Cave Quest VBS Decorating: Cave Formations

Cave Quest VBS Decorating: Cave Formations

The Group VBS decorating book explains how to make cave formations/stalagmites & stalactites using foam board and a hot knife.  We use cardboard for decorations most years.  Last year, we got donated cardboard and had some leftover.  We decided to use cardboard instead of foam board to save on our budget.  The end result is still a colorful, fun stage cave formation!  You can also print or save a PDF of the instructions formatted for printing. In years past, we've used box knives to cut the cardboard.  This year my husband brought over…Read more …
Pregnancy Journal Update: 13 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal Update: 13 Weeks

Date: 5/24/16 *1st trimester* 13 weeks, 6 days I can’t believe this is the LAST day and last journal entry of my first trimester! It has flown right by! I’m still pretty tired and nauseous a lot of the time, but that “glow” is supposed to kick in anytime now, right?! Mom and I went to a community yard sale last weekend and got a ton of adorable baby clothes! Now we just have to wait for the gender reveal to find out what we need to get rid of and what we…Read more …
Pregnancy Journal Update: 12 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal Update: 12 Weeks

  Date: 5/17/16 *1st trimester* 12 weeks, 6 days Weight: 116 lbs. {This is a couple of pounds from where I started out. However, I’m consistently getting physically bigger and the doctor said it’s completely normal to gain and lose for the first several months.} I can’t believe the first trimester is almost finished! Some people say the second trimester starts at 13 weeks, but most things I’ve seen say 14 weeks. Only one more week of first trimester. My mom and I went to the Dorel factory sale this week, where we…Read more …
Pregnancy Journal Update: 11 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal Update: 11 Weeks

Date: 5/10/16 *1st trimester* 11 weeks We’re at the end of 11 weeks already – WHAAAT?! This week has flown by. I celebrated my first Mother’s Day as a pregnant mama… which I only half felt like I was really deserving Mother’s Day since the baby isn’t here yet… whatever, though, we’re celebrating! I also celebrated my birthday with extended family and got to rock my favorite new mama bear tank top from Little Bit’s Love!  We have our first ultrasound later this week so I am really looking forward to getting to…Read more …
Pregnancy Journal Update: 10 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal Update: 10 Weeks

Date: 5/3/16 *1st trimester* 10 weeks {double digits - woop woop!} SYMPTOMS: a little sciatica/nerve pain, headaches, fatigue, nausea (& a little vomiting) BABY IS THE SIZE OF A prune {or a cottonball}. Last time I was at the OBGYN {2ish weeks ago}, they suggested popsicles and frozen items to stay hydrated if water makes you nauseous. After my bout of vomiting from drinking water a few days before the appointment, I appreciated the suggestions! The first few weeks of this pregnancy I was drinking 80-100 ounces of water per day. I’m lucky…Read more …