Finished Object Friday

The following finished object will be going to the intended recipient tomorrow. She doesn't frequent my blog, so I should be safe. However, just in case....

Don't look, Regina!

Ok, back to the regular programming. I finally have a knitting project that I can share! :)

It's a bonnet for my newest "adopted" niece. (at least we are planning on a niece!) It was my first real try at lace knitting and I really enjoyed it! I also loved the pattern and the way it was made. (For you knitters, it's made using the short row technique - like making the heel of a sock. I loved it! No seaming!) I hope you can kind of see the pattern of the stitches. It is the Little Shell Baby Bonnet. It was a fun and quick knit. The ties aren't finished in this picture, but I finished them off with a single crochet chain. It was a lot faster this way than in I-cord! For you Ravelers out there, here is the link to the project page.

Baby is due November 4, and we are all anxiously awaiting her arrival! :) Gracey is getting excited, but Faithie doesn't have a clue yet... she will, though! :)

So what have you been up to in the craft world? :) Join in and let us see your projects! Guidelines here.

Yum, Yum, Yum...

Hmm... is your mouth watering yet? Cause mine sure is! Wow!
This is a perfect sandwich for fall and there is just something about the flavor!

First, the ingredients:

• Rye Bread
• Turkey pastrami
• Swiss Cheese
• Sauerkraut
• Butter and
• Miracle Whip (or other condiment of your choice)

Build your Sandwich:


Butter both slices of bread and put the Miracle Whip on the other side of one slice. Layer pastrami, cheese then sauerkraut.


Grill until golden on both sides, and the cheese is melted.



Then serve!

I didn't think I was hungry, but I think I am after this post! I know not everyone is a fan of sauerkraut (Mark isn't) but you might like it in this recipe! It's great in this sandwich. I ate mine with some salad but a yummy soup would be good too. Any suggestions?? :)

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Blessings!

My Little Soapbox

Politics isn't a subject that I frequently discuss on my blog. I'm not a big political junkie, but this upcoming election has me concerned. Some of you may have noticed the new "sticker" on my sidebar. I'm sure I don't agree with Sen. McCain on every issue, but he is the one most likely to win that agrees most with what we (Mark and I) believe in and stand for. His main opponent, what he stands for and is involved in, is not who I want leading the country. Quite frankly, he frightens me. (FYI, I'm not stating his name in an attempt to keep out of search radars.) However, I do know whatever happens in Nov. is in God's control.

One of the main reasons I choose to support McCain is his answer to this question:

Without hesitation, McCain acknowledged that human rights begin at conception.

I also think Sarah Palin is a great choice for VP. I was a little hesitant at first, and still have a few reservations - not from her qualifications - but from the fact that she is wife and mother. This post by Sheila at To Love Honor and Vacuum really helped me in how I saw Palin. (If you have time, it's well worth the read!) Sometimes God chooses to put women in authority, especially when the men aren't capable or won't stand up for right. Just look at Deborah in the Bible. It's also great to see a lady in her position, acting like a lady! :)

Then there is this video of Palin speaking:

There are the world’s standards of perfection … and then there are God’s, and these are the final measure. Every child is beautiful before God, and dear to Him for their own sake. (Emphasis mine.) WOW! I love how she puts this!

As I have gotten older and have gained some "life experience," the more important every human life becomes to me. I don't understand how anyone could take the life of an innocent child.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139: 13-14

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Well, those are a few of my thoughts. I hope you are encouraged to vote your conscience come November, or before for you early voters! I am not telling anyone how to vote, just stating where I stand. You are welcome to leave your thoughts below, please be respectful. (I'm not concerned about my regular readers, only those that are looking for controversy.) :)

Come back tomorrow for regular, non-political posting! :) ...a yummy recipe - my mouth is watering already. Maybe I need to make a trip to the grocery store for ingredients! :)

Blessings!

Sunday Blessing

I never said that I would give you silver or gold
Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold
But I did say you'd never walk thru this world alone
And I did say don't make this world your home

I never said that fear wouldn't find you in the night
Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight
But I did say I'd be right there by your side
And I did say I'll always help you fight

'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep
My grace will be sufficient in every time of need
My love will be the anchor that you can hold on to
This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you.

From: The Promise
From The Martins album Above It All

Angie, Regina and I sang this song this morning in church. I know it isn't an old hymn, but the words really speak to my heart and I know that many of you will enjoy it as well. (I hope the audio works for you - it's the first time I've tried to embed this player.)

I hope everyone has had a good weekend/ week beginning. (Sunday is actually the first day of the week! :) I don't like lumping it in with the rest of the "weekend." ) I am looking forward to a good and very busy week!

Blessings!

Finished Object Friday

I hope everyone has had a great week! I have accomplished quite a few things around the house - including a detail job on my kitchen counters - the Home Sanctuary small thing on Wednesday (the counters, not the detail, I added that part!) :) If you haven't joined in on the Company Girls hop over and take a look. It is such an encouragement! and sometimes just the boost I need to get some things done!

Another item on my to do list was to finish sending the invitations for the "Welcome Baby Tea Party." (I'm hoping we can have the tea party before the baby comes, but it may be after!) :) I know I already posted one invitation here, but I didn't want to combine my meme with Kelli's. The invitations are also my F.O.F. As I said before, each one turned out different. I finished the insides on Saturday. They are cute inside as well, with bits of pretty paper and the party info cut out with pretty scissors and edged in gold ink.

So what have you been "crafting" lately? :) Share your projects below. For guidelines click here.

(Coming next week: a knitting project - finally one I will be able to share!) :)