Fundraisers & Baking

Well, I just finished my first fundraiser. It went pretty well. I didn't quite make my goal but I did come pretty close. So, I'm happy. The fundraiser was for a sweet home-schooling family who is adopting a little boy with disabilities. Well, it turns out they are adopting 3 sweet little ones instead! They are super excited, and I am so very happy for them to be able to bring those children home!! You can check out their journey here.

(Let me also point you in the direction of 2 other families on their own adoption journey's. The Churchill's and the Newsome's. 2 more amazing families that are following the Lord's calling. I look forward to the day they each get to bring home a new family member.)

With the fundraiser now over, I decided to do some baking. Mainly because when we moved I discovered that I do still own a bread machine. And, the bread machine makes making bread, pizza dough, rolls, and the like, so much easier. First I made some pizza dough, it turned out pretty well. Although, I did make a few mistakes, so next time it should be MUCH better. Today, I made cinnamon rolls. YUM! They were pretty big though. So, next time, I won't cut them so large. The icing I made to put on was good also but a bit too sweet for my taste. Of course, the hubby and kids thought it was just right. Next time I bake up some yummy homemade bread-lisciousness (totally not a word but I'm using it anyway), I'll take some pics and share with you all. I may even dedicate a blog post a week to baking/cooking.  I mean, I am in the kitchen most of the time anyway. These boys think they need to feed every hour!

I am also ready to do some more sewing. I haven't sewn in a week! Crazy. I know. I really want to perfect my  Bible cover. I almost have it. I gave up for a bit because I got irritated. My needles kept breaking. Then, I realized, I was using the WRONG needle for what I was sewing. Duh! But hey, I figured it out and should have no major issues now.  =)

Lastly, I do want to say that the Lord has been showing me some things lately. He really is working on me, building my character to be more like Him. Slowly but surely, everyday. God is SO amazing, I don't even have the words right now. But, that is for another post, another day.  =)