Verse of the day...

~ “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10



Monday, January 30, 2012

A Thank You Note.......................

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.....HUGE THANK YOU's TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE DINNER
FOR MY FAMILY ON FRIDAYS!
I do hope you all know just how very grateful my family
and I are!!! That simple thing is a big deal to us!..........


GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
.::tammy::.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012

1st Place ~ DC West Duel Tournament

Once again ...... our boys prove how amazing they are!!!

Way to go Conestoga Wrestlers!!!

You ROCK!!!



hugs...love & blessings
~*~Tam~*~

Friday, January 27, 2012

Freebie Friday.....................

CEREAL BOX ... MAGAZINE HOLDER

Okay kids...............here we go.........
This really fun way to recycle...........

Supplies are:
Cereal box... or any box you want to use for a book/magazine holder
Scissors
Ruler
Pen

Turn box on its side... messure up 5 inches......mark with pen....


Due to wanting to keep the 'box top' on this particular box.. I created my slant under it.

Draw your line from the side mark to the top at an angle like this.............. dont forget to mark both sides.


Time for cutting................cut all along the markings to create your holder.

And see............... saved that 'box top' :)


Tah Dah...................... holds magazines Great!

Now... at this point... you can leave the cereal box as is.... or cover it with wrapping paper... scrapbook paper.... or contact paper.

For kids rooms.... it might be fun to just leave the cereal boxes as is.......... :) Imagine a shelf full of fun cereal box magazine holders. <3




Thanks for stoppin' in..........

have a fantastic Friday... and a wonderful weekend!

God Bless

.::Tam::.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Quick Show & Share...............


Wanted to take a minute and post this really pretty scarf I made (if I do say so myself) for a lady that ordered an extra long scarf for her friend.
She picked the color and pattern from other scarves of mine she has seen and this is what it came out to be!



God Bless

¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸ Tam¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸

Monday, January 23, 2012

Make a Difference Monday...............

Imagine if one million people committed to making a difference in someone’s life.

This past year, we honored those who have fallen and served our country on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
We have supported so very many who have been caught in the destruction of the weather... with tornado's.... tsunamis... etc.
We have helped several rebuild after fires and flooding.

And we have donated to so many different causes and needs!
Thank you to our communities for each doing their part for our country!!!

What can you do today to make a Difference? Give a hug... buy a cup of coffee... splurge for lunch... lend an ear.................

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~~~ MAKE YOUR DIFFERENCE TODAY~~~
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Be one in a million!


Hugs...Love & Blessings
.::Tam::.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

2nd Place ~ Oakland Craig Tournament.......

Our boys are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so proud of them!!!!



Patrick takes this kid down.....................

and wins the match!!!!!


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Conestoga Wrestlers ...... ROCK!!!




God Bless

...::Tam::...

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Luke 12:22-34

Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


God Bless
~*~Tam~*~

Monday, January 16, 2012

Ken's Cause.....................

on Facebook..........


Cookies for Ken was created to help Ken Carlton fund his cancer treatment. Over Christmas, cookie donations soared past $4000!

Now, does FB have the power to reach 10,000 people who would donate $10 each for Ken's Cancer treatment?


Thank you
God Bless
¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸ Tam¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Awesome God..............


When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just putting on the ritz
(Our God is an awesome God)
There's thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
(Our God is an awesome God)
And the Lord wasn't joking when He kicked 'em out of Eden
It wasn't for no reason that He she'd His blood
His return is very close and so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
And when the sky was starless
In the void of the night
(Our God is an awesome God)
He spoke into the darkness
And created the light
(Our God is an awesome God)
Judgement and wrath He poured out on Sodom
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross
I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God (Our God is an awesome God)
He reigns from heaven above (He reigns from heaven above)
With wisdom, power, and love (With wisdom, power, and love)
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God

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hugs...love & blessings
¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸ .::Tam::.¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸

Friday, January 13, 2012

Baby Set..............

Good Morning all.................

Well... a little show & share here..................
I was asked if I could make a baby gift for a super good friend of mine to give to a friend of hers for a baby shower gift.
Umm..... of course.... :)

She picked out the yarn and this is what I came up with..........................
This 12 point round ripple ............

and this munchkin elf hat I created a while back...............

I have to say............. I'm really actually pretty happy with this set!

It was really fun to make! I hope my friend's friend likes it!




have a wonderful day everyone!

God Bless

.::tam::.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

HaPpY bIrThDaY ........

To my wonderful 13 year old.................... Michael!


Oh my goodness..... look at this happy boy! And what is that I see in his lap?


Yep................ his new laptop ...................... and already having fun with it!


Happy Birthday buddy.......... mommy loves you!

hugs...love & blessings
.::Tam::.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

1st Place at the Malcolm Tournament.........

Our boys are AWESOME!!!!

Way to go Conestoga Wrestlers!

I am so very proud of you!!!


hugs...love & blessings
.::Tam::.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Finally Home..........................

Good Evening friends and family!!!


KEN IS HOME!









Chemo....scans.... antibiotics...ups and downs of not feeling well....

trips back and forth to the hospital....running boys here and there....wresting practice.. wresting meets... Winter Choir programs.... all done in the last month while being separated.

But we're back together again..... Waiting for our next step in this plan God has laid out for us!


Thank you God!

hugs...love & blessings to you all

.::Tam::.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Fun New Creation.............

Afternoon all.....................


Well... I got to playin' with some yarn yesterday.......... and came up with this cute little elf style baby hat.



I liked it so much.... I made this one for one of Ken's nurses that is due with her first baby here in the next couple weeks. :)


This was fun to create! I can see this being my new favorite baby hat to go along with blankets!


Thanks for stoppin' in........

Have a great day!


God Bless

.::Tam::.




Monday, January 2, 2012

New Year.............No Fear................

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7

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Healthy fear warns us of danger and prepares us to react appropriately. However, the type of fear referred to in this verse is an unhealthy fear. It gets in the way of what our heavenly Father has already given us: His power, His love and His self-control.

Unhealthy fear overwhelms us with doubt and insecurity; it drains our spiritual life and physical strength. It steals God’s peace from our hearts, and robs us of joy in our daily lives. It causes us to become stagnant; unable to move ahead with the things God has planned for us. It’s important to remember that unhealthy, paralyzing, controlling fear is not from God. It is one weapon our enemy Satan uses to interrupt, discourage and destroy our relationship with our heavenly Father.

Are you struggling with unhealthy fear? In 1 Samuel 17:32, “David said to Saul, ‘Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him’”.

David could have cowered in the corner with an unhealthy, paralyzing fear at the thought of facing such insurmountable odds. Yet his confidence in God was so strong he actually volunteered to face the giant Philistine.

David saw his giant problem from God’s perspective and knew he already possessed everything necessary to face his enemy head on (literally!). This confidence allowed him to rest in God’s power and inexhaustible strength in order to defeat his enemy. Because David’s reliance was not on himself, but on the One who supplies everything needed, the giant was defeated.

As we follow David’s example and look at our giant problems from God’s perspective, we have the same assurance that God’s very presence will sustain us as we use the tools He has already provided.

In the past, I battled unhealthy fear; I allowed it to interrupt my relationship with God and others. It stole peace from my heart and joy from my daily life. I now lean on the truths in Psalm 91:14-15, “‘Because he loves me,’ says the LORD, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation’”. These verses have taught me the value of replacing fear with hope.

Are you living with unhealthy fear? Are you ready to replace it with the courageous and confident hope that’s found in trusting God alone? By placing our hope in God and not in our circumstances, we’re able to alleviate unhealthy fear. With God, we can face any giant in our path with confidence.

Dear Lord, I praise You as my deliverer, my refuge and shield. When unhealthy fear arises, remind me of Your ever-present help that hides me in the shadow of Your mighty wings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.


God Bless
.::Tam::.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


“The LORD bless you and keep you;

The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;

The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Numbers 6:24-26~~~



God Bless you all!
have a wonderful Year!!!

.::Tam::.