed at how she thinks. It pretty much boils down to no one should be held responsible for what they believe or think.  It's a product of their past and how they were raised.  She finds fault in her husband, but not in herself.  She knows she has problems, but they're not the reason she's leaving. 

She thinks this book describes what she thinks perfectly....The Four Agreements. I started reading it and it made my spirit man crazy.  I had to stop reading it.  I want to read it to be able to know how to pray for her.  If I do, I'm going to have to pray over myself. 

On other news, I did gain three pounds in 2 weeks.  I haven't been able to exercise because of having sick children.  And a busy schedule.  I also haven't been eating very well.  I started another blog to keep my daily eating habits under check.  I had to do something.

A sad situation

I wrote a blog a while back about a friend of mine who wanted tog et a divorce.  Well, she's leaving her husband.  I can honestly say I don't understand her right now.  But for me, the part that is hardest is realizing her beliefs are based on a bunch of lies. She believes that all roads lead to God.  I've suspected it, but never asked her directly.  I honestly think that this is the root of her problems.  I have been praying for brokenness for her.  I know God can move in this situation, but I think she needs to come to the end of herself.  I don't know what to feel about the whole thing.