My overwhelming task of Laundry!

Goodness Laundry is controlling my life..lately it feels that way.   I get a bit backed up due to a busy week and it seems like I can't get caught up..then when I do, I take a deep breath and smile b/c my baskets are all empty and we all have clean clothes, so I think I deserve a break or something...before you know it the same thing has happened, all that "L" word Laundry has multiplied by 10 while we were sleeping!   So yesterday I started the ongoing task..and dumped in on my bed..b/c this is where I like to fold my laundry..well I got distracted imagine that a stay at home mom of 3, and a home business owner, and wife got distracted! I didn't get to my pile I dumped, for me this is common unfortunately something I am working on, so when it was bed time I walked into my room to go to bed and saw that pile and sighed b/c I was so tired..but quickly that sigh turned into a awwe and a BIG smile came over my face. Its's about the only time I have smiled over a pile

of laundry!   Lilli had crawled out of her bed into ours and found that pile of clean laundry to be pretty comfy to lay on. Instead of putting her back in bed I just moved her over a little, put the clothes in a basket to "refluff" in the dryer in the a.m. and crawled in bed and cuddled with my baby!  

Easter Pics and Ruffle Dresses

I apologize for not posting in a while..see I wasn't too sure how I would do with this blogging thing, but I will try to do better.  I wanted to share some of the latest items added to The Lillipad. One of my favorites is this new Ruffle Collar Dress. Of course any fabric can be used for these but as you can see my favorite has been seersucker.  They looked great for Easter but how cute would these look on the beach for beach pictures.  I am working on a red one and bright blue one at the moment.  I will post those as well when I have them completed.  I hope you all had a blessed Easter and rejoiced that theLord is our Savior and is Risen!                             

Cute Easter idea

How cute is this, very similar to the You've been Booed but with Eggs.  I found this on one of my favorite sites How Does She she included this free printable site http://www.ishareprintables.com where you can print out the sign to leave on the door.  On this site you will see pics of someones house being "egged" you can leave little notes inside the plastic eggs and candy and scatter them all over their yard..stick the sign on the door, ring the doorbell and run.  The kids will have a Blast running around collecting surprise eggs.  Another idea is to leave an Easter basket filled with eggs at the door which is cute but I just love the idea of the kids opening the door and seeing lots of eggs in their front yard and running around collecting all the eggs :)

Who is your Savior?

 
March 27, 2011 will be a date that my husband, I, and our daughter Madi will always remember.  Madi from early on has had a heart for missions, love for others, and a desire to know about Jesus.  We as parents are blessed on this earth to raise such a special girl and it is our job as parents to guide her in any way to know our Savior.  The glory is His, He has been drawing Madi closer year by year, month by month, day by day.  One evening she asked Daniel and I, "How do I know Jesus lives in my heart"?  A moment a parent prays for and waits for...we explained it to her and asked her what she believed and she then said "How can I ask Him into my heart"?..so Daniel then led her in a prayer. Ok, can I say the tear gates opened right on up for me.  How sweet.  Shortly after we scheduled her baptism date to share with others the decision she has made.  We give thanks and praise to God for this huge step Madi has taken in her life. 

Painted Egg

This was just for fun.  I do not sell these, but this was so much fun and very therapeutic.  This was done on a crafting day with my dear friend.  Its a lot more fun doing projects with a friend!  You should try it one day if you have not done so. My hubby cut this out of wood and I just painted it and hung it on wire and added a bow. 
If you do want cute door hangers or cute frames I do have a very talented friend who can paint so beautifully, you can order from The Robyn's Nest, you will see her blog under my favorites.

Easter Garden Flag

He is Risen garden flag. Check out the Lillipad on facebook to see some other garden flag options.  Don't you just love Spring, sunny weather, flip flops, picnics, trips to the beach/lake, and lets not forget the most important Easter.  The reason you and I are forgiven, our Savior Jesus Christ.

Ruffle Flower

My new favorite shirt for a girly girl. The flower can be done any color.  I can also just do a flower on the shoulder/chest area with no stem. Im actually thinking of making an adult version of this with either a plain center to the flower or pearls. But as for projects for myself, well those will have to wait till I am done with my spring orders. Been busy busy busy, which is a blessing.