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Project 52 - Week 25 - Seasons

I guess I missed a week somewhere. Oops?

I've thought a lot about life's seasons over the course of my mama career. The world looks down on stay-at-home moms like we're some sort of bums mooching off the system; like all we do is sit around and eat Bon-Bons while watching soap operas, while the children run amuck, screeching like wild animals and ripping the place apart. If you're a stay-at-homer, like myself, or you know someone who is, you know this is far from the truth.

Okay, the screeching wild animals part is partially true.

I may not earn a paycheck or have an impressive list of degrees, but the job I'm entrusted with is one of the most important positions I will ever have. It's exhausting, dirty, undignified work and it demands every ounce of my time, energy, and sacrifice.

But the benefits are plenty and the regrets are few. That is the season that God has placed me in right now. To be completely devoted to Him and the children He has so graciously blessed me with.

I wouldn't trade it for any six-figure salary in the world.

Sidewalk Shawl

I decided to make another Sidewalk Shawl like I made for the wedding last year. This one, however, is for sale.

I washed this one, so it's SUPER soft.

Sidewalk Shawl, Sidewalk Shawl by Kimberly K. McAlindin

Project 52 - Week 24 - Fatherhood

God has blessed my boys with an amazing dad. ♥

Happy Father's Day to all the dads (and soon-to-be dads) out there. Thank you for doing one of the most important jobs in the world!

Wrestling With Daddy

Poor Rob. But he really does ask for it.

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Honoring Marriage

Our pastor recently wrote a wonderful, God-glorifying article in our local paper on marriage and I wanted to share it here. It's an excellent read - not that I'm biased or anything - so please click the link and enjoy.

I was honored that he wanted to use one of my images of him, but I'm slightly peeved (if not surprised) that the paper completely cropped out the most important part. I posted the original image here - because it's ALL ABOUT THE CROSS.

Honoring Marriage - Times News

Droid Robot

I made this cute little guy for Matt for Father's Day. Dorky, yes, but it sure made him smile.

Droid Robot, Droid Robot by bethsco

Project 52 - Weeks 22 & 23

After being on vacation for a week, I was grasping on both of these. Atleast I'm caught up, now.

I still love my cheapy little macro conversion lens!

Denver Trip!

Back from a wonderful week in beautiful Denver, Colorado! (I really think it's stolen my heart.)

It was a week packed with family, fun, and LOTS of pictures! Click here to see what we did!

Porch Cuties

There's construction going on on our street, so the boys sat out on the porch to watch the diggers live. They were thrilled!

Also showing off their new duds they got last night for our upcoming trip. Do you think Drew likes SpongeBob?

Caribbean Shawl

 I know. ANOTHER shawl. But they're so pretty and work up so fast!

This one's a "thank you for putting up with us and bombing in on you and eating all your food" gift for my mother-in-law. I'm thinking of making my sister-in-law one as well. Getting excited for our trip to Denver!

Project 52 - Week 21 - Dream

Now it's Rob's turn to be sick. =(

It takes a LOT to bring him down - and even more to get him to fall asleep on the couch. Hopefully he's not having those wacky, sick dreams. (You know what I'm talking about - we've all had them.) Hopefully he's just dreaming about feeling better.

I hate seeing my little guys sick. =(

Mixed Berries Shawl

Same pattern as here and here.

Working on inventory for my shop. Stay tuned.

A Rose For My Rose

"A rose for my rose," he says as he hands me this lovely. I'm rather smitten with the man. ♥

Gray Shawl

I pretty much have this pattern memorized, now! Same pattern as I did here, but with a different yarn and hook. This one was made as a bartering deal with a friend from church. I get a couple jars of her wonderful homemade sugar scrub in exchange. Makes me happy. =)

I'm currently working on a luscious red one to sell. Can't wait to see how that one turns out!

Project 52 - Week 20 - Motherhood

This little guy wasn't feeling well this morning (and required a little more TLC than I wanted to put upon the nursery people), so I stayed home from church with him.

I was pretty bummed, but that's just what motherhood is all about - sacrifice.

Sometimes I forget this, when all I want is five seconds to myself. Or to the bathroom without a chaperone.

Blinged-Out Granny Bags

A friend from church asked me to make some of these for her grand-daughters. She requested the particular colors and “lots of bling”. So, I hand-sewed some iridescent beads on to them. I'm pretty tickled with them! =)

Blinged-Out Granny Bags, Granny Stripe Boutique Bags by tangled happy

Watermelon Baby Set

Okay. I admit it. When I stepped back from finishing this set, I squeed. A little. A lot. Isn't it ADORABLE?! Much better than anything I could have hoped for!

I redid the dress to make it smaller, added green trim around the neck, and made the seeds bigger. I'm much happier with this version. The shoes and hat were easy after that.

I'd like to make more of these sets for my shop - if I ever get a moment away from gifts and commissions.

Dress: Little White Dress

Hat: Baby Flapper-Girl Hat

Shoes: Dainty Mary Janes

First Irises

My irises are starting to bloom! Yippee!! =)

Magic Crust Custard Pie Recipe

It looks like a giant snickerdoodle, right? But it's so much better than that - and I love snickerdoodles!

I came across this recipe on a Facebook ad for Just A Pinch. It kept popping up and driving me nuts, so I decided to try it last night. Let's just say it didn't survive the night. Even the boys had two pieces each! It's so dangerously easy and tasty, I highly recommend it. And the whole "flour will settle to make its own crust" thing is pretty spiffy, too!

Magic Crust Custard Pie

From Robyn Witt, Just A Pinch

INGREDIENTS

- 1/4 c margarine

- 4 eggs

- 3/4 c white sugar

- 1 pinch salt

- 2 c milk, 2% (or higher)

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

- 1/2 c all purpose flour

DIRECTIONS
1. Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend for 30 seconds.
2. Pour into buttered 9 inch pie pan. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes (mine was still pretty jiggly after 45 minutes, so I left it in for another 10). The flour will settle to make its own crust.