Finished Object Friday

Happy Friday everyone!! I hope each of you has had a great week! I had to do a little looking around the house today to figure out something to share for Finished Object Friday. Then I remembered that I hadn't shared this little project yet:

I fell in love with this bird's nest candle holder the first time I saw it.

I did think it would look better in a little lighter color though. So out came the trusty ivory spray paint! :)

And I really like the nests in the "nests." Although, the eggs are a little out of proportion to the nests. :) I guess that just adds to the "artsyness," right? :)

And do you see that book? It's from one of my favorite artists! I picked it up for a song at a local used book sale! (Love those!!) :)

So now it's your turn! I can't wait to see what you've been up to. I've had a sneak peek - hope we don't have to wait to long to see what it's about! :)

Today we will be heading to our favorite "thrifty" sale. And tomorrow a church ladies luncheon/tea! :) Fun times!

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1. Pillowcase Dress 2. Burlap Runner 3. Finished Object for a buck

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Garden Mystery

Once again, I am enjoying having a garden. Although I haven't enjoyed much produce from it yet, other than a few random strawberries. :) My new sprinkler (above) has really come in handy! And it's pretty too!

My broccoli is thriving... wonder when it starts producing the edible part? Maybe I should do more research...

I think the lettuce is so pretty - almost like a flower! I picked a few leaves today to enjoy at lunch.

My tomato plants are very happy - and putting out blooms already!

But here is the mystery... I bought a nice sturdy cage to train this years cucumbers on. Then I planted lots of seeds (to weed out the weaker plants once they sprouted. As you can see below, I only have a couple of cucumber sprouts by the cage...

The seeds (at least I think they are cucumber - they sure smell like cucumber!) have sprouted instead, all throughout my garden - like way on the opposite side!!! hmmmm....

There is the mystery - how did they get there??? :) Oh, well. I have a few more seeds started and we'll see what happens! Happy gardening!!

National Infertility Awareness Week

This is National Infertility Awareness Week (April 24 - May 1). I have talked a little bit before about our struggles. Infertility is a hard thing to go through and is often misunderstood. If you haven't been through this valley yourself, here are some tips to help you understand and relate to someone who is.

To those of you who have triumphed over infertility, YAY! and thanks for continuing to understand and raise awareness.

Some of you, like Mark and I, are still walking through the valley and trying to find the path God has chosen for you. Hugs to you! God has a plan for all of us and for our families. And He loves each of us ever so much. Keep seeking Him. Here's a wonderful article that Tammy shared on her blog.

Sunday Blessing

I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow'r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!

by Fanny Crosby

Quick Hi and a recipe...

Well, I didn't plan a leave of absence, but this week has absolutely flown by! Hard to believe that Friday is almost here! I hope each of you has been having a good week. Mine has been busy with homekeeping and work and various other enjoyable things. :) I wanted to share this recipe with you. I made them for our Spring Tea and thought you might enjoy them as well.



Sandwich Wraps
Ingredients:
1 package of cream cheese
2 T dijon mustard
3 green onions finely chopped
1 Package of flat bread (I used this.)
Baby spinach
Lunch meat (It took 2 small packages for 6 wraps - it just depends on how much you want.)
Roasted red peppers (in a jar on the pickle aisle)
Sliced cheese - (I used a pre-sliced cheddar cheese - not the processed sandwich cheese.)

Mix cream cheese, mustard and green onions together. Spread evenly on 6 wraps. Lightly press a layer of spinach onto the cream cheese mixture. Lay a few strips of the sliced red pepper on the spinach. Then comes a layer of meat and then cheese. Roll the wrap up tightly and cover with wax paper or saran. Chill about an hour. Slice before serving. Makes about 40 wraps.

You could make up the cream cheese spread and store it - making the wraps up when you are ready for them - 6 wraps is a lot to eat - these are very filling! And SOOO yummy! My Sister-in-law made these for Mom's birthday party and they were soo good, I just had to get her recipe for our party. I will be making these again - maybe soon, as I still have some wraps left (I bought two different kinds.) :) Enjoy!