Passing it On

Oh beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine!
-Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies, by Katherine Bates

Yesterday at church Ev and I played this song, and I had a chance to really study the words of all the verses. Above is the third verse, which I was not very familiar with, but I was struck by the truth and beauty of the words. Today, as we hung the flag, Braden asked why it was a "flag day." We took the opportunity to explain, on a four year old level, why this day is important. I hope that many are doing the same thing so that all future generations will honor the memory of those who have given their lives to preserve this nation.

Cute Bag...Check

I'm on a knitting kick. When my mom was here, she repossessed her stash of needles (with my blessing of course), but did necessitate a small investment in some knitting supplies of my own. Of course that necessitated a bag to hold all my new knitting stuff. I just can't bring myself to buy something that I can make for less, which I will like more. So I searched online for a pattern to make a craft bag. I found this Tote Bag Pattern for free, and completed it in a matter of hours. I did change a few things to customize it for my needs, but the original pattern includes the nifty little pocket on the inside for small items, and those professional-looking boxed corners. They look difficult, but once I learned the trick they're actually quite simple. I just love these gorgeous batik fabrics that I found at my local quilt shop! I think my yarn will like its new home.

Happy Happy Birthday

Streamers, balloons, noise-makers and a mile-high cake! Happy, happy Birthday, dear Daddy!

Sew Cute

Trevor has been waiting and waiting for his new summer pajamas. I cut the fabric, oh, about the end of March. Shortly after that, I just wasn't feeling up to a big sewing project. So they sat, and sat, waiting for me. I made three sets in an assembly line fashion, which it made it super easy! They turned out sew cute, if I say so myself. And Trevor looks like such a little man in them. Totally worth it! I finally feel like I have some energy back, and look forward to knocking out a bunch more projects in the near future.