~ Christmas is Coming ~

"Christmas is Coming" by: Garnett Ann Schultz

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Hustle and Bustle, Hurry and Haste,

Never a moment that we might waste;

Shopping and wrapping, ribbons and bows,

Christmas is coming as everyone knows.

Trimmings and candles, wreath on the door,

Secrets and laughter, gladness galore,

Starlight and carols, bells ringing clear,

No other reason: Christmas is near.

Jolly Old Santa, reindeer and elves,

Presents all hidden away on the shelves,

Cards to be written, mailing to do,

Much in excitement, worries so few.

Love more abundant, peace in our heart,

Giving, remembering, smiles to impart,

Cookies and fruitcake, the fragance of pine,

Christmas is coming to your home and mine.

~ Happy Thanksgiving ~

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!!

May your stuffing be tasty

May your turkey plump,

May your potatoes and gravy

Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off your thighs!

Brandon Heath - Your Love - Lyrics

~ TOO MUCH ENGLISH! ~

You know you've been doing English too long when you are reading a book or writing a paper, and you have the sudden URGE to underline all the subjects once, the verbs twice, and cross out all the prepositional phrases!!  For each sentence in the book! LOL :)

No Matter What -Kerrie Roberts With Lyrics :D

~* Daybook *~

For today: October 25, 2010

Outside my window: cloudy, really windy, and 69 degrees outside.

I am thinking... that hopefully I can carve my pumpkin tonight.

I am wearing... a blue striped shirt, jeans, and socks. 

 I am remembering... when we went up to the mountins for a picnic to look at the leaves. I had so much fun!

 I am going... no where today. Hopefully church on Wednesday!

I am reading... a Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys super mystery called "Exhibtion of Evil." It is really interesting!

From the learning rooms… Bible, Math, English, Spelling, History, etc.

Noticing that... that there is only 2 more months until CHRISTMAS!!!!

Pondering these words... I WILL lift up my eyes to the hills - From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord. Who made heaven and earth.

From the kitchen… for supper tonight we are having, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and baked tomatoes. Yum! :p

Around the house... my mom getting ready to start cooking supper.
One of my favorite things: READING!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: hopefully church on Wednesday, groceries on Thursday, and we might go see Memaw Saturday. :D

From my picture journal...

Here are some pictures that I took when we went up on the mountin.

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~ Daybook ~

For Today… October 11, 2010

Outside my window... sunny and supposed to be 85 degrees.

I am thinking...  that I'm excited for youth group on Wednesday!!

I am thankful for... that I was born into a Christian home.

I am wearing... jeans and a pink t-shirt.

I am reading... a Nancy Drew book called "The Case of the Lost Song." It is really interesting!

I am hoping... that my toe feels better. I have surgery on it next week. :(

From the learning rooms… Math, English, History, Calligraphy, Biology, etc.

Pondering these words... PRAISE the LORD! Oh, give thinks to the Lord, for He is good! For his mercy endures forever. PSALM 106 : 1

From the kitchen… I think we are having an omelet for supper - loaded with onions, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, and cheese. YUM!

Around the house... My dad is off work for Columbus Day and we don't have school today. We are going shopping for Christmas.

One of my favorite things:  Reading, watching movies, and taking pictures.

A few plans for the rest of the week: shopping today, youth group on Wednesday evening, groceries on Thursday, and church on Sunday.

From my picture journal...

The daybook is hosted by Peggy each week.

~ Learning Calligraphy ~

   This year in school I am learning how to do Calligraphy! It is so much fun!

     

 

                     

I am just starting, but here are some samples of my work.

  

                                                                                                      

              

Eventually I am going to learn how to make invitations and greeting cards and other things like that. I think calligraphy is so beautiful.

Fall is...

Fall is elusive,

secretive, shy;

Fall is a crispness

that comes from the sky;

Fall brings chrysanthemums,

and sand that's cold;

Fall gives the trees

great halos of gold.

Rustling and bustling,

each little fall sound

Stirs up pumpkins

which squat on the ground,

Scoops up summer,

pauses to tease;

Fall is the mist

which creeps through the trees.

I Will Follow- Chris Tomlin (With Lyrics)

light up the sky

A MEME!!

1. What curse word do you use the most? I don't curse.

2. Do you own an iPod? no.

3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? My dad or my friend K.

4. Do you remember where you were on 9/11/01? Home--I was 5 years old.

5. What was the last movie you watched? A Cinderella Story.

6. Has anyone ever called you lazy? yes, but not lately.

7. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? nope

8. Has anyone told you a secret this week? no

9. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? whether he's cute or not. lol

10. What are you looking forward to? movie night at church, because they're going to have PIZZA!!!!!

11. Do you own any band t-shirts? no....but maybe this fall!!!! :) I might be able to see KUTLESS IN CONCERT!!!!!!! YAAAAAAY!! My mom is trying to get my dad to take us! :o)

12. What will you be doing in one hour? I don't know, maybe watch some tv.

13. Is anyone in love with you? God is!

14. Last time you cried? yesterday.

15. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? desktop. The laptop gets on my nerves!

16. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? NO!

17. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? NO WAY!!

18. What were you doing before this? playing games on the computer.

19. When is the last time you slept on the floor? a couple years ago.

20. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? 9 hours

21. Do you eat breakfast daily? yep

AWARD!!!!!!

My friend Katie gave me a award! Thanks for your friendship Katie!!!

I'll give this award to:

My Mom

♥ Another Favorite Song ♥

"Let The Waters Rise" by Mikeschair

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Don't know where to begin

Its like my world's caving in

And I try but I can't control my fear

Where do I go from here?

♦♦♦♦

sometimes its so hard to pray

When You feel so far away

But I am willing to go

Where you want me to

God, I trust You

♦♦♦♦

There's a raging sea

Right in front of me

Wants to pull me in

Bring me to my knees

So let the waters rise

If You want them to

I will follow You

I will follow You

I will follow You

♦♦♦♦

I will swim in the deep

'Cuz You'll be next to me

You're in the eye of the storm

And the calm of the sea

You'll never out of reach

♦♦♦♦

God, You know where I've been

You were there with me then

You were faithful before

You'll be faithful again

I'm holding Your hand

♦♦♦♦

There's a raging sea

Right in front of me

Wants to pull me in

Bring me to my knees

So let the waters rise

If You want them to

I will follow You

I will follow You

I will follow You

♦♦♦♦

God Your love is enough

You will pull me through

I'm holding onto You

God Your love is enough

I will follow You

I will follow You

♦♦♦♦

Ohhh

♦♦♦♦

There's a raging sea

Right in front of me

Wants to pull me in

Bring me to my knees

So let the waters rise

If You want them to

I will follow You

I will follow You

I will follow You

♦♦♦♦

Ohhh

♦ AWARD ♦

My blogging friend, Vellvin, gave me this award. Thanks Vellvin!!!

I'll give this award to:

Katie

and everyone else that's a follower of my blog.

~ My Favorite Song ~

"Healing Begins" by Tenth Avenue North

So you thought you had to keep this up

All the work that you do

So we think that you're good

And you can't believe it's not enough

All the walls you built up

Are just glass on the outside

So let 'em fall down

There's freedom waiting in the sound

When you let your walls fall to the ground

We're here now

This is where the healing begins, oh

This is where the healing starts

When you come to where you're broken within

The light meets the dark

The light meets the dark

Afraid to let your secrets out

Everything that you hide

Can come crashing through the door now

But too scared to face all your fear

So you hide but you find

That the shame won't disappear

So let it fall down

There's freedom waiting in the sound

When you let your walls fall to the ground

We're here now

We're here now, oh

This is where the healing begins, oh

This is where the healing starts

When you come to where you're broken within

The light meets the dark

The light meets the dark

Sparks will fly as grace collides

With the dark inside of us

So please don't fight

This coming light

Let this blood come cover us

His blood can cover us

This is where the healing begins, oh

This is where the healing starts

When you come to where you're broken within

The light meets the dark

The light meets the dark

•♦• Random Dozen •♦•

1. What is one really fast, know-by-heart "go-to" meal to fix in a pinch?
Anything frozen or out of a can--lol

2. What is one item you won't leave home without. (Purse and license do not count.)
 Lipgloss---a girl's best friend. :-)

3. Where is one place you never tire of visiting?
Ohio Amish Country, because I like the country scenery and it's peaceful. I love being around the Amish!

4. Share one factoid of your family's history.
One of my Great-Grandfather's was killed by a team of runaway horses.

5. Complete this sentence: "Once upon a time I ...."
 wore pig-tails and watched "Winnie the Pooh" everyday.

6. If you could win a one year's supply of anything, what would it be?
lipgloss!

7. "One quirky thing you may not know about me is ...."
I can almost touch my nose with my tongue--lol!

 8. You have one dollar in your pocket. What will you buy?
What can you buy for a dollar? Maybe more lipgloss! :-)

9. "One thing that always makes me laugh is ...."
  When my dog howls---which is almost everyday!

10. What is one thing you could do today to help yourself reach a personal goal?
Keep a list of everything I need to do---and do it. :-)

11. What is one thing you could do today to bless someone else?
Help around the house without being asked.

12. What is one thing you're looking forward to soon?
My brother's graduation party, because all my friends and family are going to be there and it's going to be.....FUN!!!

Random Dozen is hosted by 2nd Cup of Coffee.

~ Raindrops ~

 

allposters.com

The raindrops make a pleasing sound

When swiftly falling from the sky,

Refreshing fields and meadow ground

And pastures that were seared and dry.

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When splashing on the windowpanes,

The raindrops sing a merry lay,

While breezes echo their refrains

Through branching trees that bend and sway.

~*~*~*~*~

When I at last am snug in bed

And silence seems the most profound,

Upon the roof above my head,

The raindrops make a pleasing sound.

♪♫ Daybook ♪♫

For Today… May 10, 2010

Outside my window... Sunny and 64 degrees.

I am thinking... that I can't wait until Summer!!!

I am thankful for... warm, sunny days!

I am wearing... a purple and white striped shirt, jeans, and pink and white socks.

I am reading... I'm reading a book called "I Am David" in school.

I am hoping... that I'll be able to go outside today.

From the learning rooms… Math, English, Reading, Spelling, Computer, Piano, History, etc.

Pondering these words... "Love is the reason behind everything God does." by unknown

From the kitchen… for supper we are having: chicken sandwiches and soup. :p

Around the house... doing our schoolwork, my mom is working on my brother's graduation display.

One of my favorite things: watching movies

A few plans for the rest of the week: eye doctor's appointment tomorrow, groceries on Thursday, church picnic on Saturday, and church on Sunday.

From my picture journal...

If you would like to join us in The Simple Woman's Daybook, please see Peggy for details.

~ A Mother's Day Blessing ~

A mother's gift of laughter,

A mother's gift of love,

A mother's gift of hope

Are blessings from above.

~♥~♥~♥~

Her cheerful smile that dries a tear,

Her kindly words that soothe a fear

Are why I'm thankful when I say,

"God bless you, Mother, on your day."

                                                 ~ by Betty J. Silconas ~

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM!!

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!

YOU'RE THE BEST!!

♥ A Love Cake for Mother ♥

allposters.com/Good and Sweet by Barbara Olsen

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 1 c. of obedience

Several lbs. affection

1 pint neatness

Some holidays, birthday, and everyday surprises

1 c. running errands

1 box powdered "Willing to get up when I should"

1 bottle "Keep sunny all day long"

1 c. pure thoughtfulness

Mix well and bake in a hearty warm oven and serve to Mother everyday. She likes it in BIG SLICES!

allposters.com/A Piece of Chocolate Cake with Fork by Jörn Rynio

♦ Ten Things Tuesday ♦

Kathy at Reflections By Kathy is hosting "Ten Things Tuesday." Here is my list of my ten favorite things about spring:

1. The birds singing and building their nests. We have a robin and a cardinal nest in our pear tree. It's their little apartment building :)

2. Planting flowers in the yard and watching them bloom. I like the different colors.

3. The different shades of green when the leaves are coming out on the trees.

4. When the weather starts getting warmer and I don't have to wear a jacket anymore.

5. Wearing flip flops.

6. The smell of freshly mowed grass.

7. Going on picnics with my family.

8. Being able to go outside more.

9. Wild flowers growing along the roadside.

10. Our library's Spring used book sale. I like finding mystery books and movies.

Well, that's all for now. Thanks for visiting my blog.

♦ Daybook ♦

For Today… Monday, May 03, 2010

Outside my window...  partly cloudy and a high of 76 degrees.

I am thinking... about how much I LOVE my dad and mom!

I am thankful for... being born into a Christian home!

I am wearing... a t-shirt and capris.

I am creating… nothing right now.

I am going... shopping for Mother's Day tonight.

I am reading... nothing right now.

I am hoping... that it doesn't rain anymore today.

On my mind... that it's really starting to feel like summer.

From the learning rooms… Math, Spelling, Bible, History, Poetry, U.S. Presidents, Geography, etc.

Noticing that... Only one more month of school! YAY!

Pondering these words... In His arms He carries [me] all day long. by Fanny J. Crosby

From the kitchen… Hamburger Helper, Beets, and Corn. YUMMY! :p

Around the house... doing school, and our kitchen was finished being painted over the weekend and we are getting everything back in order.

One of my favorite things: the song "Let the Waters Rise" by Mikechair.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Going shopping tonight, Groceries on Thursday, going outside, and church and Mother's Day on Sunday.

From my picture journal...

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~ Gratitude ~

allposter.com

~*~*~

We thank You, GOD, for beauty

That comes with each new spring:

The greening hills and valleys,

The songbirds on the wing,

The meadow flowers waking

And waltzing in the breeze,

Bright sunbeams gaily dancing

Upon the new-leafed trees.

~*~*~

The Jonquils in their bonnets

With trim of beaded dew,

The tulip cups unfolding

In shades of brilliant hue,

The pink-white apple blossoms

Against the soft blue sky,

The fluffy clouds and sunshine,

The mountains towering high,

~*~*~

The rainbow-tinted colors

Aglow across the land -

For such a wealth of splendor

Created by Your hand.

In gratitude, our Father,

We lift our hearts in praise,

Rejoicing in Your blessings

Throughout the springtime days.

by Beverly J. Anderson

I GOT AN AWARD!!!

I received a Best Blog Award from my blogging friend, Joy. Thank You, Joy!

I would like to give it out to a few people. The tagging is for you to give it to 7 bloggers then contact them to let them know they got it! So here are mine:

Kelli

My Mom

Terry @ Lady Liberty Patriot

Simple Blessings by Teri

Mama Bear

Marcia

Ann

☼ Daybook ☼

For Today… April 6, 2010

       

Outside my window... sunny and 84 degrees.

I am thinking... I'm not thinking of anything...

I am thankful for... warm, sunny days. ☼

I am wearing... a pink tank top and capris.

I am remembering... how much fun I had with my cousin on Easter.

I am creating… nothing right now.

I am going... maybe to the library

I am reading... "Beginnings" by Kim Vogel Sawyer

From the learning rooms… Bible, Math, Language Arts, Spelling, Reading, etc.

Pondering these words... My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber.... The Lord...will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. PSALM 121:2-5,7,8 NIV

From the kitchen… chicken sandwiches and soup. YUMMY!!

Around the house...  my schoolwork and my mom cleaning papers out of the desk

One of my favorite things: going outside and enjoying the nice weather!

A few plans for the rest of the week: maybe the library tonight, going outside, groceries on Thursday, and church on Sunday.

From my picture journal...

 

If you would like to join us in The Simple Woman's Daybook, please see Peggy for details.