How does anyone not like pink? I guess we all have our favorites. This is a tribute to the fabulous color PINK. What pink means to me....
-happy
-pretty
-brings a smile to my face
-good in almost every shade
-femininity
-love
-sassy
-when paired with other colors can convey many emotions/feelings (ie- black and pink:sexy or sophisticated; pink and brown:warm and friendly; pink and yellow:cheerful and vibrant)
-my signature color ;)
Don't get me wrong I love many colors but pink draws me in and comforts me and brightens my day. Funny how something so common as a color can have such an effect on me. Heavenly Father created them all. Pink is a gift for me.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Create something that didn't exist before
I get down, depressed and seem unable to appreciate the joy and beauty in my life. This is slowly cured through much prayer, much effort, a bit of shopping ;) and finally in an effort to create something.
I love to try new things within the comfort of my own home. Tonight I made homemade bread bowls. They turned out better than I initially thought( they were a little flat as opposed to bowls). Lilia and I put our hands to work with the dough.
While it was rising we painted pictures. (Too close to my heart to share those pictures.)
And tonight I created these scripture bags out of placemats. I've had the idea for a while and finally put it to the test. I love it!
Still need some tweaking but overall my depression has passed.
Words of a holy man to inspire all to create:
" The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before. Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, or influence in order to create something of substance or beauty. You might say, I am not the creative type. If that is how you feel, think again. Creation is your opportunity in this life….. Start small. Creativity does not require a brush, a pen, or the keys of a piano. Don’t let the voice of critics paralyze you. You will make the World a better place. Improve, beautify, extend, smile, cultivate, develop, create."
~Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
I love to try new things within the comfort of my own home. Tonight I made homemade bread bowls. They turned out better than I initially thought( they were a little flat as opposed to bowls). Lilia and I put our hands to work with the dough.
We enjoyed Bear Creek Cheddar Broccoli soup!
While it was rising we painted pictures. (Too close to my heart to share those pictures.)
And tonight I created these scripture bags out of placemats. I've had the idea for a while and finally put it to the test. I love it!
Still need some tweaking but overall my depression has passed.
Words of a holy man to inspire all to create:
" The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before. Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, or influence in order to create something of substance or beauty. You might say, I am not the creative type. If that is how you feel, think again. Creation is your opportunity in this life….. Start small. Creativity does not require a brush, a pen, or the keys of a piano. Don’t let the voice of critics paralyze you. You will make the World a better place. Improve, beautify, extend, smile, cultivate, develop, create."
~Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Labels:
cooking,
pictures,
scripture bags,
sewing
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Halloween Party of Awesomeness
That's right its the most wonderful time of the year! No silly, not Christmas, it is HALLOWEEN!
The Brough Cinemas
presents
"Characters in Costume"
Captain Jack Sparrow and Scarlett O'Hara
Agents Scully and Mulder from the X-Files
Mr. and Mrs. Edward CullenCaptain Jack Sparrow II and his lovely Wench
Mr. and Mrs. Edward CullenCaptain Jack Sparrow II and his lovely Wench
And for a few other Halloween events here are the cute kiddos
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Modest Mama by Melanie
I've been sewing for almost 3 years and I LOVE IT! I make things from kid's aprons, bibs, nursing covers, baby slings, to burp cloths and quilts. These are a few of my latest projects.
I adore this custom order quilt!
I don't usually make bibs and I remembered why. They seem small and simple but cause me so much grief. But they did turn out pretty cute. (another custom order)
This is a recent gift I made for a college friend. I'm in love with it!
And here is a custom order set I just finished.
I love to sew and it is a true blessing. Thanks to all of you who have supported my efforts!
I adore this custom order quilt!
I don't usually make bibs and I remembered why. They seem small and simple but cause me so much grief. But they did turn out pretty cute. (another custom order)
This is a recent gift I made for a college friend. I'm in love with it!
And here is a custom order set I just finished.
I love to sew and it is a true blessing. Thanks to all of you who have supported my efforts!
Labels:
baby sling,
breastfeeding,
Modest Mama,
sewing
Friday, October 14, 2011
Stitches and their rewards
On Saturday I dropped a large glass canister. It shattered and bruised and cut my Lilia's right hand. It was small but deep and bleed a bit. I took her to Urgent Care and they "sewed me up" as she likes to tell people. Its also bruised quite a bit since then too.
For those mamas out there who have injuried their children and felt horribly quilty they will understand that prizes are a special way to help everyone feel better. She got 4 wiggles movies at a yard sale on the drive home from the doctor. Then we went to OC block party and she got this....$5 face painting. normally I would never pay so much but she adored it (silly face was no extra charge.)
FREE pony rides were a treat for everyone!
Max didn't last long once they started walking away from me.
For those mamas out there who have injuried their children and felt horribly quilty they will understand that prizes are a special way to help everyone feel better. She got 4 wiggles movies at a yard sale on the drive home from the doctor. Then we went to OC block party and she got this....$5 face painting. normally I would never pay so much but she adored it (silly face was no extra charge.)
FREE pony rides were a treat for everyone!
Max didn't last long once they started walking away from me.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
i make milk
Lily loves being a mommy to her babies. She "feeds" them, loves them and does all a good mommy should. Yesterday she says looking down at her bare chest,
"mommy, I have "feedings" same as you."
me- "its called your chest."
Lily- " You have milk. I have orange juice."
"mommy, I have "feedings" same as you."
me- "its called your chest."
Lily- " You have milk. I have orange juice."
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