my poor blog. I have had a hard time keeping up this past week. Trying hard to avoid the winter blahs, but after this past week/weekend the winter grays are starting to get me. So thankful for the sunshine this morning even if the temps are more frigid than they have been in month or so.
Last week we started our new bible study. Beth Moore's Esther, It is tough being a woman. I am hoping this study is as meaty as the last one.
My little one is having a birthday in a few weeks so I am trying to organize a small party for her with some of the girls from school and church. Usually I invite the parents and a few girls, I think last year we had 4 girls, plus a few siblings. This year I am being brave and inviting 8 girls and parents are welcome to stay if they wish. Hehe, we will see how that goes. I had a funny conversation with my friend yesterday about birthday parties. She asked if I was inviting Ainsley's whole class, if I was one of those who felt obligated to do so. No, I am not one of those parents. In Texas, we had large birthday parties, but they were mostly family, cousins, Aunts and Uncles, Grandparents, and one or two friends. Here since we have no local family, I have always invited just a few friends. Friends whom I consider to be more like family, away from our family. Now that they are in school, I am inviting a few more friends, but I am still only inviting the ones who seem to be the kids best buddies. My kids do not need that many gifts anyway!
A few weeks ago we went to a sledding party at a local park hosted by our church. We had such a blast! When we walk into the childrens area at church this past Sunday morning, my smiling face on the video screen in the slide show of pictures taken by our children's pastor. Oh my me, did my face turn red! He said though that he would try and get me a CD of the photos. I will post those soon.
Well enough rambling, just wanted you all to know I was still here. Still breathing, trying to keep up with my mess and moving forward.
My sweet hubby made and awesome and somewhat healthy Superbowl family party meal. The kids did not get to see the whole game as they had to get up early and head to school Monday morning, but they did cheerfully watch the first half without messing with Daddy too much. They complained later how they were too full, but at least they were full of healthy foods. Go Saints! I was so happy that they won!
Cute...no cool pj bottoms for my boy. I came across this Star Wars fabric a few years ago on the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby and bought a few yards. I wasn't sure what to do with the fabric and finally settled on trying my hand at a bit of clothing. Nothing fancy.
They turned out so cute...correction, cool! My hubby likes them so much he wants a pair. Not sure if I have enough fabric to make some for him, but we shall see. Happy crafting and happy Sunday! My boys have a Scouts outing this afternoon. Not sure yet if Mom and Ainsley have to go yet. They are headed to a bowling alley so if Ainsley goes I am sure I will have to as well. I would rather stay home and sew. Yesterday evening I sewed while Ainsley played in the playroom. My sewing table shares the playroom and locks nicely with a key so little people can not get inside. My kids know to leave it alone, but they have some little friends who get into everything unless I tell them specifically not to touch. Ahh well, fun times!
We made paper bead necklaces. Yep, those green beads are made out of rolled paper. How cute is that!
Cold winter days...
Warmed by an outing with friends...
Winter can be fun. I am the photographer in these pics, but I did go down the hill. I promise. 
