Speaking of kids. My kids donned bathing suits and sunscreen yesterday... and played in water outside. And I thought November was shockingly mild. It's December, folks....
In the sweatshop this weekend I finished up a few more Christmas presents for the children...
And I thought y'all might like one... since I have 1 apron left over! So, up for grabs:: one child size apron with the applique of your choice {dino or owl} and a name! Comment to win and I will draw a name Friday {tomorrow} at 3 pm CST! Even if you don't have kids you can comment... I bet any niece, nephew or grandchild would be appreciative! Oh... there's one stipulation with this drawing. Since this one's for the kids I want to encourage you with the words of a thirteen-year old boy named Logan {who lives on a working ranch and places a call to the radio station}. He's wise beyond his years... you'll see. As we go about the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season... remember this child was sent for a purpose:: our redemption & salvation. If you have any questions... email me there's nothing I'd rather do than tell you more!
Merry! Merry!
Pick me, Pick me!!! Remember I requested one back in August:-)
ReplyDeletethese are so cute! thanks for offering the drawing!
ReplyDeletemeredyth e.
CUTE!!! that sure would help keep kids clean when they INSIST on helping me in the kitchen - BTW, i made the buttermilk pie the other day and it was fabulous! - I've almost eaten the whole thing by myself!
ReplyDeletefirst off, I'm crying from that youtube... thanks for keeping the meaning of the season always at the forefront of your blog. I'm in complete agreement with you! Now about those aprons- they've got to be one of the cutest things I've seen. If I win, could I commission you to make more? (I have 3 kids too, 2 girls and a boy, just like you)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Love the apron!! The owl design is really cute!!
ReplyDeleteTOO CUTE!!! I love the aprons and the recording brought a tear to my eyes. It is so comforting to know that when we loose someone close to us we can call on Christ because he sent his son to die on the cross for each of us. THANKS!!
ReplyDeleteI love the aprons...they are too cute. AND...I am so jealous of your sunscreen-worthy weather at Christmas! I grew up in AL and am now living in Indiana...my street has been a big sheet of ice for the past two days...I sure do miss that beautiful weather. Love the pictures of your three...they are too precious! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOOOOOH we would love an owl!!! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteThat apron would be too cute on my nephew.
ReplyDeleteThe aprons are adorable! My daughter loves to help me in the kitchen...she would look too cute with an owl apron! You are so talented. Thanks for offering!
ReplyDeleteI want one!! Pick me! Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the owl. I am praying that you are able to witness to some blogger out there through this post!
ReplyDeleteyou sure find the best things to share with us darby. i am so thankful for that today. and we would LOVE to have an apron. luke loves to help in the kitchen, to do ANY kind of craft, and sister would grow in to one. now, seth likes that stuff too, but my luke is a fanatic!!!
ReplyDeleteTOO CUTE!!! I don't see how you do it all. My daughter would love this, she helps me in kitchen all the time.
ReplyDeleteOh, I cried. I'll admit it. That phone call between Logan and the radio station just touched me, so deeply. It just amazes me how children can grow and be so aware of God's presence. That they can hear him. Thanks for sharing this, Darby.
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of sharing...
Thanks for sharing your talents with us time and time again. My daughter would love a wee apron (she's choose the dinosaur, of course) so maybe I'll be lucky.
Thanks again. I'm going to share Logan's story with my family later this evening. I know they'll appreciate it as much as I did.
Wow - you're giving all kinds of stuff away these days!
ReplyDeleteCaroline is a fan of owls and promises to share her best animal sounds (including an owl of course) in the form of a youtube video if she is picked to win the grand prize.
You know her mommy was an owl.
Those are absolutley adorable! Your talents are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! I just love your blog!
ReplyDeleteDont you only pray that one day the good LORD will used your son that way.... something about boys!
ReplyDeleteMy niece would love this!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe all of your homemade treasures, you are so talented! Thanks for that You Tube post, puts it ALL in perspective!
ReplyDeleteMerry CHRISTmas,
Jessica
too cute. good luck to.....
ReplyDeleteME!
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN AN APRON FOR ONE OF MY GRANDDAUGHTERS. HER MOTHER WAS A CHI O AT BSU AND THIS WOULD BE VERY APPROPRIATE. YOU ARE SO CREATIVE AND TALENTED, I'D LIKE TO BOTTLE THE ENERGY YOU HAVE, WE COULD MAKE A MILLION. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. JESUS IS THE REASON!!!!! KATHY
ReplyDeleteLove the apron. The owl design is so cute. You are so talented.
ReplyDeletePick me!! I want to give that to my niece!!! :) :) Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLove them!!!! And so thankful for Jesus!
ReplyDeleteangela conklin
conoil@yahoo.com
My five yr. old grandson who is autisic would adore this one! He loves to finger paint and this would be something so handy! Thank you! G
ReplyDeleteI love it! I want it!
ReplyDeleteLove the video and the apron! My little one is on the back porch right now playing in water. Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I asked my hubby for a cute apron for Christmas. Although, I think this one would be better suited for my niece. :) Too cute and thanks for another chance to win a creation by you! Much love - your sister in Christ
ReplyDeleteI am stuck now! Devin and Danica just saw the photos of your aprons, and are hounding me for a dinosaur one (two)! Even if you don't pick me, can I pay you to make them one?
ReplyDeleteHere is my favorite verse I am sharing with friends today...
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." Psalms 107:1 Hallelujah!
Kelli Linkis <><<
Hooty Hoot! Love the owls! Mary McKinnon wants one!
ReplyDeleteI love the aprons. I made my own labels for teacher gifts after your last blog. You inspire me to be creative and I've needed it lately. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeletein tears...WOW!
ReplyDeletedylan would love the insanely cute apron!!
xo
Hey there! I found your blog through your hair bow tutorial. I am making your apple butter as we speak!!! Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteThought I would take my chances...Gabe could help me in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteKent would look adorable in a little dino apron! You are too much!
ReplyDeleteOkay so I cried. Why is a 13 year old boy having to remind me of something so full of truth? Lucianna said she would like the owl if she is picked. Thanks girl!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Sign me up! One of my 3 (1 girl, two boys) would love one. I made your label from yesterday as well. Took some time for me to figure it all out, but I think I was successful . . .and I'm not at all domestic. I'm trying new things because of you. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI cried too. How wise he is . . .
ReplyDeleteThese are precious and I do love the Chi O owl myself. We are attempting your pretzel rods this afternoon with a 2 year old and 11 month old.
ReplyDeleteI want that owl apron! Do they come in adult sizes? ;) Those are so cute... I remember hearing that radio clip - so insightful and a great reminder of God's love and compassion. Thanks Darby!
ReplyDeleteHey Darby! I read your blog and am friends with Becky Tucker. I went to elementary school with your husband Justin at Northside. I love reading your blog. Please pick me!!:) Btw...your kids are precious!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute...would love one for my son!! You don't know me, but I love your blog. I made the Christmas labels last night!!
ReplyDeleteCarrie Wells
Too cute! Thanks for offering to give one away! =)
ReplyDeleteI have heard that little boy before. SO sweet.
ReplyDeleteDarby, why don't you make a business out of your talent with clothes and accessories for kids? You really are amazing! I know that adds too much stress but you would do so well at it! We would love to buy some of your stuff!! (keep it in mind if you need a little extra $$.... we would love to buy something from you!)
Until then I will keep commenting for some freebies!
Seriously. Once again, I do not know how you do it! I have to wait for Madelyn to wake up to watch the video...but I'm looking forward to it! (PS. We'll be in Dothan new year's week!)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win...number generator, Pick me!!!!
ReplyDeleteprecious.....Mandy
ReplyDeleteMy little girl, Libby, could wear that when she grows just a bit. I think she'd like the owl.
ReplyDeleteThe video gave me chills and I've seen it before. Such a strong message!
That little boy sure is wise and just witnessed to all who've heard him on the radio or seen this on YouTube. How amazing! Would love the apron, you make such cute things!
ReplyDeleteDarby - girl, I look forward to reading your blog. In fact, I have sent it on to some girlfriends of mine so they, too, could be blessed....
ReplyDelete:) Merry Christmas
thanks for sharing the video. i'd heard it before, but it's a great reminder to hear all the time!
ReplyDeletemy little guy sure would love the dinosaur....
okay, i'm putting my name in the hat for elle. you really could make lots of money selling all your craftiness. but i certainly don't mind being in the running for a free one:).
ReplyDeleteCUTE CUTE CUTE! I LOVE Owl's and 70's style birds ... so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering me... I am a lurker without a blog.
Allie
tjaksv (at) yahoo (dot) com
Darby-
ReplyDeleteI want you to know I just LOVE your blog! I look forward to all your new posts! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!- Toni
AC would go crazy over this...she LOVES to help me cook! My computer is in the shop, but I got access to my sister's laptop this afternoon and have enjoyed catching up on all your Christmas posts. Too Cute!
ReplyDeleteI know my chances are slim in the massive pool of your readers, but Eli would LOVE it! so....here goes hoping!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is in the owl class at her preschool and she would love this! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented chickadee! My niece would love this for her new Kitchen she is getting.
ReplyDeletehow fun and cute!! hope you pick me. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering...I would love to use this with my son in a few years.
ReplyDeleteThat you tube video was so sweet. I am going to post it on my page! God is so Good!! : )
Would love an owl!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
So cute! I can't wait to see all of your Christmas creations! Would love to be a fly on your wall for the next 6 days :)
ReplyDeleteThe aprons are soooo cute. Thanks for the chance to win one!
ReplyDeleteThank you once again! What a fun drawing -- I reeeeeeaallllly hope I win! :)
ReplyDeleteOkay...my eyes are watering after listening to Logan...that boy is incredible.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, my 3 year old nephew would love an apron!
Soo cute...as usual! ;) While I would much prefer a squirrel since I'm an AGD, an owl would be my second choice for my niece. =)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Alison
PS I would seriously love to have donned my bathing suit and sunscreen with the kiddos instead of all this winter garb I have on! We could see a total snowfall of 6-10" by this time tomorrow! Ugh! I miss 'bama.
Can an anonymous, nice blog stalker win put her name in to win too!? I don't have a blog, but I've been following you for a few months and wish I could do what you do!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Andrea (not really anonymous, but I have to use the "anonymous" button!)
anaville0329@hotmail.com
mememememe!!! I want one! You should open a business, you so talented.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter would love the apron (and as a XO I love the owl!!) She is getting a kitchen for Christmas, so this would be a perfect addition!
ReplyDeleteOoo la la! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love an apron for my boys. I can't wait until I can do that on my embroidery machine.
ReplyDeleteI would love an apron for my boys. I can't wait until I can do that on my embroidery machine.
ReplyDeleteTOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!! My neice Sarabeth would love this. She loves helping her Granma in the kitchen!!! My email is aprilbarnes02@yahoo.com. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win and apron. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAngela C.
accoupons at gmail dot com
i'm currently trying to sew some napkins that are a gift to my sister-in-law. my first endeavor at sewing. your skills are so impressive!
ReplyDeletei was going to get my little girl one for V-Day (yes I think that far ahead) I'll try my luck here for an owl one first : )
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes from Logan! We should all be so insightful. I am working on my own dishtowels, since I missed out on your last drawing. Your aprons are lovely, and I have a super messy 2 year old! Thanks for the Christmas inspiration!
ReplyDeletei've been keeping my eye out for these for the kids.
ReplyDeleteLove your aprons! Would love to win one for a special granddaughter who wants to cook so much at age 3!
ReplyDeleteLove your website and just stumbled accross it! Thank you for sharing your world with us. AND I too love the owl. I think my neice needs one.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I love the red and yellow owls!
ReplyDeleteThose are so precious. You do great work!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Milam
pick me, pick me!!! my son Hayden is very much into dinosaurs right now...oh, to be a 3 year old :)
ReplyDeletePick me! I would need a dino of course! Youtube brought tears to my eyes! I just love these drawings that your doing! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThose Chi O Hooties are the cutest! I just found your blog and love it, btw!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you make! I found your blog months ago, forgot how I got there and didn't find it again until last night. Then my sister informed me you were friends with my brother at Auburn (Kyle Armstrong) and talked to him about her (my sister) going to UK. I don't know how you do what you do with 3 kids. I only have 2 and don't do any of that! Keep it coming, I love seeing what new things you have created.
ReplyDeletePick me, pick me! I'm a fellow member of the owl club!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy son sure could use a dinosaur apron for some of the crafts I've been thinking of lately! They're too cute, Darby.
ReplyDeleteokay i am crying! that was the sweetest video ever. love the owl apron...hooty hoot!
ReplyDelete-dana 'yance' wright
So cute! I love your creative ideas! I hope you pick me because my little guy could use an apron to keep up with big sister.
ReplyDeletewould love to win the apron for my niece! so cute- you should really invest in an etsy account if you haven't already!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Count me in.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I LOVE the owls! How precious...You are such a sweet and creative mommy!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm going to try again to win. I have 3 beautiful grandchildren that would love that apron. Hope you pick me!!
ReplyDeleteJane from Mississippi
love it! wow another giveaway and even better...for the kids! lucy would love it for crafts and cooking!
ReplyDeleteCooper would LOVE a dino apron!! SO cute!!
ReplyDelete~Amanda
i love your blog darby! it really makes me want to be more crafty. the aprons are too cute but that video made me cry.
ReplyDeletePick me Pick me... I am not creative at ALL! I listened to this kid one day a while ago and I cried my eyes out.... :)
ReplyDeletethanks for your sweet blog! i am friends with abby maddox and shireen, and i've started reading through their blogs! i love the apron...i was a chi o at samford, so owls hold a special place in my heart :) i also just had a little girl in march who would love to wear that apron in a few year!
ReplyDeletekeep writing and creating! i love it!
melissa richie
melissaneal.blogspot.com
If I win I'm giving it to Chilly because I want to hear Caroline make owl noises.
ReplyDeletePick me! Any of my three girls & the one on the way..would love one of those aprons! Thanks, Darby! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! My daughter would love an apron for her kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAlice Alexander
amalexander0817@msn.com
so cute! I love aprons and would love to send one to my favorite nephew to help his momma clean up! Thanks for doing this! Hallie
ReplyDeleteI would love it..pick me!!
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ReplyDeleteMy sister's ( Kellie Thompson Patton) kids would love this!!! Pick ME!!
ReplyDeleteGreat apron, AWESOME video!
ReplyDeleteWhat darling aprons!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the you tube video as well! What a sweet reminder.
Holy cow 110 comments. I hope the random.org gets a very HIGH number.
ReplyDeleteMy boys would love to share one. Too darn cute.
i have sent you 3 stalkers!! how bout that for some support. (this isn't another vote...just an observation!!)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter, Allie, has just started cooking with me...pick us pick us!
ReplyDeletehook it up
ReplyDeleteOh these are so lovely! I was in Williams Sonoma just looking for one and none were as cute!
ReplyDeleteI will throw my name in the hat for this one! Adorable!!
ReplyDeleteAre these for sale at your etsy shop? I bought my first etsy stuff recently and just got it today! It was a necklace for a gift and I love it!
And I've seen the video, too, and it's awesome.
I've been following your blog for some time now....so now's a good a time as any to leave a comment! :) You are just too talented! I love your crafty ideas! I taught preschool before I had our first baby in September and I'm a big fan of arts and crafts. This apron would be perfect for my son to wear when I break out the finger paints!! Thanks for offering this giveaway...how fun!
ReplyDeleteLane
Love the apron Darby! This Chi O would love to have one for her little Hoot. Do I get sympathy points by telling you that I am 37 weeks pregnant and had to go the hospital last night to get an IV because I had a horrendous stomach bug!?!
ReplyDeleteHope y'all are having a great week!
my little anna ryan sure would be cute in that apron:) and it is my big 30...pick me:) merry christmas
ReplyDeleteamy sharp
My mini chef would love it! He is getting his own utensils for Christmas too!
ReplyDeleteToo cute-are you already preparing the girls to be Chi-O's? Hoot Hoot! Love and miss you! If I win the apron it will be a good excuse to drive down to Dothan, pick it up, and see everyone!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love one of those...I heard that call last year and it still brings tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteHannah
oh my. I just started sobbing watching that video. wow!! What a great reminder.
ReplyDeleteAnd.... what cute aprons! I know a little girl who would look mighty cute in on of those!!
Super cute! You're so creative!
ReplyDeleteI have the perfect person in mind for the apron. Maybe I will get lucky and win!
ReplyDeleteLove all the fun holiday stuff and the apron...I also successfully made labels today, on plain paper that I turned into stickers with a Xyron sticker maker:) Love the super cute and simple projects that you share.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Brady
Russellville, AR
m_mbrady@hotmail.com
You are just too dang cool!! I want to live next door to you or go to church with you or something!! Are you going to IL for Christmas? I am. Salem, IL here I come!!
ReplyDeleteFeeling lucky!
ReplyDeleteLove the apron - hope I win!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too cute! I love everything you make:)
ReplyDeleterebekah
Pick ME Picke Me!
ReplyDeletewow, 131 comments already!! we would love a little apron at our house!! :-)
ReplyDeletelove, the paske crew
I love your blog! You have the cutest ideas and I thoroughly enjoy reading.
ReplyDeleteOh, many a kid (and parent or grandparent would love this!) Did you know that I have an "apron addiction!"
ReplyDeleteI adore aprons. These are so great!
Oh, that brave Logan.
ReplyDeletehow cute! would love one for my little boy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that video! I cried. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray that someone wants to learn more about the love of God because of it. His peace "transcends all understanding".
Thank you for this blog. Thank you for spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through it.
p.s. I would love to win the apron, too. : )
Pick me - My kiddos would love that aprong - my 3yr old is so into helping mommy in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays
Hooray for aprons! And hooray for little ones helping in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute.
ReplyDeleteSusan
I can't get over how talented you are. I am constantly amazed by all that you do and your joyful spirit. Random Number...Please pick me! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThat is so stinkin' cute- your kids, that precious boy, those darn aprons! I am going to move in and take some lessons!
ReplyDeleteAnother cute one! Would love to be the lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteYay! Mary Reese wants in on this one:)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Arianna would love the owl!
ReplyDeleteoh no - i might not make it in time!!! my child would loooove this - i adore your crafts. :)
ReplyDeleteThe aprons are too cute and would be perfect for my little "mess"! Please pick me!
ReplyDeleteYour so talented...love reading your blog!!
ReplyDeleteOur church played that video of the little boy calling in the radio station last Christmas and is quite an amazing tear jerker. Our little Mallory would LOVE one of your aprons! Thanks for your generosity Darby!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Please pick me!! I absolutely love visiting you blog for ideas and just to see what new things you have made. I am not the best blogger (considering I have not updated mine since July) but love to look at everyone elses. I just love all of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I don't have kids...but I'm 26 and I have a baby (half) sister who is 2 1/2 and she would love it!! I love your blog and all your crafty ideas...made my holiday stickers yesterday :)God Bless!
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Ashley(Turnbull) and Tegan(Corrie)and I have been blogstalking for a while now, but have never commented. First, that youtube video brought this pregnant girl(with twins) to lots of hormonal tears! It's amazing and so perfectly timed. Logan's words are so comforting and I am so thankful that you have shared!I am continually amazed at how many peoples' lives your blog touches and how talented you are- all while being a wife and mother of 3! The apron is too cute and these drawings are such a fun way to get to know your readers!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
~Iana Ham
I gotta start giving things away so that people will read my blog! Great idea.
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Such cute aprons! I'd love one for my niece or nephew!! Hope y'all have a very Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI know that my little helper would love one of these!
ReplyDeleteOur pastor played that tape in church a month or so ago...wow~! Love it. and also would love an apron! :)
ReplyDeleteLogan called into our Houston KSBJ radio station. I remember hearing it for the first time a year or so ago. Mike, the DJ, was so choked up. He's an amazing kid!!! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteWell, I am in tears.....I had not heard the Logan story in a long while and I had forgotten how wonderfully precious his call was and how full of wisdom for such a little boy! Man, it really got to me......Thanks, Darby, for the reminder that GOD's Son is the REASON for the SEASON. And thank you also for spreading the GOOD NEWS through your blog! What a blessing you are!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas with your precious family and GOD BLESS you as I know HE WILL!
In Christ,
Lee <><
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