Lexi

It takes a while to work on an image for me it depends on what I am drawing Miss Lexi took 5hrs.  I'm sure I could have done a whole lot more but when the clock ticks to 1:30am it's time for bed and then it takes time to wind down in excitement.  Whenever I am passionate about something that I'm making I can't stop until I'm done.  This could be good and bad.  Good because it will get done, bad because it takes all my attention and I shut my family out.  Well sometimes that's necessary to create something beautiful.  I am thankful that my husband is open to letting me work on my craft, and my daughter is in bed! 

Now it's morning, time to let another day evolve, to be thankful for breath!  I hope that you enjoy your day and you will be able to observe one beautiful thing about yourself.  Because let's face it you are beautiful, and probably don't give yourself the healty pat on the back you need. Take a moment to reflect on your beauty. You may want to wear something beautiful, or put on a new shade of lipstick.  Embrace who you are and what you have been given even if it's just one thing you feel beautiful about. Lastly look in the mirror ask say I am Beautiful!  Because you are and you should be celebrated! Also I hope you will enjoy Lexi!

Lexi is Strong, Brave and Beautiful.  She has no fears.  Her time is spend reflecting the Glory of her father in Heaven.  She is at constant awe of the beauty of life and she will let nothing stop her from fulfilling her dreams. One of her greatest passions is to love, protect, and encourage the dreams of others. 

Scrap Remnants

I had bought a remnant piece of fabric a few years ago, and it's just been sitting. I decided that I was finally going to use it to make a pillow. I really love the pattern and am excited to lay on my new pillow.  There is something really cool about laying on a new pillow right??  I have never been big into decorating, I love beautiful things but decorating has not been a passion of mine.  I have been a little excited though lately when I have added extra pillows to my bed or my couch, its so much fun!    Check it out!

       

Turban Headband

Well my every couple of days to post streak has really been a pattern.  Creating something everyday is work.  Work that I love, but with a toddler sometimes you run out of steam!  I believe this has been a great creative challenge for me and it is exciting.  I think I will just continue having fun with it for the rest of October and beyond with no expectations.  Tonight I made this beautiful Turban inspired Headband which I love!! I hope that you like it enjoy!! Also I will be taking orders if you would like one;)

Blessings, Erica

        

            

Drawing

Well I did do a little drawing in college when I was getting my degree for apparel design.  I am having a fun time just doing what I call doodling!   I'm hoping to get better as I continue to exercise this skill again.  I have yet to sew anything new, just waiting on my energy to kick through the roof! I applaud myself though, this challenge has definitely caused me to dig deep into my creative self again.  And even though I have missed a few posts and probably failed in the standards of posting for 31 days straight, I'm winning because I am still going!  Just one picture tonight enjoy!

Blessing, Ehart

Doodles

I spend a lot of today walking, as I walked with my best friend and our kids I was overwhelmed with the excitement of just being.  Enjoying the crisp air on a fall day as the sun shinned brightly on our faces.  There was a moment when I just stopped and tilted my head directly at the sun with eyes closed and I just smiled.  Life could not be better than this, as my friend left to go home I continued to push my daughter around in her stroller. We went to the store, bank and then to the park.  Every where we went I just enjoyed the scenery! There is nothing like taking it all in, it seemed as though every tree, flower or plant was just so beautiful.  As we got home 3 hrs later I was tired from all the walking, so I rested.  Eventually I decided to do a little doodling, one thing I have been feeling lately is just to be still and know Gods in control he knows all things.  I just need to trust and be still.  I hope you enjoy my little creation tonight as well as a few pictures from my walk today! 

Blessings, Ehart

                   

        

        

        

        

My Made up Recipe

Tonight I made a new creation.  I haven't really been able to fulfil this whole challenge 31 days of creating.  I've had a few bumps in the road.  All last week was very hectic, I went to the hospital almost every night for 4 days straight visiting my grandpa who past away this last Thursday.  I am at peace knowing he is in heaven.  Tonight I finally got to make dinner. I threw a few items together it was so delicious. I don't have a name for it but I will post some pictures and the recipe below.  Maybe we will call it Brussel Sprout Chicken Delight!

Ingredients:

Red Potatoes-1 trader Joes Bag

Brussel Sprouts-1 trader Joes Bag

Chicken Strips

Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

Johnny's Seasoning

Trader Joes Many Clove Garlic simmer cooking sauce

I first pre-heated the oven to 350 bake.  Then I cut all of my Brussel Sprouts in Half and then sliced up my potatoes.

I boiled the Brussel Sprouts for 2 mins.

I also heated up the Chicken Strips on Med-high with olive oil and Johnny's Seasoning until they were lightly browned.  

I layed the potatoe slices in a glass Pyrex dish and poured olive oil over the top. Then I put my chicken and Brussel sprouts on top. Season with salt and pepper. Then I poured the Garlic Sauce on the top.  Put foil on the top and baked for 30 mins. Then you have a yummy meal.  You can add rice if you want we ate it without rice and it was delicious!

        

Precious Moments

Every moment is precious I forget to just observe

Life is but a vapor, your here and then your gone

Your life you cannot choose but the right choices you can make to direct it

Forgotten are the ones you leave behind or the ones who fail to follow

Every last breath is counted even if it slowly phases out from one life to the next

We forget to laugh and be free the hustle and bustle of this life hold us down

The cries of many are silent and some are very relevant

Like a baby you come in crying and as Elder you go out the same

To be held hugged or touched are just the beginning of the basic needs in life

Time is all we have but we fail to stop looking at the clock

Rest is where patience is cultivated and freedom reigns

Remember that you steer the boat

Make every second matter and every breath count

Change is in the palm of your hands rest assured you will find peace if you pursue it

Everything you entertain is a choice its up to you to take the time to decide whats precious

Love every moment for every moment passes quickly

Be Blessed, Erica Hart