Dedication

Today was Ava's dedication at church.  We are so thankful to God for blessing us with her.  She is definitely an answered prayer! 

Prayer

 Her first Bible.

 

We pray that God leads us as parents and that He will always be the guiding force in our daughter's life.

Lori

Party!

Ava went to a friend's first birthday party today.  She was so good.  Ava loves looking and interacting with people.  I think she gets that from her dad.  We had a great time.

It was an honor to help SJ celebrate her birthday!

Ava was sitting up so well today!

We are looking forward to celebrating lots more firsts!

Lori

Monday, Monday

My daughter is recovering from the flu.  Today I think is a turning point.  She hasn't had fever today and this afternoon was giving out a bunch of smiles!!  I was able to get a couple of loads of clothes washed and the dishwasher emptied.  That is progress! 

I have a question though : what can you do with all the empty baby food jars?  I know I can recycle them, but any clever ideas?  Post a comment about your favorite re-use.  Pics are great too!  Thanks.

Lori

Reality Check

Well, I had some blood work done this week.  I found out I have an overactive thyroid, Vitamin D is low, and my triglycerides are high.  Overall,  nothing earth shattering, but it has really made me think.  To be there for the ones I love, I must take care of myself. 

Loosing  a few pounds wouldn't hurt anything, so I am back on Weight Watchers.  I haven't had a soft drink all day and that is a feat for me!  I went grocery shopping today (saved fifteen dollars in coupons :) ) and tried to purchase some healthy foods.  My goal is to form new healthy habits that I can teach to my daughter.  

Ignorance is not really bliss...knowing and being able to do something about it is much better.

To your good health,

Lori

Loves

Here are some of my loves.

Family and friends - what life is all about

In & Out of Time by Maya Angelou

The sun has come.
The mist has gone.
We see in the distance...
our long way home.
I was always yours to have.
You were always mine.
We have loved each other in and out of time.
When the first stone looked up at the blazing sun
and the first tree struggled up from the forest floor
I had always loved you more.
You freed your braids...
gave your hair to the breeze.
It hummed like a hive of honey bees.
I reached in the mass for the sweet honey comb there....
Mmmm...God how I love your hair.
You saw me bludgeoned by circumstance.
Lost, injured, hurt by chance.
I screamed to the heavens....loudly screamed....
Trying to change our nightmares into dreams...
The sun has come.
The mist has gone.
We see in the distance our long way home.
I was always yours to have.
You were always mine.
We have loved each other in and out
in and out
in and out
of time.

Lori



Finally

Well I have been wanting to try and make Ava a "pillowcase dress" for quite some time and today I finally got it done.  I haven't sewn in years.  It definitely isn't perfect, but I am going to keep trying.  I have a few adorable patterns I want to try.  Here is my first dress:

The arm holes were the most difficult for me.  I want to learrn to use bias tape too.

Have a good week!

Lori

Rambling

Haven't posted in a while.  I've been very busy between work and home.  My mind is constantly spinning!   A lot of us are stressed at work.  I will pray that we can get our enthusiasm back!  I do have to remind myself that I really don't have any reasons to complain.  God has blessed me tremendously!  I truly have more reasons to smile than frown.  I'm starting to feel better already!  Hoping to start a project this weekend.  Keep you posted.

Lori