Finished!

I walk by my sewing desk everyday. Lots of times a day. I see project that I have started. I wonder why I have never finished them. I pick up my applique piece that I had started what seemed like forever ago. I set it down. I do this quite a few times a week, always thinking... "I am going to finish that someday". Well I finally finished one of my projects! And here it is! I must say that is looks way cooler in person, but you get the idea:) 

My baby boy turns 2!

This year we decided to do a very small family birthday party for Ethan. Since his birthday was on a Sunday, he got to move up to the 2-year-old class at church which he ran right in! After church we went to my parents house where my dad bbq'd some burgers and dogs:) My mom made a yummy cake which of course the boys just loved as you can see! We really enjoyed the day, and I can't believe that my little one is now not so little.

This is my "say cheese" face!

Alternatives Pregnancy Center Walk

So I decided to actually get off my butt and help do something. God has been laying specific events and people that He wants me to participate in and serve. So what better way to start then to start some fundraising for a wonderful ministry. The walk is going to be held Saturday, June 5th. I have already started a team that I call Team Hope. I decided on this name because I feel like there is so much hope and encouragement to give girls and women struggling with some tough decisions. Jesus gave us amazing HOPE and if we can show a little hope to someone, they may just get a glimpse of the great HOPE that Jesus wants to give to them. So I start by raising money to help provide things like diapers, clothing, etc. for new mommies, as well as other services that the center provides such as counseling services and so on.

I pray that God would lay on your heart to help out in some way... whether that be sponsoring me or a team member, walking with us and raising support on your own, praying or even volunteering in the center (as I plan on doing this summer). I just pray that through this you may be changed and given a heart of compassion to pour out love on girls and women who are at a point in there lives when they need it most.

All that being said, if you would like to support me or my team- you may click on the link below and donate securely online. I have a very small goal of $250 and would absolutely LOVE to see that goal exceeded by more than I could imagine!   

May God get all the GLORY and may many lives be changed through your servant's heart.

He is Risen!

Easter... One of my favorite times of year. I absolutely love that spring is in the air and that there is a sense of refreshment. So appropriate for the resurrection of our Savior! He gave us hope and a newness of life. This year we enjoyed some amazing worship. There was a young choir director leading a small choir of 15 people or so added to the praise band this morning at church. I must say... they were AMAZING! There voices were beautiful and the music arrangement was fantastic. When you add that to singing to our King, you are bound to have a great time with the Lord.

After service we went to my parents' house for a turkey and some Easter egg hunting. We had a wonderful time. Here's to new life! Enjoying spring of 2010:)

Catchin' up

So I haven't blogged yet this week, and of course I have a lot to blog about... so here goes:)

My boys sure do love to wrestle:) Ethan even gets pretty rough sometimes. I love all the laughter and jumping on each other! 

Then there was the snow day... Ethan was having a blast just smearing snowballs onto the sliding glass doors... they played on our patio for a good hour! 

Then would you expect anything else in Colorado? Within a couple of days it was warm and sunny. I got the boys new sunglasses which they love. Aren't they stylish??? :)

Here is a picture of a hat I made for a friend... I think that this one might just be my favorite! It didn't take much time at all and I love the colors!

My first applique! I am making a pillow for our bed. I think I am going to start a crocheted blanket as well that is green and brown. I made some pillow shams that I showed you in an earlier post, but decided that well... I hated them:) so no biggy... I am just taking it slowly and making different ones that I love. 

And last but not least... here are the squares that I cut out for a project for a friend... I will post the final project as soon as my friend gets them:)

As you can see I actually did a lot this week! Wow, I didn't realize how much I did until I got to showing it all to you:) Hope you enjoy!