Telling Our Story....

Hey Y'all!
 Happy Friday!

Last night I had the honor of speaking to a group of pretty special people.   Way back in February, I was contacted by a lady at our county's DSS and was asked to speak at their annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner.  Of course, I accepted her offer and have been pretty stoked and nervous about speaking to a group of people who have such an important job.
So....the time came for me to arrive at the designated location...When I walked into the lobby of the church, I saw this....
 

I was so shocked to know that you can give your tithe before you ever enter the sanctuary and they'll take MC, Visa, and Discover...whew-wee!

Next, I found the room where we would be meeting for our dinner.  Look at the beautiful tissue paper flower table decor!  Stunning, right?

 We had a wonderful meal and I was excited to be sitting next to the director of the whole she-bang.  He retired from Ohio and has been in our area for 10 years.  An awesome guy!

Here's a close-up of the program for the evening...

and here's me with Misty and Cynthia.  

 

Misty (in the center) was mine and Big Daddy's adoption case worker.  She was the one who did all of our interviews and paperwork when we were in the process of adopting Robbie back in 2007.  She is wonderful and I really love her.  She also introduced me before I spoke last night and she said such wonderful things about us.  I am so thankful that God always seems to put the right people in our lives at the perfect time.  Cynthia (on the right) goes to church with us and was the reason I was asked to speak in the first place.  She pretty much is the stuff! 
Thanks y'all for asking me to speak and I really enjoyed being able to share OUR adoption story and how God moved and worked in our lives by sending us a son to love and raise.
  I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!  We are gonna be BUSY!

Hellurh!

Ok--I know---I'm a slacker with a capital S.
It's been like forever since I've blogged and I apologize to all 3 of my loyal readers that I have let y'all down.

So anyway....what have you been up to since we spoke last?  hee hee
We have been CRAZY!  Big Daddy and I signed Robbie up for soccer AND he started karate.  Right there is enough to get two nights of our week.  His soccer games will start the second Saturday in April, so we're gearing up for a fun spring!

I have been fighting allergies and pollen.  I'm still coughing and sick, but this shall pass soon hopefully.
I started working on a baby blanket for my sister who's due in September.  We're not sure if it's a boy or a girl yet, so I just picked a bunch of colors that I thought looked good together...Here's my progress so far....

 

 And a close up just in case you need it....

 

Feel free to visit Attic24 to get the inspiration and the pattern.  She pretty much ROCKS!
I've been working on some Easter crafts that I found while reading other blogs.
Here's my Bunnies I made to resemble the marshmallow treats!  I think they turned out wonderfully!

I also went to Craft Passion and followed her tutorial on making a small bunny sachet.  I used grits to stuff mine with and then added a drop of scented oil to the grits before sewing up the bottom.  Love it too!

I took Robbie last week and got his shots and the physical for kindergarten.  Poor thing had to get 5 shots at once and it was NOT pretty.  This picture was taken right before the madness began.

After we finished our trip to the Dollar Tree where I lavished him with like $30.00 in worthless toys and junk, we met my sister at Ryan's for lunch.  I just HAVE to share the picture of his dessert plate after they came back from the dessert bar.  Isn't is hilarious?!!  I posted it on Facebook and said this...."My Aunt Doodah took me to get my dessert.  I sure hope it's ice cream!"  I just LOVE the look on his face...

 Ok...I think that catches us up for now.  Hope you have a GREAT Wednesday! 

Before I go, I have to show you one more picture.  Last Wednesday night, on the way to church, it was POURING down rain.  Robbie wanted to wear his goggles so his "eyes wouldn't get wet!"  I promise...I can't make this stuff up!

May The Force Be With You!

I promise not to stay gone so long next time!

FINALLY!

It's finished y'all!  I have an idea for how to display my crocheted doily.  I have an old sheet that is white with yellow roses on it.  I plan on spray painting a large embroidery hoop white, putting some of the sheet in the hoop and then tacking down the doily to it.
We are planning a redo of our bathroom and I want to paint it yellow and do the trim in white.  I think this lovely piece will look great in there!
I also made the cutest little cotton headband yesterday during my lunch.  Here it is:

Ain't it pretty?!  I took copies of the pattern and shared with the girls at our crochet club last night.  Two of the women began working on theirs last night because they loved it as much as I do.
Tomorrow, I'll be taking my baby to have his kindergarten physical and shots.  I cannot believe he starts school in August--makes me sad....
I'll be taking the day off and sleeping late in the morning.
Then, after the doctor's visit, me and Robbie will be making these...

Neat-o, right?!
Click HERE for the tutorial!
Have a wonderful day today!  Hug somebody's neck!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

I truly hope you have a wonderful day today!  Even though mine didn't get off to a good start, because I woke up at 5:00 with a coughing fit and COULD NOT go back to sleep, I am determined that today will ROCK!
Our kids get out at 12:00 PM today and we have staff development this afternoon.  High schools in our county will be having parent conferences. 
My crochet project from yesterday has grown!  I am on Row #15 of 26, so hopefully I'll be finished soon!  I plan on taking it with me to crochet club tonight--we'll see what I'm able to get done!
Here's a picture of the progress so far:

HEEEEE-YAAHHHH!

Hey Y'all!
Just wanted to share a few pictures of Robbie's first karate class last week.  He was HILARIOUS and had a blast!  Hope you enjoy!

Also, I have began to crochet a doily using thread instead of yarn.  This is what I've done so far...wish me luck!  If it turns out well, I plan on making a larger one using cotton yarn as a baby blanket for my sister's peanut on the way!

Make today a great one!

Crochet Class is Underway!

Hey Y'all!  I hope you're finding a way to enjoy this gloomy day of overcast and drizzle if you're here in NC.  Surely the sun will come out soon!Last Monday, Feb. 28th, I began our crochet class at our church.  We had 22 show up.  Some seasoned, some could do a chain stitch, and some were brand new beginners.  We meet every Monday and Thursday night in our church's fellowship hall.  We have been having a WONDERFUL time!  If you live nearby, please come join us.  This past Monday night I think there was around 26.My friend Beverly is working on her first granny square and is rockin' it out!Here are some pictures from our first meeting!

 

 

 

 

To Cheer You Up....

Oh, how I hate Monday mornings.  I know I should be energized and geared up--ready for the week and all, but I hate them.  I hate getting out of a warm bed snuggled up to my sweet boy and our dog because Big Daddy has already left.   I hate getting to school and remembering that I have forgotten to take my blood pressure medicine for the third day in a row--but did remember that I had one "Lone Ranger" pill left from my old prescription somewhere in my purse.  I hate having to climb in a cold vehicle and wait for it to defrost while we're already late and Robbie is begging me to turn on his "Rescue Heroes" DVD.  But...I am thankful for every second God gives us.  I'm glad that I'm still alive and here to be of help to somebody.  I just hate Monday mornings...you feelin' me?