Shorts

I made a new pair of pajama shorts for my son out of an old shirt of my dad's. My son thinks I can make anything now. I wish that were true!

Son and I are actually trying to design a plush monster at the moment. I think we are almost done and will post pictures when it is made.

I'm Hooked

I must post again about this amazing writer who has caught my attention. With the first few words of each post, I'm hooked!

I am recently unemployed and having a difficult time with the emotions of myself and my husband, who has been unemployed for 2 years now. I have one son who does not understand what we are going through as a family right now, BUT...

this was the first post I read from this site and it captured my heart: http://thegypsymama.com/2010/08/when-we-discover-holy-ground-where-we-least-expect-it/

No matter what I am going through, I want to leave a legacy of love with my son.

Yesterday was a bad day. Lots of yelling with emotions spilling out. Not happy, not loving emotions. Then I remember the question: What am I leaving my son? I've tried to make up for it today. Playing at the park, library time, lots of smiles and giggles! But I know the damage has been done and it will take more than one day to clean up the angry words and confusion that my five year old is feeling.

Only one thing can heal the damage that I have done: Jesus.
Lord, may I show my son a glimpse of Jesus today.

Threads

Let's see if i can remember how I got to this blog I'm going to tell you about.

I found it through Made where Dana posts about her amazing sewing and recipes and family.

Dana posted about a giveaway that led me to Jenny whose blog I can't wait to explore.

Looking around Jenny's site led me to a blog that she reads, and that leads ME to Gypsy Mama.

WOW! What a great writer, full of insight and full of the Lord. Amazing! Check her out! So far, this is my favorite post.

First Week of being Unemployed

Life is stressful right now. Jobless and almost homeless. Don't know what we'll do. Hubby and I are fighting, can't seem to listen to each other and get along. Driving each other crazy and that was just the weekend.

Time to Share

I made it all the way through July without a single post. Facebook had consumed me. Now, I've given that up for a week now, hoping for two, and I've found that I still don't get much done around the house.

So, facebook-less and jobless, I go forward into the unknown, trusting God to lead the way. Came across a great saying today: "Don't ask God to guide your way if you aren't willing to move your feet."

Okay, I'm free and willing. Where do we go next?!!

Wordpress

So, i am fed up with blogger's posting settings. i have a hard time posting my pictures the way that i want to. i am switching to wordpress for awhile. so far, i'm confused and not happy. but i will give it some time to see if it will work for what i want to post.

September Note: I am so used to Blogger that I will stay

Spring Jacket

spring jacket / square photo

I love everything about this jacket:
lightweight
quick to grab
colorful
fits
ties
ruffles
hooded
i made it
it rocks!

Step one

Step two

Step three

Step four

Finished, but sideways pictures

Birthday Boy

birthday boy

I can hardly believe my little boy is five years old now. He still loves to learn new things and be the boss of every one. He either wants a sister or a bird. I don't know whose heart he melts more: his moms or his dads. My five year old can talk faster than I can and I can understand every word. He LOVES books and his favorite time of day is story time with Mommy.
I cannot imagine life with a different kid in our house! I love you, smarty pants! Keep learning new things every day.