baby creations

Yes, I am alive!

We are all moved in & love our "big kid" lives here in Fayettville, Arkansas! More on that later...

This morning, while Ben was out doing man-things, I got to CRAFT! A friend of my sisters texted me asking if I could make her a something for a baby shower she was going to. Although I love making hair things for my neices, I had never attempted making something for a newborn. So, I looked on Pinterest to gain inspiration and began crafting away.

First off, major compliments to the fabric I was working with. I don't think it could be a cuter Shabby Chic print. The fabric is "Hannah Bella" made by Robyn Pandolph. So beautiful.

So, do you want to see some pictures?

 

The last picture has the hair band barely visible. I think it will be the perfect size to fit around a little one's head.

So, needless to say I am back to the crafting world.Woo Hoo! :)

My next blog post will hopefully be of snapshops of our home. I can't wait for you to see it. Nesting has been my latest love, which I can enjoy with my forever love, Ben. So cheesy.

Hope your summers were great!

Wishing & Waiting

Since being here in Colorado my desire to craft has finally caught up with me! I miss my fabric & yarn so much! This summer has been really fun & we have been spoiled by all the opportunities we have had, but I still miss my crafting.

A few things that I have been wanting to make with the girls in the teen program are: tee shirt necklaces, friendship bracelets, & fun hair flowers. One of the girls here has the cutest etsy site. I definitely want to spend some time with her!

Also, as we are nearing our move to Fayetteville, I get increasingly giddy about having our FIRST apartment! I can hardly wait to decorate & have a place that is only ours! Since we have been married we: lived in a dorm-ish room at the Institute, stayed with the Seilers for a month, & now live at an apartment with my parents. We had a great time living in all those places, but are so anxious to have our OWN place. Can I also tell you how ecstatic we (I) am to finally use my wedding/ kitchen gifts?

But even with the lack of crafting & ability to nest in my own place, I am very content. God is teaching me so much about ministry& teamwork & I am daily seeking sanctification. The Lord is so good!

Thanks for hearing from a piece of my heart!

Pictures from colorado

Life is Colorado has been wonderful! I wish I could share in more detail all that has happened but our schedules are crazy!! Here are a few pictures from my phone just to give you a small taste!











Random, yes, but we have had a great time!

Location:Mead,United States

aunt/uncle time!

Well, life here in the Rockies has been wonderful. Ben & I just finished our first week with Student Venture and we feel it was a success! We have been working hard with the kids enjoying hiking, going to Elitch Gardens, having an American Gladiator experience, & living life with Campus Crusade staff kids. It has been a blast!

And what do we do when we aren't at work? Spending time with these kiddos!!!

I LOVE being an aunt & have had the greatest time with these four!



Terry Bison Ranch

Yesterday Ben & I journeyed with some our staff team to a Bison Ranch in Wyoming! It was such a fun outing & Cultural experience. Here are some pictures from our walk around the Ranch.








The highlight of our trip wad a train ride to see the Bison! Our train guide was a highly awarded native American man. He was definitely a highlight.





So far we LOVE Colorado & feel so blessed to be here!

Golfing Together

My husband LOVES golf! For Christmas last year my Dad bought Ben a set of golf clubs for a ridiculous bargain. Finally Ben talked me into experiencing his favorite hobby with him. We had a great time at a local driving range this afternoon.








I still have a long way to go until I'm a "skilled golfer" but really enjoyed the quality time with my main man!

Location:W 29th St,Loveland,United States

Birthday Celebrations!

Last night my sweet parents took Ben & I out for an early birthday celebration to Beau Jo's Pizza! It was such a great memory! I have loved our time with my parents & treasure this summer together already. It's such a blessing to see how close my Dad & Ben have become. They played golf in the a.m. & were inseparable almost the whole day! My Dad seems to be so exited about having Ben here as another male!

Here is what my Dad & Ben shared. It was a Colorado style pizza & they requested a LOT of meat. Typical. :)





Then, my Mother & I split the spaghetti-in-a-breadbowl dish, it was so unique!





It was such a great start to my 23 birthday!

More Headbands!

My sweet Mother just brought back more headbands for me to sell/give! These headbands seriously are my favorite! Homemade in Thailand & so cute! If you are interested in purchasing please email me at jennifercseiler@gmail.com!

Here is just a raw sample pic.

Day 2 in KC

As I write this post Ben & I are driving across the state of Kansas on our way to Colorado for the summer! We are so excited to see my parents & soak up a great summer in beautiful CO!

Yesterday Ben joined Andrea & I in our KC adventures. We really enjoyed our time exploring the city! Here is the view from the WW1 memorial looking down on the city.


Here are Ben & Andrea in front of the memorial. It is the only WW1 memorial in America!


We also were able to visit "The Nelson Art Museum".


I'm so glad I got to spend the weekend with this sweet girl! She was the best hostess!


Inside the museum's cafe, so beautiful!


I loved the ornate ceilings!





It was such a great weekend! Thanks Harden Family!

Location:County Road 412,Brewster,United States

Weekend in KC

This weekend the Seilers (as in us, Ben & Jenn) have been enjoying the thriving town of Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri! Ben was just in a wedding tonight, & so we decided to make a weekend out of the wedding & enjoy KC. It has been such a blast staying with my dear friend, Andrea. She has been so kind to give me tours & very patient with all my questions :)

Friday evening we headed to look at art galleries near downtown & Andrea took me to this candy store! I didn't want to eat my piece because it looked too cute! But, I did... :)



I love all the old buildings in this city. Such history! I really wonder what it would have been like back in the day.



One of the highlights of my week so far was an antique store, "Good Juju". I wanted everything in the store!!! Especially this...









Tomorrow we have a busy day ahead. I'm trying not to fall in love with big cities & beautiful homes. Trying.


And here is a sneak peak from the wedding today thanks to my fav app, Instagram.

Location:Belinder Ave,Mission Hills,United States

The Blueberry Farm

Yesterday we ventured to the Bluberry Farm in Lampe, Mo. I LOVE going there! Here are some pictures from our outing.





The cute kiddos!


I got the Seilers some jam as a "thank you" for letting us stay with them this past month!


I love fresh blueberries, especially for a yum smoothie!


And lastly I got two Thunder Muffins to take home to the hubs!

It was a great day :)

Babysitting

Guess what I have been up to lately? That's right, none other than babysitting for a kamp family (kamp as in Kanakuk). This summer, Ben & I are not working at kamp due to our martial status. I still wanted just an ounce of kamp though, so I am officially a babysitter for a week!

Yesterday I went on a walk with the youngest kiddo & here are some pics of why I still love kamp.



Girls Kamp!



Beautiful times of worship held here.


The pool is definitely a hit when it comes to being a babysitter, and the kids too :)





I loved this baby carrier, probably too much!

Here is a picture of the Houston family who I am babysitting for & a link to their kamp website!
http://www.kanakuk.com/registration/Default.aspx

Location:The I'm 3rd Way,Branson,United States