in case you’ve been wondering…

the main point of my blog is to keep my family updated and for me to just post randomly whenever i want, whatever i want. so really, if you’re looking for something that will be mind-stimulating, you may want to check out www.peopleonahill.org  That one won’t disappoint!

I have recently done something that, in the past 2 days, has revolutionized my life.

I put Asher on one nap. Same time as Rowan.

Let me tell you, i feel like a free bird for about 3 hours midday! I can spend time with the Lord, clean alittle, and even rest! Or, I could make phone calls, chat on the porch with a friend, do a craft. I mean seriously, I’m not even positive Asher was quite ready for this change, but I sure am! So we’ll see how this goes, but for now, I LOVE it.

Today at Mom’s Club, we talked about how we as mothers are ‘home builders’, and how our home is meant to be a place for the presence of God to dwell.  We talked with each other about what keeps our home from being a peaceful place, and I realized that I’m pretty sure the main factor for most of us is our attitudes.  We listed off other things, but I just kept coming back to attitudes. If our attitudes are full of complaining, ‘dealing’ with our kids rather than enjoying them, lack of prayer, etc, our home isn’t going to feel peaceful at all. Anyway, i came to the conclusion that everything affects and is effected by our attitudes. So the music we play, the tv we watch, the websites we go to, how we spend our time, all that stuff plays a part in how we build our home. I really want to make more of a conscious effort to be wise with those things and think about what the Lord would have me do.   Now, dont go getting idealistic, which is a very easy thing to do when talking about ‘how to live’. But you really do have to think about these things. And those of us mom’s out there, all of those things I listed above have a profound effect on our children and how they will relate with God.

So if you see me, ask me how I’m making my home a more peaceful place for the presence of God to dwell. Keep me accountable! (well, only if you’re my friend. if you’re not, i might just get mad at you and flick your ear.)

 

asher loves green

this is what happened today in my entry way…

Big mess, but quite a happy baby. He loved playing in the paint. He ate some too.  Oops!

 

for real this time…

I really did open an etsy shop this time. :-)  it’s www.makemineblue.etsy.com.  (my seller name is Make Mine Blue.)  I will actually start posting things soon! Today I’ll be putting that cute little apron up there. yay!!

Right now I’m almost finished with a nursing cover for Susanna, and then I’ll be starting one for Racquel.  And I have so many ideas for other things to make.  I think the Lord is really blessing me in this and getting my creative juices flowing.  But I really want to glorify Him with my hands.  Try to do that whole ‘proverbs 31 woman’ thing. It’s exciting to start doing something that makes me feel productive!

Anyway, check out the shop, put it in your favorites, and keep checking it. I have a feeling that a few times a week there will eb something new up there.

on a more personal note, I’m feeling great.  I’m around 17 1/2 weeks along, starting to feel some movement, and getting more and more psyched to meet this new little one.  I have to wear maternity pants already because nothing else fits haha!  Joel and the boys are doing great.  They are a delight to me every day.

God bless!

 

motiviation is key

I made this apron last night. I’m getting motivated! Tell me what you think!

 

i finally sewed something!

I’m so excited, I have had time and motivation to sew! I find that I am only motivated if it’s a gift for someone. Below is a picture of a nursing cover I made for my sister in law, Bekah, who just had her first baby last night! A little girl named Kennedi Rachel.  Exciting! I get to go meet her in a few minutes, but I thought while I had a precious 5 minutes, I’d post a picture. I hope she doesn’t see this before I get to the hospital haha. What do you think??

 

i have some news!

To all who haven’t heard already, (and if you live near me, I’d be utterly shocked if you haven’t!), I’m pregnant!! yay! We’re thinking I’m due sometime in early November. So there ya go, peanut #3 is on the way. Pretty cool huh? At first we were really at a loss for words, seeing as how Asher isn’t a year old yet.  But we know that God is in total control and so we’re excited to meet this new little arrow in our quiver.

It’s gorgeous down here in Fort Mill as of late. It finally feels like spring may be here to stay! Today, it was almost 70 degrees, so we took two walks, and even visited the lake where we saw lots of duckys! Rowan made sure to point them all out, and really wanted to get out of the stroller to play with them. Not such a good idea.  They stayed buckled in and watched the ducky’s from a a distance. They were thrilled, nonetheless!

And, I know it’s late, but I am going to post a random photo.  Who said I couldn’t do it on a Monday!

yes friends, this is ryan internicola, the scariest masked man ever.

 

another change

I changed my username on etsy! It is “jennerbenner” (an old nickname from my daddy :-). I”ll post a link to my shop as soon as I get something posted to sell on there.

I’m getting really inspired to sew! I’m working on something for my sister-in-law that I’ll post after I give it to her (for obvious reasons). Super psyched about that! I hope that I can get really motivated to keep sewing after this project is done. I love making things for people!

On another note, my whole family is finally out of the woods in regards to that dumb cold going around. My ears are still plugging up, but it’s much better than the way we were.

I had a delightful visit with my mom, dad, sister and brother when they came down. I’m mad that I didnt take any pictures! They were only here for 2 days, but duh, what was i thinking! The boys really enjoyed them being here, and I was so pleased to spend 2 whole days with them. I miss my family a lot.

check out my sister-in-laws blog at www.laurengreutman.blogspot.com to read about our recent trip to the Dairy Barn. Fun!

 

sorry for the delay

For those of you who look forward to the random pictures, I apologize for, well, forgetting!  I think I have too many things to keep track of on the internet. Just for humors sake, let’s take a look at all of the things I do when I “check my email”:

Email, Facebook, Myspace, the bank, craigslist, my blog, other people’s blogs.

let me tell you, it takes longer than you’d think. “Checking my email” takes 45 minutes some days! HA! Good thing I’ve discovered this. I think I’ll cut and go back to the simpler life of just plain old email.                    And an occasional Facebook.                And maybe I’ll check myspace sometimes.                 And jeez, I have to check the bank right?                     And my blog is very important, if I do say so myself.                  And how will I know anything if I don’t read my friend’s blogs? Does this mean I have to talk to people now?

this photo was taken in the old prayer room over at the Cause. That’s Taryn large with Enoch! See anyone else you know?

 

etsy shop

Hi friends!

I decided to open up a little shop on www.etsy.com (my username is sweetpeaz) and sell some handmade things! I have lots of fabric but am hitting a creative wall. Any ideas?  I’m thinking along the lines of quilts, aprons, pillow shams, etc. Hit me!

 

5 things

Today is a day I need to remind myself of things I’m thankful for, so here goes:

1.  white chocolate

2.  good friends and good conversation

3.  Luke and Bri Ahrenholtz and they’re new precious bundle

4.  my amazing family

5.   When Rowan is the comic relief in my day (when he dances, my heart does flips.)