1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now, you believe in Him and are filled with inexpersiable joy!

June pear pic

This months pear picture is with various random objects. :) Let me know what you think!

This is my happy sunflower that gracefully waves when powered by sunlight. :) How fun is that?!

Mr. Froggie!!

Mr. Froggie loves to come with me when I babysit.

Aaaahhhhh, all the good things.

How many projects with flowers can one person make in 2 days?? hhhhmmmm.......

Let see....

One: A head circlet made out of grapevine and silk roses, can also be hung up on the wall as a wreath. (made with my lovely friend Anna)

Two: A Silk flower arrangement made for my grandma's dinning room table.
Three: A head criclet (or princess crown) made out of fresh Ivy, mini carnations, and mini mums. :)

Oh how exhilarating it is to actually DO the projects you wanted to do for sooo long! :) I love that feeling of accomplishment so much!

The first head circlet I made with Anna! Step 1: we took the grapevine and wired it into circles, next (step 2) we attached the roses onto the grapevine with floral wire, step 3: finishing touches!

The finished project!

The second project is a silk flower arrangement that I re-did for my grandma. She gave me her old silk flower arrangement, which we rather dusty and needed re-doing, and I re-did it! Sadly I do not have a before and after pictures. :( Anyway!
There wasn't a whole lot of steps to this one. I'll just show you the pictures.

Front:

Back:

Top:

The third project is the fresh head circlet I made this afternoon. I used Ivy from the front yard and the mini carnations and mums I bought. I am very happy with the finished project!

Ha Ha! Look at Sammy in the background. :P

The Lord delights in those who fear Him,

who put their hope in His unfailing love.

Psalms 147:11

Happy Fathers day Dad!

You're the bestest Daddy!

Luv ya!

my book list.

.... I'm not really into mindless books right now :)

pressed flowers

This week I made pressed flower bookmarks, stationary, and gift tags! I pressed the flowers about five weeks ago, the flowers I used were pansies and ivy leaves. After carefully arranging the flowers on the paper I chose Bible verses for each bookmark and then I laminated them.

how to make sugared flowers...

I have something new to add to a list of blissful things!

Edible sugared flowers!!

This week I had the joy of trying a new project! I have heard of candying (sugaring) edible flowers for a while but I had never got around to trying it. With the convience of the exact flowers I needed growing in our front yard (very handy!) I decided to give it a try! Now, I will share with you how to make them...

First: Cut the stem on Pansies as close to the petals, without completely breaking the flower. Lay the cut Pansies on parchment paper. Now, try one of the un-sugared flowers (to me, they taste a lot like spinach).

Second: Beat egg white, until well blended but not stiff. Use a small brush to spread the egg whites in a thin layer over each flower, this is very tedious work.

Third: Use a sifter to sprinkle the white sugar onto the flowers. Sprinkle until well coated. Let sit in room temperature for 24 hours before eating, or make one week prior to use for baking.

Sugared flowers are great for decorating baked goods.

a trip to the lake

Last week we enjoyed a vacation at the lake of the Ozarks. I loved riding the jet ski and knee boarding. Elliot and Rachael were the official tubers they would not quit!

Mom and I driving the maniac tubers. :P

The crash!!

Here we go!!!

While we were on the boat Elliot, Rachael and i loved playing 'tube wars' (whoever claims the tube and defeats the others wins).

Get 'em Rachael!

One night we played at Putt n' stuff. Dad beat me by 3 points. :(

luv u Rachie!!!

I had sooo much fun with Rachael on vacation.
Don't let anyone ever steal your joy Rachael. :) Can't wait to to see you again soon. :D

...But I will see you again and we will rejoice,

and no one will take away your joy.

John 16:22