Don't Get Distracted

 Hello loves!

Sometimes we are faced with things in our life that can distract us for the blessings that we have received from the Lord. 

For example...your car breaking down, an expensive AC repair, a leak that ruined your newly installed wood floors, or even the lost of a job. The enemy uses these things, big or small, to try to distract us from the amazing things that the Lord is doing for us. 

Trust that the Lord has made provisions for you.

Before you get upset or feel hurt think about what the Lord has done for you. 

Hold on to the fact the He loves you and is always with you.

Trust me, being home on bed rest has not been the easiest however, the Lord has blessed me with a husband, family and church that have supported me through this time. 

I have been given another chance to be a mother, the greatest gift in the world and I am truly thankful for all these things, the good and the bad, because they only bring me closer to the Lord.

BE BLESSED, STAY FOCUS and CREATE WHAT YOU LOVE!!!

Here is my newest creation...pattern from favecrafts.com, Petal Floral baby Afghan:

Hello Hello

It is crazy how time flies!
So much has happened since my last post. As of today I am 26 1/2 weeks pregnant! Yay! Unfortunately I have been put on bed rest...well more like couch rest. Yes, I guess its not as easy this time around as it was 13 years ago when I had my daughter. But by the grace of God we are here and our baby boy is growing nicely. Every week we get to is truly a blessing.

I had to take off from work but fortunately it has given me more time to do what I love...crochet!! It was pretty hard working, going to school and taking care of the fam while trying to finish any WIP, which I'm sure you all can relate to. Now I have all the time to focus on one project at a time and actually complete it. While our baby is developing so are some beautiful project!!

Here are a few of my finish projects.

This is a blanket and beanie I made for our baby boy...pattern from redheart.com

This is an endless granny square blanket I made for my goddaughter...she's been waiting almost a year for this!

Poncho I made for my neice...pattern from lionbrand.com

and last a slouchy hat I made for my cousin...pattern also from redheart.com

Stay tuned for belly shots and my new WIP... another blanket for baby.

Ta ta and smooches!

It's been too long

I've been gone so long...where to begin...

I had to step away and get somethings in order...

Well I'm back and will try to post something at least every week.. I have missed my blog world friends.

Here is a bag I made for a close friend...it is a very large tote bag...with purple cotton blend lining



adding in the lining...first for me



4 granny squares on each side panel

I absolutely love this bag!

So proud that I did this lining...love the color!

Sooooo...there it is...I hope you like.

Come back and visit.

Thanks! Smooches!

ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD

I am so happy to be nominated for One Lovely Blog Award!!! My fellow blogger friend Beck, who has an amazing blog Beck to Vintage, is the one who nominated me!! Thanks Beck, your amazing!!!

This is actually the second time I've been nominated. The first time I was I little confuse..but I will not embarrass myself by giving details of my silliness.... on with the show!!!

1) Show your Thanks: Thank the person who awarded the honor and link them back

2) Share seven things about yourself

1- I LOVE JESUS...above all things

2- I am a single mother of a beautiful 10 yr old girl...she is awesome!!

3- I've had this blog for less then 2 months and have enjoyed meeting new friends!

4- I love football..GO STEELERS!!

5- Caity and I love musicals...especially Hello Dolly!!

6- Love Barbra Streisand

7- Creating things with my hands...is amazing...to see someone wearing something I made...makes me smile...warms my heart...is a blessing!

3) Nominate up to 15 blogs that you admire

http://adventuresinherstilettos.com/

http://keepin-itpretty.blogspot.com/

http://www.creativecarmelina.com/

http://sharicrochet.blogspot.com/

http://theshepherdshouse.wordpress.com/

https://weightingonthelord.wordpress.com/

http://annemarieshaakblog.blogspot.com/

http://booty-fullthings.blogspot.com/

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/

http://crochetbyfaye.blogspot.com/

http://crochet-capers.blogspot.com/

http://cozymadethings.blogspot.com/

http://grannytaughtmetocrochet.blogspot.com/

http://glor-crochetgalore.blogspot.com/

http://crochetingthedayaway.blogspot.com/

4) Contact each blogger by leaving a comment with them about their award

Congrats to you all! Have a wonderfully blessed weekend!

Smooches!!! 

 

 

 

 

MAD HATTER!!

I love doing hats! Adding flowers or bows...different colors...for babies and adults!! I am always getting request to do more hats. They are so fun to do and quick to crochet.


Here are some of my favorite hats...

All white hat I did for a baby girl...one of my first brim hats

I loved this hat!!! Made it with Simply Soft yarn

Herbal Life Slouchy

Black and Pink Slouchy

My friend's daughter rockin her Monster High beanie (made with Red Heart shimmer)...her "homeboy pose" lol

Split shell beanie...again Shimmer from Red Heart

I love this yarn...its all one skein!!!!

Pretty in Pink

Made this for a friend is UM colors for her baby!

On of my favorite favorites!!

I love this flower!!!

Here is another friend's daughter that I make all these type of hats for...she wears them all the time...even in the summer...which in FL is all year...lol!

Red Hats...made them for her and her sisters

I use several different patterns from pattern books I've purchased at 123Stitch or from yarn stores. Some I've found online...like from Valliekids and Stitch of love. Some are a combination of what I've learned.

I love the crafter community...everyone is always sharing like Shari and Debi ...to name a few.

Thank you, Ladies...I think you are all amazing!!!

They taught me to always make sure to give credit to those who share.  I hope that I am doing that...I am still new to the blog world.... so please feel free to give me advice on how to........share :)

Thank you all!! I am so happy for all the lovely comments and the visits and followers!!

Smooches!!!

Words, Words, Words

On my previous post I guess I must have worded it incorrectly and it seems as if I have moved back to NY. I apologize for this. I recently drove to NY to visit with my family but I am still here in FL. As much as I love NY...my life is now here in Florida and I am happy to be back.


Isn't it crazy how we can word something incorrectly and it can take over a whole new meaning! We must be careful with our words. This was just a small thing on my blog but it has me thinking about a lot of things!

The words we say to one another..good or bad...can have a real affect. I recently read a blog where a wonderful person had some not too nice words said about them. I joined the blog world to to share with others, not only my creations but also a little piece of me. Let's face it, friends....when we blog we are sharing a piece of our lives with others. Let's be kinder and nicer to each other...let's enjoy each other...encourage one another...


"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;" -Romans 12:10


The most powerful words in my life is God's Word! He loves us all so let's love one another as He loves us!


For more encouraging words...check out this awesome blog!
I love you all!!!


Smooches

Home Sweet Home

Hello ALL!!!

I'm back!! Sorry, I've been away from my blog for sooo long!! I was just enjoying time with my family. I got to see me nephew (Thank you Lord!) and my brother and hang with my parents. You know how sometimes you have a plan but then when you get there...the plan goes out the window? Well, thats what happened!!! I just went with the flow. It was awesome! Man, I missed being in New York...but I'm happy I'm back home.

Here are some of my pics:

Saw this on the drive up to NY!!

This is my home!! Up state in Westchester, NY...ain't it purty?

First time I had pizza in TWO years!!! Had to have double dose of Lactaid pills..lol!!

Our view from the dinner crusie we took my dad on for his bday!! SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!

Me and my angel!!

My parents!

The new towers!!!

LADY LIBERTY

Movie Night! "Brave"...awesome movie!! Mothers take your daughters!!

My big brother!! Love you, D!!!

My brother's view from his office

Times Square!!! Many it was CRAZY!! I had fun...but my feet were killing me by the end of the day...it seems living in FL...I've forgotten how to walk!!! LOL

Can you see the all the people? CRAZY!!

Trying to be cute...lol

A hat I made for Jahsiah...cute right!

A hat I made for my sister-in-law!

I did make a few other things for the baby but I didn't take pics of those :( hopefully my sister-in-law will take some and send them.

Hope you enjoyed my array of pictures!!!

Smooches!!