Marvelous Monday!

Good Morning Sweet Friends!!
Hope you had a FANTASTIC weekend!! Ours was wonderful! Full of fat berry-eating robins in our trees, snow FUN...including many snowmen and a few snow balls, a celebration of new life coming and needed time spent in the Lord's word!

It's Monday! So I'm back to choose the winner of our Yay...Free Friday Giveaway last week! Are ya ready?! Let me hear the drum rolls!!

The winner is #53! "I LOVE Free Fridays!!!!!!"

We love them too! Congratulations on being this weeks winner!

Lots of busy Monday work needs to be done today...so I'm off!
Have a very Marvelous Monday!! =)

Yay...Free Friday!

Another Friday sneaks in!!
It amazes me how quickly the weeks pass by! But another Friday means another -YAY...FREE FRIDAY GIVEAWAY!!

Whoo hoo!!



This week we are giving away another $56 Baby be Blessed Gift Certificate!

TO ENTER: Simply leave an entry under this post!

Extra entry's for each of the following:

- Become a "Follower" our Blog

- Grab our button and add it to your site.

-"Like" Baby be Blessed on Facebook

~Only 232 more "likes" away from 2,000 on Facebook! Would you share Baby be
Blessed with your friends and family?? We're giving away something to the
2,000th person AND the friend who shared BbB with them!! -And it's something
good!!

-Blog post, Facebook mention or ReTweet about Yay...Free Friday!

-What scripture are you memorizing? Please share and earn another chance at winning!

*please leave one entry for each in the linky tool, not the comments. I know this is a pain...but it makes sure I don't miss any of your entries!

Thank you for helping us spread the word of God...one doll at a time!
Have a very Blessed weekend! Winner will be chosen Monday!

Living Proverbs 22:6

Life is always changing isn't it? Constantly moving. As each day passes, nothing ever stays the same. I fight it. But why?? Faith is always moving. It wouldn't be faith if it were standing still. But still my feet stick and reluctantly I pull up a foot to take a wee step further. Surprised I pick up the other foot and it starts to move as well. Stepping one foot after the other, but not within my own strength...for I would still be standing still. But through the mighty One who hasn't yet given up on me. Still loves me and simply desires me to TRUST IN HIM!

Parenting is hard and often in the messes of everything, piles of chores and screams of sibling fussing I fall back into old habits and attitudes. I get lost in the what to do's and need to be done's. My list is always present and I am not.

This mirror He holds in front of me shows such and ugly reflection. The reflection of what my children see....in me. I crindge. Its how we look at it isn't it? God doesn't show us to punish us or make us crindge. It's because He loves us so much! So this week I've been shown. I see the ugly. But I smile and offer praise. Thank you Lord. I NEED to see!

Sometimes we can be all about just doing. We can go through all the motions of training our children, living life...but never really "be there". I'm always in the next moment or the last. Rarely present.

This He shows me. I slow down and look around me. Look at me.

I write in my journal. "I must be fully here -embracing each moment and fully embracing our children in love" I must daily abide, CLING to my Jesus -so that I may live and live fully in joy! Ironically (or not so =) the bible verse the children and I are memorizing this month in Bible Study is John 15:5 "I am the vine you are the branches. If a man remains (NKJV reads abides) in me, and I in him he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." Nothing that is good...that is for sure! Standing still in old habits and sin nature.

But our God is faithful. Faithfully showing us -moving us.

Thank you Lord for your love and grace!

And thank you for walking with me as I journey.

I take another step forward.....

-Tina

Ask away!!

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Baby be Blessed...behind the scenes on PhotoPeach




Haha!! I love my girls and Denise isn't even in these photo's! I'll have to grab some and update soon!! When we're busy working, I rarely think to grab the camera... that MUST change because I LOVE looking back through old photos! Its fun to reflect and praise God for the journey!!

Today I thought it would be fun to have a little Q&A! Is there something you would like to ask any or all of us?? A pondering thought or maybe even something (gulp) serious??!

Well ask away!
We're at your service! =)

Too Cute Tuesday!!

Hi ladies!

I gave my niece her new BBB bunny for Christmas and took a couple photos to share with you! Boston and her Mommy both LOVED her bunny! Boston started touching and grabbing for her bunny as soon as she saw it! I can already tell it will be something she will treasure for a lifetime. Thank you for the wonderful doll ministry you have started!

God Bless,
Auntie Heather (and Boston Lee)

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Oh, she is just the sweetest!

Thanks so much for sharing!

{Do you have a picture to share on Too...Cute Tuesday? Please email them to babybeblessed@gmail.com . ~Thank you so much for sharing your family with us!}
When emailing your photo's you are giving BbB permission to edit and post them on our blog and website.

It's a Marvelous Monday!

Was your weekend full of great things?

I know it was! Even in the busiest and craziest of times...if we choose to look...we will see all of the wonderful and great blessings God has simply poured over us!

Mine? It was very easy going and relaxing, which I smile at (and praise God for) because last week was super loud and super busy and super messy with lots of children and many days off school. I LOVE them to pieces!

I cherish loud and crazy and EMBRACE the calm and quiet!! =) HA!!

But seriously, I've been able to just BE STILL over this weekend. God knows and provides our every need...and sometimes we just need to seize the opportunity instead of filling it with something else.

But back to business! I bet your curious to see who won our giveaway this week!
The winner is...... #6!! Congratulations Katie!!

I spent some time reading their blog, When Hello Means Goodbye. If you have some extra time to sit and read, you should stop on by...what a beautiful testimony they share!

Praying over you today, sweet friends!!

Yay...Free Friday!

Another $56 Gift Certificate up for Grabs!!

TO ENTER: Simply leave an entry under this post!

Extra entry's for each of the following:

- Become a "Follower" our Blog

- Grab our button and add it to your site.

-"Like" Baby be Blessed on Facebook

-Blog post, Facebook mention or ReTweet about Yay...Free Friday!

-Give someone a hug! Did you know it's National hug day?? =)


*please leave one entry for each in the linky tool, not the comments. I know this is a pain...but it makes sure I don't miss any of your entries!
{Thank you for helping us spread the word of God...one doll at a time!}


Have a very Blessed weekend!
The winner will be chosen on Monday!

Living Proverbs 22:6

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Thanks so much for bearing with me and I have no idea where the background noise came from...

So what are your thoughts?

New Fonts!

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It has been about a year since we added some new fonts, so Laura went through the least popular and added a few new ones!

I love font G!
It's one of my new favorites!

What's yours?

Hope your having a wonderful Wednesday!

Too Cute Tuesday!

This is our 8th child-our SWEET adopted embryo baby BLAKELY LAUREL! SHE LOVES her BBB doll! She has an incredible story. Adopted as and embryo over a year ago and born this past summer! She is the LIGHT OF OUR LIVES!

www.handsheartsquiverfull.com

Jen Keller

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Jen~She is simply beautiful!

{If you have a picture to share on Too...Cute Tuesday, please email them to babybeblessed@gmail.com . ~Thank you so much for sharing your family with us!}
When emailing your photo's you are giving BbB permission to post them on our blog and website.

It's a Marvelous Monday! =)

I pray you each had a wonderful weekend!

It was pretty relaxed overall around here. I had some time to work with an old pattern and will be excited to show you something new this week!

But, back to business -the winner of our Yay...Free Friday giveaway is #106!

Congratulations! I just emailed your voucher information!

Thanks to each and everyone of you who support this ministry!!

I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. Psalm 108:3

Yay...Free Friday!

Happy Friday!

How about a chance at winning another $56.00 Gift Certificate??

TO ENTER: Simply leave an entry under this post.

Extra entry's for each of the following:
- Become a "Follower" our Blog
- Grab our button and add it to your site.
-"Like" Baby be Blessed on Facebook
-Blog post, Facebook mention or ReTweet about Yay...Free Friday!


*please leave one entry for each. I know this is a pain...but it makes sure I don't miss any of your entries! {Thank you for helping us spread the word of God...one doll at a time!}


Have a very Blessed weekend!
The winner will be chosen on Monday!

500th post!

For our 500th blog post (can you believe that?)

I would officially like to put a face with a name!

So here is my very uneasy attempt at my first video blog!

I know it will crack you up as much as it does me...but we're keeping it real! =)

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aka Tina and of course Mr. Kolton!

Too Cute...Tuesday!

You go girl!! =)



Here is a picture of my daughter Carley at the Steeler's game with her doll..:)

Thanks for this wonderful ministry!

:)Amanda Berk



I absolutely LOVE this!
Spreading the word at the Steeler's game! Yeah!!

Instead of "Where's Waldo?" we should have a picture post of "Where's BbB?"

It would be awesome to see where your babies have been with you and where they are in your home town!



So what do you think?
Where have your BbB dolls been?
*What state are you in?
*Has your doll been to the local park? Grandma and Grandpa's?
*How about vacation?
Did you take any pictures?
We already know of Carley's doll at the Steeler's game!

It would be so fun to share!
and if you do have pictures, be sure to email them to babybeblessed@gmail.com ! Can't wait to see them!

Marvelous Monday!

Are you having a fantastic and marvelous Monday?!
I've been busy on my end! Lots of fun Monday stuff including paperwork, bank, post office, preschool, getting my hair done...AND eating my very first veggie burger!! Don't know why I threw that in there -besides the fact that I'm very proud of myself for being so brave. And ya know what?! It really wasn't that bad! Would choose a 1/4 pounder w/cheese first but I can officially at least say I tried it! Unlike the boiled peanuts that Lori had the other day...but that is another story! HA!

Anyway...I bet you really want to know who won our giveaway, not about what I ate for lunch!

So the winner is:

#35 Jacqueline! Congratulations!! I just sent you an email.

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We'll be back on track tomorrow with Too Cute Tuesday!

3 Years of Scripture Babies!!

Three years ago...I placed the first scripture patch on the dolls I made! Wow, what a wonderful journey it has been! More amazing (and scary) than I ever would have thought! Isn't that how God works! He just blows your socks off with love, grace and blessings beyond what we could imagine when we are obedient to what He calls us to do!

Pictured above is the very first "Scripture doll" that was sold. The scripture reads:

"For I know the plans I have for you." Declares the Lord.
"plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11


I smile...how fitting is that?!

To celebrate this special day, all dolls are 20% off!

Oh, yes...you heard me right! But hurry...it's today only!
We love and appreciate you SO MUCH!

Yay...Free Friday!

Interested in a bundle of goodies??

This week our giveaway consists of some doll accessories for your favorite Baby be Blessed doll!

2 dresses, 2 skirts and a doll crown!

TO ENTER: Simply leave an entry under this post.

Extra entry's for each of the following:
- Become a "Follower" our Blog
- Grab our button and add it to your site.
-"Like" Baby be Blessed on Facebook
-Blog post, Facebook mention or ReTweet about Yay...Free Friday!


*please leave one entry for each. I know this is a pain...but it makes sure I don't miss any of your entries! {Thank you for helping us spread the word of God...one doll at a time!}


Have a very Blessed weekend!
The winner will be chosen on Monday!

Give a Blessing!

What exciting news we have to share with you today!

Did you know, our first Give a Blessing was in September of 2008! It's hard to believe it has been that long already! It really seems like yesterday when we supported little Janessa! It started and continues to be simply giving back what we have received. To be an open vessel for God to work through!

"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
1 John:11

With the start of a new year is new beginnings with Give a Blessing! I am so happy and blessed to announce that Lyndsie Brooker has joined the Baby be Blessed family to head up Give a Blessing!



You may recognize Lyndsie and her husband, Daniel from a few months back. They were our Give a Blessing recipients for the month of Oct. 2010. It makes me smile how the Lord works. When we spoke on the phone the first time I shared with her how the Lord just knit my heart to her. That she came to mind often and really (at the time) thought that it was just confirmation that we were to support them...but God has bigger plans doesn't He!!

So as we get started Lyndsie and I would like to ask you to help us out.

Who could Baby be Blessed help through Give a Blessing this year?
Do you know of a child/family or organization in need?

Please email your nominations to babybeblessed@gmail.com .
We can't wait to hear from you!

We will be praying over these nominations and continue to seek out the Lords will for Give a Blessing in 2011.

Ya'll ARE Awesome!! =)

Yes, I'm saying it! Shouting it!! Can you hear me?! =)
Those of your who chose to support Maria's Big House of Hope through prayer and Donations the month of December are simply. just. AWESOME!

THANK YOU! I praise God for those of you joined with us to Give a Blessing!

Here are the winners of our Giveaway:



The First place price of the Cinderella doll , goes to.....

# 354 Danae Hudson!







And from the wonderful ladies at Wild Olive Tees!

2nd place prize
a FREE tee of choice from Wild Olive Tees
goes to............

#206 Shelley!!




Also our 3rd place prize
a beautiful Bow of choice from our dear friend Jessica at
Sugar-n-Spice Boutique, goes to...............

#216 Stacy!!


Thank you for joining with us to make a difference!


As far as the whopping $591 dollars (including money from the lamb bundles ordered) donated for supplies to Maria's Big House of Hope, I am prayerfully weighing out our options. Initially we were going to purchase supplies and ship them down to Show Hope. But because YA'LL ARE SO AWESOME! $591 dollars purchases A LOT of diapers and sleepers!! Then we would have the cost to ship it all down to TN...so what I'm praying over (though I would LOVE to go on a baby shopping spree!) is to be the best stewards of the money given and donate it directly to the Maria's Big House of Hope fund so they could purchase the supplies needed directly.

So, if you would join me in praying for Gods direction... I would love you for it!!

I have much more to share about Give a Blessing for this year, but it will have to wait for tomorrow!

Thanks again for opening your heart to give yourselves to others! May God be glorified!!

New Fabric!

Those of you who have followed us for a while know how much I am in LOVE with fabric!

So in love in fact that I HAD to cut way back on what I ordered because my sewing cupboard was way over stuffed!

But I've done pretty good over this past year (if I do say so myself).

So when that box comes in the mail...I'm a like a little one at Christmas! I love it!

So my point, which was not to yack about my (not so secret) addiction to colors and prints...I wanted to share the newest fabric collection available to order for our dolls!

Gem Kumari Garden by Dena Designs!

I can't wait to see some babies made from these beautiful prints!

I'll be back tomorrow with news about Give a Blessing along with last months Giveaway winners!! Hope your having a fabulous day!

$1 Scripture Crowns --WHAT?!

We SO LOVE You!!

To thank you for another wonderful year we are offering one of our Scripture Crown's for ONE DOLLAR with each doll or animal purchase for the month of January!

Fabrics and scriptures will vary.

Bows are not included but can be ordered directly through Sugar-n-Spice Boutique, CLICK HERE.

To receive this special offer, you must place in the same shopping cart as your dolls.

1 Doll = 1 Crown for 1 Dollar!

Thank you for being such wonderful friends!

Together we spread the Word of God...one doll at a time!