There are actually several things on the cutting table but I keep putting this one on top of all the other projects. I have been wanting to make the Zig Zag Quilt ever since my SIL made one last year. Hers turned out so well that I wanted to give it a try. I have started sewing a few of the squares to make triangles and I am excited to see how it turns out. It will be awhile before it is finished as I mentioned the other projects are for such things as birthdays, baby showers etc. that need to happen in a timely manner. I am excited to see this quilt come together though!

Last night I got to have our small group girls over for a fancy dinner. It was fun to break out the china and dress up the table a bit. It was also fun to remind them that they are worth a fancy dinner for no reason as it was a surprise for them. We all sat around an extravagant table in sweats, t-shirts, jeans, etc. we came as we were. . .exhausted and worn. There was laughter and there were tears and it was a sweet time of togetherness a time of remembering that we are there for one another and that we are not alone. We reminded each other of God’s love for us and that He will never leave us. It was truly a precious time.

I think that Hubby and Sister were a little jealous of the fancy dinner. They both made comments of the fanciness. Hubby commented on the china and Sister on the flowers that were set on the table. I love surprises and I love to surprise people but I think that I often forget to surprise those who live with me day in and day out those who see the good and the bad in me close up. I am looking forward to surprising them with a fancy dinner soon. I am most thankful for my Husband and these little ones and I am thankful for the reminder of showing them love in extravagant ways (that are affordable like a fancy table. . .it is the simple things). This season of Lent is reminding me of Christ extravagant love for us! He invites us into so much! The greatest gift and a great feast! I want to remember to love well day in and day out!

The ole’ blog got a little dusty again! It turns out that after that big cup of tea things went down hill a little more as brother broke out with an allergic reaction to some medication. Thankfully he is on the mend and spring decided to pay us a visit so we have been outside a lot these last few days.

Spring always seems a little tricky as it appears enough to get things blooming and growing and then we will have another cold snap and the cycle continues for a few weeks until it finally decides to set in. We are taking advantage of the tricky spring as I mentioned we have been camped out outside for these last few days trying to drink in all the wonderful sunshine and warm temperatures. Every Spring it never fails that I get so excited about the blooms on the tress and the flowers on the ground. Every year I take pictures of the beauty that surrounds our house. Even though it is always pictures of the Bradford Pear Tree blooming and the Daffodils each year the pictures look a little different and I see a little more detail. I am so thankful that God cares about the details! He cares about the details of our lives both big and small and he even cares about the little tiny and delicate details of blooms. I love that!