sweet dreams update

last monday we had the opportunity to take the kids and our 95 pillow cases to primary children's hospital. we didn't really know what to expect, if we would just be dropping them off or if we could talk with my contact there. luckily the coordinator was there and it turned out to be such an awesome experience. she first had us stand by the christmas tree with each of the kids holding a pillow case. she gave my family and carrie's each a picture attached to a quote about giving/sharing. she was great and got down on the kids level and had me read this quote to them. she then talked to them about the hospital, showed them pictures, and talked to them about how our pillow cases would help the hospital. this really touched my kids. i loved the conversation that tyson and baylie had in the car after we left. i couldn't believe how much this affected them. this is really what the holidays are about, family and service. this was so worth the many hours that i spent with my sewing machine. i am already looking forward to the next donation. i love the feeling i get when i'm serving and giving to others.
i hope that each of you has a very merry christmas, happy holidays!

project sweet dreams

i am so excited about a new adventure my sister-in-law carrie & i are doing. it's called project sweet dreams. we just started it & we hope it turns into something big. we are making pillow cases to donate to primary children's hospital. it all started because we wanted our kids to know there is more to christmas than just receiving gifts. i want my children, & so does carrie, to know the value of service & how amazing & wonderful it is. we were just going to do it at christmas time, but we decided to do it through out the year. i can't imagine being a child & having to spend your days in the hospital. i would love to brighten their days, or nights, with a pillow case made with love. i'm also so excited because i talked to my sister gretchen & she is going to start a minnesota branch. how fun huh? if any of you would like to be involved, either by donating fabric, making pillow cases, or donating $ please let me know. we are so excited & will keep you posted. happy holidays & sweet dreams!