Once again I find myself titled “Mother of the Bride.” With the wedding of our third daughter quickly approaching (3 days away) I have a moment to ponder. God has blessed my husband and I with three beautiful daughters. We have seen them grow through many stages in their lives[Read more]
Christmas like all other holidays gives us an excuse to practice hospitality. Here is a menu for Rick’s office party. Jalapeño Jelly Cream Cheese Spread and crackers “Dilly”icious Gourmet Dill Dip and vegetable tray 7-Layer Mexican Dip and tortilla chips Peanut Butter Crispy Balls Peanut Brittle Molasses Sugar Cookies Chocolate covered[Read more]
A heartfelt sorrow goes out to all the families and friends of loved ones killed in the tragic shooting in Newton, Connecticut this morning. I can’t even pretend to know the grief one feels under such horrific circumstances. May God surround them with His love as they process the details[Read more]
Do you ever have those days when you can do or accomplish anything. You are on top of the world being productive and doing it well. The stars must be alined, right. Well, that isn’t really the case if you are a Christian. All is well because of the grace[Read more]
It is always such a joy to receive wedding invitations to friends or family weddings. Marriage is such a blessed event. I used to dread the task of looking for that special gift but no longer. More often than not I now hand make embroidered, satin pillowcases for the bride[Read more]
I was so excited to get the request to make booties for a special dinner. No, they are not for eating. Kearney’s Collage Center (Crisis Pregnancy Center) will be using them as centerpieces on the tables during their fundraiser event. Aren’t they so cute. [Read more]
What does one do with all the leftover yarn from all the projects completed throughout the year. The girls and I decided to start making items to give away. We made hats, mittens, booties, scarves and even a granny square blanket. We gave some to friends and family and then[Read more]
Since I encouraged Alex to begin digital scrapbooking I thought I better get on the stick and try it out myself. Thanks to some great online tutoring I have accomplished my first digital scrapbook page. Ok, I cheated and used a layered template with all the elements already selected for[Read more]