Tangled...

Cheyenne's favorite movie (well, this week anyway).

 So she has requested a costume just like her favorite character Rapunzel to wear the Halloween. I shopped around, but I am not sure why. I never find a pre-made costume that I love (and can afford). So I made the mistake of asking the Crafty Queen (my mom) if she thought we would be capable of making one. Why do I do this??? I know she will never say "Nah, that's probably a little more work than you really want to put into a costume your child will prob only wear twice ...if your lucky!". Of course not! She says "Sure!" and then sets up a date to shop for fabric and a pattern! So today was my first Sewing 101 class and I barely passed with a "S" for SLOW!!!

So in the beginning there was the pattern. I must say I went back and forth on whether I should post this pic or not. As a self proclaimed copycat I have found it is never good to share with others what your project is "suppose to look like" because I have yet to "copy" something perfectly. But hey with this project I have a pattern and precise directions to make it look just like this...right?? :)

Then came the pinning. They call me Speedy Gonzales the Pinning Machine! Well, in my dreams they do!

About an hour later...no really an hour after we started pinning we were finally ready to start cutting!

Now some of you my think that the following was an attempt at letting Cheyenne join in the fun...sorry to disappoint but this beauty was cut by me. And yes I used scissors not a chainsaw like it may look. In my defence whatever kind of fabric this is I don't think even Martha Stewart could have cut a straight line on it! It was slicker than...well I don't really know what it is slicker than, but you think of the slickest thing you know and yes, it is slicker than that!

The instructor decided I needed a little break.

So after all that pinning and cutting in a matter of about 3hrs it was time to break out the sewing machine. However, we were so excited to actually be sewing that we for got to capture the fun with our camera. So at the end of the day here is what we have to show...it might not be much, but hey, that's why we started a month and a half early :)

Buccaneer Birthday Boy...Arrrggg!

     So this little scallywag just celebrated his 2nd birthday in true pirate form!

So we set sail in search of some swashbuckling fun!

But the high seas can really wear on a little pirate so we rustled up some grub...

And every pirate is always looking for some buried treasure:)

 

But Captain Ryker really hit the jackpot...

Here he is surveying his loot :)

But the Captain really struck gold when he looked under this blanket...

A happy pirate!

Melodic Monday

Got a full plate today. Nothing like a good upbeat song to draw some motivation.
Song of the day: MOVE :)

Walking with Jesus

You may notice a new blog on my stalker list! Our dear friend BJ has started a blog and is using it as an outlet to share with the world his story of cancer and how Jesus is getting him trough it. I have seen the power of blogs when they are used for God's glory through Sarabeth's blog and I have no doubt that the Lord will use BJ's blog in a mighty way too! Thank you BJ for sharing the power of Jesus through your trial!

Check out Walking with Jesus!

I feel the EARTH MOVE under my feet...

...well more like heard. We did experience the earthquake here. However the sound of the tremors were far more alarming than the actual vibrations. I am happy to confirm that the Volpe 4 have not suffered any injuries or home damages. My soul is shaken though. This is one more (of the many) reminders that Jesus is real ...and coming again. Yes, yes I know that no man knows the day or the hour, but the Lord did find it important to share some warning signs:


For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. Mark 13:8

No matter when that day comes there is no doubt that today we are one day closer to meeting our maker. Are you ready??

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9
 

Kidergarten Girl!

These were taken yesterday during Cheynne's first day of kidergarten at home!

Melodic Mondays

Today is Cheyenne's first day of Kindergarten and at the end of the week we will be celebrating Ryker's 2nd birthday! So for this week of milestone I thought my favorite "parent song" would be appropriate for this Melodic Monday! So grab the tissues moms...