4-H

This has been quite a learning year for us in 4-H.  Haley was a member last year, but she didn't really do anything, except for photography.  We entered a couple of pictures and they did ok.  This year it seems we have been working on 4-H projects all year!

Haley entered the Food Show with her Pumpkin Muffins.  She won her category and was able to advance on to District.  Something happened...I don't remember what...and she wasn't able to go to District.  Don't they look scrumptious?

The Fashion Show...What can I say??  Haley worked her fingers off on those PJ's, well so did my Mom helping her.  She would sew the seam...it wasn't right....she would rip it out and do it all over again.  They slaved for HOURS over those things!  They are so cute, and so cute on her.  We go to District, and you know what wins?   A  TUTU!!  It was cute and all, but come on!!  A couple of seams and you are done!  We had pants, tops, hems, sleeves, neckline, "H" embellished on the top...Come ON!!  So that was me being a Mom who thinks her daughter is perfect, and can do no wrong.  But I know that is not true, and it really doesn't matter to me if Haley won, or if she didn't.  I just wanted her to have the experience to see if this is something she wanted to further her skills in.  In Haley's words, "I DON'T WANT TO DO THAT AGAIN!"

Photography...Now this is our event!!  Haley had been taking pictures since the photo contest last year.  She took pictures camping, on vacation, during the storm and weather, she took pictures of all kinds of things!  Haley entered 10 pictures this year..you can see them here.   Out of her 10 pictures, 8 went on to District.  3 of her pictures won Blue award..which is the high level award...4 won red awards...the mid-level award.  1 picture won the entire category for Black and White Landscape!!  I am so proud of her!  I believe this will be the event she really excels in!

I am diving into a new business venture...be watching for more information!!

My Favorite Thing...at the moment

Here it is...My Favorite Thing  (for the moment)

BISQUICK SHAKE 'N POUR PANCAKE MIX!!

My MIL introduced me to this product about a year ago, and my kids just LOVE it!

It is quick and easy...just add water up to the line...shake it up...pour it in your skillet!!

The big container says it will make 12-15 pancakes..which are silver dollar pancakes...

I can get about 8-10 regular size pancakes out of it.

If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do!!

If you know me, I'm not a big cooker..

so I wouldn't endorse anything that wasn't quick and easy! 

NO, I'M NOT CHANGING CHURCHES!!

I'm going to get on my soap box for a little bit, because I am tired of explaining this to many people.  

Yes, God has called Shane and Sara to another church.  NO, I am NOT leaving MY church just because the preacher is leaving!!  My Great-Grandparents were some of the first members of Calvary.  My grandparents, and parents were married there, I was baptized there, married there, and Haley has been baptized there.  The only way I will leave is if they chain the doors shut, and then they will still have to pull me away kicking and screaming!

 The preacher does not make the church, it is the members and the people in it.  If it weren't for the members, there would be no church for the preacher to come to! 

and NO, I am NOT mad at Shane and Sara...they are following GOD, and doing what GOD is telling them to do.   I think we ALL need to listen more closely to what GOD is telling us to do.  Isaiah 50:5 says, "The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me, and I have listened.  I do not rebel or turn away."  They are doing what The Sovereign Lord has told them.  I know this.  I feel if you are mad at Shane and Sara for doing GOD's will, not theirs or what you think it should be, then you need to hit the floor and pray! 

I am going to miss Shane, Sara, and Noah dearly, but I know this is what is in GOD's plan for them.  GOD already has another preacher lined up for our church, and I can't wait to meet him!

Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.  Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.  It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.  Lamentations 3:24-26

This is the end of my soap box.  Thanks for reading.