Help for Haiti

We all know what is happening in Haiti. But did you know that there are amazing things happening in the "blogosphere"? Go here and be inspired! I did!

Which is why our family is going to donate $.30 to Numana, Inc for every comment left on this post today. Go to their website and see how they are providing meals to Haitians for just $.30. Thirty cents, people! You don't have to be a millionaire to make a difference! In fact, all you have to do is leave a comment! :)

And pray! Because we already know that the most amazing things happen when we start there! James 5:16b

A (Pretty) Giveaway

*****Updated: Comments Closed! I'll pick a winner in the morning! ****


So I haven't done a "Resolutions" post as it seems everyone else has in the past 2 weeks, but I have made some "resolutions" of sorts. One of those is to have more pretty in my life. I read and am inspired by all of these blogs and etsy shops (Oh etsy! How I love you....) and it finally occurred to me the other day that I should just make something already! So, I made a checkbook cover. And I am ever so pleased with how it turned out!



But it sure was hard to say goodbye to this little beauty. Ahem. Despicable I tell you! Do you have an ugly, plastic, free-from-the-bank checkbook cover? Don't worry, I'm here to help, not judge. And while we're on the subject of "issues", I have another one....I'm incapable of saying anything other than "One yard, please!" when the kid at the fabric store asks how much I want. It's sort of a problem. Needless to say, this project took substantially less than one whole yard of fabric. Soooooo, if you want a lovely checkbook cover of your very own, leave a comment and I will pick a winner next week.

Tell your friends! :)

Creativity

Each of the girls received 2 yards of coordinating fabric and threads from a sweet friend for Christmas. They are in heaven! And look at how adorable Lauren's is....it fits her perfectly. She immediately declared that she needed a purse made with hers. So we designed and sewed this little number together. She decided after it was done that she needs a little pocket on the outside to put her hand in when she's wearing it on her shoulder. Who am I to judge....a pocket she shall get. I love how decisive she is about her creations. She knows exactly what she wants and just jumps right in and does it.

Her sister has yet to decide what to make with her fabric. She's a bit more like her mother. You know, the one who bought a yard of the most fabulous fabric ever about a year ago and has yet to make anything with it. I've thought of roughly 284 things I could do with it. Maybe next year I'll decide.

Jake, Lauren and I spent most of the day outside. (My feet still haven't thawed.) We moved horse panels around and cleaned stalls.

And then the sun started to set....

He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down....O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made them all: the earth is full of Thy riches. Psalm 104: 19 & 24

So, today I am thankful for creativity.....especially His.