Thankful Thursday

Today Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday!

It has been a fun week this week. Plus our garden is starting to produce eatable food! We have another zucchini, and some Roma and cherry tomatoes. They all taste so fresh and so different than store bought.

Today I am thankful for:
* my family and our good health
* my little boy who loves big sister
* my daughter
* for the Mall of America. I am not a shopper but had fun there on Tuesday
* my lovely garden, I can't wait for the bigger tomatoes!

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2 Corinthians 5:17, King James Version
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old
things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Philippians 1:21, King James Version
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

July Blankets

This is a rectangle shaped Prayer shawl that is folded up.

It is made with Homespun Parfait. I love how it self stripes. I think it's a beautiful shawl!



This is a Triangle shaped Prayer Shawl. It is made with Homespun Mixed Berries.

This is a new yarn from Homespun and I think it is beautiful.

Prayers and Promises week 30

Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Thankful Thursday

This week Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday.

I have much to be thankful for these past two weeks.

I didn't make a TT post last week. I am not sure why I didn't do it.

I am thankful for my families health, I know I post that almost every week but it is true. My husband had a health scare last week that was frightening. He is going in for more testing but so far everything looks good!

My little guy is really not much of a swimmer. He cannot float and he needs to be able to float to pass the current level of lessons. So, he will be repeating this level again this summer. If he doesn't pass, I know a woman that teaches privately and he will do that. He needs to learn to swim.

I am also thankful for air conditioning this summer! We actually didn't have air for many years and I wonder now how we did that!

I am thankful for my garden!! We got a HUGE Zucchini about two weeks ago and I was able to make SIX loaves of bread with it. My boy loves Zucchini bread.

We also are starting to get tomatoes now. For some reason we have a cherry tomato plant and I don't like cherry tomatoes. But I ate one and it was delicious. I can't wait til we get the bigger tomatoes!

My mom remains healthy even though she had a bad case of gout. It's better now but it was painful.

I am blessed!!

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Hebrews 13:6
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not
fear what man shall do unto me.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the
power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew
first, and also to the Greek.

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

July Blankets

I made this afghan for my niece who is getting married in October.

I asked her what color she would like and this is the color she chose.

This afghan is made with two strands of Red Heart Aran.

It measures 57 inches wide and 72 inches long.

I hope she likes it!!

Prayers and Promises week 29

Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation)

20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

Prayers and Promises week 28

2 Corinthians 4:7--
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

Thankful Thursday

Lynn is our host for the month of July. Today she has a post about friendship.

It's been so hot and humid here this past week. We went to a new waterpark pool in our area and it was a great pool. I didn't go in the water, and kept in the shade the whole time and still got burned!! So did both my guys!

The veggie garden is doing well and I was able to share some of my lettuce with the neighbor--he enjoyed it!! And we got our first zucchini today--it is HUGE. I will make zucchini bread tomorrow, the little guy loves it!

Today I am thankful for:
* my family
* fresh garden veggies
* my garden
* the flowers in our yard--there is such a beautiful scent outside!
* the hummingbirds and all the other birds and wildlife in our yard
* my husband--because he puts up with me!!
* my little guy--he brings me such joy

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Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any
people.

June Blankets

These are five baby blankets made for pre term infants that have died.

They measure 16 inches by 16 inches.

Some of the blankets are made with Lion brand Homespun and the others are made with baby yarn.

The yellow and mint green blankets are made with the baby yarn along with a strand of white.

Independence day!!

I chose this flag because it is closest to the flag that was around in 1814 when the Star Spangled Banner was written. The war of 1812, between the British and American troops is well worth a good read.

In the past year or so I have been studying the history--the real history of our United States and my eyes have been opened to what our founding fathers were, and how this nation was formed.

It is fascinating to say the least.

I am posting the all the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner today. We mostly always just sing the first verse, but take a careful look at the rest of the verses.

The Star Spangled Banner
By Francis Scott Key 1814



Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Prayers and Promises week 27

Bethany has chosen "power" for the theme this month!

Ephesians 1:18-19 (New Living Translation)

18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.[a]

19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms

Thankful Thursday

This month we are meeting at Lynn's blog. She has a wonderful post today.

It's been a beautiful week weather wise here. My little guy has started T ball now and has had his first game. Later today he will have completed his first two weeks of swim lessons this summer, he sure loves the water!

Today is my moms 82nd birthday!! I will be seeing her tomorrow. Unfortunately she has gout. She just found out today. I will still be bringing her to lunch.

Today I am thankful for:
*my dog feeling better
*my family
*moms birthday!
*a beautiful summer
*veggies growing in the garden
*the beautiful flowers growing, it smells so good outside!

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Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

I Peter 1:24
For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the
flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof
falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.

Prayers and Promises week 26

Psalm 56:3-
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

June Blankets

This is the latest batch of NICU blankets.

They are made with lots of different yarns. A lot of them I picked up on sale and a lot of them are just scrap blankets.

I am done with NICU blankets for a while now. On to a big project for my niece.

Summer solstice

Today marks the summer solstice.

That means it's the longest day of the year, and after today, the days start to get shorter!!

The little guy started swim lessons today. He has them for 2 weeks, and he is signed up for two more sessions.

T ball started last week, so he will have practices on Tuesdays, and games on Saturday throughout the summer.

He loves both of these activities.

The little guy is also excited to get his very own library card!!

I hope you all have a wonderful summer

Father's Day

Happy Father's day to my Husband. He worked today but we still had time to celebrate fathers day.

The little guy made him an "alien puppet" craft and we got him some special gifts.

We plan on going out to eat on Tuesday.

Thank you dear husband for every thing you are and do. You are a great daddy!!

Prayers and Promises week 25

Romans 15:13--

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit."

I need to pray for God to fill me with joy and peace!!

Thankful Thursday

This is the Saturday edition of TT since I didn't post on Thursday. I see I didn't post until Saturday last week too, but that was because I didn't have a computer!

Iris has posted about music this week. Go check out her post!!

I love praise and worship music even though I can't sing. A lot of times I find a new song or even an old favorite and listen to it often. When I haven't heard a song for a while, it's like it is brand new!!

I also like Rock and Roll music and listen to that too.

This week I am thankful for:
* the sun after so much rain
* my garden growing!! Can't wait for fresh tomatoes
* my children
* swim lessons
* t ball, it's so fun to watch the little ones play!
* my husband!

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Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon
the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Exodus 20:12, King James Version

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my
commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace,
shall they add to thee.

Proverbs 3:1-2, King James Version

Prayers and Promises week 24

Psalm 91:2--
"I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Thankful Thursday

This is the Saturday version of TT since I had no computer!

Iris at Grace Alone has a wonderful post for Thankful Thursday--go check it out!!

Today I am thankful for:
* a new computer
* a husband that knows about new computers
* my little guy who is now a first grader!
* beautiful days
* new and old friends

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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the
heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
-- Psalm 46:10

Prayers and Promises week 23

Psalm 20:7 (New King James Version)


Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;
But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

June Blankets

These are six more blankets made for the NICU.

I like making these little ones because they go quickly. And it gets rid of a lot of my leftover yarn!!

The pink ones were made with Joann's Boucle, which is not a favorite to work with but I added white and it was easier.

That is a navy blue mixed with white and a light blue mixed with white.

Thankful Thursday

The month of June is being hosted by Iris, please go look at her blog!!

Today has been one of those perfect spring days. Sunny with a few clouds and warm, but not too warm, with a slight breeze.

Each morning I hear the birds singing and I remember that God created all of this beauty. I just need to look out my window to see this beauty.

My little guy graduates from Kindergarten tomorrow!! I am sad, and excited about this. It means I will have a first grader now!! And it means he is growing up.
He is very excited about it all too. We bought a white shirt and tie for him and he is looking forward to wearing that!

Today I am thankful for:
* a healthy family
* the owls hoo hoo hooing. I have yet to locate them!
* my husband--he is beyond good to me
* my sweet little guy
* my daughter, whom I miss right now
* beautiful spring days
* Gods mercy
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Hebrews 9:28
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation

Prayers and Promises week 22

Bethany has chosen the theme of "trust" for June. Thank you Bethany!!
The first one is:
Psalm 22:4--
"In you our fathers put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them."

May Blankets

These are seven more NICU blankets.

Most of them are bigger than the normal tiny ones I have been making.

They are made with various yarns. Homespun, Joann's Boucle,Bernat and Carons.

Thankful Thursday

Today we are at Laurie's place, Women taking a stand.

Today she is blogging about "remembering". A timely topic since it is Memorial day weekend!

I am thankful for the men and women serving in our armed forces today, and for the men and women that have served in the past. They are responsible for our freedoms that we enjoy today. Thank you all!

I am also thankful for:
* my family
* a full pantry
* air conditioning!!
* my garden!
* beautiful spring days
* remembering family members that are no longer with us.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Proverbs 29:11 (New Living Translation)

11 Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.

Proverbs 28:26 (New Living Translation)

26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

James 1:19 (New Living Translation)

Listening and Doing
19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

May Blankets

This blanket is made with Homespun Cotton Candy and Spring Green.

It measures about 36 inches wide and 43 inches long.

I made this blanket for a woman who has waited a very long time for a child. I hope she likes the blanket!!

Prayers and Promises week 21

John 1:4-5 (New Living Translation)


4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a]
and his life brought light to everyone.
5 The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.

Thankful Thursday

I really did have a thankful week!!

I am always thankful for my family and children.

We found an abandoned kitty this past weekend and we could not keep it. We tried a few friends we thought might want it, and tried our local animal shelter.
We ended up taking him to the Humane Society. The man working there told us since he was a kitty, the chances of being adopted quickly were very good. He told us how we could find out if the kitty was adopted.
All this past week I was watching the Humane Society site. I saw our kitty listed, then he was not listed any longer. That indicates he was adopted!!! I am thankful for that this week too.

My little guy is almost done with school. We bought him a nice shirt and tie for his kindergarten graduation coming up!!

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Galatians 5:13 (New Living Translation)

13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

May Blankets

I made this blanket for a woman who is in the process of adopting a sweet little boy.

It is made with Homespun Florida Keys Green (the dark green) and Spring green.

It measures 32 inches wide and 39 inches long.

May Blankets

I finished this blanket the other day.

It's made with Caron Pound of Love yarn in that baby green and I used a strand of white with it. It's so soft!!

It measures 26 inches wide and 35 inches long.

Prayers and Promises week 20

This week's verse is Romans 13:12--
The night is nearly over, the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

May Blankets

I made this blanket for my little guy. He chose the yarn and I added the solid colors because making it all in the multi color is just too busy.

He chose Red Heart "Bikini". I added two different blues, one on each end, a yellow and a greenish color. I think it turned out ok, though the yellow is not my favorite.
But the boy likes it and that's all that counts!!

It is 34 inches wide and 54 inches long.

This really is a pretty blanket, the picture looks awful, it's the lighting in my house.

Here is a picture of what the yarn looks like and you can see why I chose the solid colors.

Thankful Thursday

Today Laurie is talking about delighting in the Lord. Go read her blog today!!

This has been a good week. I thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful Mother's day!! With sweet surprises from my little guy and husband.

The little guy is done with Awana now so our Wednesday's are not so rushed anymore. I am so glad he enjoyed Awana. He is excited to go back next year!

T ball and swimming are just right around the corner and hopefully we will stay busy this summer.

This week I am thankful for:
* the birds singing so early in the morning. I need to remind myself that for so many months I do not hear the birds, that I need to enjoy it NOW!
* my husbands hard work
* my snuggly little guy, who freely gives hugs and kisses
* my mom
* my daughter

I hope you all have a great week!!
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Proverbs 31:30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Mothers day!

Happy Mothers day!!

I think a mom is a special person in someone's life. Mom's are always there for you to encourage you and even to give a hug!

I hope you all enjoy your day today!!

Prayers and Promises week 19

2 Corinthians 4:6--
For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

Thankful Thursday

Today Laurie is hosting and she is talking about wearing true colors. It is very good--go read it.

Laurie brings up a good point--how do people know we are on Gods team?? We don't wear specific colors like other teams do. We don't even really have a team name!!

How do you show you are on Gods team???

Today I am thankful for:
*my family
*long time friends
*for the special women in my life. My mom, daughter, aunts, grandma, sister in laws and friends!
*AWANA--my son enjoyed this year at AWANA
*teachers! It's teacher appreciation week. I cringe when I think back on how I treated some of my teachers. I never really understood what all encompasses a teachers day until this very year. It truly is a special gift being a teacher.
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James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.


2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Prayers and Promises week 18

Bethany has chosen the theme of Light for this month. Please go visit her blog today!


The first one today is Ephesians 5:8--
"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light."

We know that light is the opposite of darkness. It looks different from darkness. As "children of light" we look different and stand out from the darkness around us.

Thank you Bethany!!!

April blankets

Last blanket for April.

This is a baby blanket I made for a friend to give to someone.

It is made with Homespun and the color is sky blue. It is 32 inches wide and 37 inches long.

Thankful Thursday

Today Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday. Pop on over to her blog and have a look around!

This has been a somewhat busy week for me. Tuesday I brought the little guy to the doctor--he is diagnosed with shingles!! I had no idea that is what it is.

Also on Tuesday my dear husband went to the doctor. He also is extremely rashy. He gets a terrible rash every spring but this year is is exceptionally bad. He got some prednisone from his doctor and is feling somewhat better. These rashes are from allergies.

I also uncovered a rabbits nest a week or so ago and I was afraid the mama would abandon her babes. She did not! My husband saw a baby bunny venturing out yesterday and it scooted back into it's burrow.

We had an unexpected frost that killed off some of the plants we planted. Thankfully our veggies are ok!

Today I am thankful for:
* my little guys health
* that my husband is feeling better
* for the beautiful early spring days
* the birds singing
* a clean house and full pantry!

Have a great week.
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Luke 19:10
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Hebrews 7:25 (New Living Translation)

25 Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.

Prayers and Promises week 17

Go see Bethany's entry for today, it is inspiring!!

Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Kindergarten pot

This is a flower pot that my little guys class decorated. It's a ten inch terra cotta pot with the tray.

We had a dinner and auction for a school fundraiser and I won the Kindergarten class project. It also came with a beautiful tray with a class picture decopaged onto the tray. The terra cotta pot was filled with all sorts of gardening items and seeds. It also came with a gift certificate to a nursery!

All the items we donated went at the auction too!

It was such a fun evening! I can't wait til next year.

April blankets

I made this blanket for a little boy whose favorite color is red. This blanket really is Red, it's just a picture taken in bad light.

It is made with Homespun Candy Apple (the same as the other red/white blankets I made) and it is 34 inches wide and 50 inches long.

Thankful Thursday

Today Lynn is talking about new birth at her blog for Thankful Thursday. She also asks: "have you had a tiny encounter with Jesus lately?"

I try to look for the Jesus encounters and sometimes they come when I am not looking. Sometimes I miss them and think later, "oh yeah, that was Jesus!!"

This week I am thankful for many things:
* the beautiful spring weather, it is TWO whole weeks early here and we have been planting lots of stuff.
* the dentist for finally getting my crown in, and it fit perfectly! There was a mistake with the first crown and I had to wait an extra week for the new crown.
* my family
* my freedom and faith
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Proverbs 10:12 (New King James Version)

12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all sins.

Prayers and Promises week 16

I Peter 3:8--
"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble."

April blankets

This blanket is made for a special woman that was told she would never have babies because of some health issue.

It is the sister in law and best friend of the woman I made this blanket for. The sister in law liked the red/white blanket so much that I made one for her. It will be a surprise so I will be excited to hear how she likes it for her little baby boy!

It is one of my favorite colors. And incredibly, I am making a solid red one for another little boy!!

It's made with Homespun Candy Apple and Heppelwhite. It is 31 inches wide and 39 inches long.

Thankful Thursday

Don't forget to go visit Lynn at her blog this week for Thankful Thursday!

I have had a somewhat busy week doing extra things I don't normally do and my husband has been working nights. I don't get very good rest when he works nights.

I also had a dental appointment for a crown, except the crown was made incorrectly and it has to be remade. Then, in talking with the dentist about my teeth, we agreed I would probably need another crown soon. I do not like teeth issues at all.

This week I am thankful for:
* a good dentist!
* my sweet boy--listening to him say the Lord's prayer!!
* my husband, I am thankful he works so hard for us so I can stay home!
* my daughter!
* sunny, warm days!!
* the birds singing in the very early morning
* the bats being back!
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Romans 13:6-7 (New Living Translation)

6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

Proverbs 15:3 (New Living Translation)

3 The Lord is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

April blankets

These six blankets are for the babies at the NICU.

The top two blankets are made with Patons Melody Thick and Cozy yarn. The color is pastel clouds. It is so pretty, thick and soft for baby blankets. These blankets are about 17X19 inches.

The two pink blankets are made with Bernat Softee Baby. the colors are Peony Prints and Soft Red. The peony is actually a variegated color but the red sort of blocks it out. I got both these colors on a huge discount. These two blankets are about 16X17 inches.

The two blueish blankets are made with TLC Baby Amore. I am not sure what the color is but I thought it was pretty. These two blankets measure about 21X27 inches.

A book recommendation.............

The New Eve

I am currently reading this book for my bible study.

I highly recommend it to any woman! It is a great book.

It is written by a man, which I thought was totally wrong, but after reading it I can see how it works!

Prayers and Promises week 15

This week's "one another" verse is Hebrews 3:13

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

Seven Things................

It's actually fifty-six things!!

I cleaned out my closet today. It desperately needed it. Most of the clothes are things that don't fit me or I won't wear anymore for one reason or another.
* 4 sweatshirts
* 2 sweatpants
* 4 pair of pajamas
* 4 t shirts
* 2 pair running shorts
* 5 flannel shirts
* 10 pair short socks--booties
* 4 tank tops
* 5 shirts
* 7 pair lounge type pants
* 3 sweaters
* 1 skirt
* 1 top/pants outfit
* 1 pair dress pants
* 3pair capri pants

I am glad to have more space in my closet!! I also packed up some stuff into bins, mostly winter shirts and sweaters.

Thankful Thursday

Lynn is blogging about "When God Corrects" today and it is good-go read it!!

Today was a beautiful day. My husband has the week off and it's so enjoyable having him around. We always have fun when he is home. He even helped me clean today since I had absolutely no ambition to clean the house today, but I did get it all done!

I am thankful for:
*my husband!!
*my little guy
*my daughter
*my faith and God and his mercy!
*beautiful, sunny spring days
*Spring, when everything is new and growing!
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Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father.

Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Prayers and Promises week 14

Bethany has chosen "one another" for the April theme. I think I will like this months verses!!

Ephesians 4:32:
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to all of you!

Today is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

I am aware of the pagan beginnings of easter. But I know the difference between the pagan traditions and the biblical traditions.

We don't do an easter basket of colored eggs and candy and toys. But we do eat a lot of chocolate eggs and other goodies this time of year. And I make a traditional "easter" dinner.

I am so glad we are able to send the little guy to a private school that actually teaches biblical principals and what really happened to Jesus. And I am thankful for a church that teaches biblically. And for a husband that has a teaching gift!!

Romans 10:9 (New King James Version)

9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Thankful Thursday

This month Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday.

Today Lynn is blogging about Holy week and Passover. If you have never had a seder meal, I highly recommend it. The meal and traditions are wonderful!

Today I am thankful for many things. My little guy was diagnosed with strep for the very first time ever. He was feeling poorly and just not himself, but he wasn't complaining too much. We called the doctor and the clinic got him in right away. He is currently taking antibiotics and feels much better. I am thankful for antibiotics.

I am thankful for my husband who is handy around the house and yard. He added a fence to our yard so the dogs don't mess the whole yard. It will be nice to have some grass that is clean!! And the new fencing looks great.

He also added some iron edging fence to the flower garden areas. It has hummingbirds on it and it also looks great.

I am thankful today for warm weather. We had NO snow in March. That hasn't happened here for many many years. And today it is 72 and sunny. It is gorgeous out today.

I am thankful for the new life in the spring time. The birds singing, and the grass greening up.

I am thankful for my family.

I am thankful for Jesus! He is RISEN!!!
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Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Isaiah 53:5-6
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

March Blankets

I made this blanket for a friend of mine who is having her first grandson!!

It's made with Homespun Montana Sky.

It is 30 inches wide by 43.5 inches long.

Prayers and Promises week 13

I Peter 5:6--
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

Thankful Thursday

Today Laurie is hosting Thankful Thursday today. She is blogging about "strength for today"

I need strength today!! I need to turn to God for strength.

Today I am thankful for:
* sunny warm weather
* two mile walks with my husband and son
* being able to volunteer at my boys school
* my family

My little guy starts his school vacation starting after school tomorrow. We don't have much planned but I am sure we will do some fun things.
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1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Proverbs 22:2
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

March Blankets

This is a bigger afghan this time. It's a gift for an adult.

It is made with Homespun Lavendar Sachet. It is 35 inches wide and 58 inches long.

WOW...

I don't know why I was surprised by this, but I was. God always amazes me!

We support two African Orphans. The woman who runs the organization has been there several times and she knows the Pastor who runs the orphanage. His name is Pastor Moses.

My husband occasionally gets a bonus at work and we decided that bonus tithes would go toward the orphans. We tithe faithfully--over 10% so we are comfortable with our decision.

We sent our check off with a note because our little guy wanted to give some of his money, so we explained that to Kristy.

We received a note today from Kristy that just TWO days prior to receiving our check, that Pastor Moses had called and said the city was forcing the Orphanage to get electricity and he needed financial help with that. Then our check arrived!!
Looking back on our check register, we actually wrote the check out the day Pastor Moses called Kristy!!

That certainly can only be God at work with the timing and everything!! It is such a blessing to us--supporting the orphans and hearing a story like this!!

But can you imagine not having electricity?? I had to explain that one to the little guy!!

Praise GOD!!!! I shouldn't be so surprised because GOD is so faithful to answer prayers!!
I've just learned it's not always the answer we want!! But it is GODS answer.

Prayers and Promises week 12

Bethany chooses the verses each week for Prayers and promises. This week she has chosen 1 Chronicles 7:14 for our nation this week. It seems fitting.

1 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Spring!!

Today marks the first day of Spring!! Most of March has already been spring like, but today and tomorrow have been more like the last days of winter here.

I never really count on nice weather in March because we usually get some type of cold weather and snow. Even in to April sometimes.

It has been gorgeous here. The snow is mostly all gone. I still have a few dirty snow piles where the sun doesn't get to much. But it's mostly all gone now.

I am excited to start my garden. This year I am trying some new veggies.

I can't wait to have garden fresh veggies.

Hope you all enjoy your Spring!

Thankful Thursday

Seems as though I took a break from TT last week.

This week Laurie at Women Taking a Stand is hosting. She is blogging about how we are expected, as Christians, to dress. It is very enlightening!! Go read it!

Today was a gorgeous day here for March, but the weather is going to be more March like starting tomorrow.

I was able to spend the whole day with my husband and we did lots of shopping and out to lunch. It was so fun.

Today I am thankful for:
* My hard working husband
* days off spent with him
* sunny warm days in March
* my sweet children
* my little guys school
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Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

March Blankets

This is a folded shawl. It is made with Homespun Grape.

It is 81 inches wide and 38 inches long.

Prayers and Promises week 11

Colossians 3:12 (New Living Translation)

12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Prayers and Promises week 10

Proverbs 11:2---
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

March Blankets

Three more NICU baby blankets.

The purple is 19inches wide and 19 inches long. It's made with Bernat Soft Boucle. This yarn is similar to Homespun and I thought it would make a nice blanket.

The pink is 16.5w x 16 inches long. It's made with Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Rose Mist. It's just a regular worsted weight yarn-not at all like Homespun but I liked the color.

The blue is 17.5x17 and it's made with Lion Brand Homespun.

The dinosaur cake

Here is the obligatory dinosaur cake for the little guy. He actually ate the cake this time instead of just all the frosting.

He had a good celebration though he was a bit disappointed we didn't have the WHOLE family over again like last year! It's hard to explain why everyone can't come over every year!

But sister was here and that's what is important to the little guy!

Thankful Thursday

Today Laurie is our host. She is blogging about a sprinkler system and it is worth reading. She makes a lot of sense and I agree with her 100% on this!!

Today is my little guys sixth birthday!! I can hardly believe it but it's true. He is very excited to be turning 6.

We are very blessed to have the little guy in our lives. He was such a sweet surprise for us all. We will be celebrating with pizza and a dinosaur decorated cake tonight!!

Today I am thankful for:
*my sweet boy
*my gentle husband
*my lively daughter
*the beautiful sunshiney days we have been having
*the snow--yes the snow!
*God's daily guidance in my life
*old friends remembered and found again!
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-- Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

A birthday!!

My sweet little baby in the hospital.





My little guy is growing up!!

Today he turns SIX years old!!

We had a small celebration with the grandmas on Sunday and today we will have pizza and cake here at home.

He is very excited to be six years old.