should I make Lemonade?

The saying when life gives you lemons....

Well, I found the most awesome little cookbooks ever that say you should make Lemon Poppyseed cake, and baking does calm my soul. However - I think I might just have to deal with this one.

My 24 yr old, un-married little sister is having a baby. She is EXCITED, I am worried. I haven't slept much since the news. She has a boyfriend (baby's daddy), and he is also excited and supportive. I should be too.

I was 19 and pregnant, working 2 jobs and had a shotgun wedding. Were still here after 11 years in March. Marriage is hard enough just learning about each other -no less starting right off with a baby.

Elizabeth wants me to support her, I am struggling. Good thing for big sisters, Jennifer went to the doctor with her. Dr. confirmed she is 14 weeks. Due in the heat of July.

If you know my family, or my sister, maybe you understand my concern. I love her very much. I want her to be happy. It's just hard.

Please say a prayer for her. Pray that she will be healthy and safe. Pray that this sweet little one will grow healthy inside her, and grow to full term.

Pray for me too.....I think I need them too. :)

FYI - My blogging buddies are the best. You have NO IDEA how much you inspire and help me daily. I love the comments you leave me, helping me to be a better person, and know that we all have rough days. THANK YOU!!!!

Happy Thursday

when I get bored -

Family

Valentines/Love

I don't love this, at all...but I made it, and it took 10 minutes

Used old scrapbook paper, and had the kids help me cut out different shaped hearts

(this one is for SALE! )

All of these, Just for fun! :)

Gray November Day

It is not a gray NOVEMBER day, but it sure is a gray JANUARY day - and my mother loved them. I think November is the hardest month for my father. I never understood why she loved those "ugly" days. This past November I reminded myself that my mother loved everything and everyone. She saw the good in others that no one else did. Maybe she never really loved those gray days, she was just making the best of what we had.
My mother taught me a lot about making the best with what we had. We weren't rich, but I never thought of us as poor. We had a home, we had love, and we spent time together. Family was important!
In memory of my mother - I will try TODAY and every other day to keep my chin up, and try to make the best with what I have, no matter what it is!
We miss you mom, everyday! Love you, to the moon and back!

I'm feeling crafty...

I stayed home Monday with a headache. I can't stay home alone and do nothing. Sleeping off the headache turned into a Valentines garland, and internet searches of some cute easy to do decor.
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pictures this weekend...

I know, your so excited!

I can't wait either :)