S'more Fun

We still have cooties at our house. More specifically, strep. This is the second time in 3 months Matt has had it! I think this time is worse. He woke up this morning crying because his throat was burning. He has also ran high fever (103+) and thrown up for three nights in a row! We will all be so glad when it has run it's course. Please pray that he recovers very very soon and Richard and I do not get it!

I wanted to share some cute pictures from the other night (pre-strep).

That's right. We are roasting marshmallows and making S'mores. Matt has this wacky idea that every time we build a fire in the fireplace, we should roast marshmallows. I have no idea where he got this idea. Couldn't be from his S'more crazy mother.

Did you notice the Legos strewn all over the fireplace? Life doesn't get much better then building in front of a cozy fire and eating toasted marshmallows.

Sick Boy, Cake Pops, and Catalogues

So much for the pures party tonight; Matt woke up this morning sick. Kindergarten has been tough on this little guy. He has had strep, some kind of weird virus, and 2 stomach bugs since the start of school. As I type, he is passed out on the couch. I'm not sure what he has, but it is nasty.

I'm glad he is sick now and not next week. Next week is the last week of the semester and, as we all know, it is the best. Parties, Christmas games and coloring sheets, and who knows what other fun.

Speaking of next week, I have 16 dozen cake pop orders to fill. God is so good. I also have a school party to help and bake for and the purse party was rescheduled for Monday. It will be a crazy week.

Tonight is The Office Christmas party episode. Hooray!! This is the one show we both love to watch. Even if you are not a regular Office viewer, the Christmas party episodes always have something for everyone.

Also, did you know that Williams and Sonoma mail out a Christmas catalogue? I didn't, but I got one yesterday. Even though I cannot afford anything, I love flipping through it. It's kind of like a grownup version of the Sears Christmas catalogue from when I was a kid. Do you remember those? My brother and I would take turns circling things for our list. I always loved the robots, Easy Bake ovens, and dollhouses. I know, what a odd combination. As I got older, I quit circling and started making collages with all the things I wanted. How sad is that.

Not surprising, Matt's equivalent is the Lego catalogue. He drags it around like it is some kind of NY Times best-seller.

A Box of Hope

Guess who? I kind of fell of the blogging planet AGAIN! All is well and if I don't flake out, I have some good stories and pics to share. Anyways, on with the show.

About a month ago I signed up to host a purse party through Heartline Ministries in Haiti. I was put on a waiting list, I think I was number 16, and finally received my box of purses after Thanksgiving. It felt like Christmas morning when I found it on my front porch! I couldn't wait to get it inside and see all the beautiful creations. However, I wasn't prepared for the emotional reaction I would have.

As I was pulling out and admiring purse after purse, it hit me. These were not just purses, this was hope for a woman in Haiti. Each purse represents one woman's journey. Her journey for a better life for her family. They represent her love and dedication to learn a skill so she can rise above abject poverty. They represent determination, pride, and freedom.

I'm sure this is not a shock to any of you, but I ended up in tears.

I am having my purse party on Thursday evening and can't wait. I cannot wait to introduce my friends to this amazing organization, Heartline Ministries. I cannot wait to introduce them to the women who made the purses. My favorite thing about the purse is the tag on the inside; it is signed by the artist. But it gets even better, you can go to their website, find the artist, and read her bio. This way, you can see who you are directly helping. Isn't that awesome!