Orphan Project.

I can't wait to decorate my house. I've been trying very hard to make my house cute but with a little budget it is hard but I'm finding ways here and there to give it some life. One of the things I recently did is hang paper lanterns in Mya's room above her bed. My next project after I make the bracelets is to make my picture frame with the chicken wire behind it. I've been waiting for spring to be here so that I can spray paint the frame outside and guess what... SPRING IS HERE.

This is the lanterns I hung in Mya's room. Sorry it's a weird picture.

So if you didn't catch it, I'm making bracelets for Orphan Project. I'm so excited to do this and was inspired by another blogger. The bracelets I'll be making are made out of jersey material. I'll be finger weaving (as I call it) like I use to do when I was little. I'll give you a sneak peek of what the fun colors I'm going to be working with. Hopefully I'll get a few made this weekend.

Join in the fun making bracelets for the Orphan Project. For more information click on my link:

Orphan Project info.

Have an awesome Thursday everyone! -Manda



Getting caught up.

I haven't posted in a while and the reason for that is because I've been scrapbooking in all my spare time. Marcus' parents brought over 2 eight foot long tables to put in our basement so I can keep my scrapbooking stuff out all the time. It has been a blast. I've been working on Mya's book. It's finally coming together. I can't wait to start on Kylie's next. I should post some of my favorite pages. Maybe I'll do that for Monday.

Other than scrapbooking I have been busy running around. The weeks are seeming to fly by. I already have to start Kylie on solids next month. Crazy. Well I better get busy. I have Easter baskets to put together and a house that needs my attention. Everyone have a wonderful Easter.

Dream, Pray, Love.

I love spring time here in Michigan. I feel like I appreciate it all the more because last spring I was in Cali. This morning my mom had the girls so that Marcus and I could spend some time together AND SLEEP IN! I absolutely love sleeping in... it's one of my favorite past times. We got up about 11:00 and went for a jog. I was originally calling it a jog/walk but Marcus wouldn't let me give up. (Bless his heart). I ran the longest I've ever run without stopping today. It felt good to run through the pain and push myself. Many times I feel like I'm not challenged anymore. So today I made a promise to myself as I was running that I will do this more often and eventually run a marathon. For those of you who don't know me, know this... this is going to be a huge challenge... I am not a runner. In fact today I was trying to decide if I would rather run or give birth. lol. I won't tell you my thoughts on that though.

Today my brother Kyle who is deployed in Afghanistan needs prayer. All the men and woman serving need prayer. I miss him so much. He's such a wonderful brother. Marcus (my husband) and Tony (my sister's husband) tease Marie and I because we spoil him. They always say, "You'd do anything for him... he has you girls wrapped around his finger." And it's true. He's our only brother and a great one. He makes us laugh and tells us like it is. *sigh*

This is a picture of us Christmas morning. Kyle was home on leave and I'm 8 months pregnant in this picture.

I'm going to end this blog on a happier note. My sister told me tonight that she wants to treat me to a spa day next week! I am so excited! I've never had my nails done or gotten a message. This should be amazing. What an awesome sister I have.

Free is my favorite number.

I feel like I just won the jackpot at the casino. I woke up to my insurance calling to tell me that I won a free year supply of Luvs diapers. I am so excited about this. I never win anything but today I feel real blessed. I hit the "mother" of all jackpots. lol. I'm corny, I know. What a good way to start out my morning.