Hats, Hats, Hats

I enjoy crocheting and knitting. I am not very good, but it is something I enjoy, mostly for myself. Last year my mother-in-law taught me how to crochet hats. I really loved learning how to do that. They are usually a pretty quick project.

One of my friends knows that I enjoy making these hats, so she asked me to make some for her baby girl who will be here in a few weeks. She sent me some ideas and this is what I came up with...

 This first one was so cute and fun to make. It will be super cute in a newborn photo shoot!

 This one is great for adding bows or flowers. She can make it match any outfit for the baby.

 This one is just an adorable little hat with pom poms on top.

 This little bear hat was pretty difficult to make because of the yarn, but I think it turned out cute! Don't you?

And here they are all together :)

I think the hats turned out super cute. This is definitely not something I would want to continue doing though. I love making things, but not as much when I have a deadline to make and people to please...I am too much of a perfectionist! My mother-in-law can make any of these hats and many more. If you would like to see her ideas and prices you can visit Head Candy.

One day at a time...

Last night Hopson and I were watching Click. In this movie Adam Sandler's character plays a husband who is given the rare opportunity to have a universal remote control that runs his life. He fast forwards through sickness, family time, promotions, even through getting ready in the morning. At the end of the movie he realizes what a waste his time has been. He spent his life for himself and work and not his family. As a follower of Christ I have a much higher calling of who to spend my life for. As I was turning the tv off I was just reminded how much we can waste our time here chasing after things that don't matter.

I am reminded about how easy it is to complain about the little things in life. As a stay at home mom, there are tons of little things that I do every day that go unnoticed and unappreciated, especially by my 14 month old son. It is easy to complain about these things or just become lazy and not do them, but God has given me the blessing of staying home. If I am not doing my responsibilities to His glory and for His honor, then I am wasting my time at home. I cannot be a picture of the gospel if I am complaining. I want to embrace the responsibilities and blessings the Lord has given me and enjoy the mundane tasks. I want to enjoy serving my family this week. I am the only one that can serve MY family in such a unique way. God has given me the task of serving and managing my home. I pray this week can be a time of encouragement and peace in my home.

My encouragement to you is to give those mundane tasks to the Lord. What is it that you are just tired of doing? Whatever it may be for you, God's grace is sufficient. He will give you the strength to do in you what he has called you to do. He has called me to be a stay at home mom and a wife. He will give me the grace and strength to get through and to do it with JOY as unto the Lord. I am taking it one day at a time...

Getting Started

Welcome to my blog! I have been contemplating blogging for awhile, but just haven't had the motivation until now. Since we live so far from family and friends, I wanted to have a easy way to keep you updated on our lives. I want this blog to be a place where you can read about all we are learning on the journey of life as a family of three...soon to be four! My plan is to update this blog a few times a week with little tidbits of information! Please be patient with me as I start this new process...hopefully it will all make sense in a few weeks!! Have a great Saturday night! More to come soon...