Celebrating JESUS at Christmas

 I have two small children.  This is the first year my daughter (2 1/2) is able to start to understand some about the meaning of Christmas.  I am so excited to have the chance to introduce her, and later my son, to the reason our family celebrates Christmas; it is the day we celebrate the birth of our LORD Jesus Christ.  Here are some ways I am trying to incorporate what I'm teaching her into our decorations this year:

Here are two Christmas printables that you can use to display in your home.  I have them above my mantle:

Free Printable can be found here.

Actually found this at Wal-Mart a few years back!

Star the wise men followed.  Made this from this tutorial.

Free printable can be found here:

So thankful to know Him and to have something worth celebrating.  I was lost and now I am found.  I was blind and now I see.  Praise His holy Name!

Rising from the Dead?

So, it has been a LONG time since our last post.  My sister posted just after my son, 

JACKSON DAVID was born:

He started his first couple of weeks in the NICU, but is just over 3 months now & doing great.  Praise the LORD!

We have since moved to a new home & have for the most part unpacked; pictures to come.

You can now get used to hearing from us again on a fairly regular basis.  We (I) have missed you!

Here's one more pic to leave you with:

This is my daughter Katie feeding Jackson.

Hope you feel blessed to the point of overflow--as I do.

Get those creative juices flowing!!

Hello Hello!

It has been a while since I last blogged. Lots of changes lately and I had to get reorganized into a new place. Now that the crafts and fabrics are all organized I am ready to start a new project! My sister had her baby boy, Jackson last week!! Yay!!1 He is so adorable! So now it is time for me to start the quilt for him. I bought the fabric in December....slacking BIG time! When needing inspiration I browse through www.Etsy.com Let me share some things today that are getting my creative juices flowing.........<3

This lacy Tiara Ring is by www.etsy.com/shop/bcm999

It is just gorgeous and has gold and silver fused together with a photo etched pattern. $270

Vintage Bloom graphics $48 www.etsy.com/shop/byrdiegraphocs

Vera Rose pearl & ribbon necklace $39.50 www.etsy.com/shop/twillypop

Paris on Yellow! A collection of 9 5x5 photos $45 www.etsy.com/shop/littlebrownpen

Nine 1/2 yard bundles for $40 Haven;s Edge print by Nina Givens www.etsy.com/shop/poppyseedfabrics

More from Poppyseedfabrics........fun black/white/red collection

This sweet Emma Pillowcase dress $25 Custom to any size you need! www.etsy.com/shop/thetrendybaby

Funky metal cuff bracelet for $48 www.etsy.com/shop/mixedmetalmimi

Personalized stamped sterling silver jewelry $36 www.etsy.com/shop/hiphophippos

Teal Hobo in this gorgeous Anna Maria Horner fabric called Shadow in teal $38 www.etsy.com/shop/tanniecasey

And my FAVORITE--this vintage scarf quilt!!! Freakin fabulous!!!! www.etsy.com/shop/ouno