Sew Much Fun: Spiderman Cape

I havent been able to blog as often as I would like, it seems the speed of summer is sweeping me away. This week is VBS, Kenny and I are in charge of Farmyard Fun and my advanced puppeteers are performing every night. I am not sure why I ever signed up for Puppets, I am a nervous wreck. Kenny's parents are coming today, we are sooo excited!!! They havent been here in 3 years so we want everything perfect, so lot of unfinished projects getting finished. My grandmother is in the hospital not doing well, so please say a prayer for her. I am so thankful for living closer to my family to be here when needed.

Anyway..here is a pic of my latest creation!! Paul found my 15 yards of spiderman material. I bought it probably 8 years ago for a $1 a yard..not sure what I would ever do with it. Paul decided a cape would be a good start!!!

NKOTB concert

Okay..yes Kenny and I went to the New Kids on the Block conert. That would be my 4th concert but my 1st one is 17 years!!!!!ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was alot of fun..I did remember the old songs but I only listen to a christian radio station so I didnt know any of the words to the new songs. 

We did have pretty good seats....but in the middle of the concer all these body guards came back with a table and put it right beside Kenny!! Well my friend Danielle and I took Kennys spot and sure enough Jon Knight came out and sand on the table. Kenny's job was to video and Danielle's hubbys job was to take pics. It was alot of fun and would probably go again.

It was all very surreal!! We were the only ones without body guards in front of us!!!

My friend Danielle is a much larger fan than I am!! She was hilarious!!

Me and my lovebug!!!

The beachballs going around the crowd were a blast!!

Me and Danielle!!!! Going into the concert!!

We had such an awesome time!!!!!! We were very excited!!!

Thanksgiving Thursday

1. I have soo much to be thankful for...but I have been too busy to blog it.

1. I am thankful Kenny and I were able to go with our great friends Troy and Danielle to the NKOTB concert and got to get our pic taken with Jon Knight.

2. I am even more thankful that I was able to see Beth Moore last weekend..she is such great speaker.

3. I am thankful for our new laptop...but the new laptops are not compatible with dial-up.LOL!!! So we cant use it until we get a new modem..!!!

4. I am thankful for my wonderful husband that built me the most awesome, wall unit organizer thing..LOL!! Dont know what else to call it!! That holds my sewing machine, serger, laptops, printers, school books, school supplies..ect...

5. I am so thankful that my inlaws are coming to spend a few days with us!!

6. I am thankful Sports Camp this week..nice reminder of why we homeschool..so I dont have to run my kids everywhere ...I like to stay home with my kids and get things done.

7. I am thankful that my hubby wasnt injured worse than he was in his car accident today!! Other than the blood everywhere...very scary!!!

8. I am thankful for my great friends, I had a great time with them today.

9. I am thankful for my garden....it looks awesome!!

10. I am thankful for VBS...Kenny and I are in charge of Farmyard Fun....imagine that..we have a week planned of fun fun fuN!! Including..LLamas!!!

Have a great week!!!!

Menu Planning Monday

Oh this summer is soooo busy!!!! I am really ready for it slow down!!! The kids have sports camp this week and VBS next week....which is such a job with in itself...Kennys parents are coming....then 3 weeks of Camp...then its August.

At least I dont have to worry about what to fix each night...

Monday-Grilling out..grilled chicken, squash and green beans

Tuesday- Grilling out---hamburgers...baked potatoes and salad

Wednesday- Grilled chicken w/salad

Thursday- Pot Roast with potatoes, carrots, celery

Friday-Pizza

Saturday- leftovers!!!!!

Have a great week!!

Sew Much Fun: Paper Pieced Heart Quilt--FINSIHED!!!!!!!!!!!

I started this quilt sometime ago.  Paper piecing is very easy and a lot of fun!:) I machine quilted it on my sewing machine. That was time consuming but not too long!! I love to quilt and am looking to get started again. Chloe is very interested in it also. We are thinkning of going to Amish country to take some quilt classes.:)

Menu Planning Monday

Okay my menu this week...I am really glad I participate in this or I would just be flying by the seat of my pants this week.

Monday- Grilling out...grilled chicken, baked potatoes, green beans

Tuesday- Tacos

Wednesday-Broccolli Cheddar Rice Casserolle

Thursday- Me and Kenny have a date..My mom is taking the kids out.

Friday- Homemade Pizza

Thanksgiving Thursday

I am very thankful for many things this week...

1. My wonderful neighbor brought these beautiful flowers this week...I thought that was sooo thoughtful.

2. My kids set up this hodge podge of a picnic...Kenny and I thought it was very sweet.

3. I am thankful I just started a new bible study this week called Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets them Free.

4. I am thankful for books..I LOVE THEM!!

5. I am thankful for cooler tempatures so I have one more night of Chili...seems strange since we grilled out on Monday and Tuesday and it was HOT.

6. I am thankful for Starbucks Mocha Frappuchinno Lights...they are only 2 WW points.

7. I am thankful for my kids thoughtfulness. We have a lady at our congregation today who is having a rough time right now and has no family. The kids heard it was her birthday and she isnt doing anything. So we are surpising her later with a cake and presents!

8. I am thankful for Kenny's excitement about his early Fathers Day present. He and his good friend Andy are going to see Glenn Beck tonight!!!

9. I am thankful for teaching the 1st and 2nd graders next quarter at our church. Gives me the oppurtunity to get know the kids and study more.

10. I am thankful for summer!!!!!!!!!! Although I have been a little bored this week..imagine that. But I went from being super busy to not really anything...thats okay I will get used to it.:)

Have a great day!:) 

Menu Planning Monday

Okay here it is....I have to get back to healthier eating. Soccer is over, Dance is over...it can only be relaxing summer time for now!!!

MOnday- Grilling out...grilled chicken, squash and zucchinni and pasta salad

Tuesday- Grilling out....hamburgers and baked potatoes

Wednesday-  Spaghetti

Thursday- Taco Casserolle

Friday- Homemade Pizza Braid

Saturday- Leftovers

Chloe's Advanced Speech 1 and 2

Chloe is participating in Advanced Speech for Lads to Leaders. She will be giving 18 speeches(6 different speeches) before January. We actually have each one planned out, mostly for Ladies Bible Class. Her first 2 speeches were done at our Homeschool Art and Talent Night and our Heart and Home 4h club. She did so well. I can already see the public speaker coming out in here. I am so proud of her.

I am so thankful for this program. To recieve the high school diploma in PA from the state, you must give a 5 minute speech each year of high school. After doing Advanced Speech her 8th grade year, NO problem. I think I will have the rest of my kids do this program their 8th grade year as well to prepare for high school.

I liked the pic below..Camye to the left, Blake to the right, Chloe in the middle...:):)