Kitty Whiskers & Paper Parasols

Last pictures of our trip to Seattle. We had a great time this day as we were going to a wedding.

I bet you have facebook. I do too. And a while back, I was tagged in doing a pay it forward thing. But with creative terms. They were that the first 5 people to comment to that note would get a handmade thing from me. There is no time line though and I can give it whenever I want. I can also make whatever I want- no rules. So, I made my first handmade present. It's to a mom who goes to my church and is wonderful. She is simple and sweet. Just like the earrings I made her. Easy for everyday wear. And with the holidays coming (is it sick I'm already thinking about that?) I'm sure they will match many outfits.

I know it's been a while since posting. But we're back and unpacked (I hate unpacking a car), laundry in the process of being cleaned and tonight is our first night just 'us'. We're excited to say the least. But I wanted to post some adventures, well more like excursions, we took while in Seattle with family. Last weeks Tuesday Treats was a blast. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about check out Emma's blog at the side of my screen)
My mom, Emma and I went to Baskin Robins. Finally she could enjoy an ice cream treat with her granddaughter! (She's been graciously sending me gift coupons so Emma can gorge out on ice cream this summer)
If you know me a little bit, you know I love all things cutsie. (new blog title? hmmm.) Well I didn't fall far from the tree. My mom is way more creative than me and loves themed parties, gift baskets and whatever else. So, for our outing she bought Emma an ice cream outfit! There is a tank top with a double scoop, but since it was about 65'F, we opted for a turtleneck.It is supper cute, I hope you can see it in the pictures. If not, take my word for it. Emma's favorite ice cream? Snickers. Mine?...the free kind

Our outing today was nice and warm-surprisingly. My mom, Emma and I went to get pizza, go on a ferry ride and then get ice cream. Right now Emma is crazy tired ans is zonked out in bed. Lucky. What I wouldn't give to take a warm nap with cozy blankets around me...*sigh
But, I am blogging and since I love that I'm satisfied.
I have to first say that we went to the best ice cream place EVER. Not only were the employees sweet but the sorbet was to die for. I had raspberry and my mom had Lemon Sorbet. AMAZING. Look them up here. They ship too and have gift cards! :)

We have been having a great time here. Shopping, eating and watching movies with the family. Overall it’s great. However, sprinkled in between those times are weird images and thoughts. OK, so last night as I was in bed, I closed my eyes and saw horrible/evil faces pop up. Freaky. I opened my eyes up and asked Travis if that ever happened to him. “No” was his response. Great.
But, after some praying they went away. Now, I don’t mean for this to sound ‘preachy’ at all. I want to be understood that I respect you and your experiences. All I have to go off of are my experiences. So my beliefs are based off some of those. Well, those and the bible. Anyhoo, I was amazed that those scary (and they were freaky) faces was not some mask I saw early in the day or from a scary movie. They were faces I have never seen before but they were in my mind. How frustrating!
I know there is an enemy and that he will do everything in his power to hurt, confuse or scare me into thinking that I am nothing but a little skinny 5’4 girly girl who is afraid of Star Trek. (the Star Trek part is true- some of the older episodes. Hehe)
But what I DO know is that I am more than that. The best way I can compare it to is me with a different shadow. There’s me that you see and laugh with. But there is also my shadow-a part of me not easily seen. I know that I have a calling on my life to be a warrior for God and that it will touch and greatly encourage others around me.
And when I see those faces, I know it is an example of how scared I make the enemy.
A also have to admit that I have a love affair with being someone from Lord of the Rings. A fighter and one that brings devastation to my enemies. But no. I realized that I have a different calling than one I ‘romantically’ like. I feel I am called more to be a Sam. I cry every time I see his love and devotion to Frodo.