Vacation Bible School

I love vacation bible school! I have always worked in church ministries wth children and I absolutely love it. We weren't able to have VBS this year but we will be, hopefully, doing it next year. I am really looking forward to it! We went to another church a couple time this week to see how they do it. They don't do it traditionally, but with a small church it it is completely possible to do, and not too expensive. They were a great blessing to us while we were there, and we were able to learn and see how we can do it next year.

My brother was able to come stay with us this week also. We had a really wonderful time with him!

Now, for the pictures, and a video also. Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE pictures, yeah I do!!!!

First off, singing with the kids.

Snow cones after services each night.

The girls lost the penny offering so, poor Miss Sharon (the pastor's wife) had to get pied (by the pastor).

Cake Truffles

The hot new thing now is cake truffles. I recently got a recipe and decided to try them. They are so easy to make and they didn't take long at all. They taste as delicious as they look, but hey, presentation is everything anyways, so who cares what they taste like.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!

An Apple a Day.......

My newest creation is apple cupcakes, not like apple flavored, but in the shape of apples. They did turn out cute, but the stems still look a little like a worm to me. Anyways, these cupcake creations are becoming super fun. I am thoroughly enjoying it, and I think everyone that gets some, whenever I make them, is too!... I am kinda becoming known for them, scary!

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

On the last Sunday of every month our church has a potluck. Yesterday eveything was sooooooo delicious!!! I made cinnamon roll cupcakes. They are in layers, batter then cinnamon mixture, batter and more cinnamon mixture, then you swirl everything together with a knife. They have a cream cheese type of frosting on them and are also, as you can see in her picture, supposed to have a cinnamon glaze. I opted for no glaze being that would make them rather sweet and messier to eat. The recipe I got from a blog I follow, www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com . They were very delicious! Here is my picture, of course, of these yummy little things.

Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord...

Some people just make noise, some truly a joyful noise, and others a beautiful one that others don't mind hearing. Let's just say I am not the latter, mine is just really a joyful noise. Anyways, I tape myself playing the piano sometimes to see how I need to improve. It always sounds different while I am playing it than how others hear it. I did this with 2 songs this time, but the other one I will use for a different post.

Ephesians 5:19 "...singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."

Amy Butler Sewing Patterns

This morning I went pattern shopping online. My absolute favorites are Amy Butler's patterns. She is so amazing and her fabrics are gorgeous as well. I was looking for another great bag pattern from her, and of course I found a few.

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I still have to decide which one I like the most, although it is a possibility I will be getting all 3 of them. I wish I was this creative in desinging patterns. Her stuff is so inspiring to me! Some day I will be able to learn how to design adorable patterns too..*sigh*... but for now I will marvel at hers.

•  I already have one of her books and one of her bag patterns also

This is the sweetest pattern book! I love it, although haven't had a chance to make anything from it yet. I am planning to very soon though. I can't stand to just have it sitting on my shelf with all those great patterns and ideas!

This bag is fabulous and chic with the right fabrics. I have sold quite a few of these. I absoultely love this bag!

Fabulous Flower Cupcakes

I think I have officially lost my mind or gone insane. When I spend 30 minutes decorating a cupcake, that is the picture of completely insane. I had a great time doing it though! I even colored my own decorating sugars. That was a fun thing I had never done before. My wonderful mom helped me with some of the little time waste-y things, ya know those things that have to be done to make them fabulous but we all hate doing. That helped me a lot and cut down the time a little as well. So, here are the pictures, although they don't do them justice. They are adorable!!!

My, trying to look professional picture of them.

Leave a comment, let me know what you think!