The Lion's Club

   Today I had the privilege of volunteering alongside the Lion's Club. We distributed gifts to needy families in the community. Each family was given a bag to fill with their families needs. They also were able to pick out a coat for their family, four books, three toys, and a case tractor. Some of the people were very grateful for the charity while others seemed ashamed of our services, even though they willingly took advantage of the goods. One lady was a victim of the recent flooding in Minot, she told us they lost everything. I realize more and more each day how blessed I am, and that the greatest way for me to gain more blessings is to share the ones I already have.

CHROMATIC

I really enjoy lots of color and below are some pictures that have many colorful ideas. My favorite is the second picture from the top, this was done by putting crayons through a hot glue gun and letting the melted wax drip down the canvas.

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Chasing Faith

    Yesterday I was driving the speed limit and getting annoyed because a black Range Rover was tailgating me. I slipped into the other lane and watched as it sped past. Then it dawned on me that it was... I looked at my aunt and told her I thought one of the McGraw's was in that car. Sure enough it was Faith Hill so I followed Faith around town for awhile until I sadly lost her in a parking garage. My celeb chasing days are over, I'm not qualified.

Tis the season to be jolly

   I am so excited for Christmas and its not even Thanksgiving yet. I am not to thrilled about all the commercialism and shopping but rather I am really happy about all the cooking and crafts that I am planning on doing over the holidays. Here are some pictures of some items I hope to incorporate in our Christmas theme.

I really like these vintage mason jars. I am hoping to put votives in them and put them on the stairs going up to the front porch, and possibly lining the driveway.

I am thinking of using the burlap to wrap some of the gifts and tying them with red ribbon.

Instead of cranberries I think these soda pop lids would look very unique strung around the christmas tree.

Ball ornaments are classy but I think they are too typical.  These coffee filter pom poms would be a nice change on our tree. 

We always have Christmas cards scattered all over the house during the holidays. I thought it would be cool if I could frame chicken wire by placing the corners of the cards through the holes.