tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44721566074777177532024-03-21T08:05:25.488-07:00Circles Of SunshineTeapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-41011160544701460252013-08-19T14:02:00.005-07:002013-08-19T14:02:52.607-07:00Berry Sweet Strawberry PartySo, this past weekend we celebrated my baby girl turning 5 years old.....5 years old people! I just can't believe that.<br />
She is such a joy and while I am a little sad that she is not still curled up lying on my chest, I am so excited to continue to watch her grow into a little lady and get to know her as a big girl!<br />
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She requested strawberry everything! We had a blast celebrating her. Hope you enjoy the party!<br />
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We had a few little friends over for play time, a game, a strawberry craft and strawberry milk, cookies and strawberries of course!<br />
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The night before the party I always bake cakes, decorate and get everything in order so that I can enjoy the kids that day and not have to be rushing around like a crazy person!<br />
So, I added dipping glasses in honey and then sprinkles to my list this time! I stuck them in the freezer until they were ready to fill with strawberry milk!<br />
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I found these <a href="http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2013/03/22/12-strawberry-shortcake-birthday-party-printable-coloring-pages/" target="_blank">free Strawberry Shortcake</a> coloring sheets online and printed 2 off for each little girl. Then, I put together little craft bags with all of their needed supplies, cut and ready for them because I knew they wouldn't have time to do it all. I got my inspiration for the craft <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117726977732400009/" target="_blank">here</a>. I changed it up just a tad by adding little rhinestone initial stickers to each bag.<br />
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I made several pretty little banners out of paper doilies and scrapbook papers. I really loved how they turned out...so girly!<br />
Now, we're moving onto cake and ice cream with friends AND family!<br />
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I also filled these little cups with ice cream and fresh strawberry syrup the night before; placed them on a cookie sheet and slid them into the freezer. The next day, I simply pulled them out and added whipped cream and sprinkles!</div>
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I feel so much better the day of the party when I am prepared. I am able to enjoy the celebration so much more.</div>
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She's 5!!! CRAZY!</div>
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I made this 5 by drawing a 5 on foam board, cutting it out using an exacto knife, and then wrapping it with strips of fabric. Then I added the little rosettes and ribbon. I did the same thing <a href="http://circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/2013/01/sock-monkey-birthday-party-winner.html" target="_blank">here</a> for my little boys Sock Monkey party.</div>
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We had a berry sweet day celebrating my baby girl!</div>
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Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-89082840480486451102013-07-26T12:27:00.000-07:002013-07-26T12:27:04.862-07:00Easy & Delicious Vanilla Chai Protein Shake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(sorry about the bad coloring in the pics! My camera battery was dead so I grabbed my phone!)<br />
This is so simple, so refreshing, and full of protein but not full of tons of calories!<br />
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Vanilla Chai Protein Shake<br />
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1 cup of unsweetened almond milk<br />
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1 scoop of vanilla protein powder<br />
1 tsp of honey<br />
1tbsp of almond butter<br />
1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />
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Blend it all together and enjoy!<br />
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*My current protein powder is Designer Whey and has 21 grams of protein and only 100 calories per scoop. It has very little carbs and very little sugar.<br />
This is my first time using this because I grabbed what looked to be the best that Kroger had at the time. However, I have used <a href="http://www.vitacost.com/natures-plus-spiru-tein-shake-vanilla" target="_blank">Spiru-Tein </a>powder for many years now and love it!<br />
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Do you have any favorite quick protein shake recipes?<br />
-Jenny<br />
Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-50433100125528346212013-07-24T13:34:00.003-07:002013-07-24T13:36:57.163-07:00Crazy Good LifeSo, you might have noticed that we haven't blogged in a while. Daspri was going to take a break for a short while and I was still going to post. However, I unintentionally took a short break too!<br />
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Life is SO full these days, but so full of so many WONDERFUL things!<br />
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So, I am back for now and here's a very quick glimpse into life over the last month.<br />
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There has been A LOT of this...reading, writing and arithmetic!<br />
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and A LOT of this too!<br />
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A few friends and I ran the Color Me Rad race and got all colored up! SUPER FUN!<br />
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I kind of liked it ;)<br />
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scored a new coffee table from my in-laws garage! It was love at first sight!<br />
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the perfect new spot for my many cups of coffee throughout the day!<br />
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the boys got their summer cuts...love this nice mohawk silhouette<br />
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Fun 4th of July drinks-lemonade with honey and sugar rimmed glasses!<br />
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...and the adult version ;)<br />
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got some new pillows for our bed...first home purchase I've made in quite a while...LOVE them and LOVE Ikea!<br />
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Hooray for massaged Kale salad and fresh summer produce!<br />
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Shout out for some yummy quinoa!<br />
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More summer freshness...<br />
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some peach picking....<br />
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...that resulted in some peach cobbler goodness!<br />
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So, that's a very little glimpse into of our life over the last month...so very thankful and blessed above and beyond what I deserve!<br />
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Enjoy your day and I'll see ya soon!<br />
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YUM-MY, grilled veggies!<br />
I threw in some pineapple chunks with the veggies (red onion, bell pepper, zuchini, & squash) and it was delicious.<br />
I am kind of on a kick with adding pineapples to unexpected dishes!<br />
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Some good friends of ours have gotten us hooked on fresh pico. Seriously, I crave this A LOT these days, especially with the warm weather upon us now.<br />
And it is so simple to make; bell pepper, tomatoes, jalepeno (with no seeds), red onion, cilantro, sea salt, garlic powder and some fresh lime juice.<br />
Serve it with chips, top your grilled chicken/steak with a spoonful, toss some in your salad.....so many ways to enjoy this!<br />
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And what would a summer cook out be without SMORES?! Um...dare I say lame...<br />
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Such a fun and blessed time.<br />
Good food, good friends.....good times.<br />
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This is truly the best veggie burger recipe I have ever tried, not just made, but tried! I posted about it <a href="http://circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/search?q=veggie+burger" target="_blank">here</a> but they are so good that I thought they needed sharing with you again....in case you missed it!<br />
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They hold together perfectly and have such a wonderful flavor. I served mine on a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce and topped with fresh homemade pico, a side of avocado slices and corn on the cob.<br />
YUM-MY!<br />
Check out the recipe<a href="http://circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/search?q=veggie+burger" target="_blank"> here</a> and ENJOY!<br />
-JennyTeapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-46803590860879289582013-05-23T07:39:00.001-07:002013-05-23T07:45:51.666-07:00My Pancakes Taste Sweeter-PerspectiveAs I was making <a href="http://circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/2012/08/wellness-wednesday-wholeraw-food-recipes.html" target="_blank">pancakes</a> this morning, the same<a href="http://circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/2012/08/wellness-wednesday-wholeraw-food-recipes.html" target="_blank"> recipe</a> we have made for the past year and a half now, the same recipe that we had started to tire of; they looked so very good to me. Even different. I found myself noticing the details; the things that I noticed the first couple of times that I made them.<br />
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Their golden color. Their hearty thickness. The slight smell of toasted almonds from the almond meal.<br />
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I know, I know. They are just pancakes, one might say.<br />
But for me, this morning, they were a healthy, delicious breakfast that I was given the opportunity to prepare and enjoy with my four children. My heart was filled with thankfulness and delight over these pancakes this morning.<br />
How easily and quickly we take things for granted sometimes. <br />
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So many are without this morning; without food to eat, without a table to eat their food upon, without a home, without their loved ones, and without the comfort and hope that rests only by resting in the Lord.<br />
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Why is it that I get to enjoy this meal with all of my children seated at the table with me? Is it because I am any better?<br />
Absolutely not.<br />
And sometimes I have to fight the urge to feel guilty about this.<br />
But today, I am simply filled with thanksgiving and joy for right now. This day. And all that I have been blessed with <i>this day</i>.<br />
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"Being in a hurry. Getting to the next thing without fully entering the thing in front of me. I cannot think of a single advantage I've ever gained from being in a hurry. But a thousand broken and missed things, tens of thousands, lie in the wake of all of the rushing...Through all that haste I thought I was making up time. It turns out I was throwing it away." (One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp)<br />
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We are not promised tomorrow; another day or even another minute. This is not meant to make us sad or anxious but to make us more aware of the things and people right in front of us. It is meant to stir thankfulness within our hearts.<br />
I pray for the many who are hurting and without today. I pray that these tragedies would not be in vain; that people would come to know the infinite love, saving grace, and hope of Jesus Christ. I pray that eyes would be opened and that thankfulness would fill the hearts of many; that less time would be wasted hurrying about this life. <br />
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"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -J.R.R. Tolkien<br />
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What will you do with your time today? <br />
-Jenny<br />
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My heart is heavy today thinking about the loss in Oklahoma; the lives that were lost and the homes that were destroyed.</div>
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My heart is heavy for the parents that sent their children to school that morning, never to have the opportunity to pick them up from school again; for the brother or sister that lost their sibling; for the children that have to bear the unspeakable loss of a parent; and for so many that must start all over rebuilding their lives.</div>
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When things like this happen, people around the world seem to pull together and rally and give on behalf of those that lost. </div>
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People also either run towards the Lord God, seeking refuge and hope or they run further away with bitterness and anger in their hearts.</div>
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It is hard to grasp; to understand.</div>
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I, myself, am a believer and follower of Jesus Christ; a child of God. I cannot understand why things happen sometimes. I don't always understand the purpose in everything. But I do know the deep love that my God has for me and those that are His. </div>
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He experienced great loss when His very own Son died a horrific death on the cross...and He did it for me and for those that call upon Him.</div>
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I do know that He is ALWAYS good and that ALL that happens is for the good of His children and His glory, even when we cannot see it with our physical eyes or understand it.</div>
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I know that many question this in times like these when precious little one's lives have been taken so quickly. I cannot give you an answer as to why. </div>
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And I mourn with those parents and I pray for them to have peace and to be comforted. I pray for their hearts. I pray that they run into the arms of the Lord and rest in Him. Without the Lord, we have no hope.</div>
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"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."</div>
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Times like this make me even more thankful for all that God has given me and allows me to enjoy everyday. It makes me want to squeeze my husband and children extra tight. </div>
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I am thankful for those little ones in Oklahoma; thankful for the time they spent on earth and the time that so many were given to love and enjoy them.</div>
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I pray that through this tragic time, that many hearts would be turned to the Lord and that, in that way, their lives would be forever changed.</div>
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My heart goes out to the people of Oklahoma and my prayer is for them to experience the love and hope that is in Jesus Christ.</div>
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<li class="first"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,<br />Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav’n and home,<br />When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He:<br />His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;<br />His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.<span class="refrain"></span></span><ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,<br />When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,<br />I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;<br />His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;<br />His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.</span></li>
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He is my portion. He has set me free. He watches over me.<br />
This alone should make me happy and should make me sing.<br />
But even in this, I need His help.<br />
I am so thankful for His love that so graciously reminds me of my great need for Him, in ALL things. I am thankful for the days that I can let go of ALL else, trusting Him with it ALL, and happily resting in that while I do a little dance.<br />
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I pray that those days come more frequently and that the sweet eyes that watch me daily would see their mommy happily and freely dancing before the Lord.<br />
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He is more than enough. He is everything.<br />
Look to Him. Trust Him.<br />
Be happy. Be free. <br />
DANCE!<br />
-Jenny<br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-35778045257091918042013-05-17T07:11:00.002-07:002013-05-17T07:14:39.830-07:00DiY Baby Boy Onesie GiftI absolutely love making baby gifts, for the mama to be and the baby! It is such a beautiful time to celebrate. Not to mention, all of the tiny things that you get to buy are SO precious!<br />
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I have been making these onesies for a long time now. They have kind of become an expected gift amongst my friends when they are pregnant. Everyone seems to like them. I really enjoy making them and having the opportunity to get creative with them. And I really love any chance to make something unique for people.<br />
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I love digging through fabric and pairing colors and patterns until I find what I like. Sometimes I begin with a vision and other times, I simply let the colors and patterns inspire and see what happens.<br />
This time I knew I wanted an arrow somehow, somewhere. I ended up creating one myself with a needle and some black embroidery thread. <br />
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These are really pretty simple to make. You simply choose your fabric, cut it according to your design, and run it through your sewing machine to finish off your edges and give the piece more character with the added stitches.<br />
Depending on the fabric, sometimes I add a bit of<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prym-Dritz-Fray-Check/dp/B00A454DKY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1368799357&sr=8-5&keywords=fray+check" target="_blank"> fray-check.</a><br />
I actually really like allowing the fabric to fray a little when it is washed. However, some fabric fray's a bit too much and can eventually ruin your design.<br />
Once everything is cut out and sewn, grab your iron, any iron-on letters or numbers you might have and a roll of<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-222-20-Yard-Witchery-Regular/dp/B0001DSIHI/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1368799586&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=stitch+witchery" target="_blank"> stitch witchery</a>. <br />
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Do you recognize this little fabric pouch? Bought any pillow cases from Walmart lately?<br />
This is the little fabric pouch that they come in! I bought some a while back and couldn't bring myself to get rid of these because I knew I could use them for something.<br />
Two onesies folded and rolled up fit perfectly in it!<br />
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I added a square of fabric and cut out an "e" from some red wool felt. I stitched around them and ironed them on.</div>
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I was super happy with the way it turned out and my friend (& mama to be to her 3rd child) seemed to love it too....which is all that really matters. :)</div>
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-59106244749610324982013-05-16T10:20:00.000-07:002013-05-16T10:20:11.457-07:00Arrow Mobile-DiYWhen my children were babies, I always had the hardest time finding mobiles that I liked. Most of the mobiles I saw were made up of very cutesy things like plush teddy bears, butterflies, etc. Those are fine but just not my style.<br />
So, I ended up making mobiles for my children. I could make it exactly what I wanted and it made it more special because I made it for them. Not to mention, those little plush mobiles are expensive!<br />
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When planning the recent baby shower that a few of my friends and I put together, one of my friends had the wonderful idea to make a mobile to hang over the gift table and send home with our mom-to-be. I loved that idea!<br />
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I LOVE LOVE how this mobile turned out!</div>
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We started out by cutting part of our arrows down to make smaller arrows for the bottom hoop of the mobile. Then we went to painting part of the wooden dowels. You can paint them one solid color or add stripes. We left some of the dowels unpainted and wrapped them with yarn. You simply wrap and then tie off with a knot at the end.</div>
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You will just slightly pull apart the two rings of the large hoop, just enough to string the end of your thread between the two pieces of the large hoop, once you have it in place, slide the ring back into place and tie your string. You will do this 4-5 times. Once all strings are in place on the large hoop, you will then attach them to the small hoop below, in the same way. </div>
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And then, attach your smaller arrows to the small hoop.<br />
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And look what you have to show for it! :)<br />
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Feel free to ask questions if you have any! I will do a better job taking photos during the making process next time. This time, it was just GO time and we had to get it done!<br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-17198397819649767752013-05-15T08:14:00.004-07:002013-05-15T08:14:43.010-07:00DiY Arrow Baby Shower DecorI shared the Arrow Baby Boy Shower with you a couple of days ago and now I would like to share a few of the handmade decor items and the "how to" with you today!<br />
You can check out all of the<a href="http://www.circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/2013/05/quiver-full-arrow-baby-shower.html" target="_blank"> photos</a> from the shower <a href="http://www.circlesofsunshine.blogspot.com/2013/05/quiver-full-arrow-baby-shower.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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You see this little number hanging on our coffee table? Well, it is super easy to make and really fun to decorate with. I have actually started seeing banners made just like this popping up in stores lately.<br />
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You simply choose your paper, cut them into strips, and lay them out in the order you want them.<br />
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I used scrapbook paper.<br />
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There is not certain length or width for these. Simply cut to your liking.<br />
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I lined mine up in stacks, in the order I wanted them.<br />
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Next, you simply run them, one by one, through your sewing machine. That's it! Seriously, it's that easy. It takes just a few minutes to sew them.<br />
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And the felt arrows! I love working with felt for two reasons. I love the look of felt for various projects and it is SO super EASY to work with!<br />
I used wool felt for these because it is thicker and I had the option of more colors to choose from. I simply cut my arrows out and then ran through my sewing machine. Sewing them is actually not even necessary but I love the look of the stitching. It just adds more character and interest.<br />
Then, we used double stick tape pieces to arrange them on the wall.<br />
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We had fruit and vegetable skewers on the menu for this shower and I had the idea to turn our skewers into arrows as well.<br />
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I used natural card stock and cut out my triangle shapes.<br />
Then, I simply added a dab from my glue gun, and with the skewer sandwiched between, pressed them together.<br />
I left the pointed end alone so we could easily add our fruits and veggies.<br />
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We have done the "prayer/blessings" cards at many of the showers that I have helped throw now. They are truly a special touch that is becoming apart of the necessity for throwing baby showers around here.<br />
I took some of the felt arrows I made and glued them on top of this little box.<br />
Then, I added some cute polka-dot washi tape to the rim of the lid and filled the box with stamped strips of card stock.<br />
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Food labels.<br />
I know they are not always needed and that sometimes what is sitting on the plate is really obvious, but I LOVE them!<br />
I found these adorable arrow clips in the dollar bins at Target.<br />
You could use plain clips and draw or paint on your own arrows as well.<br />
I turned them upside down and they stood up to their task quite well!<br />
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I use this natural card stock a lot when making banners. It is durable and I love the look.<br />
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I cut out my pieces, cut out some cute paper, and then another smaller square of the card stock.<br />
Got my alphabet stamps out, my photo mounting squares (I love using these...double stick and fast and easy!) and then ran them through my sewing machine to add some fun stitching in random places.<br />
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I made this banner much bigger, using almost the whole piece of card stock for each piece.<br />
I only did three with initials on this one.<br />
I wrote the letters because I wanted them big and then I stamped the arrow on in different places on each piece and added a bit of color to the ends of each arrow.<br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-30809651746239864192013-05-14T20:02:00.000-07:002013-05-15T05:39:18.269-07:00Mediterranean Rice with Swai<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made a yummy new dish last night and it was a hit with the fam so I thought I'd share the recipe. Of course I wasn't thinking and didn't take any pictures while cooking. Next time I'll have to take pics and add them. Hopefully you can follow the recipe as it was more of a dump and taste than this but the amounts are roughly accurate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups dry brown rice (cooked makes approximately 4 servings)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 - 4 fish fillets depending on size (I used Swai which is a mild fish much like Tilapia)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 large bag of fresh or frozen spinach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 jar sun dried tomatos</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vinegar/oil dressing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Garlic Powder</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Preheat oven to 350-400 depending on how hot your oven cooks. (I cooked mine on 400 in my toaster oven for about 30 mins)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Place thawed fish fillets on baking sheet. Coat in cooking spray or olive oil sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder. Flip to other side and repeat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Cook fish for 30 mins or until white and flaky.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Cook spinach in wok or pan until tender/thawed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Cut sun dried tomatos into small pieces and add to spinach.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Add rice to spinach and tomatos.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Mix in 3-4 tablespoons vinegar and oil dressing. 1-2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1-2 tablespoons onion powder, 1-2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and sea salt to taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Daspri</span>Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-68353383748802523392013-05-13T14:16:00.004-07:002013-05-13T14:18:39.038-07:00Quiver Full-Arrow Baby ShowerI was so blessed to be apart of planning this baby shower for such a sweet and dear friend of mine. My friends and I have spent the last month brainstorming, planning, and creating fun things for this celebration. We got to see it all come together over the weekend and celebrate a sweet baby boy and this growing family.<br />
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We started out with a different theme entirely! I loved the idea, but for some reason, I wasn't completely sold on it for this friend and this shower. But, it was really cute and everyone seemed on board so we were going forward with it.......until, I saw<a href="http://www.annaleahart.com/2013/04/a-baby-shower-for-arrow-no6.html" target="_blank"> this</a>! As soon as I read this blog post, I immediately fell in love and knew that this was the direction we needed to head in. The super cool thing about it is that this was a verse that this family had been meditating on and praying over for some time as they waited for the Lord to bless them with another baby.<br />
It was meant to be. :)<br />
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So, without further ado, here is our take on the arrow baby shower theme!<br />
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I designed these and we printed them ourselves on natural card stock. Easy, affordable and fun!<br />
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The food table boasted fruit and vegetable skewers with arrow heads, mini hot ham and cheese sandwiches, and individual servings of trail mix in cute little brown paper sacks complete with an arrow stamped on the front.<br />
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When planning the decor for a shower, I always try and make things that can be sent home with the mom-to-be and can possibly be used in the nursery.<br />
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The two frames on either side of the chalkboard are prints that I designed on the computer, had printed at Staples, and framed them. I painted and distressed two of the frames to go with our color scheme.<br />
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My friend, Sarah, made the adorable fabric scrap banner hanging on the front of the table.<br />
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Can you see the craft paper arrow heads on the skewers? Eek! I love the little touches!<br />
Another friend of mine, Kerri, made the stunning yarn wrapped "E". I am loving these yarn wrapped letters!<br />
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More arrow skewers! And yes, that is a slice of wood that they are lying on. Do you see the cute little arrow clips that are holding the food cards? Those were scored at the Target dollar bins (thanks for the tip Amy!) Turned upside down, they made perfect holders for these cards.<br />
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Some of the skewers have little colored flags made from washi tape on the ends...just to mix it up a little and add some color.<br />
And there are the cute little bags of trail mix. These were actually a big hit!<br />
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"Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them." Psalm 127:4-5<br />
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This is the verse that the whole shower is based upon. So, a quiver full of arrows was out centerpiece! The quiver is simply a large clear glass vase wrapped in twine. And the arrows, a few of us painted, a few of us cut pieces of felt and a few of us applied the glue that brought them together (and also burned a few fingers in the process)!<br />
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hmmmm.....can you guess who was using the glue gun? Hint: it was someone who writes on this blog and it wasn't Daspri.<br />
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The arrows are arranged within the quiver using blocks of floral foam.<br />
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This table featured the cake, Strawberry lemonade, and gifts. Not to mention, the super fun arrow mobile hanging overhead.<br />
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Rather than having fresh flowers for this shower, we chose fresh herbs because we knew our friend and mom-to-be would love them!</div>
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And the mobile....I think this is possibly my favorite piece of decor from this shower. Our little team worked on this together; making the arrows and then fitting them with these embroidery hoops. I really love how it turned out.</div>
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Let's take a closer look at this cake. My friend, Rachel, is always the "go-to" for the shower cakes. She does such a great job, with ALL of it. The cakes always look great AND taste great!<br />
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This was a lemonade cake and it was SO yummy! I even took a bite to taste it. I had to see what all of the fuss was about and....I LOVE lemon!<br />
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We told her we wanted an arrow-chevron type pattern around the bottom border and we gave her colors and she worked the magic.<br />
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We had a little coffee station. We don't throw baby showers without coffee around here.</div>
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Another print for our mom-to-be to take home.<br />
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Mason jars and paper straws for the Strawberry Lemonade.<br />
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This little box sat on the gift table with little pieces of natural card stock and a note beside it that read "prayers and blessings for Elias".</div>
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Each guest wrote a little something and placed the paper in the box.</div>
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And last, but certainly not least, are these sweet little arrows that my friend Sarah made. Aren't they adorable?!</div>
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We had an incredible team of ladies that helped make this shower possible and it was so fun working with them all! I love seeing how God uses each one of us.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy Mother's Day to all you mommas out there,</span><br />
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But it also means.....it's time to get the spray paint out!<br />
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Spring brings new life to everything around us outside...<br />
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...so why not bring some new life inside too! Bring on the sunshine and I'll bring on the spray paint!<br />
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Years ago, my mother in law scored these super cool vintage chairs for us at a yard sale. I loved them right away and restored them with some black spray paint on the seat and some chrome paint on the legs.<br />
These chairs have gotten A LOT of use and have been moved around to various rooms in our house over the years.<br />
This one has been on our front porch for a while now. I have wanted to move it in and when we changed up the porch recently, I decided to give this ole beauty a much needed makeover and a new home.<br />
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My husband painted this large sun piece when were dating. It has been hanging in our bedroom and I have wanted to incorporate more orange in our space in other places too.<br />
The chair was the perfect opportunity!<br />
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I really love how it turned out! It instantly makes me happy when I walk in our bedroom and see that sunny orange chair.<br />
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A friend of mine gave me this wooden magazine rack a while back. It has been sitting in my closet begging for a makeover ever since.<br />
I knew I wanted it to have more of a distressed look but honestly, I was really excited about adding my little reading corner to our bedroom and I didn't want to wait!<br />
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So, I grabbed my white paint and a damp washcloth and went to town!<br />
I used this same technique on a wall cabinet in our bathroom a few years back. It is easy, fast and I personally, love the look it gives.<br />
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New life for this old piece and a new home for all of my new and inspiring books!<br />
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What Spring makeovers do you have planned?<br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-40980377912041252142013-04-29T13:36:00.001-07:002013-04-29T13:41:36.358-07:00More To Learning Than Reading, Writing, & ArithmeticSo, I promise that we will get back to sharing fun DiY projects with you soon, but this season of life has been more about rest and learning (and stretching). ;) While we are always learning, I feel like this season of needing more rest is finally nearing an end with a much busier, exciting season ahead.<br />
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I am very blessed to be able to stay home with my four children. We homeschool. Right now, I have two in school; in the fall, I will have three in school.<br />
To say that it has it's challenges is on some days, a big understatement. However, even on the most challenging of days, there is still no where else I would rather be than here, in our home, teaching my children and learning with them.<br />
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One of the hardest parts of our school is honestly me. That fact is a really hard one to swallow and even harder to admit but it's true.<br />
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Some days, my patience is far less than it should be; some days, it is hard to find. Some days, I simply don't feel like doing it and am tired. And most days, I feel inadequate; questioning whether they are getting it or not; questioning whether I have done enough. I want learning to be fun for them. I often don't feel like it is fun for them.<br />
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I want them to be given every tool and opportunity to learn and be successful.<br />
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As much as I dislike this and I mean, REALLY dislike this, I sometimes find myself comparing what my kids know to others kids their age. That becomes one more thing to make me feel more pressure and a bit a doubt. It also makes me put more unnecessary pressure on them, whether I realize I am doing it or not.<br />
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Here's the deal. I think most every mother, whether stay at home mother, working mother, or homeschooling mother, questions her abilities often, if not daily sometimes. <br />
As for me, I am tired of these questions.<br />
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I was talking with a sweet friend of mine on the phone recently. She also teaches her children at home. We were sharing various things about this and she said to me, "Ya know Jen, there is so much more to learning than reading, writing, and arithmetic."<br />
I know this, but man oh man, did I need to be reminded!<br />
And I thought, "YES! Yes, there is. You are so right!"<br />
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This simple statement reminded me of the many reasons why our hearts were for homeschooling in the first place.<br />
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We want our children to learn so much more than simply reading, writing, and arithmetic. These are wonderful things and they are so blessed to have the opportunity to learn these things.<br />
However, our hearts are for them to learn so much more; to learn about the Lord Jesus Christ, to learn His word giving them a firm foundation in this life, to learn what it means and looks like to love people, to learn what it means to be apart of a family, to learn how to care for a family, how to care for a house.....all of the practical things that they need to know to live in this world.<br />
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I want my little girl to learn what it means to be a godly wife and a mother and how to practically carry out these things in caring for her husband and children one day. I want her to learn how to be a lady and not just a lady, but a lady after God's very heart.<br />
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I want my boys to have time to explore nature as little boys should. I want them to learn what it means to be a godly husband and father and how to do so in practically ways that glorify the Lord and provide for their families.<br />
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I want my children to be free to learn and not be subject to any labels that someone else may give them.<br />
Each one of my children are very different from one another. They like different things. And they definitely learn in different ways. I get to be here and learn the best way to teach them individually! <br />
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I want them to be free to be children throughout their childhood and not pressured into growing up too fast.<br />
They are only little for so long and it is such a short time that goes by all too fast. I want them to be given the gift of being a child.<br />
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These are just a few of our reasons for our family.<br />
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The reading, writing, and arithmetic will come. It will click with each child when that particular child is ready. One day, they will just get it. Until then, what's the hurry?<br />
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Why waste another second of life worrying about when they will get it or the "what if's"? Why not just teach them what they need to know, enjoy that precious time that you get to literally watch them learn and grow, and trust that God will do the rest?<br />
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Ah......it feels good to lay the "what-if's" down and trust.<br />
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It's almost as if that is the way it is supposed to be! ;)<br />
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Enjoy right now, today....there will never be another day just like this one.<br />
-Jenny<br />
<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-6002325591055605212013-04-26T13:39:00.003-07:002013-04-26T13:39:39.095-07:00Growing Pains-They Hurt So Good!How's that for a title? Hang with me for few minutes.<br />
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Let's talk about life a little.<br />
Being a parent is super challenging, and super emotional, and super exhausting at times. But it is also super AWESOME, super rewarding, and super humbling.<br />
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It is the hardest job I have ever been given the privilege of doing. To be honest, I never thought it would be this hard before I had children. I had a bit of an unrealistic picture of how things would be. But if reality matched what I had envisioned then I would be missing out on all sorts of lessons, growth, and blessings.<br />
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Being stretched is hard and when you need the stretching, it hurts. But just like when I sit on the floor and stretch my tired legs out in front of me, touching my fingers to my toes; the first thing I feel is a bit of pain but very soon, the more I stretch, that pain turns into relief. And after stretching my body this way daily for a while, the pain begins to fade and go away until I introduce new stretches. The result is a healthier and stronger body.<br />
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Growth does not happen without pain. Ask my oldest son whose legs hurt from time to time from what we all know and call "growing pains." But guess what? When he has these pains, we stretch his legs to relieve the pain.<br />
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Our heart and our spirit are stretched in the same way. Without this stretching, we do not grow. Without the presence of growth, there is no life.<br />
The result of this growth: strength; deeper roots of faith and trust in the One who is stretching us; a heart and spirit that is strong enough to stand when life is shaky.<br />
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How are we stretched in this way? How can we grow?<br />
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Let me ask this question: Is it important to know the right ways to stretch your physical body? Do we need that knowledge first before gear up and begin stretching? Without the right knowledge, can we actually cause our bodies harm? So we need to ask someone who has knowledge of the physical body and stretching? We need to find a good source for this information.<br />
YES!<br />
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In the same way, before our hearts and spirits are stretched, resulting in growth and life, we must know the source in which to learn and gain the right knowledge from. The source of ALL life. The One who knows ALL and created ALL.<br />
See where I am going with this?<br />
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Without the stretching, we are left stiff, hard, and in pain.<br />
With the stretching, we will experience some pain but the pain is temporary and is followed by relief, growth, and life. We are not left in that pain. <br />
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I have noticed that I have been in a season of being stretched. It hurts because often when I am stretched, it is through trials and through seeing the ugliness of my sin. But rather than this season being temporary, it has seemingly been quite lengthy. I have wondered why at times. I have asked why at times.<br />
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And yesterday, I got my answer. I realized that I have not been going to the source as often I as need. I have been running through life, regardless of the growing pains, because life keeps going so I must keep going...right?<br />
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Life does keep going, but if I keep running through it when my body and my spirit are screaming "STOP" then it will ultimately result in pain. And if I don't go to the One who can ease my pain, well then, my pain might last a bit longer.<br />
<br />We often think that we are too busy to stop and sit at His feet. But truthfully, if we are too busy for that, then we are in fact, too busy.<br />
As I said earlier, where this is growth, there is life. I want life. And I want it abundantly. This is what God has offered for those who repent, believe, and follow Him. Abundant life.<br />
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"The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10<br />
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You see, if we don't stop to sit at His feet, to nourish and replenish our souls, it is much like a runner that though he is tired, thirsty and hungry, he just keeps running. His lips are parched and his body aches from hunger and exhaustion, but he does not stop. How long do you think he will make it?<br />
Not long. <br />
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Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." John 6:35<br />
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My heart has been weary which has resulted in my body being tired. I have tried to carry the weight of so much and so many under the umbrella of compassion and love. While we are to bear one anothers burdens, we are not meant to carry the weight of them. We are to lay them at the feet of the One who cares for His children, the One who has already taken the weight of these burdens and sins upon Himself, the One who rose victoriously.<br />
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"Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22<br />
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I have tried to carry the weight of breaking hearts around me. I have tried to play "peace-maker" all the while knowing deep down that I, in and of myself, can bring no one peace. I have worried about sick family members, lost family members, hurting friends, and all of the incredible darkness in the world that is causing hurt pain around the world. I have worried that I will fail my children as a mother and a teacher; that my sins and short comings will cause them pain and trials; that my failure to be the best teacher will harm them academically. I have had fear in my heart over things that I simply cannot control and really and truly, things that I do not even really want control over. I find myself stressing over things like the laundry, the house, what to cook for dinner, how to help this person or the next....and so on and so on and....<br />
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And I do this without really even realizing that I am doing it. It seems like such a long list to be able to do it and not know it, but I keep running alongside life.<br />
I keep trying to be the wife God has called me to be; to encourage my husband and care for him. I keep trying to be the mother God has called me to be; caring for my four precious children, making sure everyone is fed, has clean clothes to wear, is learning what they need to learn, and then stressing over whether each one of them has had enough quality time with me...do they really know how much they are loved? I keep running. I keep trying to be the friend that God has called me to be. I keep trying to find ways to love the many who feel unloved.<br />
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Just typing this list is exhausting.<br />
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But it's true. And do you see the phrase that is repeated throughout that last paragraph?<br />
It is "keep trying."<br />
Oh my....I should know this by now! I should know that every time I try to make things happen on my own, in my own strength, and even with lots of love and good intention....it is going to fail at some point and everything will eventually fall apart.<br />
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"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, <b>for apart from me you can do nothing</b>..." John 15:4<br />
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I believe so many of us do this very thing, especially women. We do it out of heart that wants to do right and succeed but our efforts are actually sinful.<br />
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6<br />
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"And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest?" Luke 12:25-26<br />
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"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." Proverbs 12:25<br />
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I am so thankful for the good Word that I took in yesterday. I am thankful for the Lord's grace and mercy that He continues to shower upon me when I don't deserve it.<br />
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I am thankful that He came to give life and life abundantly.<br />
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I am thankful that He does not expect me to carry the weight of the world, or even of my little life and family.<br />
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I am thankful that Jesus carried it for me on the cross.<br />
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I am thankful that the Lord has invited me to lay these things at His feet and trust Him.<br />
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I am thankful that...<br />
"...in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11<br />
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and I am thankful for a precious friend that God gave me to share this last verse with me just yesterday, which also makes me thankful for the Lord's perfect timing. :)<br />
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So, today, I am still feeling some of the stretching but God has allowed me to see some growth too. It's the good kind of pain.<br />
Blessings,<br />
-Jenny <br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-81318445340163309882013-04-25T13:11:00.000-07:002013-04-25T13:11:17.898-07:00Clothes on the Floor - Confession<br />
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(one who has just recently had a new baby to round her family off at 6). We
hadn't discussed the details the day before but she said she was coming my way
because she wanted to get out of the house. So at 8:10 (Key was sleeping in and
this momma didn't mind a few extra zzzs) she says she'd like to do
breakfast...at 9:30! Ok, I'll jump in the shower and see you there. I did just
that. Jumped in the shower got ready, got Keylee ready, and flew out the door.
She had decided to leave all the kiddos at home with her hubby and take a few
minutes to relax and have breakfast with me. We had a great time talking and
laughing and doing things girls do. It wasn't a ton of time, a little over an
hour we got to spend together but so full and a perfect start to this lovely
day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Key and I ran off to run a few errands that we needed to tend to. Once we got
home and I got little bit settled down for a nap I made a potty stop. Why in
the world am I telling you this? Because, as I looked around my bathroom I saw
an unfamiliar site, some of my clothes in a pile on the floor. WHAT? Ok, so
clothes on the floor happens at our house, but my husband and I are pretty tidy
folks, so we do our best to scoop them up into the laundry basket as we exit the
bathroom. But, this little pile of clothes meant a little more to me than one
might think. To me it means growth. I know it sounds crazy but stick with me...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">I maintain a
pretty tidy house. Maybe not spotless or dust free but I try to keep junk put
up and stuff in its rightful place. This, at times, has been something of an
issue for me. I've never been able to just swing my door open to unexpected
visitors very easily. If someone happens by and the house is a mess I tend to
feel uncomfortable. As though a few pieces of clothing in the floor or an
unmade bed might seal my fate as the worst housekeeper ever or give that
person a bit too much insight into the possibility that I'm not always perfectly
organized. Ironically, I've always wanted a home that people felt comfortable
in, one that someone could just swing by unannounced and grab their own cup of sweet tea from the fridge. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Today, I feel like
I am one step closer to opening myself up. That a few unorganized toys,
clothes, or other misc around the house is just life and maybe we had too much
fun today to clean up. That the next time someone stops in unannounced I might
just smile, let them in, ignore the dirty dishes or the sticky floor; sit and
chat and enjoy their visit. No, I don't intend to leave my dirty clothes lying
in the floor as a tool toward growth, but I do intend to relinquish the thought
that that my tidy little world is worth being closed off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">So, if you are
around and would like to stop in, please do. Maybe you can help me grow a
little more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Daspri<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-64297815679827273012013-04-24T12:26:00.000-07:002013-04-24T12:26:03.922-07:00An Artful Afternoon-Crystal Bridges Museum We are having some amazing Spring weather here the past several days. I am loving it!<br />
Our family got to completely enjoy some of this weather over the weekend. We took a little weekend trip to visit family and also visit the <a href="http://crystalbridges.org/" target="_blank">Crystal Bridges Museum</a>. I have been wanting to go and take the kids but it is quite a drive for us so it worked out perfectly for this trip.<br />
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beautiful drive...beautiful reading material (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Homemade-Year-Blessings-Crafting-Together/dp/1612610676/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1" target="_blank">A Homemade Year</a>)....beautiful Starbucks treat :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This place is amazing! The architecture is breathe-taking and the beautifully manicured grounds and hiking trails are equally so.<br />
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We had such a great time. We got to see some amazing pieces in the art gallery and had some fun on the trails...until we got lost. Yeah, seriously, that happened. We plan to go back with more comfy shoes and a picnic lunch in tow for a day of hiking.<br />
It was pretty cool to introduce the kids to an art gallery for the first time. They got see some life size portraits of George Washington which they thought was pretty cool since they have been learning all about him in school recently.<br />
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And then there were cool pieces like these!<br />
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Okay, so most people's responses to this piece seemed to be along the lines of "creepy". To be honest, it is a bit creepy, but only because it is so completely amazing! The detail and work put into this piece are astonishing. I couldn't quit looking at it and then coming back to look again...in complete awe.<br />
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If you haven't been, it is worth the trip.<br />
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather too!<br />
-Jenny<br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-13703012445989817002013-04-17T07:50:00.003-07:002013-04-17T07:50:37.240-07:00Be Strong- Vintage Poem Wall ArtLittle by little, I have been making some changes in the decor around our house over the last couple of months. I plan on sharing a lot of these changes with you next month.<br />
For now, I thought I would share a simple way to spruce up your walls using vintage book pages, markers/colored pencils, and a frame. <br />
One of the things that I was given when my grandpa passed away many years ago was an old book of poetry that he loved. He actually wrote little notes in pen throughout the pages of this book. I love it.<br />
And so, one day, when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do/change in our hall bathroom, I thought of this book.<br />
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I love art that is meaningful and has a story.<br />
I love this book of poetry so much that I thought, why not have it hanging on our wall where I can see it everyday.<br />
(and remember the vintage girl piece that I scored at a flea market....there she is!)<br />
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I simply picked out a poem that I really liked and that spoke to me and grabbed my fine tip sharpie markers and began drawing.<br />
I chose a simple tree outline and then later decided to add a little bit of color with some green leaves and a heart with my grandpa's initials on the tree trunk. I also added a few brushes of a tea stained color stamp pad around the edges.<br />
I really love the poem. It inspires me throughout the week. I seem to look at it and really pay attention to it on just the right days and at just the right time.<br />
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<i>Be Strong!</i><br />
<i>We are not here to play, to dream, to drift;</i><br />
<i>We have hard work to do and loads to lift.</i><br />
<i>Shame not the struggle, face it! Tis God's gift.</i><br />
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<i>Be strong!</i><br />
<i>Say not, "the days are evil. Who's to blame?"</i><br />
<i>And fold the hands and acquiescence- oh shame!</i><br />
<i>Stand up, speak out, and bravely, in God's name.</i><br />
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<i>Be strong!</i><br />
<i>It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong,</i><br />
<i>how hard the battle goes, the day how long;</i><br />
<i>Faint not; fight on! Tomorrow comes the song.</i><br />
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I am pretty happy with the outcome. What do you think?<br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-20366311398518813042013-04-15T09:54:00.001-07:002013-04-15T10:00:12.774-07:00Cute & Easy DiY Notepad/JournalI have quite a few projects that have been swirling around in my head for a while now and I am SUPER excited to finally be feeling well enough to begin working on them!<br />
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Last week, I worked on planting some flowers, cleaning up the yard, and planting our garden. Over the weekend, I worked on a few smaller projects; the kind that only take about 15 minutes or so and do not require much brain power but simply fun and a little creativity. I love these types of DiY projects for busy days when I don't have a lot of time to tackle the big stuff but still need to do something creative.<br />
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So, here ya go!<br />
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My Baby Girl and I got to go on a date over the weekend and do a little shopping. We were on the hunt for many things, but one of them was fun, crafty things for two of my nieces.<br />
We found some fun things, purchased a few and then made these to add to their bags of creativity!<br />
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All you need is:<br />
-white copy paper<br />
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-scraps of fun paper<br />
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I took my white paper and folded in half lengthwise, then used my paper cutter (because I cannot cut a straight line to save my life!) and cut down the middle. Now that I have the size of my notepad, I can cut my card stock accordingly. I cut my card stock to be just a tad bigger than the white paper.<br />
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Once everything is cut, then all you do is fold them in half, card stock serving as the outer cover. I took my stapler and stapled (while folded close) right along the top edge of the notepad, three times across in a row.<br />
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Next, I covered those staples with some fun washi tape. Then I added more washi tape on the bottom too. You can't go wrong with more washi tape.....ever! ;)<br />
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Lastly, play around with your papers and create your chosen design.<br />
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The options are endless! You can make the notepads bigger, smaller; use different colored or patterned card stock, etc.<br />
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I think I need one for myself now! As always, once I get started on something, then "the swirlings" in my head won't stop!<br />
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-JennyTeapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-38625008819246045182013-04-12T07:14:00.004-07:002013-04-12T07:14:55.382-07:00A Little Friday InspirationI am pretty excited that it's Friday! The weather is looking to be amazing, the hubs will be home to enjoy it with us, going to finally get my garden planted, and even have a few DiY projects up my sleeve to work on.....finally!<br />
I have SO been missing working on projects but life has been a bit crazy around here the past few weeks so basic necessities have topped the list. Who am I kidding, basic necessities have been very lonesome on the list and not always do they get a happy check mark lately either.<br />
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So, check back next week and I will finally be sharing some creative inspiration in the form of DiY's again! Woo Hoo!<br />
But for now, check out some of my favorite blogs. They inspire me in all kinds of ways.<br />
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<a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/" target="_blank">Under the Sycamore </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.annaleahart.com/" target="_blank">Hope and Honey</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jollygoodegal.com/2013/02/make-do-and-make-lovely-monday_11.html?showComment=1360682782726#c3360543479957148061" target="_blank">the Jolly Goode Gal</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dearestsomeday.com/" target="_blank">dearest someday</a><br />
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<a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/" target="_blank">whatever</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/" target="_blank">life in grace</a><br />
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I would love to sit down with each one of these women, talk about life, share inspiration; all over a cup of coffee.<br />
But for now, I am super happy to have their blogs to read. They are inspiring and encouraging.<br />
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Check them out. Get inspired. And enjoy this amazing weekend ahead!<br />
-JennyTeapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-82164003995169348212013-04-11T12:56:00.002-07:002013-04-11T12:59:51.119-07:00Giving Our BestBefore I had children, my thoughts were more along the lines of things that I would be teaching them. Now, having four little ones, I am often amazed at the things that they have taught me and continue to teach me.<br />
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Their hearts are so pure. Not in the sense that they do no wrong because they do. But pure as in, not yet tainted,jaded, or hard, just as a child's heart should be; tender.<br />
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They see people differently, often the way that we should. They see the good. They see things for what they are, period. And they are compassionate.<br />
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They tend to give with open hearts and they give their best.<br />
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My littlest boy has been picking me flowers by the handful lately, literally by the handful. They are smashed, crumpled and usually paired with blades of grass and a few ants that have taken up residence. But they are presented to me with such joy, pride, and love....every single time.<br />
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He runs to the back door yelling, "mama, mama, see flowdas!" He hands them to me one by one, placing each into my hand until I have a pile of them. He is smiling the entire time.<br />
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This is his best right now. He has carefully spent time searching in the backyard for these "flowdas" and has picked each one until he has a bouquet to present to me. This is what he can do right now and he does it for me. So, I squeal with delight each and every time and his little face just lights up. I don't care what the flowers look like. I am just in love with his heart of joy and love.<br />
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He isn't worried that what he has to offer isn't good enough. He hasn't over thought it. He doesn't have anxiety about the flowers not being the right color or even having a stem for that matter! ;) He is giving with his heart.<br />
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Isn't this the heart of God? To give our best and to give it with a full, joyful, and loving heart.<br />
Don't you think that is pleasing to Him as our Father?<br />
I think so.<br />
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And so, another lesson learned through my children. :)<br />
-JennyTeapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-2020352119832808452013-04-10T08:33:00.000-07:002013-04-10T08:35:01.612-07:00Gluten Free Cinnamon RollsIt's a cloudy, rainy day here today so cinnamon rolls for breakfast just felt right.<br />
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The best part about these cinnamon rolls is that I can actually eat them! I am cheating a tad bit because there is butter in them but there is no processed sugar or gluten. I plan on trying this recipe with coconut oil in place of the butter in the future.<br />
The recipe calls for brown sugar but I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wholesome-Sweeteners-Organic-Coconut-16-Ounce/dp/B007TGH4CK/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1365607632&sr=1-2&keywords=coconut+sugar" target="_blank">coconut sugar</a> instead.<br />
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These are such a treat for me. They are gooey in the middle like a cinnamon roll should be with just the right amount of buttery crisp around the outer edges.<br />
I sprinkle them with crushed pecans on the top because pecans make most baked dishes even better!<br />
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Are you ready for the recipe? Well, this is where it gets even better. I love homemade, from scratch everything and while I prefer to do things that way, sometimes the ease of a mix is what your morning calls for. I appreciate those types of recipes on those types of mornings. ;)<br />
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<b>Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Gluten-16-Ounce/dp/B001D0676C/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1365607419&sr=1-1&keywords=bobs+red+mill+gluten+free+pizza+mix" target="_blank">Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix</a><b> </b><br />
Simply follow the Cinnamon Roll recipe on the back of the package<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wholesome-Sweeteners-Organic-Coconut-16-Ounce/dp/B007TGH4CK/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1365607632&sr=1-2&keywords=coconut+sugar" target="_blank">Coconut sugar</a><br />
Add crushed pecans to the top before baking<br />
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Enjoy with a cup of coffee!<br />
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...like I said, enjoy with a cup of coffee. :)<br />
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Isn't this the coolest?! I ordered it <a href="http://nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/307736-slr_camera_lens_stainless_steel_travel_coffee_mug_with_leak_proof_lid" target="_blank">here</a>. It just came in yesterday and I LOVE it!<br />
I mean, really, how could drinking my morning cup of coffee get any better? How about drinking it from my "camera lens".......um, yeah, better. :)<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
-Jenny <br />
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<br />Teapots & Robotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566283778201148895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472156607477717753.post-52193261177009657752013-04-09T10:02:00.002-07:002013-04-09T10:05:18.123-07:0010 Things So, I have been doing a lot of thinking/reflecting lately, on life, myself, our family, our future, etc.<br />
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I LOVE blogging. I love the creative outlet it gives me. I love that all in one place I get to do so many of the things that I am passionate about; writing, photography,making things, sharing my heart, etc. I love the people that I have already met because of this blog.<br />
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However, there is so much more to life than this blog and the whole blogging world. Blogging has provided so many wonderful outlets for people. It encourages and inspires and connects people from all over the world. But sometimes, it is easy to make false and harmful assumptions about the real people behind these blogs.<br />
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My heart is to be "real" with people, in person and on this blog. I never want to portray an all together, perfect life lived out within the walls of a magazine ready home.<br />
I want you to know that behind the pretty photos and DiY's , there is a real person who messes up A LOT.<br />
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So, here's to being real!<br />
<b>10 Things You May Not Know About Me</b><br />
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1. I once played soccer. Literally, once. I played my first game in Kindergarten, fell one time and got a nasty grass stain on my uniform, ran off the field and was DONE. Seriously people!<br />
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2. I long to be an early riser; to be up before everyone else, have some time alone with the Lord first thing in the morning when all is quiet, get my workout in, get ready for the day and have breakfast started by the time my husband and kids awake. Most mornings, I am stumbling out of bed in a hurry to get the coffee going so my husband can grab a mug of it before he leaves for work.<br />
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3. I was a pageant girl; from 1st grade to my senior year in high school. I loved that I got to dress up in pretty gowns, have my hair fixed and be the ultimate girly girl. Pageants taught me to stand and speak with confidence in front of a crowd. Unfortunately, they also taught me that what I looked like was of the utmost importance and that is why people liked or would like me. So, my confidence was built upon a very shaky and vain foundation, rather than in the Lord God who created me and loves me for me....period.<br />
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4. I struggled with an eating disorder most of my teenage years and continued to battle self image issues and condemnation all the way to adulthood. I am free from these things now because of the Lord, but it is certainly my area of weakness. There are days that I feel weak in this area and the Lord is faithful to remind me of the truth.<br />
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5. My cousin and I once secretly took a puff of my grandpa's cigar when we were younger......it definitely smelled better when my grandpa smoked it! I have never forgotten that.<br />
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6. I smoked a lot of cigarettes in college. You would think that the whole grandpa's cigar incident would have ruined me. So thankful that the Lord got a hold of me and took every single one of those desires away. It was Him that I needed.<br />
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7. I cannot cut a straight line to save my life! It seems like such a simple thing and a silly thing, but it's true and has caused me many "do-over's" in the DiY world!<br />
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8. I used to want a picture perfect house, a nice car, and recognition from everyone in my life to affirm that I was loved and that life was good.<br />
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9. I now long everyday for the day when the Lord brings to life what He has been doing in my heart. The day that we sell most of what we have and go to the ends of the earth, taking only our family, the necessities and the gospel of Jesus Christ and His saving grace and endless love.<br />
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10. Patience is a virtue.......that I apparently do not excel in. OK, that I don't have at all MANY days!<br />
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It feels good to be real with you! And trust me, there's so much more! Recognizing the areas where I am weak and fall short, simply makes me realize my need for my Savior that much more. It highlights all of the areas in my life that He has transformed and made new. Most importantly, my weakness brings glory to Him.<br />
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"My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly
boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses,
insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am
weak, then I am strong."<br />
-2 Corinthians 12:9-10<br />
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What I also love about reflecting on such things is that it serves as a wonderfully encouraging reminder of who I used to be and who I am now in Christ. I am simply not the same person as I once was and I am so thankful for that.<br />
I still mess up A LOT and fall short, but I know that God uses even those times to teach me, make me stronger and bring glory to Himself.<br />
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My hope and prayer is that I would continue to decrease and He would continue to increase in my life. (John 3:30)<br />
I also hope that my short comings are an encouragement to others and to you. :) <br />
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Blessings to you today!<br />
-Jenny<br />
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