Sew Busy.....

Joint Heirs Adoption Ministry was in the Missouri Day 2010 Parade again this year!

And just like last year we had so much applause from the crowd,

cheers and even some screams!

It's so awesome and even emotional to see the support.

This was my first year to be a vendor at Missouri Days.

Renea and I sold unique toddler clothing,

both new and 'up'cycled.

I have a few things left for sale. 

If you have any 12M-4T girls check out the little peasant dresses!

I also have aprons, some adorable little coasters and baskets that will make

AWESOME teacher gifts, secret sister gifts, hostess gifts.... you name it!

I'll post photo's of those soon!

I plan on using the baskets to put a jar of homemade caramel sauce and apples in for my kids teachers!

SEW cool!

If you see anything you'd like to purchase,

send me an email at

jcrew5@sbcglobal.net

Please spread the word!

Joy

SEW Blessed!

Jory turns 8!!

My sweet baby boy turned 8 on Saturday!

We celebrated with family at the park and it was a BEAUTIFUL day!

He got a lot of Remote Control toys, 4 wheelers, airplanes, hover crafts... so the park turned out to be a great idea!  The 'big boys' enjoyed the toys as much as the kids!

Mom and Dad got Jory a new electric scooter. 

He had bought one with his summer school money, but the electric module went out way too soon.

We tried all summer to order just the piece, but it was always out of stock.

In the end, we just replaced it.

He was thrilled.

This little plane really flew!

In fact, it took off and went across the road and into one of those tree's behind Jory.

Needless to say, it needs some repairs!

Just a soldering iron... quick fix!

Jia and her nephew Jaydon. 

He is 6 months younger than her.

The cake! 

I love this picture, the way all the kids are looking at Jory.

And he seems to be saying "all mine"!!

Uncle Rob's present was so pretty we had to take a picture BEFORE he opened it!

Happy 8th Birthday sweet boy!

We love you so much!

Dear Orphan

Dear Orphan~

I saw your photo today. You are so adorable!

Your eyes are so deep and full of hope.

I love your little smile.


I know it must be hard some days to find


the strength to smile.


I have heard how little food you have,


but you are still willing to share with your friends.

What a sweet little person you are!

But, I am writing this letter to tell you that I will


not be able to help you.


You see, my family is happy with the life we are living.


I know that we could get bunk beds

and you could share a room with one of our bio kids,

but really, that is no life for either of you.


We have so much going on around here and


life would just be too chaotic.

 Our neighbors just got a new TV and game system,


we really think we need to have one too.


I have a 'ladies night out' next week and


I have nothing to wear.


I really need to purchase a new outfit.


I guess I could sponsor you... but,


it will have to wait til next month,


I really need that new outfit


and my kids are dying for some fast food tonight.
 Good luck to you!
 
I found this on a blog, that found it on a blog... I think it originally come from here.
What a powerful post.  How many times a day do we say this??? Oh, maybe we don't actually say the words out loud, but actions speak louder than words anyway, don't they??
I look at my daughter now and the changes in her.  What would her life be like if we had chose new furniture or vehicles or whatever the 'thing' is, over choosing her?
I wonder if God has another daughter picked for us and what happens if we're not obedient and choose the comfortable American Dream over her?
I will....

Been Busy....

I've been a little busy with the sewing!  Sorry I haven't been keeping up the Sew Blessed blog, but I've been putting new stuff on Facebook.

Anyway, my friend and I have a booth reserved for Missouri Days so I gotta get stuff stocked up!

Enjoy the new stuff...

Baby Booties

I made a new fall jacket for Jia... or for sale, whichever!

She's a great little model!

A dress for my hairdressers daughter!

A 'Junie Doll' for Jocelyn...

Baby gown, burp rag and booties for Kims new niece.

(they have a thing against pink)

Deliveries for Baby Charli and Beautiful Emma!

Back to School 2010

The kids started school August 18th.  So far, so good!

Jory is now a 2nd grader!  He is always up early and ready to go!

Every other week, Jack goes to work at 5:00 and Jory wants Jack to wake him up before he leaves.  He is loving this year!  I hope he keeps it up!

Jacen is an 8th grader!

His last year before High School - YIKES!!!!

He's loving school and doing great to!

Jia is in preschool! 

The first day she literally weaved her way in between the other parents legs that were in line ahead of us!

I got a wave and off she went!

She's thriving!

I thought this was a cute pic.

Jory is ready to head out the door and Jia is just waking up!

CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE!!!!

Help by doing something you love... crafting! Jo-Ann stores is hosting a sweepstakes called Crafting for a Cause. The intent is to encourage Jo-Ann customers to make and donate a handmade item directly to their favorite charity.

You must be 14 or older to enter. Each person enters their craft on behalf of their favorite charity. You are then eligible yourself to win one of five $1,500.00 gift cards from Jo-Ann. The three non-profits who receive the most craft items submitted on their behalf are then eligible to receive a portion of a $90,000.00 donation from Jo-Ann and it's partner organizations!

Wow! Do something you enjoy and help your favorite charity at the same time - what could be better!

Go here to learn more and be sure to forward this invitation on to your crafty friends!

So, how does it work?

•Register at Craft for a Cause

•You must submit your entry by October 30, 2010

•You must be 14 or older to participate. This could be a great mom-daughter-granddaughter-girl scout troop-youth group project.

•When you register you are asked to provide the name of the non-profit for which you are making the craft.

•Please review the sweepstakes rules.

•You must buy the majority of the supplies for your project from Jo-Ann and provide a scanned copy of your sales receipt as a part of your registration/submission.
 
If you happen to be a crafter without a favorite charity on the list, then I would reccomend crafting for this one...

Nightlight may not appear in the drop-down menu provided, but you may still enter it as an option.

Blankets - Beads - Books - Booties - Bonnets - Bags - your imagination is the limit. Jo-Ann wants you to send your finished creation directly to Nightlight. What will Nightlight use them for?

October 2010. A mission team will travel to Uganda to serve in our new Tender Hearts Babies Home. Craft items which have a use in the orphanage will be carried over in team luggage.

November 2010 is Adoption Awareness Month. Nightlight is planning an online auction during the month and some of your items will be made available for auction.

Spring 2011. Nightlight will be hosting its annual Gala event. Exceptional craft items will be made available in our silent auction.

Summer 2011. Craft items that may be helpful to our Summer Tour groups will be given to children and chaperons. Last year, small memory photo albums (4x6), were appreciated by tour children.

Orphanages. Frequently when families travel to complete their international adoptions they take gifts for the residents. Perhaps some of your crafts could travel to foreign lands.

Suggestions: Lightweight baby blankets, toys, crocheted baby hats, crib bumpers (we have 30 cribs), cloth baby books (Jo-Ann has fabric patterns for these), quilts would make excellent auction items, small memory books, cloth dolls, scarves and hats for older children. These are suggestions only - craft what you enjoy.