MBMM #19

Rock Star Pajamas

I made these for Amy 2 or 3 years ago. The 2nd year I had to add length (the red ) and a knee patch. She used to call them her "rock star pajamas." This is probably the last year they'll fit her.

MBMM # 18

Just about everyone has already seen this one, but

yep! I made that!

MBMM # 17

Crown of Thorns from Palms

After Mass every palm Sunday,Irush home and spend the afternoon weaving palms into crowns and crosses. It's the only way to get them done, as I've tried keeping them damp and doing them later, but it doesn't work. It's a nice way to relfect and meditate on the upcoming Holy Week, too. One of these crowns always goes in the mail to Uncle Paul back home, and the left over bits of palm get made into crosses that I put in my Easter cards.

MBMM #16

An old barn door!

At Christmas I saw an old barn door above teh mantle on soemone's blog andthought it looked nice the way it was decorated. Come to find out, the gal had made the door. I knew I could do that ! Marty helped me put it together one afternoon. I used it at Christmas, Valentine's, and St. Patrick's Day, but took it down on Ash Wednesday to put up our Lenten stuff. I'm not sure if I'll keep it, or take it apart to re-use the wood. For now, it's in the garage.

In New Jersey

We drove up today and I can't help thinking how odd it is to be moving somewhere that can be reached in 1 day. House hunting and church visiting are items on the agenda for the week.

MBMM # 15

Halloween costumes

L-R: John Cena, Clowns, Rey Mysterio

(it was a big year for WWE wrestlers)

At our house tonight

we will host the first Light Weigh meeting for the Ft. Bragg Catholic Community. I am excited and believe it will be a blessing to all who attend. Please keep us in your prayers.

MBMM # 14

I made longer cords.

The Christmas candles I bought for the windows this year had short cords and the builder of this house did not center the outlets on the walls. Combined, these two facts neccessitated one of two things: a) use 10 drop cords, or b) lengthen the cords on my candles.

I chose b. Using a long drop cord, I spliced pieces into my candle cords and had perfectly fitted cord lengths for each window. Next house, I'll have to re-evaluate. When I build my own house, I will have outlets under every window, right where I want them!