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Hunger Games Premiere!

At last, the big day arrived and we were ready for our incredible Hunger Games Premiere.

After weeks and weeks of finding the right “gift” from each of the main characters…

and just the right quote to go along with it…

and then actually wrapping each and every little one–1100 prizes in all–11-12 per bag– let me tell you my hands were sore! But it was such fun.

We arrived at the theater one hour early and walked past hundreds of cute little folks camped out on the sidewalk, in the sun, just waiting for the midnight showing. We felt soooo lucky not to have to do that–like we have so many times in the past. But these old knees just don’t like sitting on the sidewalk like they used to.

Finally, our people started to file into the theater…

and scope out their prize bags.

Looks to me like they loved them!

People ask me all the time why we do these theater parties. They always want to know what we “get out of it.”

Funny question.

Here’s the answer.

:}

Thank you so much April and Lyndi and Kathy–my kind, sweet, wise and all-knowing helpers. You always make it work and I couldn’t do it without you. I love you guys.

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{ Just Shine }

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”

– Marianne Williamson

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The Ripple Finally, Finally

At last, the ripple blanket for our new little soul is finally finished. And none too soon too, because he’s a great, grown fellow of one week now.

I asked for April’s help in choosing just the right colors for this sweet project and as you may remember, I was taken back by her choices…and yet…

as I worked on it night after night letting the soft, smooth Caron yarn slide through my fingers with each stitch…

it came to grow on me–until, I could hardly wait to check my stripe pattern to see what piece of loveliness  was coming up next. After a while, I found it hard to stop so, baby blanket or not, I kept going, and going and going.

Thanks to Lucy, for her incredible tutorial on perfect ripple stitching over at Attic 24. Her instructions were simply brilliant and made me brave enough to carry on from start to finish. And with all the project bags around here–that’s saying something. Now to find someone warm and snugly to wrap in it.

When he wakes up, I know just the fellow.

:}

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Fruity Jello Roll-Ups

Turns out–that our little Jello Marshmallow adventure wasn’t a flop after all–like I thought it would be. So, we shall forge ahead and share it with you. Brace yourself…

it’s fabulous~

First, I have a sad confession to make, and that is–I have never been a huge fan of Knox Blox or Jello Jigglers or whatever you want to call them. It just seemed like chewing on a piece of fruity rubber and seriously, it always kind of freaked me out. So, when I saw this recipe, I was a bit skeptical.

But to my surprise, these little fruity rolls ups were different–and what-do-you-know, we love them! They are stretchy enough to be fun, but still soft enough to be chewable. In other words–perfect!

Even the little miss loved them…even if she wasn’t in the mood…

to smile for the camera.

I think she’s actually erasing me and my silly camera right now. Either that, or figuring that if she closes her eyes then I can’t see her.

Ok, ok…I get the hint. No. More. Pictures.

Sheesh!

I’m off to make another batch–this time, in Peach! If you’re wise, you’ll whip these little dudes up too.

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Fruity Jello Roll-Ups

1 (6 oz.) pkg. jello

1 cup boiling water

3 cups miniature marshmallows

Lightly spray a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.  Add Jello and stir well until Jello is completely dissolved–about 2 minutes.

Add marshmallows and stir until marshmallows begin to melt.  Whisk until marshmallows are completely dissolved.  A pretty little creamy layer will form on the top–unless you wait too long to refrigerate them–like I did.  Oops!

Pour into pan and immediately refrigerate until well set- 1 to 3 hours. They will be very firm and easy to handle.  Loosen edges with a knife.

Starting at one end, roll up tightly.  With seam side down, cut into 1/2 inch slices.  We used the dental floss cutting method (shown in this post).  Just put the string around roll-up, cross and pull to cut.

Serve immediately or store the cute little things in the refrigerator.

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Fruity Jello Roll-Ups
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
  1. Lightly spray a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
  3. Add Jello and stir well until Jello is completely dissolved--about 2 minutes.
  4. Add marshmallows and stir until marshmallows begin to melt.
  5. Whisk until marshmallows are completely dissolved.
  6. A pretty little creamy layer will form on the top--unless you wait too long to refrigerate them--like I did. Oops!
  7. Pour into pan and immediately refrigerate until well set- 1 to 3 hours. They will be very firm and easy to handle.
  8. Loosen edges with a knife.
  9. Starting at one end, roll up tightly.
  10. With seam side down, cut into ½ inch slices. We used the dental floss cutting method (shown in this post). Just put the string around roll-up, cross and pull to cut. Serve immediately or store the cute little things in the refrigerator.