Drew's Halloween Costume

Halloween In Athens 2013

Halloween in Athens is a huge deal and everyone dresses up and goes to the main area of down town to get drunk and party. Drew decided to join in the fun (minus the getting drunk) and see what all the talk was about. But after not being able to find parking he decided to spend a night at home with his girls!

"LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!"

New Calling!

Calling: Primary 5 & 6

 

I am glad to say that I have finally gotten a calling in our new ward here in Athens! I am co teaching the Primary 5 & 6 ... which is not the easiest class but I know that it is what I need right now. I am worried about being able to handle this class but I know that the Lord will bless me with the talent and help that I need. 

I taught the first lesson today and it didn't go to bad. We set up class rules and had a wonderful lesson about good and bad thoughts. We also talked about how we can be better and help others to be good too. 

I think the best part was how well the kids used the Talking Bag!

 

 

Week 26 Belly Update

Week 26

Cutie Burp Clothes

Cutie Burp Clothes

First of I have to share that my wonderful hubby and Emma's Daddy to be came into the room and asked me what I was doing. I said that I was making cute burp clothes. He asked what is a burp cloth does it make them burp? No it is to catch what comes out with they burp. Oh ... So its a Fancy Spit Rag! 

Well here is to my Cutie Spit Rags then!!

I wanted to make these so that they would match the other items I have been making and the patterns and colors that I am using in all Emma's Stuff. 

Here is how I did it and what you will need. 

Need: 

- Ruler or rotary mat to measure with.

- Something to cut with.

- Fabrics of your choice(I used 5 fabrics).

-  Gerber 5 pack of cloth diapers (I used two packs).

- Iron.

- Thread and Sewing Machine.

I started by ironing out the diapers so that they would be easier to sew on .... & yes I am watching Bones on  my computer!

I then cut out the center strips of fabric. For my diapers I measured that I needed a 5'' by 20'' piece (but make sure you measure your diapers). Then I ironed the strips out as well.

Then to make it easier on me and the sewing machine I ironed down a half inch seam on each side and the tops I ironed, folded and ironed again.

I then sewed around the whole strip with a 1/8 '' seam to help me keep the edges in place when applying them to the diapers.

Pin the strips to the center of the diaper so that it will fold into thirds still.

I then made a 1/4'' seam around the whole Strip. I noticed that the fabric on the edges was too lose so I added another 1/8'' seam and to be honest I love the effect that it gave and I know that the Strip is not going to move or shift in the laundry.

& the beautiful finished projects!!!

Quite Doors ... I think so!

Quiet Doors

I have noticed that the doors on the upstairs floor of out apartment close and latch very loudly. So I can up with an Idea inspired by something I saw on Pinterest.

What you will need.  - Something to cut with (and on) - Ribbon in the color you want (I would not go over an inch thick) - Any fabric you want to work with even if it is scraps - Pins and thread and a machine!

You will need to cut two sides for every Quiet Door you want. They need to be 3'' wide by 4'' long.

Gather up your 4 pieces of ribbon and two blocks of the colors you want put together. Pin the ribbon Inside and where you want it on the short ends. Then make sure you pin the fabric together right sides in & Sew leaving a space to turn it right sides out.

You have to make sure that you put your ribbon on the Inside when you are sewing so that it is in the right place on the outside when you reverse it! Believe me I messed up once and learned my unpicking lesson:(

This is it before being put on the door! Cute Huh:)

& The Finished Product.... & Best of all it works!

 

Nursing Cover...

Chevron Nursing Cover

I am so excited that I actually finished this and it turned our right :) 

I have to say that this was an easy project to start but the last few steps were a real trick but I am so glad I didn't give up. I am so excited to use this with Emma Jane! 

Now to give credit where it is due this is the blog that I got the idea from and instructions.

  littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com

Cut the pieces...

Iron the bolt wrinkles out ...

Fold and sew the straps...

Cutting the end and then added the D rings...

Fold Iron and Sew the sides and bottom...

Add in the boning...

Tons of Pinning and Ironing and Sewing.....

Sewing the Top ... this is where it got tricky....

!!!DONE &LOVE IT!!!

 

Car Seat Cover

Car Seat Cover

I am not totally done because I want to be able to match it up with the handle on the Car Seat before I attach the handles. But the base is DONE!

 

File Folder Games DONE!!!

File Folder Games

DONE!!!

I have loved making these and know that they will be very useful and make my kiddos very happy one day!

 

Boppy Pillow and Cover!

Boppy Pillow and Cover

Because it is so expensive to buy these in the stores and you have to buy a cover separate from the pillow itself. I decided to do some research of my own and I made one all by myself in a matter of about 2 hours!

Here it is in the making!

I got two of the cheapest pillows at walmart.

I then cut the ends of the pillows and took all the stuffing out and to protect it put it back in the cover bags.

I then Ironed the pillow case.

Then put on the pattern that I got off Pinterest.

Put them right side to right side and pin.

I used a tight zig zag stitch so that it would stay together.

Stuff it and sew the hole ... Ta Da it is finished now to cover it!

 

 

 

 

 

The finished product and I love it!!!!

In total this only cost me 3 dollars for the pillow and about 3.50 for the cover!!!

Week 24 Belly Update

Week 24

Loving Every Moment!

 



General Conference October 2013

General Conference

October 2013

I find it a wonderful and refreshing weekend when I get to listen to the teachings of the Latter Day leaders. With our world in what seems to be a downward spiral of sin and dissension,there is no better advise than that given to us in the Children's Hymn "Follow the Prophet". 

If we listen to and follow the counsel given to us in these meetings and all our other church resources and meetings, we will find that we are better fit to fight and ward off the challenges of evil and sin. I know that there are many times when I wonder how I will raise my family in truth and righteousness in a world where I myself feel that my morals are so very different from many around me and challenged on a regular basis. One thing that has caught my attention from this conference, is the emphasis of how important and empowered women are in and to the Lords Eternal Plan and to the structure of his church. I love that we have been told that the blessings of the Priesthood is given to all equally wither man or woman. Also that we may all ask the Lord for help if we ask in a righteous and grateful heart. We may also ask others for help and blessings. We may in turn be blessings to others and angles sent to them in their times of need. 

I also found the talks about how we should teach and be taught in our Sunday classes as important and informative. We should strive to attend all our meetings that we may feel the spirit and increase our faith. We should also remember that the Sabbath does not end when we leave the three hour block, but that we should chose the best choices for activities on Sundays. That we should be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit that we may be taught not only by the words of those speaking to us but that we may understand that which the Lord wants us to receive as well. The relationship that we have with the Holy Spirit is essential for us that we may be able to return to our father and live as a family forever. In these times we must be aware of the spirit that we may see the comings of the time and how the tides are changing around us that we may adapt and keep ourselves clean and honest in the eyes of the Lord. 

I am so excited to be able to read and listen to these talks over and over again that I may continue to learn and grow from the words that have been spoken. I am grateful for my testimony and for the testimonies of my family. I am grateful for my husband and the priesthood which he holds and is authorized to administer. I am also very grateful for my knowledge of the Lords plan and his gospel that I may live with my family again in the presence of our Heavenly Father if we but will follow his commandments and the words of the living Prophets.

Birthday Dinner with Friends

Drew & Brian's Birthday Dinner

Drew and his classmate have birthdays in the same week so their classmates all got together to celebrate with Dinner at the Pigskin on Court St. in Athens. Drew and I got there early because we wanted to get a parking spot and also wanted to get our food before the rush started. Drew got the Big Pig Burger and I got a Turkey BLT Wrap with an app of Artichoke Cheese Dip. The food was great and the service was fast and friendly I am glad that they picked that location for the dinner. 

When the rest of the guys got there it was a tad bit crazy and they were quickly into a few jugs of beer. Although I have to say that one of the most entertaining things about the whole night was the 3 guys who ordered the XXX Burger. This burger comes with a warning that it is not for the faint of heart and is extremely HOT!!! But none of them read the description and just thought that it would be a good burger to try.  They first one to dig in was poor Brian and within seconds of taking the first bite he was sweating and tearing up because it was so hot. He even said that his ears hurt and he could feel the heat in is brain. Needless to say that all the boys felt that way and only one of them finished the whole burger. All the boys were sweating and crying and chugging anything that they could get their hands onto water, beer and even ranch sauce.

Poor Brian thinking that he is gonna die!
Yes he was trying to shake the heat out of his Mouth!

John after trying his best to stomach his burger.