Isn't this just darling.

This cute little gem comes to you courtesy of my perseverance and my wonderful mentor Michelle P. over @ StitchMAP. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a fabric weaving class and this is the result. Isn't it just darling. If interested at all in sewing or embroidery this is the place to get that inspiration flowing and the members are absolutely joyous.

How we spent our Holiday

Ella and Madeline's reaction "Disneyland! Were going to Disneyland? When are we going to Disneyland?"

Dad "Tomorrow".

Ella "I thought we were going to Mesquite?"

Dad "How else were we suppose to keep it a secret and still get packed and ready to go."

Ella "So when exactly will we be there? I need times."

Dad "Monday"

Ella "So this is for real, your not just joking?"

Dad "This is for real"

Thanksgiving

For, after all, put it as we may to ourselves, we are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of the banquet.... Shall we think of the day as a chance to come nearer to our Host, and to find out something of Him who has fed us so long? ~Rebecca Harding Davis

Pray for all those around the world in need.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wow!

Saturday, November 6th we (the Episcopalians of UT) consecrated our 11th Bishop. Wow the fanfare and celebration was something not to be missed. The overall feeling of warmth and inclusion was amazing. We were in the presence of visiting dignitaries, national bishops, bishops from our sister dioceses of Myanmar and Mexico, as well as our presiding bishop Rt Rev. Katherine Jefferts-Schori. Our new Bishop Scott Byron Hayashi blessed and sanctified our communion this day as all in attendance were able to Come to the Table with him. All I can say it was amazing, our readings of the old and new testament were read in english, spanish, and the native utah language of Ute. The offerings were collected and given by members of the Dinka tribe who have come to call Utah home and they did this in their native language and dance. The ballroom at the Grand America Hotel was taken over as members of the Ute and Shoshone Tribe blessed and smudged the room with aromas of sage and other native spices. Chief Clifford Duncan blessed the four directions as well as the new bishop. All I can say that it was a very spiritual event. And to all my stitching friends out there the fabrics, embroidery, and beading was phenomenal, one of the bishops was even wearing a CQ'd cope.