Lil Daisies

Words of Grace, Words of Life

2012-02-08T17:47:00.000-08:00

I thought to start this off with a snippet from Monday Musings --- I was moved in my heart last week as God spoke so clearly to me about "Gracing My Daughter with Encouraging Words". How often do we spew out negative comments to our children out of frustration, lack of time, or without being aware we are doing so? We can speak so easily negative words and yet forget to speak words

From Recipe Box: The Soup Pot - Vegetarian Chili

2012-02-01T05:00:00.000-08:00

Did you know that January was National Soup Month? Yeah, well I didn't either... and now it is February and I am going to celebrate it. Hee hee, I think that is just kind of like me, eh? Soups are comforting. Winter months give way to soups and stews that just warm your belly and toes on a cold day. January has been not been a typical "Winter" for us here in our neck of the woods. I believe

Monday Musings Jan.30

2012-01-30T07:30:00.000-08:00

Okay, so we have not done this in awhile... but, God's grace covers all my faults - even the forgetfulness and busyness. Please share with me some your musings for the week. What are you doing to expand your mind? Are you making anything fun or crafty? What is on your menu? Here is Lil Daisies - Monday Musings MUSINGS OF MY MIND: Reading: The Ministry of Motherhood - Following

From the Vault: A Lighter Load

2012-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

This post was written April 2008. It is amazing to see how much my heart and life then reflects my heart and life now. It is encouraging to reflect back on what I have written in the past as it helps me to realize where I have been, where I am going, where I have changed and where I STILL need change. Life is a journey.... ...a day to day walk with God. For the past five months I

From the Vault: A letter from God - WORSHIP

2012-01-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

This post was written May 2009 - it is a good reminder for us to praise HIM in all that we do. Place your name where "Bella" is written - this letter is for you too. Be blessed today. Bella,Your voice fills my heart with joy! Did you know that when you sing of your love for me, all of Heaven is listening? You can praise me in the morning and in the nighttime before you go to bed. You can

WALK & WORSHIP -- A NEW YEAR WORD(s)

2012-01-13T12:47:00.000-08:00

Welcome Back!! I have missed you all -- even those I have not yet met. (grin) As I have reflected back at my year of 2011, it really has been a whirlwind of a year. I have to say that it was a year of overloading with activities, busyness, distraction, heaviness. In most cases, it was a blur because I was probably TOO busy trying to accomplish the next task that was on my to-do list.

Mission: House to Home

2012-01-12T08:58:00.000-08:00

The last few months it has been a time of home management.... simplifying schedules, cleaning out closets, decluttering the "stuff" in our home (and oy vey, do we have A LOT, too much!). Our family recently attended our good friend's open house and near the end of the time there, my darling husband asked me "How can we get our home to be like this?" What he was referring to was a feeling

Taking a few minutes to be with you...

2011-12-19T14:54:00.000-08:00

I realize that it has been a little while since we have last chatted. And, I admit that I have been THAT "flaky friend" when it comes to being committed to you by writing on this blog. I feel a tug on my heart the last few months to write. To write music.... compose.... be in the midst of song and word. To write on the blog.... share stories.... capture memories.... encourage..... relate

Family Night: Asian Inspired

2011-11-11T20:00:00.000-08:00

From our garden -- eggplant! Eggplant over rice -- add in some gyozas -- dipping sauce -- and Kung Fu Panda movie! The girls even welcomed their dolls in for evening activities.....

Monday Musings - November 7th

2011-11-07T23:01:00.000-08:00

Monday Musings MUSINGS OF MY MIND: Reading: Six Ways to Keep the Little in Your Girls New Day Rising (Red River of the North #2) MUSINGS OF MOTHERHOOD: In everything set them an example by doing what is good. Titus 2:7 Did you realize that you had an influence on someone today. What message did they get from you? Better yet, how would they describe you today?! Whether we realize

Day # 7 - Living A Life of Gratitude

2011-11-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

Continuing in our 30 day challenge of Being Thankful.... I am thankful for my In-laws! (In LOVE) They are here today to be a part of the girls Veteran's Day assembly -- it was so awesome to see the Patriotism and honoring of those who have and are serving to protect our country at this assembly. Grandpa served in the Navy It was so much fun to watch him today feel so honored. My

Day #6 - Giving Thanks, Living A Life of Gratitude

2011-11-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

Continuing in our 30 day challenge of Being Thankful.... I am thankful for my church family. The love , sacrifice, caring, friendship, grace that they have poured into and upon my family has been tremendous. We are so blessed and grateful. My family is gone through a lot these past several years --- and through those rough times, our church family has been a support to us. We are thankful.

Day #5 - Giving thanks, Living a Life with Gratitude

2011-11-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

Continuing in our 30 day challenge of Being Thankful.... God is good. All the time. All the time. God is good. He is faithful. He is trustworthy. He is present. He is compassionate. He is glorious. His mercies are new, Every. Single. Morning. Sometimes our expectations get in the way…we think things should happen this way or that!... Some days, I can get bogged down in the

Day #4 - Give Thanks - Living A Life with Gratitude

2011-11-04T03:00:00.000-07:00

Continuing in our 30 day challenge of Being Thankful.... My Husband. My Best Friend. My Lover. My Companion. My Groom. Song of Solomon 7:10-12 I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me. Come, my lover, let us go to the countryside, let us spend the night in the villages. Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their

Day #3 - Thankfulness - Living with Gratitude

2011-11-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Continuing in our 30 day challenge of Being Thankful.... Let's Give Thanks today! #3 --- Today I am thankful for some of the little simple things... like kleenex. My daughter has a runny nose and kleenex is so much more appreciated than the back of the hand or sleeve. What are you thankful for today?

Be Thankful - Living With Gratitude (Day 2)

2011-11-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

Continuing in our 30 day challenge of Being Thankful.... Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. ~ Colossians 2:7 (NLT) I am thankful for the WORD..... In all honesty, it has been a challenge for me to sink into God's Word over the past several

Be Thankful - Living with Gratitude (30 Day Challenge)

2011-11-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

The month of November has begun and it is always this month that brings me back to "Thankfulness" -- the time of thanksgiving. This is probably one of my favorite holidays.... and so easily it is overlooked by the secular world. Halloween is followed immediately by "Christmas" (decorations, trees, gifts, etc.). I am choosing NOT to overlook this holiday - but rather embrace it and go

Featured -- Thank you!

2011-10-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Faith: Devotional Basket

2011-10-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” The Bible is your special letter from God. It has a living, breathing message that will ignite your heart for life. But, opening the Word takes work. To me, the Bible at times seems like the heaviest book on the shelf. That is because Satan is hard at work making sure we forget to read God's love letter to us. Satan

Be Still - what is on your plate? Part II

2011-10-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Here is the second part of my testimony - that I shared about yesterday. Just wanted to let you know that some of the words that I wrote below and shared about during this time of testimony were from a devotion that I read about awhile back -- and some was from a sermon that I listened to as well. God had prompted those two things in my mind when I wrote out this testimony... God has really been

Be Still - what is on your plate?

2011-10-13T07:49:00.000-07:00

It has been a crazy month for our home -- especially for the Mama! I feel as if my brain was captured and I have been slowly getting it back. One of the things that I have learned after reflecting over the past month -- was BUZYNESS. I was asked to share my testimony at a women's luncheon event -- where I sing with a all women worship team (compiled of about 12 women from 8 different

Recipe Box: Bean, corn, tomato & red cabbage salad

2011-10-12T12:42:00.000-07:00

This salad was a harvest from the garden + what's in my pantry inspired dish. I had some delicious sweet red cabbage, perfectly ripe tomatoes, sweet white corn, and sweet red onion from the garden. Then added in some fresh herbs: cilantro, oregano (from our herb garden). The black beans were from pantry - I cooked a batch of dried black beans in my crockpot - and froze 2 cup portions.

Full

2011-09-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

In this season of our lives....Life is full. It is full of excitement It is full of happenings It is full of blessings. It is full of laughter It is full of tantrums It is full hand prints on the wall It is full of dirty laundry It is full of homework It is full of exploding diapers It is full of twirls It is full of singing a song really loud It is full of

Recipe Box: Whole Wheat Pancakes with wild berries

2011-09-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

For a special Saturday breakfast or Sunday brunch, our family made these yummy pancakes. The wild berries just add a refreshing element to the cakes, and the buttermilk creates creamy, fluffy, texture to these healthy pancakes. Enjoy! Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or unbleached all-purpose

Monday Musings

2011-09-12T15:44:00.000-07:00

MUSINGS OF MY MIND: I am enjoying a 2 hour window of time in between planes. I got myself a yummy fish tacos with beans & rice for dinner - but, I am full. I am thinking about asking them for a bag, because I can't eat it all....and I just hate to waste food that was really expensive. Airport food is always expensive -- oh, I cringe. But, I was thankful that it was a generous portion for

FABULOUS TIPS: From The Kitchen

2011-08-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Philippians 4:11-12- Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Continuing with our Fabulous Tips Tuesday series -

The Project List

2011-08-29T11:56:00.000-07:00

A few nights ago, I was laying on my back in my very comfortable bed - fresh sheets are just so comforting. The fan was ticking while cooler air circulated through the open window in our bedroom. The moon trickled in its light into the crevices of the room. I was staring at the ceiling watching the fan. My mind swirling with thoughts. I started to giggle - just a small giggle at one

FABULOUS TIPS:The 3 R's

2011-08-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

How We Get Clean: "Showering & Laundry"

2011-08-22T13:34:00.000-07:00

Sometimes the easy way to get clean is through a power hose. The kids are showered and laundry is done all in one swish! :) I think they may have even got clean behind their ears. A facial perhaps? Getting those teeth pearly white. Rosi is even "singing" in the shower. Yep! Clean....and VERY wet. Oh, but what fun!

FABULOUS TIPS: Back To School

2011-08-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

Carversations: Is God coming today?

2011-08-12T14:45:00.000-07:00

Another special moment with Rosi today - our CARversation: ROSI: Is God coming today? MAMA: I don't know. ROSI: Well, God came to our house yesterday morning. I hope he comes today too. MAMA: God is always with you, Rosi ROSI: Yeah, if he comes. I am going to get a washcloth for him, so he can wipe his blood. A washcloth fwom your bathwoom, Momma. MAMA: Aww, that is so nice Rosi

FABULOUS TIPS: secondHAND, HAND-me-down, HAND-made

2011-08-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Little Warriors

2011-08-07T11:00:00.000-07:00

Rosi and her best buddy - share a day of "dress-up"! I find it rather amusing that even though they are playing "dress-up" together - there is in fact a difference in how they play it. Girls tend to treat role playing as "dress-up" or "princess". They dance around with their dresses and attire with thought of feeling glamorous. Whereas boys tend to treat role playing as "Super Heros". They

What is on my heart....

2011-08-06T00:24:00.000-07:00

Reclined on the couch - it is after midnight. Another late night for me...it seems I can't sleep well for the past several months. The sound of a whole house fan steadily flows of cool air - and the resonating sound of "quietness" (rare that I experience this pleasure) looms in the darkness. Tis' the time I have to be alone in my thoughts and prayers. I have a lot swirling in my mind.

Unto the Lord

2011-08-03T21:14:00.000-07:00

The best way to make homemaking a joyous task is to offer it as unto the Lord; the only way to avoid the drudgery in such mundane tasks is to bathe the tasks with prayer and catch a vision of the divine challenge in making and nurturing a home.

So, what did you do this Summer?

2011-07-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

Wow, I am amazed how Summer has just flown by for our family. And, if you asked me, "What did you do?" -- I would seriously have a long drawn out pause and possibly a deer in the headlights kind of look too. I am not really sure. Swimming. Uh... Swimming. Movies (sad, I know...but, when it is triple digits - who really wants to be outside??) VBS Swimming... (yeah, pools are cool --

Change

2011-07-25T23:43:00.000-07:00

I have been playing around with some design for my blog. I thought a more simple design might look better. So far I am liking it. What do you say? My goal was simplistic, refreshing, cute, eye-catching... Our main computer in the house has been extinct for quite sometime - and unfortunately it has most of my pictures on there AND it has my photo shop program. My laptop does not -- so, I

New Discoveries

2011-07-08T17:06:00.001-07:00

Thanks to my hubby, I am jumping into the techno world. I got a new phone where I can apparently blog from it. Woot! So, here I am attempting to write one. So fun. Here is a fun picture I took too

The art of sticking my nose in a book

2011-06-30T03:41:00.000-07:00

credit I love to read. I also love when I have time to read. It seems that this season in my life, and the ages of my children - I have less time to read. BUT, I try to make an effort to keep reading - keep expanding my mind - keep learning - keep growing - keep dreaming. My husband also likes to read - but his kind of reading is different. He is one of those techie types and enjoys a

Simplicity? - is really complex

2011-06-26T08:10:00.001-07:00

"There is a quest out there for simplicity......My life is not simple. And I am not simple. My life is complexPeople are complex. All the people here are individuals. They all have individual needs and individual wants and individual personalities.....The only simple part is how I do it. I am called to do it diligently. I am called to do it wholeheartedly. I am called to devote my entire life to

Summertime!

2011-06-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

Happy 1st day of Summer! So, you really know it is Summer time when your kids are getting ice-cream at 9:00 o'clock at night....in their bathing suits....because the temperature is triple digits. Welcome Summer -- we are delighting in this season. "While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat,and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease." ~Genesis 8:22~

Savvy, Spunky, Super-Fun, Silly, Sweet, SIX YEAR OLD!

2011-06-15T23:48:00.000-07:00

Lydia She is a Tomboy Princess! It is the best use of words to describe my Lydia because she dabbles into the best of both worlds! Lydia had a Star Wars birthday party this year! Tomboy : She loves to get dirty with the bugs & worms (she has a heart to take care of those little squirmy creatures), swing on the monkey bars, ride fast & furious on her bike (doing tricks too), play outside

Please Pray

2011-06-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

Today I want to ask you for prayer. It is my sweet Lydia's b-day today - and I am in the process of writing a blog post to honor her - however, today I am reminded how precious life is -- how blessed that we are given a day, an hour, a moment. As a mom to 4 beautiful children - I can understand how difficult and hard it is to see your child suffering and sick. It puts a permanent pit in your

Cooking With The Kiddos: Oriental Fish Packets

2011-06-03T06:35:00.000-07:00

It was a night for cooking with the Daisies. They really do love helping out in the kitchen. They want to help almost all the time. I usually try to come up with a task that they can do - because not all tasks are appropriate AND to be honest, sometimes I just want to quickly get it done and on the table - it is easier just to do it myself. But, because I desire to teach my children some good

A Play Dough Party

2011-06-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

Let's all admit -- Play Dough is FUN! I think it can be therapeutic as well. Soft squishy dough squeezed through your fingers....creative & imaginative play..... laughter, creativity, joy.... It can be messy, but really EVERY child really does love to play with the dough!! My girls decided that they would have a play dough party today.They donned themselves with chef/artist hats & aprons!

Ladybug Picnic

2011-05-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

1,2,3,4,5,6,7.8.910,11,12Lady bugs at a Lady bug picnic! My sweet precious baby celebrated her 1st birthday with a darling Ladybug Picnic! Ladybug Fruit Salad Ladybug's munchies - Veggie Tray Ladybug Pasta Salad Ladybug Pinata - taking rest on the piano! Ladybug Cupcakes!! Audria Ladybugs decorate the letters Plates in a basket Picnic Basket full of supplies A

The Cupcake

2011-05-25T10:47:00.000-07:00

The Real Us

2011-05-19T09:42:00.000-07:00

Have you wondered what the REAL family of Lil Daisies household is truly like? This would be The Real Us. Here we are in all our glory.... Do you know how difficult is to get a picture of ALL of us looking straight at the camera, beautifully smiling with eyes open? Then I thought more about it -- I think these pictures really portray our family really well. We just are not perfect by

The Interpretation of Art

2011-05-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

A "special picture for Mommy" from darling daughter Lydia. Tell me --What do you see when you first glance at this drawing? Yeah, me too. This lady has long hair and very well endowed. I couldn't help but laugh. She did not intend to draw what you "SEE" here in the drawing. It is really hands holding a book or something...but, it sure doesn't look at it when you first glance at the

Quirky Inspiration

2011-05-16T17:16:00.000-07:00

Funny how I can enter another person's home and be inspired to go home to my own and clean, organize, decorate. It was just a few days ago, that I pondered about that. I find myself doing that often. I go over to people's homes and look around -- not snooping (though, I admit I have done that before). When I am at these homes -either be in conversation with a friend, dropping in for a moment

Renew

2011-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

My handsome husband and I were discussing how sometimes we are getting ahead of the Lord in our daily lives -- what does that mean "getting ahead"? We have been in seasons of having what we need and comfortable -- and we have been in season of needing and struggling to make it day to day. But the main question we ask ourselves -- Are walking with God in all seasons of life? It is easy to

CAR-VERSATIONS: A What???

2011-04-13T06:12:00.000-07:00

Kids say the darndest things! Somedays I am amazed at the "randomness" that takes place in our van. Things that must be strewing through their little brains.... I would say "Golly, it would be nice to be inside their heads knowing what they are thinking" BUT, reality is that they SAY what they are thinking almost 99% of the time! :) I don't have to crawl in to know ....I can just sit back

April 10 Menu Plan

2011-04-11T12:56:00.000-07:00

I haven't shared with you my meal plan for quite some time...so, I thought to share with you today this week's menu for our Lil Daisies household. I am attempting to use up as much as I can in my pantry, freezer, and fridge first before buying a whole bunch of ingredients. Do you ever do that? Sometimes I have plenty in my "pantry" but I design a menu that requires going out and buying a lot

Daddy Dough, Daughter Dough

2011-04-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

A special afternoon for Rosi helping her Papa make dough for the bread.... A chair to stand on is a must Helping pour in the flour... doughy fingers~! Here is a little video of the Daddy & Daughter making dough! I love the "repeat" button on that girl! Are there special things that you like to do with your kids?

Home Tour

2011-04-06T18:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our home. Shall we have a tour? Now, I am sure that many of you bloggers and maybe even readers have been on BLOG HOME TOURS before. Here is how it usually works: Blogs host an event where other fellow bloggers can post tours of their lovely homes with one another. Perhaps it is for Christmas time -- or Spring time -- or just because. You click on all the links to other blogs

CAR-VERSATIONS

2011-03-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

Conversations taking place in the car (mini-van) that inspire, make you laugh, make you cry, make you ponder, make you sometimes wonder.... "Oh, the places a Car-versation will take you!"Child Friend: How old is Audria?Me: She is 10 1/2 monthsChild Friend: Oh, wow - she is getting big, huh? Does she talk?Me: Sure.Audria: Ya.....da, da, da, mm, naa, gaaChild Friend: She said "Yeah!" Aw, look

She...

2011-03-24T10:11:00.001-07:00

She crawls... "pick me up Mama"She skates... everywhere in the house with Vader. She laughs ... she is a ray of sunshine (wearing "rello" on a stormy day) She strums ... playing sweet sounds on her new guitar

BLOG ANEW

2011-03-16T15:28:00.000-07:00

The First Day of Spring is coming upon us - March 20th. I love Spring and all that it represents.RefreshingAnewI feel like this is a time that I might be able to get a FRESH NEW start to my blog. I love writing and find that I miss taking the time to write. With this goal in mind to write more consistently - I am praying as to what the FOCUS of my blog should be or already IS -- it always

Such is life ---

2011-03-03T11:34:00.000-08:00

How is it that when I step away from the room for only a minute that this happens?Mallie - the dog - is chewing on Audria's LAST "Nuk, nuk" (what we call pacifier).Rosi - the three year old - is drawing all over Audria's head with pink fruity chapstick. Apparently, applying "make-up to be pwerty"Audria - the baby - is jumping up & down in her "jumper" fussing because she just had shots yesterday

Redirecting..... Loading....

2011-02-22T23:03:00.000-08:00

Do those words sound like computer terms? Well, yes they are....and they were inspiration for the blog title and post when I was "waiting" for a page to load. I saw those words in the tab of my web browser.Thus, began my brain rolling... I thought....wow.... that really describes my spiritual journey right now.I have been battling with anxiety attacks lately - and as I have been sifting

What's Up?

2011-02-11T14:18:00.001-08:00

I was taking some time to look back upon my own blog and catch up on reading some other blogs that I enjoy. I feel a little sad being away from the blog world for such an extended time. I love writing and enjoy expressing my thoughts with you all. I love to create. Express.It was fun to reminisce through my blog and find posts of laughter, creativity, deep thought, tears, spiritual

Valentine Mantel

2011-01-24T14:25:00.000-08:00

How Do you Like Your Coffee?

2011-01-20T08:41:00.000-08:00

As I ordered my coffee this morning - I thought wow - now, wouldn't that be nice to be described just like me coffee?Tall Skinny Cinnamon Dolce!TALL --- SKINNY -- CINNAMON Colored HAIR? --- & DOLCE (Dolce means "sweet" in Italian)I know, I had to laugh at the thought. I imagined myself TALL (of which I am not - I am 5'2") and SKINNY (of which I am currently not - working towards that goal

Eating From The Pantry

2011-01-07T20:42:00.000-08:00

Some of you may remember that I participated in the Pantry Challenge last year. I am sure that somewhere (blog) is probably hosting such an event now. But, I am finding myself attempting this challenge again on my own here at Lil Daisies - for several reasons:1. Financially - We have been struggling financially over the past several years and even more so this last year. It has been a

2011 - Goals

2011-01-07T14:37:00.000-08:00

Cultivate joy. Exude peace. Create rest. Lovingly create. Creatively love.Choose simplicity. Grow deeper. Seek beauty. Make memories. Soul Nourish. Home haven.(words from Homespun Heart)

7 Layers Of Ooey-Gooey Goodness!

2010-12-22T15:44:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite Christmas treats (though it can be made ALL year round - but, we usually delight on them during the Holidays) is absolutely filed into our "OOEY-GOOEY GOODNESS" category of our favorites.It is simple and delightful. What are some of your favorite Holiday treats?Seven Layer Bars RecipeIngredients:1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet

Refreshing Our Souls

2010-12-08T10:30:00.000-08:00

There is so much I wish that I could be doing with this blog -- however, it has been a season of changing, breaking, molding, renewing, refreshing in our lives right now. I have had thoughts of sugar plums dancing in my head - okay, not really... but, I have had visions of sharing a ton of Christmas wonders and ideas, gifts, thoughts on the manger, etc. But, it just is not happening right now.

Bloggy Makeover -?? Hmmm, Me Makeover

2010-11-24T23:10:00.000-08:00

It is quiet in my house right now. All the kids and big Papa kid and dog too are sleeping snuggley in their beds. I am wrapped in my warm quilt on the living room couch with my laptop.A candle is lit.I was browsing through facebook a little bit, wrapping up my to-do list for tomorrow...it is the day that I am preparing for my family to head out of town for Thanksgiving getaway to my parents

10 Days of Thankfulness: A photo journey - 1

2010-11-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

Day OneMy Husband

CELEBRATING...

2010-11-15T17:00:00.000-08:00

Oh, how I have missed you. Writing keeps knocking on the back of my mind almost every day - and to get from there to here seems to be impossible these days.God has been doing some overhauling in my life lately -- and several times I have debated if I should make this blog turn black. I am still debating.I want to write and journal - but sometimes I feel like it is too much and is it worth it

God is painting ....

2010-10-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

God is painting a picture on the canvas of our lives. Our bodies are merely the frame. God intends to paint a beautiful picture -- a picture to others of our character and unique expression of Christ's life -- and place it in this frame. (Calm My Anxious Heart, Linda Dillow)I am quite nervous writing this...I am just being honest here and now even more so, I going to be even more honest,

Stepping Forward

2010-10-21T09:05:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 16:9, “A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.”Remember those little feet in the big shoes?Well, those were my sweet little daisies feet inside of brand new running shoes.I took the picture of her wearing them for several reasons to demonstrate a point - a journey I am about to embark upon:1. Fillin' My Mama's Shoes: The first reason being she wanted to

A New Journey - Sneak Peak

2010-10-19T09:03:00.000-07:00

A NEW journey is on the horizon here at Lil Daisies ....AND....I giving you a sneak peak into that journey....Any Guesses?....stay tuned!

Create With Me: Gift Bag (Tutorial)

2010-10-12T08:58:00.000-07:00

This is a simple project that a beginning seamstress can make. I love bags - and my girls do too! They have caught on to my love for bags. I made this simple gift bag in about an hour (with all the interruptions from my daisies). This bag would be perfect to use as a gift bag - especially for Christmas coming up soon too.I had a little fun with it and made a tutorial for you! If you

10-10-10

2010-10-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

In celebration of 10-10-10, I am writing a list of TEN THINGS!Want to join with me? You can play over at Lil Daisies Facebook or twitter if you like! You can also play by leaving a comment here! There are no rules really (no 10 commandments per say) - so you can write about anything- things you want to do, places you want to go, things that you love about your husband/wife/SO, things that

Family Fun Friday: Let's Make A Date!

2010-10-08T06:01:00.000-07:00

One of the things that we try to do with our daughters is have special one-on-one times with each of them. We go on dates! Papa will take one of the girls out with him and they ride in his MR2 (It is a toyota mr2 - that we call Mister Two). They LOVE to ride with their prince charming in MR2 - the wind blowing in their hair and having all the attention of their Papa to themselves is VERY

Half Way to Sweet Sixteen

2010-10-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

Today my sweet firstborn daughter "#1" (sometimes for fun we like to refer to them as their number of birth order - ha ha) is officially 8 years old. She wanted to bring donuts to school this morning for her birthday celebration at school. So we went down to the store at 6:50am this morning picking out donuts. I grabbed orange juice to go with it, because there had to be something healthy

From Under The Laundry Pile

2010-09-27T23:24:00.001-07:00

As you can see - my blog writing has been quite slow over the past few weeks. In fact, I didn't even post a FAMILY FUN FRIDAY for last week. Shame. I know......there were so many blog posts that I have wanted to write all tucked in my head, but not been able to let out. Welcome to Autumn post, Tutorial for making a CUTE purse, Planning a Crafty Party ---Life here at the Lil Daisies household

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY - Play Doh Creations

2010-09-17T05:37:00.000-07:00

I think most people have a love-hate relationship with play doh. You either love it or hate it. My hubby - hates it, because it is messy and he seems to find it ground into everything after my girls are done playing with it -- and usually finds it for weeks there after.I am actually okay with it. It has actually grown on me a little bit - especially since my girls are getting older and are

Hoppin' to meet some new friends!

2010-09-17T04:50:00.000-07:00

I am having a little fun with Friday Friendly Following...I hope you will join up with me?

Inspiring Autumn - Wreaths

2010-09-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad. ~Edwin Way Tealephoto creditIt is almost "offically" Autumn beginning on September 22nd. I think the Fall season/ Autumn is one of my favorite seasons for so many reasons.I am counting down to the first day of Fall by sharing with you some Autumn favorites....and then

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS - Masquerade!

2010-09-10T06:30:00.000-07:00

My Lil Daisies love to dress-up! In fact, we had two overflowing baskets of dress-up apparel. Just recently we went through and down-sized (nice pun there) on the clothes.But, we also enjoyed a time of playing dress-up!Not only do my girls love to dress-up, they love music and dancing. So, what better way to have some fun family time than to dress-up, put on some groovin' music and DANCE!

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS

2010-09-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

How is it going with spending some quality fun time with your family? I hope you are able to plan a few hours to be together and create memories as a family.It has been hard for me these past few weeks to get going on planning new and creative family fun times together because of getting into routine of back to school.Phew! I am worn out from all the activites going on with back to school. I am

ABC Create With Me: B - Bread

2010-09-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

My DH Ric has made his "Papa" Bread for us over the past few years and we absolutley love it (and our friends too) when he makes it! He first learned the recipe off of New York Times: The Minimalist Bitman!He has since played, adjusted, perfected his own variation of this fantastic "Papa Bread"!The recipe is found on my other blog: Lil Daisies Gourmet Pantrybut, I have reposted it for you here!

ABC Create With Me: A - Afgan

2010-09-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

My grandma was an artist. She painted and taught my brother to paint. My brother is now an professional artist. She sewed. She taught me to sew my first pillow case. She crocheted and knitted. She taught me to crochet as well. However, I am not very good because I did not pursue it as often after she had taught me. I know the basics, but nothing beyond that. My mom crochets beautifully

FABULOUS!!

2010-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:00

I am a follower of the somewhat simple blog -- and let me tell you, this is really a fun, creative blog!somewhat simple is having a super fun ABC party this month and I am playing along. I just love it! I love anything creative and a chance to show of creativeness in a fun way!AND...There is also a SUPER FABULOUS giveaway!YEP! A Silhouette!Oh, I am soooo excited about this one. And, of course,

HUMMMMMMUS!

2010-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

So, I have had several people ask me for my Hummus recipe.Well, truth be told, I think I make it different EVERY time I make it. I am the type of "baker, chef" person that doesn't usually follow a recipe exactly and tends to throw in a pinch of creativity and a dash of experimentation when I cook.This time, I decided to have a little fun with my Hummus creation by taking pictures along the way,

Six Sense Sunday

2010-08-29T00:55:00.000-07:00