Sew-Sew

In my very sparse spare time this last semester, I wanted to try out my sewing machine a little more. Here are a few projects that I've done.

Josie has been growing like crazy, but in some ways she is still very tiny. The most difficult thing we are facing with her clothes is finding tops that are long enough to cover her stomach. As far as her modesty goes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, so any hint of her tummy showing sends her into a tizzy. The shirts are still great they just aren't long enough. So I decided to try turning them into dresses. This is my first (and only so far) shirt-dress:

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This apron was for a friend who was getting married in April. The colors of her wedding were red, white, and black. I saw this fabric and it screamed, "KIM!!!"

Once again I used a t-shirt, but put a little bit of fabric on it to match the skirt.

I've really enjoyed this and I can't wait to try some more...maybe even bust out a real pattern! I'm still learning (don't look to closely...my hems are terrrrrrrrible!), but I'm pretty excited about what I'm learning.

Catching Up...in Pictures

January:

Wesley's Birthday...the big 3-0!

February:

Snow days!!!!


I find random pictures like this on my phone from time to time...she takes them and then dresses herself up as a princess.


I L.O.V.E. this picture!

March:

Spring Break at the Ranch!

Josie making snacks to put in the trap.

Practically Picasso with the cousins

My little baker making St. Patrick's Day cookies.

My little cowboy.

Now he wants to be a hero.

2nd year to celebrate Purim with the cousins. After making cookies, and acting out the story of Esther, we watched "One Night With the King".

Thanks to Corrie for the BEST cookie recipe EVER!

Family bowling afternoon.

Women's Retreat with my mom and dad's church...so much fun!

My sweet friend Emily and I did the zip line together.

He came out of his room one morning like this. I have no words.

She is so cute!

April:

Praising God for Dave Ramsey...

March of Dimes Walk with my family

Cheesin'

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We went easy on our anniversary again this year. We used some gift cards that we had and since Wesley took the afternoon off of work we even hit the matinee movie. So here's a summary:

Gerbera Daisies

Pirates IV

I had my doubts w/o Orlando Bloom, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Wesley and I agreed that this is probably just as good as the first one...we also agreed that we cannot look at mermaids the same way...creepy.

Then off to dinner. All I can say is, "Yum-mo!"

I recently saw a lady wearing a Chuy's shirt that said, "I'm addicted to a drug and it's called 'creamy jalapeno'." If this is a drug, then I need serious rehab.

Dessert here:

Finished off the evening with a stroll around Baylor Campus. I know I may get in a lot of trouble saying this, but Baylor has the most beautiful campus I've ever seen...even prettier than A&M. During college, whenever I came home for the weekend Wesley and I would go for walks around campus. We even had "our swing".

I remember sitting there the night he proposed. The grass was so green and the lightning bugs were twinkling at sunset. It was like a wonderful dream.

Here are some more of our family pictures.

New Family Pictures....Finally!

I am soooooo thankful that my grandpa likes photography (maybe love would be a better word to describe his feelings toward the hobby). I am also soooooo thankful that he lets my mother and me use his superfabuloso cameras whenever we want. So, now that we've a little more time on our hands we finally made it out to take some pictures. One of these days we'll actually pay a professional, but for now we'll take the cheaper road.

I'm Baaaaa-aaaack!

Well, at least for a little while. School is over for the moment and I'm enjoying my return to stay-at-home-mommyism. It has been so wonderful being with my kiddos and being able to hang out as a family in the evenings instead of locking myself in my room with my books.

But how do I catch you up on our family happenings? {sigh} I don't think I'll be able too...aren't you lucky. The only thing I can say is that God is good. He is absolutely faithful. He has allowed all of us to flourish even in the midst of our crazy schedule--each in our own ways and together as a family.

Happy....Reeeeeeeeally Late Easter!

I actually wrote this post before Easter, but I can't remember why I didn't publish it. Anyway, happy belated Easter!

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Here's another song that has been so powerful for me lately. It's especially a great one to get ready for Easter.



Here's the story behind the song:



Wesley and I have been observing Lent, but there is so much more than just "giving up" things for Lent. I recently learned that in Jewish culture "sacrifice" meant not just giving something up, it meant "to draw near". They would remove whatever it was that was keeping them at a distance from God...and isn't that sometimes something we love or rely on too much...we rely on more than God?

It's not enough to just remove that thing. We must replace it with something better...something more beautiful. That can be worship, prayer, scripture, serving others...whatever it is it must be out of a heart to draw near to the Lord.

May you "come awake, come awake" and draw near to our risen Savior not just this Easter, but everyday!

Absent Blogger...

Sorry I've been absent the last 3 months. School is a booger this semester, but I wanted to post a little something that might encourage you. I've been singing this song constantly the last few weeks...