76. Have the family put a care package together for Operation Christmas Child (www.smaritanspurse.org)

Samartian's Purse is a wonderful Christian Missionary!  Their mission is, "To demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ."  I heard about their Operation Christmas Child (OCC) two years ago in a random magazine I was flipping through and couldn't wait till Avie was old enough to participate and help me do a donation. Avie and I filled two shoe boxes with small toys, lollipops, toothbrushes, toothpaste, chap stick and school supplies.  Avie geared her box for a little girl her age and I did mine for a little boy Avie's age.  The really neat thing is that we were able to download a bar code to put on our boxes so we will be able to track our package and find out what country they made it too.  We had a really fun time shopping, putting the boxes together and then delivering them that we decided to make this an annual King tradition.

10. Take my mom for a manicure & pedicure.

It was really nice to take my mom to the salon and have her get pampered. She has such a giving heart, I thought it was perfect to stop and do something for her for a change. She had a great time and said that she wants to make it our monthly date.  I like any new traditions that involve going to the salon. HA!

67. Make my first quilt

 I don't know if the Pioneer Women would be proud of me but heck . . . I sure am!!  So glad to say I can cross this one off my list!  I would say the hardest part after cutting the blocks exactly the same size, was making sure each row lined up almost perfectly.  I could not have done this without the help of my wonderful SIL, Jenn and MIL who both helped me with technique and how to.  I made the quilt for my brother and his wife who are expecting their first child, a girl, due at the end of December 2010.  I was able to deliver the quilt in person to them at their baby shower in Virginia Beach.  They were both touched and excited to have it.  YEA!!

 

 Starting to sew the rows together - what a daunting task!

 Pinning the rows together.

My SIL and I holding the finished product.  I wish I took a picture of the back of the quilt.  I had a really cute pink and white fabric with stars on it.