Kaden's Birthday

Pretty bad when you forget to post your grandson's birthday pictures. So, I am a few lot of months late - where did the time go??  Anyway they are too cute to not show these sweet pictures. I also have to show off the monster cupcakes my daughter made.  I especially love all their colors.

Almost the whole gang!

Monster Cupcakes

Kaden is loving his Mommy!

Success!
Kaden wearing the birthday crown I made for him.
He liked the cupcake more.

Broden's Bear Blanket

 In December I started a blanket and hat for my new little grandson, Broden.  I did get it done just in time:) Well, really I had to redo the hat because it was too small. My daughter tried to get it on his head but it just wouldn't go. It is hard to see in the picture but the blanket has a hood in one corner with the face of a bear. The yarn is incredibly soft.

Before and After

Little Broden on his bear blanket.

Facing trials

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know

that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial." James 1:12

This beautiful Cardinal is a bright spot surrounded by a lot of
dreariness.


I have been facing a few trials these last couple of months and have faced some real dreariness of life but I have also had the joy of being able to look to God for the beauty in the trial and to know that He is asking me to stay faithful and persevere through this time as He works all things out. I have so much to be thankful for. 

February and Grandbabies

My February was a very special month spending almost four weeks down south with Sarah and her family. My newest grandson was born on Feb. 13th and I had forgotten how much energy is needed to care for three little ones. I kept trying to remember what it was like when my oldest three were that age and I can't. I am so glad I got to spend so much time with the kids and to get to know them better. There are a lot of challenges to being a long distance Nana.      
               So here is a picture overview:)

Making Valentine cards for Mommy

Outside the hospital room.

Meeting our new little guy.

Kate stirring the playdoh.

Playdoh fun.

I made some felted bowls to match my granddaughter's room in all my spare time:)

Our Daughter Martha

A breath-taking view.

 Our daughter Martha is in Mexico for a year working with a ministry that helps churches build homes for local families.

http://marthakeese.blogspot.com/

We enjoyed our time with Martha during our family Christmas celebration. Our prayers are with her as she seeks God's guidance for her future in missions work.

Merry Christmas!

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!

Making Wet Felt Coasters

Dyeing the wool.

I am getting so I really enjoy making these coasters. Color combos will pop into my head and I can't wait to make them into something. The red and brown ended up reminding me of chocolate covered cherries.

Off to cut them. I hope someday to use the scraps for ATC's.