Hmm, well here I am.

It has been time for a new wallet for a bit now.  I bought the last one several years ago at Target with my dear friend K O-J.  The zipper tab has fallen off and the fake leather is peetering out on all of the edges. Last week when we were shopping I looked around, but nothing caught my eye.  So, I made a new one! I still think the front needs a little embellishment but I'm not sure what yet.  I used this wallet tutorial  and worked pretty slick.  I really like this blue print with well known architecture all over it.  Finally found a use for it!  The tutorial did not include any type of zippered coin area on the wallet.  I improvised and added one to the back.   You can't tell but I did quilt along the chevron pattern. Fun times, new wallet! Alissa

Saturday morning found us gathered around the table with three missionary kids.  These young ladies come from 3 very different walks of life and are such treasures. Wanda shared with them about her experiences as an MK and then we made bracelets some more. They ended up staying until youth group and we had a lovely time getting to know them. Wanda went over to the church with Jason so they could help this young man.  E likes plants and had started some trees at his house.  He wanted to plant some around the church grounds. Two neat young men.  Praying that their love for agronomy would be a strong future for them. That afternoon Wanda also shared at they youth group. And dodge ball was played.  So fun, those giggly girls were so fun to watch.  Took me back a bit ;)   In their discipling ministry the Schmicks are going through the book Multiply with four of their core youth.  It was great to be a part of that discussion on Saturday night.  These kids are so gre