2 Dozen Eggs till Easter

Easter is one of my favorite celebrations!!! We have a tradition of starting 40 days ahead with lent then we begin the celebrating 24 days (or 2 dozen eggs) till Easter.

Each day we hunt for an egg with a verse reference in it that teaches us of the purpose of Jesus and not only what He did but why He did it. We play a game and do an art project each day as well, they go along with the vereses found in the eggs.

We have so much fun and the kids love waking up each morning and finding the egg and reading the story together!

If you want to make your own 2 dozen eggs till Easter you have a few days before you need to start... you can print mine if you want (see below) and glue them onto some cute scrap book paper.

After we read them we hang them around the house and on our Easter garland (see above -where we hang some of our art as well)

 Go here for all of the games and art projects that go with the daily scripture countdown. Click on the pictures on that page to see the blogs with all the information.

happy hunting!!!! HE HAS RISEN!!!!!

all things girly

Okay update on Lent before the girly stuff (if you are wondering what i am talking about see previous post):  i am now convinced after many days of trying...  there is no such thing as alone time.... at least for the next couple months of my life... so i have settled for just 30 minutes in a place that is quiet even if i have company... :) and it has been sweet!!

..... why fight for this time with my Maker.... because He is worthy.. He is my first husband... the lover of my soul.... i need Him.... and His presence makes me joyful....and honestly i am grumpy and selfish naturally and His presence gets my eyes off of me and on HIM... where they were designed to be.

And on to all things girly.... 

Here are some fun and easy things i did the few days before Perpetua was born.... you can do them to; i added the links below each on how to do it. Sad thing is most of them are too big for her. Cool thing is i used free fabrics or almost free materials and fabrics.

I kind of forget how much fun girls are.... i have been in the boy world so long, don't get me wrong, boys are definitely fun just in different ways. So i am excited about the pink, the feminine, the dainty, ect. ect.

Head Band fun -

i used hose to make the bands and felt to make the last 2 flowers. Here are some inspirational how to links:
http://mistergandmecrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/felt-rose-tutorial.html

http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2010/12/felt-flowers-perfect-for-topping-gifts.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BlueCricketDesign+%28Blue+Cricket+Design%29/

Here are cute reversible booties that are little too big right now for her. Hardly takes any fabric at all. You can use cut up material from old shirts etc. I used scraps i had.

 here is the how to site:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/reversible_fabric_baby_shoes_2


DIY baby leggins you can go here for a tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnA4FSl8w
or buy even cuter ones from my friend here and adult ones!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GraceandLaceCo

This one is not done yet but a good start. It is a ruffle duvee cover made from old hand me down sheets...so soft... i am looking for some more old sheets with some other colors to finish it off.

Fleece Bonnet - how to: http://prudentbaby.com/2010/05/baby-kid/diy-reversible-bonnet-free-downloadable-pattern-2/

And my new sewing friend and i worked on these matching shirts together.. made from my late grandmothers table cloth and a unique piece of fabric i found in china years ago ... so fun..

orchestrated

The last two months i feel like i am watching a symphony lead by our Magnificent Creator God. I don't even remember how it began but in less than 20 days we (my hubby and my 3 babies along with some other dear friends) will be on our way to India.

We will be there for 6 weeks training impoverished ladies how to start a micro-sewing business to help them meet their and their families basic needs.

I am in awe as i have watched Him put together every part of this work. I have watched as He has brought new friends into my life to lead different projects in preparation for this and old friends to step up and assist in whatever is needed. I have watched Him put together a divine team. I have watched Him provide before i even mention the need for the remainder of the sewing machines needed, and for different supplies needed. I have seen each instrument come together. There are already over 100 people or more that have contributed in some way to this endeavor.

And though i know nothing of music, have no talent, nor know how to play a single note ...He has allowed me to be apart of the symphony.

I feel inadequate, but overwhelmed that He would let me join Him in what He is doing in at least 20 women's lives... only heaven will tell of the fruit from this endeavor.

If you want to be a part of the team and give $5 or whatever you feel so led to do to help us with further supplies and/or team support. Please click on the pic below.