Rambling...

I've been on a mission to compile a variety of Christian SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) sites...or even Christian Mom sites. Sometimes I feel like I'm not doing it right. Sometimes I feel like I need information or even encouragement. If you care to peruse these sites, they are listed under Links.
What else is going on? Well, I have a very sick kiddo and have been very occupied by taking care of my very clingy little girl...very tiring. :) It has been nice to be wanted so much, especially since she is really a daddy's girl at heart...but I do feel bad for daddy not being able to be with her as much because she adamantly wants me most of the time. We (like most families) have spring break coming up and I'm trying to think of what things to do with my girls and also what project I would like to work on. That kinda doesn't make sense...me wanting a project while both my girls will be home with me...but for whatever reason, it tends to work for me.
I'm still working on the two little felted bags for my girls for Easter. I think I will also make an anklet and necklace for my older daughter and a bracelet and necklace for my younger daughter...matching the dresses they picked out, of course.
The Bible study is going great...I'm enjoying it a lot and learning a lot... Last week we watched a video "Lump" by Nooma. It had to be one of the most touching videos I've seen...the message it shared was that there is nothing we can do to make Him love us less... If you are curious, you can go to http://www.nooma.org to see clips and see their first video in its entirety.
I think that's about it for now...

Jemez Springs Bath House

If you are ready for a relaxing vacation why not head to New Mexico? From Santa Fe to Taos to Los Alamos to the Jemez Valley, New Mexico is rich in history, art, and culture. Nestled within the quaint town of Jemez Springs you will find a historic little building comfortably sitting among natural hot springs. These hot springs supply the Jemez Springs Bath House with its mineral rich waters. After taking a long soak in their substantial bathtubs, pamper yourself with an herbal wrap (complete with a wonderful face mist) and top it off with the oh-so-relaxing full body massage. From personal experience I can tell you how refreshing and renewing this experience is. Before or after this memorable experience you can take time to witness the God-given beauty inherent in this part of New Mexico, not to mention the God-given talent among the local artists.

OK...I have to admit that I am biased. After all, my mom is the manager of this quaint little bath house. But still, all the above statements are very true. (There, my conscience feels better).

For more information, please click on the link to the left (under Links).

Women of Faith!!

I'm so looking forward to this year's WoF conference! Contagious Joy is the theme...Joy--what a great thing to have! More than just happiness, joy is a contentment, a gladness that does not rely on circumstances. It is something I strive to have--joy within my being, that despite any hardship or frustration, deep down I am filled with hope and grateful for all I have. If you would like more information on WoF, please click on the banner at the bottom of this page.

As for my knitting, I have decided to give each of my girls a small felted purse for Easter. One pink and one purple with a really cute popcorn novelty yarn at the top. The baby blanket is currently residing in my knitting basket until I gain the nerve to start working on it again.

Here are my girls!

Finally, a picture!! These are my girls...those leaves were the absolute best playthings that day.

Still working on that baby blanket. It's driving me up the wall. I've had to put it down many times and actually stopped working on it for a while because it was getting so irritating. The combination of the yarns and my circular needle choice does not work well. The blanket is really slow to work up because the stitches are small and hard to lift off the particular needles I'm using. So, I've picked up some pink and purple wool along with a fun popcorn carrier yarn. I'm going to be making each of my girls an Easter handbag as soon as I either find a pattern I like or come up with my own pattern.

The past couple weeks I've made my share of bun covers and scrunchies for my girls to wear during their dance classes. I also got some closeout material to make some ballet skirts for them. I also have muslin and flannel to make more heat packs...which I think make wonderful gifts. So many projects, so little time!

the excitement around me

Last Monday Rachael-dressed in pink tights, pink leotard, and a neat bun-enjoyed her very first dance class. How excited she was!! Her little sister stayed in the hallway right outside the classroom and danced her own little dance to the music she heard, asking me to pick her up so she could see "sis" through the window every once in a while. For the rest of the week these two girls have been dancing and "ice skating" (on our hardwood floor) nonstop...(we've been watching a lot of the olympics). Yesterday during Rachael's second class, we decided to sign her up for her own class. So my little 3 year old will be walking into her first ballet class tomorrow night. I'm so excited for them and feel so blessed that they are able to have this joy in their lives.

I have crocheted bun holders for both of them. I would like to knit some legwarmers and ballet wrap sweaters for them, but have been unable to find any patterns that work for me. The legwarmer patterns I've found are not what I'm wanting. I want a simple thigh length legwarmer for Rachael, perhaps knee length for Sarah. I think I'll experiment with a simple 2k2p rib and stockinette pattern in a light pink yarn. The sweater patterns I've found are for adults...and one short sleave child wrap. I'll keep looking. I also want to sew a couple wrap skirts for them. I'll be doing a quick search tonght to see if I can find any simple patterns/ideas for that.

As for my new blog...I'm trying to get pictures on it but have been unable to do so. I follow all the directions and still no picture...I need to fool around a bit and see if I can figure it out.

Well...I need to do some searching then head for my sewing machine to work on a couple quilted ballet bags.

Good Night!

here I go!!

After perusing various blogs over the past few days looking for ideas for my current project, it hit me that this may be a great way for me to organize my thoughts and form this mess of creativity in my head into something useful.
Of course, with my little honey at my side (currently asking for macaroni and cheese), I'll have to work on this blog a little here and a little there. I'm so excited!!