MyDAY FRIday aaaand....... I've been featured :-()

Happy happy happy Friday.....
NO I was NOT singing, AND, even if I was you can NOT hear me! My microphone isn't turned on HA!! {{{grin}}} Like I have a microphone:)  Today has been a pretty good day. We found a small aquarium for THE babies. A good friend owns a thrift store close by; I was hoping for a larger fish bowl than the coffee pot. Instead, we SCORED a small aquarium which is probably between 1&1/2 and 2 gallons. I 'll show off sum pics tomorrow, in my SALEN post!

I was very surprised, yesterday, to find I was one of several blogs featured on Seams Inspired! That is SEW exciting!!   If you have never "met" Larri, I have to tell ya SHE is a real sweetie! I love her projects. She is a Christian Mom with wonderful sewing abilities! Hop on OvEr and take a peek at her blog. You won't be disappointed:)

My Proverbs for the day:
Prov. 17:1
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.

Who DESIRE's a dry stale crust of bread?? Not ME! (unless, they are Croutons:) I would much rather "feast" than be on the starving side!! When I stop to think about it though, Which house is the one that is actually starving??
One house has dry crust  of bread BUT is filled with a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. Which means that either that is home with only ONE person OR it is a home where people USE gentle, pleasant words, where they LISTEN to one another, and where the needs of another are put before Self. A home that is Christ Centered!
The other home is full of fancy. rich, choice foods.(an elegant party is what come to mind) BUT is full of hurtful sarcasm,  bitter hearts and unspoken grievances. Selfishness and Pride  have the seats of Honor!
Whose Home Would You like to visit???

BE  sure to check out My LINKEE page to see who I'm "hookin" up with today:)
Happy Friday!!

I am a WINNER :) ~~~ At least they thought sew!

I'm SEW excited!!  The wonderful ladies at  Sew Mama Sew decided I deserved to win! Wellll, the random generator liked my anyways... {{{grin}}} I was a winner on their Free Fabric Fridays giveaway almost 2 weeks ago.  Choosing 1 yard to pick out of all the different fabrics and prints was a LITTLE difficult! I did however, jump off into the deep end of my fabric madness and came up with a winner....AND......It is HERE. WHoooHOooo.... I'm one HaPPy DANCin fabric addict!!
Thank You ladies AND you marvelous wonderful handsome Awwwwesome Random Generator ---You ARE the man:)

I know that some of you Must being thinkin "What is WRONG with that girl???". Let me just to explain to ya'll that I have not bought NEW fabric in YEARS. Last Spring, a trio of us went  on  a wedding-adventure,  in which I was so overwhelmed by my Big Chance to actually purchase fabric I NEVER bought any! Yes, I know, I'm a little "OFF" :)
So, of course, I had to share  some PiCs of my spoils...Haha

May I present "Lovely Morning" in Eggplant by Lovely Morning.  The bottom pic is just slightly darker than the top pic. The second one is the right colors. So I would just like to say THANK YOU to SEW MAMA SEW and, of course, my new Best Friend, Mr. Random Generator!
I'm very thankful for such glorious fabric!! Not that I don't love my HUUUGE pile of thrifted and gifted treasures. You'll have to excuse me~~~Fabric DOES make me Gush!!
Check out my Linkee page to see who I'm  linkin up with.

 Here's to Happy Sewing and a GREAT upcoming Weekend!!
Happy Thursday  :)

Monday Medley.... Refashion, New aquarium, linkee luv & more:)

OH Happy DAY! 
I have managed to get a little done WHoHooO!YipyipyipEEEEEEEE:)
I finally sat down with this refashioning project on an outfit for Goose.  I think it's kinda cute:

I know it's alittle hard to tell but the top is a hoodie. A friend gave it to her, but it is a 3T.  The pink striped material( and pink pants) came from a 3T outfit she had last year. I cut the sleeves and ruffle off the top and added them to the hoodie to make it a little longer. I also, added a lit bit of the sleeve to bottom of the pink pants to extend them as well.  The hardest part of the whole thing was the sleeve add on to the hoodie. Every thing else was EASY PEASY!! Now Goose's 3T's will last another season!!

The next pics are of our  new AQUARIUM!

Can you see ALL the little ones??? We stopped by A Yard Sale on Saturday. ONE yes ONE!! They had little plastic containers with these babies in them. For a couple of bucks we got approximately a dozen new Family Members:) 
YOU may notice our "tank" is an upcycled coffee pot! Luckily, I had a spare out in the garage. NO I am NOT a hoarder THANK YOU!!  And the little stones were also, stashed from previous projects. UNfortunately, we had to go buy the plant and water conditioner AND food.  That little plant cost more than the all the fish! But, I know they need the oxygen SEWWWW.....

We aren't sure exactly what kind of fish they are. I'm almost positive they are livebearers, as those reproduce the easiest. I'm guessing   that they are probably mollies or platys.  Everyday, Goose asks are THEY bigger yet!???
 You can find more of my Salen finds here at our shop 4given Outlet:)


Just a quick note, I had a comment on My Last POST  that made me realize I wasn't very clear{{{grin}}}. I thought most of you would pick up the references I was making, but that was not the case.  The person "IN The Media" I was referring to was the Pastor here in Florida who was threatening to burn the Korans. While I can appreciate that He does have the right to do so, I can NOT agree with him.  It is MY opinion, that He should have just kept his lips closed!  If you really want to make a difference, the first step is in showing that you care. Demeaning and Antagonizing only produces anger and strife.

My Proverbs for Today:

Prov. 13:10  Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

I have to ask myself:

What areas am I "proud" in spirit , instead of being humble & gentle?
Does being "right" really make things better??
Do I seek advice from the Bible and Godly Men/Women?
Am I only a "hearer" of God's Word or am I a "doer" also??

I am thankful that I serve the God who forgives me when I ask and repent. I am fortunate that my God isn't a scorekeeper.  When I humble myself before Him,  He is merciful and compassionate.


Meet Me on Monday Questions:)



1. What is your favorite pasta dish?  Mac & cheese


2. What is the last thing you do before going to bed?  I thank God for the blessings He is pouring down upon me!


3. How many nights a week do you go out to eat? We may eat out(usually fast food) once every couple of weeks or so.


4. Are you an avid book reader? I love to read. But can't always fit it in:(


5. Would you rather have x-ray vision or bionic hearing?  Well. if Xray vision would enable me to find all the toys with LEAD PAINT in them, I would have to choose that. If not, I wouln't want either, the anxiety of it all would probably keep me locked in my bedroom! :)

  
Have a Happy Week. Don't forget to check my partay page to see who I'm "hooking" up with!