The Wave...a few more thoughts than my Facebook post

I posted on Sat. about my time at The Wave. I wanted to expand a bit  more. I wont say the child's name or his dads name just in case they wouldn't like me sharing that info to the web.
This past Sat. we went to The Wave with our Awana group. The kids earn a trip if they finish their book. We have to pay but they are allowed to go with the group at a discounted rate. My kids look forward to it every year and work hard for it. This year was no exception. Us adults really love the Flo Rider. We look forward to it every year as well as the kids. This year on this Sat. we could have attended a marriage conference our church was attending but we felt it was not acceptable to back out of our plans with the kids. So we chose to keep our word and take them to The Wave. We also could have attended a friends memorial. We were bummed they were at the same time as we really wanted to be there but our word to our kids is important. So we set off for the Wave. The Flo Rider was not resurfaced this year and therefore it cut our time on it shorter than normal because we were all bleeding.
So at one point one of my kiddos and his friend wanted to go in the lazy river so we went down the slide into the river. As we were hanging out a sweet boy came up and was hanging on my legs. I asked him if he wanted an inner tube. He did not respond but kept hanging on. I was more than happy to let him. It was like something my own kids would do. We floated around and his dad was walking around the edge keeping an eye on him. That was powerful to me. He had unconditional love. he just kept walking making sure his son was ok but ensuring he was having fun. They were celebrating his birthday. I made sure it was ok with his dad that he was hanging on my legs. His dad was so surprised that his son would do this. He said his son never does this to anyone. The boy has autism. I felt so honored that he chose to hang with me. He would go away and play and come back. He came back to me quite a few times. This sweet boy really blessed me. See I would have missed this amazing blessing had we not gone to the Wave. I talked to the dad at the end of the day and told him how much I was blessed by his son and that his son had made my day. I cant express to you the honor I feel. I have worked with and know that some autistic children do not like to be touched nevertheless by a stranger. However, he chose me. He chose me over and over again.
 His dad walked around time and time again with selfless love.
 Isn't that how God is? He chooses to love us unconditionally. He never leaves us or forsakes us no matter what. We love him because he first loved us the Bible says.
This sweet boy chose me. I don't know why and I never will. I could see an example of the dad walking around no matter the cost to himself. The boy trusting his dad, knowing his dad was there watching over him. Making sure he was safe. What an example!
This boy and his father will go on to touch other people's lives. They will be blessed to have met and see a glimpse into their lives. At one point the mom took him to go on slides and be with him. I really only talked to his dad.
While I have no doubt there are struggles for them everyday. This boy and his father will forever have touched my life. They will have forever made a difference in my life and made me want to be a better wife, mom, friend and daughter of the King.
I love when God makes divine appointments. Saturday God made a divine appointment and I'm glad I didn't miss it. 

The Lorelei by E-Beth all retro-ed up!!!

One look at this pattern and I was really hoping to be picked for this pattern test. It screamed at me... Make me into a retro dress. So I applied to be a tester. I had never made myself a dress before and was a tad nervous. The directions were fabulous and the end product was amazing. I wore it for Resurrection day this last year and received so many compliments. I need to make more because  I love love this dress. I made a muslin just to make sure I was making the right size and it fit me perfectly. This is my favorite outfit in my wardrobe!! I've worn it many times since that first day. This is a pattern you won't regret buying!!! So go ahead... What are you waiting for??? 

Resurrection day this year.

Love my family!!! 

Anything in the 1950's era and I'm excited!!!!

We can all use a little silly in our lives!!

Not many dresses allow you to limbo in them. Ahhh.... A beautiful dress that you can be real in!!!!

TA DA!!!!!!

Here is the pattern to purchase it and make an amazing dress for you or a loved one! Happy sewing!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/187717040/lorelei-womens-dress-pdf-pattern?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=E+Beth+designs&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

Swap meet find made new

I bought this lamp shade at the swap meet quite a while ago. I've always known what I wanted to do with it and never did it. I'm so happy to have finally given this lamp shade a make over. I love how it turned out!!! Don't you?

Before

After 

I think I will embellish it a bit later on. For now she is glittering in beauty as is.

Swap meet find made new

I bought this lamp shade at the swap meet quite a while ago. I've always known what I wanted to do with it and never did it. I'm so happy to have finally given this lamp shade a make over. I love how it turned out!!! Don't you?

Before

After 

I think I will embellish it a bit later on. For now she is glittering in beauty as is.

Fanning the flame

My husband and I recently attended a homeschool expo. The speaker Todd Wilson spoke on fanning the flame. He said that we should be fanning the flame of our children's dreams as well as our spouses dreams. This really hit home for me. So far our oldest son bought a skateboard (something he has wanted for a long time) and our oldest daughter, tonight, made cupcakes all by herself. She wants to own her very own cupcake shop when she is an adult. Will that pan out? I don't know. Will she remember the flavor she made tonight? Or that they are gluten free? I don't know but I can tell you she will remember me letting her do it and staying up past her bedtime to try them. Tonight I fanned that flame for her. This is an exciting time. It's exciting to allow my kids to fulfill their dreams. I'm looking forward to more fanning!! I encourage to fan a flame for someone in your life in the next week. Then comment here on what you did. Happy fanning!!!

Pattern test mash up

Last week I had 3 pattern tests due and I was out of town weeknd at a homeschool convention. All three were made from a sheet. I can only share two though. The top is by GYCT. Her patterns are wonderful. The fit is great. The pictures are very clear and her directions are easy to follow. I love her patterns and she is wonderful to work with. Here's is the link to the Tinley Tee

https://www.etsy.com/listing/188619819/tinley-tee-for-girls-pdf-pattern-size-12

The shorts are by Ruby and Jack. The pattern has not been released yet. It's to be released later this week. These shorts are so cute! They are her cartwheel shorts so keep an eye out for the pattern release. She gives an amazing way to easily ruffle the fabric. It will change your life in the ruffle department. She goes ruffle by ruffle with clear directions. I love these shorts! 

Here's Moriah in both pattern tests. Isn't she cute!!!!

Adventures of The Princess Party Dress

Ever since I tested this dress, Moriah will not take it off. In any moment she can, it's on! To say she loves this dress is an understatement! I was able to test a wonderful, frozen inspired pattern by Mandy K Designs. Moriah picked the colors she wanted. I did goof up a but on the colors she wanted but she loves the dress anyway and that makes me happy!!! This pattern is well written. This is my first costume ever. I say it was an easy sew because the pattern is easy to follow. There are so many options available. You have the choice of 3 sleeve lengths, a cape that can be permanent or detachable. You can easily mix match the bodice size with the length of skirt desired. You can purchase this pattern in the link below. 

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/clothing/princess-party-dress-frozen-inspired/93119

Here are some pictures of the adventures of The Princess Party Dress.

Here she is at the zoo. I will add more pictures as she wears it more places.