food, crochet, merriment
When Dane was getting ready to leave–for Lithuania…
he was quite determined to take all his precious belongings with him.
Strangely enough, no matter how he rearranged things–these particular gems just wouldn’t fit in the suitcase.
He comes home in a couple of months—at last, at last!
Isn’t he in for a surprise when he sees…
just how grown-up the little gooney-birds have become? Not to mention the sweet pea that he’s never even met!
I’m chanting…
June 10th…June 10th…June 10th…
There is a sadness in our world right now, that somehow seems inappropriate to leave unspoken–and so, I will share it with you–my friends.
“Porter” by Elspeth YoungOur dear friend and neighbor, Susette…
oh, I can hardly say the words…
lost her son–Porter, just 18, in a tragic hiking accident Friday afternoon.
Our hearts ache for the family of this wonderful boy.
Please, please, take a moment to send your thoughts and prayers–that they may find comfort at this very difficult time.
Susette, Mark, Kali, Cooper, Jordan…and Porter–
please know of our love and tears for your sorrow—my sweet friends. We pray that you will feel Heavenly Father’s comforting arms around you all.
So much love,
Did you know that the world’s most amazing gum wrapper chain is 11 miles long? Yeah, it’s true. It would actually take you several hours to walk the length of that thing. That’s just nuts!
Do you remember making gum wrapper chains as a kid? Dang they were cool. Kids used them for bookmarks or wall hangings or even belts, bracelets and rings.
We’ve made them out of regular gum wrappers, Starburst, Life Saver and Mamba wrappers. Obviously, a lot of different things work. If you don’t already know how to make them–I’ll show you step by step.
Everyone needs “mad skills” like this.
Heh…
Cut the wrapper in half, long ways.
Fold up each edge about half way…
then fold in half again to form a long, skinny strip.
Now fold the long strip in half.
Now fold each end in half, to meet in the middle.
It should look about like this.
Now fold a million little “prongs” just like this.
Fit the two prongs of one piece into the slots of the other piece.
Push it all the way through until it can’t go any more. It should look about like this.
Now take another “V” and slide it through the one you just fit in place…
and on…
and on and on…
Now try one yourself.
If you have any trouble–email me.
I’ll help you.
Happy National Crochet Week!
March 8-14
“The Lord’s tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, loving-kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ…The Lord’s tender mercies do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence. Faithfulness, obedience, and humility invite tender mercies into our lives, and it is often the Lord’s timing that enables us to recognize and treasure these important blessings.”
~Elder David A. Bednar
A new Saturday ritual.
A single photo – no words – capturing a simple, special, extraordinary moment that I would like to pause, savor and remember.
If you’re inspired to do so—as I was, by SouleMama, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to see.
Happy Weekend, my dah-lings!
