God's word for November 9, 2011

I read from Proverbs today, which I love and want to share a few scriptures:

"To learn you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction." Proverbs 11: 12

"It is possible to give freely and become more wealthy, but those who are stingy will lose everything." Proverbs 11: 24

"Trust in your money and down you go! But the godly flourish like leaves in spring" Proverbs: 11:28

"If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don't love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them." Proverbs 11: 24

I loved all I read in Proverbs today, but I wanted to share a few that help encourage me and give me some discernment. Everything I read did just that but these are a few that really stood out to me:)

Trick or Treat Night: October 31, 2011

The top one is my Nolan as Darth Vader, getting ready to walk door to door :) Then My oldest Kellan whom just got out of prison, JK :). My husband and baby Logan as a turtle. My one and only beautiful girl as Dorothy. On the bottom are all my kids together along with Kellan's best bud. We had a nice walk which was good since we brought home a boat load of candy :) A pretty fun night with my family.

Trick or Treat class parties: October 31, 2011

Brooklyn is at her class party.
My oldest Kellan with our baby Logan at his class party.

Quotes for November 4, 2011

"People who consider themselves victims of their circumstances will always remain victims unless they develop a greater vision for their lives." – Stedman Graham

"Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions." – Dag Hammarskjold

"Begin to free yourself at once by doing all that is possible with the means you have, and as you proceed in this spirit the way will open for you to do more." – Robert Collier

"Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence." – Abigail Adams, First Lady

Headband

I made this headband for my daughter pictured above. I am wearing it for a closer look :)

what you need:

A wide plastic headband: $1 (I bought at a IGA for a dollar but you could also check your local Dollar store)
A pair of Girl's ripped tights: I already had a pair on hand that my daughter had ripped at school.
A button
Glue Gun with glue stick


What to Do:

I cut the tights in strips across the leg parts (this pair was striped so it did make it easier to cut straight) making them look like circle hair bands

Wrap the circle bands around the headband until it is filled up except the very bottom

Use the last few to tie toward the top for a bow look

I added a button in the middle of the bow with a glue gun

The results a cute headband that only cost me $1

October 28, 2011

Since we are getting close to the Holidays and Thanksgiving in particular, I find these scriptures to be an appropriate fit.

Psalm 136:1-4
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods.
His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords
His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles.
His faithful love endures forever.

Thank you Lord for this day, thank you for my family and the many blessings you have given me. I am eternally grateful.

Quotes for October 28, 2011

"What a child doesn't receive he can seldom later give." – P.D. James

"If everything in our youth were easy, with no challenges, we would not be prepared to face the grand challenge of life as an adult." – Ray Lammie

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas A. Edison