Too...Cute Tuesday!

This is Annabelle-she's 2.5yrs. She was feeding her doll ice cream earlier & then posed with her. Thought I'd share! :)
~Carrie

How did Annabelle know that a Baby be Blessed Dolls favorite treat is ice cream!!

What a good Mommy she is! ;)

Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your precious girl with us!!
Such joy it brings!

*We are in need of more Too Cute photos!

Please email them to babybeblessed@gmail.com ~Thank you!!

Marvelous Monday!

Hope your having a great day!

The winner of Yay...Free Friday is: Caroline from Oh Pickles!

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Praying everyone is having a very blessed and marvelous Monday!! =)

Yay...Free Friday!

It's 6:30 am. It's raining. It's windy. It's COLD!
It's mid June???

"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalm 118:24


Rejoice? It's dark, cold, wet mornings like these that you just want to stay in bed -but you can't! =)

You could try...but husbands clothes need pressed for work, babies wake and daycare children trickle in. And LOTS of coffee needs to be drank! HA!!

You remember "This is the Day" from Sunday school right? Well sometimes I sing it out loud to myself (seriously, I do). Mostly during crazy times or dark cloudy mornings. It's a good reminder...an attitude adjustment in love!

Well a week or so ago I was singing it to Kolton as I was trying to wrestle some clothes on him. It caught his attention. And what caught my attention, is that I have never taught it to him! So I sang the song over a few times. His face so serious like he is soaking in every word....

Then with a loud burst he sings, "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT....WHO WHO WHO WHO!!" and runs off.....

Yep.

That's right.

So what else is there to do but sing "This is the day" a little louder...repenting my failure as a parent! =)

...anyway

One thing for sure that brightens up the morning is to post our Yay...Free Friday! This week we would love to bless another one of you with a $56 Gift Certificate (WHO WHO WHO WHO!! -sorry, don't know where Kolton gets it from)

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When we fall...

Lola has recently learned how to ride her bike. She is eight years old and simply had no desire to do it before. She didn't even really ride her bike with training wheels...it wasn't important, she didn't enjoy it and she complained every time we encouraged her to do it.

It wasn't until I kicked her out of the bike trailer that her "want too" changed. I know that eight sounds a little old to still be riding in a bike trailer -it IS! But she is just a tiny little thing and just slipped right in there with Kolton...so until this year we just went with it.

She actually learned VERY quickly and took off like a champ!! She rode every day, her balance getting stronger and stronger! I love watching her...hair and skirts, blowing in the wind! But after a couple of weeks she started backing off her practice time. First it was a couple of days between rides. Then...an entire week went by.

Maybe it lost the fresh excitement or maybe it was too hot or too much work. Maybe she just didn't want too. I asked her about it and she simply responded, "I know (sigh)" and trucked into the garage and fetched her bike out.

Off she went with a wobble, knuckles white and elbows out straight! Around the turn of the driveway she slowly went and CRASH! Legs and elbows scratched up and bleeding. She is upset. Upset that she fell, upset that she is hurting and upset that she "forgot" how to ride.

I cleaned her up. I loved her up and encouraged her to get right back on and try again. She was sorry and discouraged it had been so long she forgot. But she went out and picked up her bike...scared determination in her eyes.

She put that leg over, worked it around so she had a good starting petal...and with a big push, off she went again! Made it past the first big turn and then around the second. The more rounds the bigger the smile!

That afternoon she crashed a total of 3 times which is more than any other time she had ridden but she got back on and took off once more. I was so very proud of her!

This morning as I went for my run I was running through scripture verses in my mind. Remember this post? Well I quickly discovered that I couldn't completely remember most of them. Then I felt guilt ridden that I haven't stuck to my 2 verses a month! It had been since April that I had added a verse to my notebook...let alone continue memorizing what I had already THOUGHT I had learned. It had been so long that I had forgotten!

I struggled through the last of my run (the time that I have devoted to Him). Will I fail at this too? Will I mess up this commitment like I messed up and failed at my scripture memory?

When God brings things like this to the forefront of my mind, I have a tendency to beat myself up. Big Time! I know that we need to hear what God is speaking to us, repent with a pure heart and move forward...but I tend to linger -getting mad at myself.

I messed up again. Yep...failed again.

But God so lovingly brought Lola's bike riding to my mind. I looked through these pictures of her and my heart was full!

Where is my want to? What is my NEED to!! When we fall we need to get right back up. God's arms are big and will lovingly pick us back up! His word will encourage us and we need to dust off and keep going. I don't have to spend time with Him or memorize His word as a HAVE TO, I desire to want to!

It is more than simply being obedient. It is love! His love first for us and then our loving Him. I want to be obedient to what He calls me to do because I love Him. So often in my life I tried to be obedient for God to "love me more". To please God like I've tried to please people all these years and then of course fail and beat myself up for weeks.

I'm praying for my "want too" to change!

PRAISE God that He cares enough, loves enough to keep moulding me -each of us!

We will all fall. But it is getting back up and starting again.
I thank you Lord for the opportunity! =)


"Let your roots grow deep into Him and draw up nourishment from Him so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all He has done." Colossians 2:7

Too Cute Tuesday!

Just a little photo you could use for tct. This is my daughter Abi with her Lucy-Tori after her dolly spent a few days in the mail after we left her at Nana's house. Abi was so happy to have her baby back!

Blessings,
Kristen

Marvelous Monday!

Last Monday: "Our weekend was not filled with much...and might I just say, how absolutely wonderful that was!!"

Today: Our weekend WAS filled with much...and might I just say, how absolutely wonderful that was!! =)

From Church talent shows, to errands, to 82nd Birthday parties, to Popsicles, to jumping from trees, to loving on cousins, to running in yards, to playing in corn cribs, to rummaging through old barns, to finding boxes of old hats, to fellowshiping with our Church family, to more errands, to McDonald's TWICE in one weekend (bleh), to Father's day gatherings, to swinging, to baseball, to eating more goodies, to Grandpa's playing corn hole, to absolutely loving how much time we spent with family this weekend!

We were absolutely blessed!

So what did your weekend hold?

*Winner of YFF, $35 Dayspring Gift Voucher was...#36 ~Congratulations!

I Am a Child of God Review & Yay...Free Friday!

So by now you probably all know that I love Dayspring! Last week they sent me this decorative lightbox for a product review.

Here are the product details from the DaySpring website:
Bring ambiance into any room of your choosing with this inspirational lightbox from Demdaco. The simple message is a wonderful reminder of who you are in Christ and makes a great gift for many gift-giving occasions!

Message:
I am a child of God

Product Details:

-Size: 6"L x 8"W x 2 11/16"D
-Plug-in
-7 watt candelabra lamp included
-Materials: acrylic, metal accents
-For indoor use only
-Product - 'Numbers of Faith' by Demdaco

So here are my thoughts on this item....
First off, when I took it out of the box my kids were so excited. It was nice size and cute! I was very glad that it had a simple on/off switch on the cord. My only concern was that our home has more of a primitive decor so I wasn't sure how this item would look. For the first few days I had it sitting on the kitchen counter, lit up so I could really look at it and ponder this review.

One thing that I LOVED is the reminder it gave me. It was out and my eyes caught it frequently throughout the day. Don't we need to remember who we are...children of God??

So after a few days I moved it into my sewing room...again another place in my house that I am spending a lot of time so I looked at it quite a bit. I sat it on top of an old cupboard next to a lit up primitive tree. It blended right in the room and they both set out a fabulous light as the day grew dark.

As I sat in there one evening with the lights glowing the room up bright, I was again looking at the lightbox and how it shined out... I smiled. As children of God we are to let our light shine! What a wonderful lesson for my children (and myself)!

I really love this piece!

It's really simple and cute but packs a powerful message!

It blended in great with my primitive decor so I feel confident that it would fit right into any room! I love the idea of using it as a night light so I will be moving it up in our hallway upstairs to light up the dark mornings and nights.

Every time I see it I smile!

I need this remembrance and pray that God uses it to speak to every eye that passes over it!

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Disclosure: {in}courage provided me the I am a Child of God Lightbox, for free for review. The thoughts and opinions shared are honest and entirely my own.

Special Limited Time Listing!

Many of you have LOVED the Amy Butler peasant dress with hot pink chenille torso and have asked if it was available for purchase.

I have purchased a limited amount of material to accommodate just this!! In this listing you will be able to personalize a doll of your choice (not limited to the Libby doll) in the fabrics pictured.

I only have enough to make 20 dolls so make sure you don't wait to order.

Any questions, please ask! ~Tina

Have a fantastic day!!

Too Cute Tuesday!

This week on Too Cute Tuesday we have

Sweet and Precious Elly...peeking in at her Easter Goodies!

This picture is SO CUTE! I love it!!

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Guess what?! We are plum out of photo's!
Do you have a picture to send our way??

We are looking for more pictures of all your sweet babies with their dolls (or buddy's =)! What about some fun pictures with your dolls in different places? Like on vacation, a baseball game, a family picnic at the lake, the zoo, maybe on the beach or with a beautiful sunset in the background! You use your imagination and send them our way!

Also, don't be afraid to send update pictures! Just because you've already sent one in the past doesn't mean you can't share again! We can't wait to see them!!

Please email to: babybeblessed@gmail.com

Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!

YOU are a blessing!

Marvelous Monday!

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight,

O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

~Paslm 19:14, NIV
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Our weekend was not filled with much...and might I just say, how absolutely wonderful that was!! =)

Friday we gathered with family to visit and eat pizza. We were half way there when I realized that I had forgotten my camera (which I'm pretty bummed about). It was so nice to sit, visit and watch the kids play! It seems like yesterday that it was my cousins and I playing and now it is our children. I love it!

Saturday we went (where else) but to Walmart. We found a small pool and slip-n-slide on sale and the kids started setting them up right when we got home! The pool is almost too small for our big kids...but they didn't seem to mind! It's so fun to watch them laugh and play. The biggest problem we had was keeping our puppy out of it! He wanted to play too!!

Sunday we started the day out C-O-L-D!

We had to get the jackets out for Church!

Thank goodness the afternoon warmed up and we were able to spend time outside. Tristin went fishing with Keith and Uncle Greg and we spent time in the sunshine planting some flowers and even breaking down to buy a little plastic pool for our very spoiled little puppy!! I will have to get some pictures this week! He loves it!!

I pray you each have a wonderful week! Join me as I make sure to take time daily with the Lord through His Word, Prayer and even exercise (more on THAT later!)

*Winner of our YAY FREE FRIDAY Giveaway is: #4 ~Congratulations!!

Yay...Free Friday Giveaway Give Away!

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These are my favorite Giveaway's!

What is a Giveaway Give Away you ask? It is blessing someone that you love! If you would win...you Give Away this $56 BbB Gift Certificate. It needs to someone outside your household.

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Thank you for helping us spread the word of God...one doll at a time!

Have a very Blessed weekend!
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Fun in the Sun!

Hope you each had a fun in the sun...

...sprinkling kind of day!

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Too Cute Tuesday!

Here are Caryss and Ryker with their doll and "buddy". :)

Caryss's big sisters, Camden and Callan, are in your video. Cary's doll makes our household's 7th Baby Be Blessed doll (including two bunnies)! Ryker is our best friends' little guy, and both Cary and Ryker got their BbB doll and "buddy" for Easter. :)
Thanks BbB!!

Aubrey first shared this picture on facebook and I fell completely in love!
Thank you so much for emailing it so we could share it on Too Cute Tuesday!

And we are so stealing the "Baby be Blessed Buddy" for our boy dolls! =)

*We are running low on photo's!
Please email us your pictures at babybeblessed@gmail.com

Marvelous Monday!

Did you have a FANTASTIC weekend??

Ours was filled with lots of blessings and love!

My iris's are in bloom! Sure sign of spring!!

Lola had her dance recital on Saturday. This is her fifth year in dance so she was awarded with a trophy. She along with all of the dancers did a wonderful job! Always brings me to tears to watch them...so sweet!



It has been a Lola kind of weekend, since she has also decided to ride a 2 wheeler this year! She simply had no interest before...didn't even want to try -but now she is riding like a champ! I love how her pink skirt blows in the wind!!
I am so very proud of her!!

This weekend also offered up a lot of time in His word (which was SO NEEDED). I should, I guess refrase that...I chose to spend a lot of time in His word this weekend! =) There that's better! And I am also reading the book, Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst. It really is SO GOOD! I was a little slow to read it because I thought it was a weight loss book...which it is -but so much better! It basically speaks of satisfying your deepest desires with God, not food (or anything else you want to plop in that slot).

One of the many words that spoke to me was: "Weakness is hard, but it doesn't have to mean defeat. It is my opportunity to experience God's power firsthand. God's power is made perfect in weakness." (read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

Very good book! I'm about half way through and can't wait to finish!

I'm looking forward to what the Lord has in store this week!

Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!! =)

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Yay...Free Friday!

It's Yay...Free Friday and we would once again love to bless one of you with a $56.00 Baby be Blessed Gift Certificate!

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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!

Summer is Finally Here!

School's out, the Sun is out, flowers are popping out and warm weather is finally here! We have been enjoying the warmer days and evenings so much! It really has been a long Ohio winter and I am so glad it is SUMMER!!

With the house once again busy and kids running in all directions...I will do my best to keep up with blog and facebook posts (though they may be short and sweet!)

It's Wednesday and I wanted to announce this weeks Special Weekly Deal!!

CLICK HERE to find out! =)

Enjoy this beautiful day!