Volunteer Day

We headed out early this morning to volunteer at the Back To School fair that was put on by the Marietta Housing Authority and our church, Mount Paran North. We got there bright and early to help with set up. There were quite a few people there helping out. Michael started to give me attitude at one point, but I made my stand and made him do what needed to be done. After that, we had a really good day. I think it is really good for my two to get involved in more things like this. They really need to see what it is to really need and to give back to those that don't have much or are sick and suffering. I have always tried to raise my kids in a way that teaches them compassion and it is really important to me to make that an important thing in their life. I want them to always give back, show compassion and show others what the love of the Lord can do. And to teach others that the Lord loves them too.

We left at about 9:30 am and headed to my mother's house. We were all glad to sit in the car for a minute and get off of our feet LOL We went to mom's so that Michael could mow her grass. My mother thought that the grass was a bit too wet to mow today, so we will go back over tomorrow after church to see if it is any better. Mom is a bit whiny from her broken wrist. LOL I love her! She has a hard time doing things though, since it is her right arm and she is right handed. She says it wears her out.

We have gone another whole week with no word from the immigration department. I'm sure hoping we hear something next week. The 12th of August will be exactly five months since they received our application. 

Today, I worked on a card.... I can only seem to get one finished a day LOL

I used scrap paper.. Kraft paper and patterned.. four different patterned papers and I made the flowers out of the same patterned papers. The lettering?? I have no idea.. in my stash LOL, rhinestones, doodling with my Milennium, sewing with the sewing machine with green thread and coloring with Copics YG13, YG23, E30, 331, E33, BG0000, BG10, V12, V15, V17.

Challenges:

• SBS Olympics Is Here - Opening Cermony @ Simply Challenged Challenges 
• Challenge #154: Cheeky, Saucy and Sassy @ The Corrosive Challenge Blog 
• Patterns Galore! @ Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 
• Challenge #150: Matthew 27:51 @ Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge 
• Celebration @ Lollipop Crafts 
• Mojo Monday 252 @ {MOJO} Monday 
• Challenge #130: Birthday or any other Special Day @ Kaboodle Doodles 
• 2TC17: Fifth Tuesday Free For All @ Twisted Tuesday Challenges 
• Challenge #126: Pretty Papers @ Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog 
• Challenge 74: Stitching or Fabric (*stitching*) @ Art Impressions 
• Week 31: Layer It Up! @ Paper Play Challenges 
• Inspire Me Friday 70: Anything Goes! @ Joyful Stamper 

 Not sure why I can't get these two pictures up right!  Really annoying me :p