Family Craft Time ...

Crafting is one of my favorite things to do with the girls, we try and include "the man of the house" when possible.

On a recent Saturday, the girls picked out some fun fabrics, I did most of the sewing and Jon painted the faces. They were so fun to make together!

The girls are going to camp this summer, they are trying to raise money by making and selling their creations. If you'd like buy a one-of-a-kind doll for $20, then just send me an email at sophia@sophiacarolina.com and the girls will get busy working on a custom-made doll for you.

Shhh ... Now don't go tell anyone that Jon makes dolls =)

Peanut Butter Cookies ...

My good friends know that I don't use cookbooks or recipes, but that doesn't mean I don't love to cook or bake. To make these you just need 3 ingredients;

1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Peanut Butter
1 Egg

Mix together, roll into balls, press down with a fork to make the criss-cross marks and bake for 10 min @ 350º ... yes really, it's that easy =)

What Would Be On Your Cardboard Banner?

Take a few minutes and watch this inspiring music video ...

"Be The Change You Want To See" by Kat Edmondson

I love this artist ...

I came across Seonna Hong's work recently, and I have to say I love her art and thought you might like to go take a peek at some of her other creations. This one is called "Self Defeating".

Hong says her paintings reflect her exploration of personal evolvement and how your environment such as family, friends, and society can shape one's existence. There's so much truth in that. I think we are shaped by our surroundings. Makes me think, what have I surrounded myself with and what am I becoming???? Something to ponder, I love it when art makes me think.

This one doesn't require much thinking to figure out, it's called "Happy Ending" ... the girls say this one is their favorite. Of course ... don't we all love happy endings?

What You Do With What You've Got ...

OK, since the pressure was on to post something, because it's almost been 30 days since my last post (and the blog police fired their warning shot today) I wanted to share this inspiring and beautiful song by Eddi Reader with Thomas Dolby on the piano.

Our family spent last weekend with about 125 volunteers just south of the border in Tijuana building homes for some very impoverished families, the trip was amazing and I can't wait to go again. If you want to know more about Project Mexico, check out some of Jon's latest postings on his blog about our last trip with some links to some great photos from the weekend.

So in honor of all the amazing Project Mexico volunteers who really "used what they've got" ... I hope you enjoy this song!