it's the little things

Friday, December 31

minute by minute

As this year comes to an end,

I reflect on the ways my family and I have grown through the fun and the difficult times.

Overall, it has been a good year.

Several years ago, I told my husband, I am not asking for the next year to be better than the last. I just hope I can gain better tools and coping skills to be able to handle

what life throws my way!

I wish the same for you!

Life happens.

It unfolds minute by minute before our eyes.

We chose how we see it and handle it!

May we all choose wisely!

Happy New Year to you and your family!

Much Love ~ Inge

Thursday, December 30

another girl in the house

I have never made a doll before.

Having three boys there is no real pressing need. But, since I borrowed the sewing machine I have wanted to make a doll for some reason.

I had a ton of work to do yesterday and told my impulsive side that I would reward myself with some fun sewing time if I finished my “To Do List” first. I worked hard with the goal in the back of my mind: ….work and then play…..first things first…..I think I can, I think I can! I kept my focus all the way up to 10:30 p.m. and then sat down to p l a y !

I had the idea in my head that it would be pretty quick, so I pulled out some scrap material: brown felt, a white tee shirt, a pretty pillow case, pink thread and cotton stuffing.

How hard could it be?

Well, let’s just say Elizabeth and I were up into the wee hours of the night. I ran into a couple creative obstacles, but it really was fun.

Here she is; Elizabeth.

In the morning, I introduced Elizabeth to the boys. My middle son was surprised that I made her in one night and my youngest, well, my youngest is in love! He played with Elizabeth most of the day. I told the boys she was named after my Aunt Beth in Colorado. I don’t get to see my aunt that much but she has a special place in my heart.