Things I Love About Today-getting 10 hours of sleep last night
banana nut crunch cereal
packing
singing in choir
laughing at Justen's version of Happy Birthday
Andrew's enthusiasm when he conducts Salmo 150
babysitting with Anna
the way McIver toddles and "talks" with a low voice
Sam's Club
singing the Star Wars song to Halsey
chatting with Anna whilst eating chocolate cake
Verse of the Day-1 Peter 1:3-9, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith-- more precious that gold that perished though it is tested by fire-- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
Quote of the Day-Anna: It'll be really good for him- turn him into a man. Or kill him!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday
What I Love About Today-
getting 11 hours of sleep last night
oranges
playing piano with Mary
grocery shopping for coffee and half & half
resting
VBS-ing
getting my laundry folded and (mostly) put away
watching American Idol with my family
mending at the same time!
the word "mending"
RUF music from Elizabeth!
my beautiful pink mini calla lilies that have lasted over 2 weeks!
nyquil
"scratching backs" with Mary
Verse of the Day-
James 1:19-25, "Know this, my believed brothers: let every person by quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your soul. But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the Word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks in to the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing."
Quote of the Day-
"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered."
-G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
getting 11 hours of sleep last night
oranges
playing piano with Mary
grocery shopping for coffee and half & half
resting
VBS-ing
getting my laundry folded and (mostly) put away
watching American Idol with my family
mending at the same time!
the word "mending"
RUF music from Elizabeth!
my beautiful pink mini calla lilies that have lasted over 2 weeks!
nyquil
"scratching backs" with Mary
Verse of the Day-
James 1:19-25, "Know this, my believed brothers: let every person by quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your soul. But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the Word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks in to the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing."
Quote of the Day-
"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered."
-G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
jueves
Things I Love About Today-
jueves: Wednesday in Spanish
being with my family for the first time in over a week
using my own shower
reading (and napping) in the same room with the kids doing school
toasted turkey-muester-hummus sandwich
sitting next to Lindsay in choir!
being able to just listen to and enjoy our choir music (only because I'm sick)
sightreading music in bells
finding out that my friend Denise and her husband are going to have a baby!
not getting a parking ticket
listening to Mere Christianity for an hour in the car (traffic...)
the beautiful weather!
receiving a "get well" violet plant from Mary and Mama!
having a special Japanese dinner (at a cool low table) with my family
talking about Baptism and other things with my wise father :)
watching American Idol with some of my family
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 117
"Not to us, O Yahweh, not to us,
but to Your name give glory,
for the sake of Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness!
Why should the nations say,
"Where is their God?"
Our God in in the heavens;
He does all that He pleases.
Their idols are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
They have mouths, but do not speak;
eyes, but do not see.
They have ears, but do not hear;
noses, but do not smell.
They have hands, but do not feel;
feet, but do not walk;
and they do not make a sound in their throat.
Those who make them become like them;
so do all who trust in them.
O Israel, trust in Yahweh!
He is their help and their shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in Yahweh!
He is their help and their shield.
You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh!
He is their help and their shield.
Yahweh has remembered us; He will bless us;
He will bless the house of Israel;
He will bless the house of Aaron;
He will bless those who fear Yahweh,
both the small and the great.
May Yahweh give you increase,
you and your children!
May you be blessed by Yahweh,
who made heaven and earth!
The heavens are Yahweh's heavens,
but the earth He has given to the children of man.
The dead do not praise Yahweh,
nor do any who go down into silence.
But we will bless Yahweh
from this time forth and forevermore.
Praise Yahweh!"
jueves: Wednesday in Spanish
being with my family for the first time in over a week
using my own shower
reading (and napping) in the same room with the kids doing school
toasted turkey-muester-hummus sandwich
sitting next to Lindsay in choir!
being able to just listen to and enjoy our choir music (only because I'm sick)
sightreading music in bells
finding out that my friend Denise and her husband are going to have a baby!
not getting a parking ticket
listening to Mere Christianity for an hour in the car (traffic...)
the beautiful weather!
receiving a "get well" violet plant from Mary and Mama!
having a special Japanese dinner (at a cool low table) with my family
talking about Baptism and other things with my wise father :)
watching American Idol with some of my family
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 117
"Not to us, O Yahweh, not to us,
but to Your name give glory,
for the sake of Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness!
Why should the nations say,
"Where is their God?"
Our God in in the heavens;
He does all that He pleases.
Their idols are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
They have mouths, but do not speak;
eyes, but do not see.
They have ears, but do not hear;
noses, but do not smell.
They have hands, but do not feel;
feet, but do not walk;
and they do not make a sound in their throat.
Those who make them become like them;
so do all who trust in them.
O Israel, trust in Yahweh!
He is their help and their shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in Yahweh!
He is their help and their shield.
You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh!
He is their help and their shield.
Yahweh has remembered us; He will bless us;
He will bless the house of Israel;
He will bless the house of Aaron;
He will bless those who fear Yahweh,
both the small and the great.
May Yahweh give you increase,
you and your children!
May you be blessed by Yahweh,
who made heaven and earth!
The heavens are Yahweh's heavens,
but the earth He has given to the children of man.
The dead do not praise Yahweh,
nor do any who go down into silence.
But we will bless Yahweh
from this time forth and forevermore.
Praise Yahweh!"
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
miércoles
Things I Love About Today-
miércoles: Tuesday in Spanish
being packed more than an hour before I left
coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
cooking lasagna with Shelbelle
sitting outside with Elizabeth and Jennifer while the girls played!
sunshine
my new orange scarf!
orzo with roasted vegetables
big glasses of water
singing and rocking Britton and Katherine
sitting down to do laundry
more coffee
photobooth with the girls!
my silly Shelby and Mary
talking with Elizabeth on the ride to the airport
my sweet Katherine and Britton
knowing that Katherine loves me so much that she cried when I left
not having to lug my suitcase around
flying by myself
the Columbia airport (my favorite airport)
perusing the book store
talking to the person I sit next to on the plane
reading Jane Austen on the plane
sleeping on the plane
not saying "on the plane" anymore.
NOT having a headache
Being on the same flight as, & right across the aisle from, Marci Robertson!
Caleb picking me up from the airport!!
playing with the Edemas puppy
Seeing my Mama!
laughing at Benjamin sleeping with his knees up
the word "noofi" (plural for noofus)
Hannah wanting to "like" my Home Sweet Home status more than once :)
using the "ü" letter in the word "über"
getting excited to sing Hebrew and play Bells and see Lindsay tomorrow!!!
Verse(s) of the Day-
Zephaniah 2:1-2,
"Gather together, yes, gather,
O shameless nation,
before the decree takes effect
-before the day passes away like chaff-
before there comes upon you
the burning anger of Yahweh,
before there comes upon you
the day of the anger of Yahweh.
Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land,
who do His just commands;
seek righteousness; seek humility;
perhaps you may be hidden
on the day of the anger of Yahweh."
Zephaniah 2:11,
"Yahweh will be awesome against them;
for He will famish all the gods of the earth,
and to Him shall bow down,
each in its place,
all the lands of the nations."
Zephaniah 3:5,
"Yahweh within her is righteous;
He does no injustice;
every morning He shows forth His justice;
each dawn He does not fail;
but the unjust knows no shame."
Picture(s) of the Day-
Ticklish Shelby
Tongues- Britton, Mary, Rachel
miércoles: Tuesday in Spanish
being packed more than an hour before I left
coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
cooking lasagna with Shelbelle
sitting outside with Elizabeth and Jennifer while the girls played!
sunshine
my new orange scarf!
orzo with roasted vegetables
big glasses of water
singing and rocking Britton and Katherine
sitting down to do laundry
more coffee
photobooth with the girls!
my silly Shelby and Mary
talking with Elizabeth on the ride to the airport
my sweet Katherine and Britton
knowing that Katherine loves me so much that she cried when I left
not having to lug my suitcase around
flying by myself
the Columbia airport (my favorite airport)
perusing the book store
talking to the person I sit next to on the plane
reading Jane Austen on the plane
sleeping on the plane
not saying "on the plane" anymore.
NOT having a headache
Being on the same flight as, & right across the aisle from, Marci Robertson!
Caleb picking me up from the airport!!
playing with the Edemas puppy
Seeing my Mama!
laughing at Benjamin sleeping with his knees up
the word "noofi" (plural for noofus)
Hannah wanting to "like" my Home Sweet Home status more than once :)
using the "ü" letter in the word "über"
getting excited to sing Hebrew and play Bells and see Lindsay tomorrow!!!
Verse(s) of the Day-
Zephaniah 2:1-2,
"Gather together, yes, gather,
O shameless nation,
before the decree takes effect
-before the day passes away like chaff-
before there comes upon you
the burning anger of Yahweh,
before there comes upon you
the day of the anger of Yahweh.
Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land,
who do His just commands;
seek righteousness; seek humility;
perhaps you may be hidden
on the day of the anger of Yahweh."
Zephaniah 2:11,
"Yahweh will be awesome against them;
for He will famish all the gods of the earth,
and to Him shall bow down,
each in its place,
all the lands of the nations."
Zephaniah 3:5,
"Yahweh within her is righteous;
He does no injustice;
every morning He shows forth His justice;
each dawn He does not fail;
but the unjust knows no shame."
Picture(s) of the Day-
Ticklish Shelby
Tongues- Britton, Mary, Rachel
Monday, February 23, 2009
martes
Things I Love About Today-
martes: Monday in Spanish
coffeeeeeeeee
grocery shopping with Katherine and Britton!
eating hummus turkey feta sandwiches with Elizabeth
emptying the dishwasher 3 times today
cooking sausage dip
making a third batch of oreo truffles
taking a nap!
consoling Katherine by showing her pictures of Mommy and Daddy on facebook
Cooking Oregano-Buttered Foccacia, Orzo with Roasted Vegetables, and Rosemary Orange Chicken
being totally convinced of the awesomeness of the Shamwow :)
taking pictures with the girls on photobooth
emailing my Mama
Snuggling with Mary and Shelby and singing to them
Rocking Katherine and Britton and singing to them
researching different kinds of pasta. dorky, but interesting
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 4:22-24. "...put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through decitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness."
Quote of the Day-
Elizabeth: "We went for our first double stroll- Britton with the big girls and me with the babies. I mean, we looked like we met at the Twins club and hooked up, because his look like him and mine look like me!"
Picture(s) of the Day-
Mary Walton and Shelby are so silly!
I think that Katherine looks like a little MiniMadeline!
Britton is so adorable, I love her pigtails!
martes: Monday in Spanish
coffeeeeeeeee
grocery shopping with Katherine and Britton!
eating hummus turkey feta sandwiches with Elizabeth
emptying the dishwasher 3 times today
cooking sausage dip
making a third batch of oreo truffles
taking a nap!
consoling Katherine by showing her pictures of Mommy and Daddy on facebook
Cooking Oregano-Buttered Foccacia, Orzo with Roasted Vegetables, and Rosemary Orange Chicken
being totally convinced of the awesomeness of the Shamwow :)
taking pictures with the girls on photobooth
emailing my Mama
Snuggling with Mary and Shelby and singing to them
Rocking Katherine and Britton and singing to them
researching different kinds of pasta. dorky, but interesting
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 4:22-24. "...put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through decitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness."
Quote of the Day-
Elizabeth: "We went for our first double stroll- Britton with the big girls and me with the babies. I mean, we looked like we met at the Twins club and hooked up, because his look like him and mine look like me!"
Picture(s) of the Day-
Mary Walton and Shelby are so silly!
I think that Katherine looks like a little MiniMadeline!
Britton is so adorable, I love her pigtails!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
lunes
Things I Love About Today-
lunes: Sunday in Spanish
apple "ointmeal" for breakfast
going to church at Covenant Presbyterian Church
reading Mansfield Park during naptime
taking a nap!!!
babysitting Katherine and Mary Walton!
taking a walk with K and MW
making banana pudding with K and MW
eating dinner with K and MW
getting our pjs on, making a bed in front of the TV, & watching Little Einsteins!
talking to my Mary and my Daddy on the phone
watching the Oscars and Battlestar Galactica with Elizabeth and Britton
Having such a busy & crazy day that I can't remember half the stuff I did
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 117
"Praise Yahweh, all nations!
Extol Him, all peoples!
For great is is steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of Yahweh
endures forever
Praise Yahweh!"
Quote of the Day-
Elizabeth: Shelby, have you seen Lambie?
Shelby: ...(I can't remember what she said but it was something about the refrigerator and it was really really funny! maybe I'll remember later)...
Picture of the Day-
My Mary Walton and Katherine!
lunes: Sunday in Spanish
apple "ointmeal" for breakfast
going to church at Covenant Presbyterian Church
reading Mansfield Park during naptime
taking a nap!!!
babysitting Katherine and Mary Walton!
taking a walk with K and MW
making banana pudding with K and MW
eating dinner with K and MW
getting our pjs on, making a bed in front of the TV, & watching Little Einsteins!
talking to my Mary and my Daddy on the phone
watching the Oscars and Battlestar Galactica with Elizabeth and Britton
Having such a busy & crazy day that I can't remember half the stuff I did
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 117
"Praise Yahweh, all nations!
Extol Him, all peoples!
For great is is steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of Yahweh
endures forever
Praise Yahweh!"
Quote of the Day-
Elizabeth: Shelby, have you seen Lambie?
Shelby: ...(I can't remember what she said but it was something about the refrigerator and it was really really funny! maybe I'll remember later)...
Picture of the Day-
My Mary Walton and Katherine!
domingo
Things I love about yesterday-
(since I missed a day of blogging for the first time!!)
domingo: Saturday in Spanish
Ruth and Rebekah being in Souf Cay-na-ah!
Taking a long walk around the lakes!
Beautiful lakes
sunshine
Quote of the Day-
Britton: I did it, Katherine!
Katherine: You did it, Katherine?
Britton: No, I'm Britton!
Picture of the Day-
My lil Britton
(since I missed a day of blogging for the first time!!)
domingo: Saturday in Spanish
Ruth and Rebekah being in Souf Cay-na-ah!
Taking a long walk around the lakes!
Beautiful lakes
sunshine
Quote of the Day-
Britton: I did it, Katherine!
Katherine: You did it, Katherine?
Britton: No, I'm Britton!
Picture of the Day-
My lil Britton
Friday, February 20, 2009
sábado
Things I Love about Today-
sábado: Friday in Italian
snuggling in bed with Mary and Shelby & making tents with the sheets
taking Katherine and Britton to Walmart
grocery shopping
having strangers ask me if they're twins
telling them that they have other twin sisters too
playing with Elizabeth's friend Lara's little boys
homemade bread!
driving around getting to just think.
friendly people in the post office
walking to Starbucks
Mango Orange Banana Vivanno with Matcha Green Tea
afternoon coffee
singing along to the "Joseph" soundtrack
making pizza with Mary Walton
having a clean playroom
hanging out with Elizabeth all evening
Verse of the Day-
1 Peter 1:3-9, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, H has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith-- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire-- may be found to result in praise an glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
sábado: Friday in Italian
snuggling in bed with Mary and Shelby & making tents with the sheets
taking Katherine and Britton to Walmart
grocery shopping
having strangers ask me if they're twins
telling them that they have other twin sisters too
playing with Elizabeth's friend Lara's little boys
homemade bread!
driving around getting to just think.
friendly people in the post office
walking to Starbucks
Mango Orange Banana Vivanno with Matcha Green Tea
afternoon coffee
singing along to the "Joseph" soundtrack
making pizza with Mary Walton
having a clean playroom
hanging out with Elizabeth all evening
Verse of the Day-
1 Peter 1:3-9, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, H has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith-- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire-- may be found to result in praise an glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
viernes
Things I love about today-
viernes: Thursday in Spanish
playing with Britton and Katherine all morning!
snuggling in bed
reading books
making the table into a tent with blankets
watching Legally Blonde during naptime
laughing at Elle Woods
oreo truffles
going to the park with Elizabeth and all 4 girls!
rosemary sweet potatoes and grilled pork for dinner-yum!
singing to Britton and Katherine to put them to bed
warm milk and cinnamon
Verse of the Day-
James 1:2-4, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
Quote of the Day-
Kind of a quote.
My mom emailed me this- It's a To Do List written by my little sister Mary.
Brash teeth
set tabel
Do skoowel
play kichin
hav lanch
play peeanoe
play
viernes: Thursday in Spanish
playing with Britton and Katherine all morning!
snuggling in bed
reading books
making the table into a tent with blankets
watching Legally Blonde during naptime
laughing at Elle Woods
oreo truffles
going to the park with Elizabeth and all 4 girls!
rosemary sweet potatoes and grilled pork for dinner-yum!
singing to Britton and Katherine to put them to bed
warm milk and cinnamon
Verse of the Day-
James 1:2-4, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
Quote of the Day-
Kind of a quote.
My mom emailed me this- It's a To Do List written by my little sister Mary.
Brash teeth
set tabel
Do skoowel
play kichin
hav lanch
play peeanoe
play
mercoledì
Things I Love About Today-
mercoledì: Wednesday in Italian
Being woken up by Mary Walton and Shelby
hearing Mary call oatmeal "ointmeal" (like ointment)
not having to blow my nose (& wash my hands) every 2 minutes
wearing pjs all morning
making lasagna with Shelby!
Shelby being OCD like me and laying the pepperoni in rows
making cracker cookies with Mary Walton!
taking a shower! (it's rare to find time in the Wood house)
cleaning out the "junk drawers" in the kitchen,
cleaning off & organizing the counters,
sweeping and swiffering the kitchen and breakfast room,
and wiping down all the counters during naptime.
making lots of buttery French bread and salad for dinner
getting a minute at home alone (everyone went on a walk)
drinking Kaki Matcha Green Tea
the name "Kaki Matcha"
getting ready for 7 students to come over
everyone loving my lasagna (Mom's recipe!) and oreo truffles
Shelby changing her jammies 3 times
reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 4 times in a row (literally)
reading and singing to the girls and putting them to bed
watching American Idol with Elizabeth and Britton
watching Danny laugh at his "competition" for the spot in the top 12
watching a mythbusters guy slapping another guy to get him sober
laughing at the slow-mo of the slap so hard that I cried
www.cakewrecks.blogspot.com post on doll cakes
the 8-point buck in the guestroom that Britton shot when he was 10
nyquil
Verse of the Day-
1 Samuel 17:4-11, 45-50, "And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. He had a helmet of bronze on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. And he had bronze armor on his legs, and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. And his shield-bearer went before him. He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, 'Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.' And the Philistine said, 'I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together.' When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
...Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day Yahweh will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head. And I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that Yahweh saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Yahweh’s, and he will give you into our hand.'
When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground.
So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David. Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled."
Quote of the Day-
(I don't remember which) girl: Daddy, why did God create Goliath?
Britton: To show forth His glory.
later
Girl: Goliath was friends with Captain Hook.
mercoledì: Wednesday in Italian
Being woken up by Mary Walton and Shelby
hearing Mary call oatmeal "ointmeal" (like ointment)
not having to blow my nose (& wash my hands) every 2 minutes
wearing pjs all morning
making lasagna with Shelby!
Shelby being OCD like me and laying the pepperoni in rows
making cracker cookies with Mary Walton!
taking a shower! (it's rare to find time in the Wood house)
cleaning out the "junk drawers" in the kitchen,
cleaning off & organizing the counters,
sweeping and swiffering the kitchen and breakfast room,
and wiping down all the counters during naptime.
making lots of buttery French bread and salad for dinner
getting a minute at home alone (everyone went on a walk)
drinking Kaki Matcha Green Tea
the name "Kaki Matcha"
getting ready for 7 students to come over
everyone loving my lasagna (Mom's recipe!) and oreo truffles
Shelby changing her jammies 3 times
reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 4 times in a row (literally)
reading and singing to the girls and putting them to bed
watching American Idol with Elizabeth and Britton
watching Danny laugh at his "competition" for the spot in the top 12
watching a mythbusters guy slapping another guy to get him sober
laughing at the slow-mo of the slap so hard that I cried
www.cakewrecks.blogspot.com post on doll cakes
the 8-point buck in the guestroom that Britton shot when he was 10
nyquil
Verse of the Day-
1 Samuel 17:4-11, 45-50, "And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. He had a helmet of bronze on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. And he had bronze armor on his legs, and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. And his shield-bearer went before him. He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, 'Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.' And the Philistine said, 'I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together.' When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
...Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day Yahweh will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head. And I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that Yahweh saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Yahweh’s, and he will give you into our hand.'
When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground.
So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David. Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled."
Quote of the Day-
(I don't remember which) girl: Daddy, why did God create Goliath?
Britton: To show forth His glory.
later
Girl: Goliath was friends with Captain Hook.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Martedì
Things I Love About Today-
Martedì: Tuesday in Italian
being woken up by my 2 favorite curly-haired 4-year old girls
waking up my 2 favorite brown-eyed 2-year old girls
coffee with just 1/2 and 1/2
breakfast with 4 little girlies
trying to get Shelby to decide on an outfit (for 15 minutes, lits)
putting a giant red bow in my hair and wearing it all day
my grey stripey sweater
playing outside with 4 little girlies
hanging out with Elizabeth
the traditional turkey/cheese toasted sandwich
trying to toast it 3 times before realizing it wasn't plugged in
reading the gospel of Mark
grocery shopping!
being excited about the yummy things I'm going to make for them
going to the park
convincing Benji (3-year old neighbor) that a dog wouldn't get him
talking with Elizabeth about which personality type each girl has
cheesy-bacon-eggs and pink pancakes for dinner
reading to 4 girls (I only have 2 sides and 1 lap-poor 4th girly)
brushing 4 sets of teeth
singing AmazingGrace, HolyHolyHoly & OurFather to Britton & Katherine
singing Feed the Birds and Jesus Loves Me to Shelby & Mary Walton
Echinachea tea
making Oreo truffles
talking to Ruth and Rebekah!
using lots of numbers in this list
Verse of the Day-
Mark 1:4-11, "John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, 'After me comes He who is mightier than I, the strap of Whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.'
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when He came up out of the water, immediately He saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, 'You are My Beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.'"
Quote of the Day-
Katherine: My daddy is black.
Me: He's black?
Katherine: Yes, and you're white.
Me: Oh, really?
Katherine: And Mommy is pink!
Martedì: Tuesday in Italian
being woken up by my 2 favorite curly-haired 4-year old girls
waking up my 2 favorite brown-eyed 2-year old girls
coffee with just 1/2 and 1/2
breakfast with 4 little girlies
trying to get Shelby to decide on an outfit (for 15 minutes, lits)
putting a giant red bow in my hair and wearing it all day
my grey stripey sweater
playing outside with 4 little girlies
hanging out with Elizabeth
the traditional turkey/cheese toasted sandwich
trying to toast it 3 times before realizing it wasn't plugged in
reading the gospel of Mark
grocery shopping!
being excited about the yummy things I'm going to make for them
going to the park
convincing Benji (3-year old neighbor) that a dog wouldn't get him
talking with Elizabeth about which personality type each girl has
cheesy-bacon-eggs and pink pancakes for dinner
reading to 4 girls (I only have 2 sides and 1 lap-poor 4th girly)
brushing 4 sets of teeth
singing AmazingGrace, HolyHolyHoly & OurFather to Britton & Katherine
singing Feed the Birds and Jesus Loves Me to Shelby & Mary Walton
Echinachea tea
making Oreo truffles
talking to Ruth and Rebekah!
using lots of numbers in this list
Verse of the Day-
Mark 1:4-11, "John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, 'After me comes He who is mightier than I, the strap of Whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.'
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when He came up out of the water, immediately He saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, 'You are My Beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.'"
Quote of the Day-
Katherine: My daddy is black.
Me: He's black?
Katherine: Yes, and you're white.
Me: Oh, really?
Katherine: And Mommy is pink!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Lunedi
Things I Love About Today-
Lunedi: Monday in Italian
blood oranges
packing
not having to cram my stuff into a tiny suitcase
seeing Hanney at the office
lunch with my Daddy!
Oriental Chicken Salad at Elephant Bar- yum!
singing Hebrew in the Chichester Psalms
having my suitcase at school
Lindsay driving me to the airport!
reading on the plane (Mansfield Park by Jane Austen)
PEOPLE WATCHING
using a fork that only had two out of four prongs
sleeping on the plane- that never happens
the beautiful night sky
hanging out with Elizabeth and Britton!!
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 55:22-23, "Cast your burden on Yahweh,
and He will sustain you;
He will never permit
the righteous to be moved.
But You, O God, will cast them down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and treachery
shall not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Random of the Day-
Nicknames
1.YOUR REAL, LEGAL NAME (tell the truth, even if you don't like it)
Rachel Dorothea Keane
2.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME:(fathers and mothers middle names)
Jean John
3.NASCAR NAME:(first name of your mother's dad, father's mom)
Barbara Gustav
4.STAR WARS NAME:(the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)
Keara (...sounds like Tiara)
5.DETECTIVE NAME:(favorite color, favorite animal)
Pink Kitten (Maybe a 3 year old detective...)
6.SOAP OPERA NAME:(middle name, town where you were born)
Dorothea Fenton
7.SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav force of nature, add "THE" to the beginning)
The Purple Tsunami
8.FLY NAME:(first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name)
Rane
9.ROCK STAR NAME:(current pets name, current street name)
Honey Tall-Oaks
10.YOUR GANGSTA NAME:(first 3 letters of real name plus izzle)
Racizzle
11.YOUR IRAQI.. NAME:(2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, first two letters of your middle name, last two letters of your first name then last three letters of your last name)
Aadoelane (I like this one)
12. YOUR HIPPIE NAME: (what you ate for breakfast plus favorite tree)
Orange Crabapple
13. YOUR CRIMINAL NAME: (name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy bar)
Lavender Twix
14. YOUR CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit plus garment you’re wearing, with an “ie” or “y” added)
Mango Socksie
15. YOUR SPY NAME (favorite season/ favorite flower)
Spring Tulip (I love all the seasons- my current favorite is always the one coming up)
Lunedi: Monday in Italian
blood oranges
packing
not having to cram my stuff into a tiny suitcase
seeing Hanney at the office
lunch with my Daddy!
Oriental Chicken Salad at Elephant Bar- yum!
singing Hebrew in the Chichester Psalms
having my suitcase at school
Lindsay driving me to the airport!
reading on the plane (Mansfield Park by Jane Austen)
PEOPLE WATCHING
using a fork that only had two out of four prongs
sleeping on the plane- that never happens
the beautiful night sky
hanging out with Elizabeth and Britton!!
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 55:22-23, "Cast your burden on Yahweh,
and He will sustain you;
He will never permit
the righteous to be moved.
But You, O God, will cast them down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and treachery
shall not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Random of the Day-
Nicknames
1.YOUR REAL, LEGAL NAME (tell the truth, even if you don't like it)
Rachel Dorothea Keane
2.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME:(fathers and mothers middle names)
Jean John
3.NASCAR NAME:(first name of your mother's dad, father's mom)
Barbara Gustav
4.STAR WARS NAME:(the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)
Keara (...sounds like Tiara)
5.DETECTIVE NAME:(favorite color, favorite animal)
Pink Kitten (Maybe a 3 year old detective...)
6.SOAP OPERA NAME:(middle name, town where you were born)
Dorothea Fenton
7.SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav force of nature, add "THE" to the beginning)
The Purple Tsunami
8.FLY NAME:(first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name)
Rane
9.ROCK STAR NAME:(current pets name, current street name)
Honey Tall-Oaks
10.YOUR GANGSTA NAME:(first 3 letters of real name plus izzle)
Racizzle
11.YOUR IRAQI.. NAME:(2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, first two letters of your middle name, last two letters of your first name then last three letters of your last name)
Aadoelane (I like this one)
12. YOUR HIPPIE NAME: (what you ate for breakfast plus favorite tree)
Orange Crabapple
13. YOUR CRIMINAL NAME: (name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy bar)
Lavender Twix
14. YOUR CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit plus garment you’re wearing, with an “ie” or “y” added)
Mango Socksie
15. YOUR SPY NAME (favorite season/ favorite flower)
Spring Tulip (I love all the seasons- my current favorite is always the one coming up)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Domenica
Things I Love About Today-
it's the Lord's Day
Domenica: Sunday in Italian
going to Providence's service at 9:00
going to Greentree's service at 10:45
O'Charley's with my family, Christine, and the Shaffers
starting to pack the day before I leave
taking a nap!
transporting a lot of cake
helping set up the reception for Mr. Walker's ordination
Ordination service
serving tons and tons of cake
everyone telling me that the cake looked and tasted really good!
packing some more
enjoying my beautiful roses
Verse of the Day-
1 Timothy 4:11-16, "Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers."
Picture of the Day-
My Daddy gave me these beautiful roses for Valentine's Day. I'm really sad that I'm not going to be able to watch them bloom, since I'm leaving tomorrow.
it's the Lord's Day
Domenica: Sunday in Italian
going to Providence's service at 9:00
going to Greentree's service at 10:45
O'Charley's with my family, Christine, and the Shaffers
starting to pack the day before I leave
taking a nap!
transporting a lot of cake
helping set up the reception for Mr. Walker's ordination
Ordination service
serving tons and tons of cake
everyone telling me that the cake looked and tasted really good!
packing some more
enjoying my beautiful roses
Verse of the Day-
1 Timothy 4:11-16, "Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers."
Picture of the Day-
My Daddy gave me these beautiful roses for Valentine's Day. I'm really sad that I'm not going to be able to watch them bloom, since I'm leaving tomorrow.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sabato
Things I love about today-
It's Valentine's day!
Sabato: Saturday in Italian
laughing at all of the men at Schnucks buying last-minute roses
making 30 cups of icing
hearing Maggie and Bailee be excited about the packages that I sent to them
making cake alllllll day
orzo with roasted vegetables
hanging out with my siblings
still making cake...
facebook chatting
being finished with the cake!
mom and dad helping me clean up :)
Meyers-Briggs personality types
Verse of the Day-
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a, "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends."
Quote of the Day-
Benjamin: Do you know what's cool? Everyone in our family has something in common.
Me: Like our last name?
Benjamin: No, we're all really good at something. Noah is a good artist, you make good cakes, Mary does gymnastics, I play basketball, Caleb has snowball fights...
Picture of the Day-
This is the cake that is going to be on the table. There are two more the same size, but we're going to cut those up in the kitchen, so they're not decorated.
Thought of the Day-
Meyers-Briggs Personality Type
Guardian™ Portrait of the Provider (ESFJ)
Providers take it upon themselves to insure the health and welfare of those in their care, but they are also the most sociable of all the Guardians, and thus are the great nurturers of social institutions such as schools, churches, social clubs, and civic groups. Providers are very likely more than ten percent of the population, and this is fortunate for the rest of us, because friendly social service is a key to their nature. Wherever they go, Providers happily give their time and energy to make sure that the needs of others are met, and that social functions are a success.
Highly cooperative themselves, Providers are skilled in maintaining teamwork among their helpers, and are also tireless in their attention to the details of furnishing goods and services. They make excellent chairpersons in charge of dances, banquets, class reunions, charity fund-raisers, and the like. They are without peer as masters of ceremonies, able to speak publicly with ease and confidence. And they are outstanding hosts or hostesses, knowing everyone by name, and seemingly aware of what everyone's been doing. Providers love to entertain, and are always concerned about the needs of their guests, wanting to make sure that all are involved and provided for.
Friendly, outgoing, neighborly - in a word, Providers are gregarious, so much so that they can become restless when isolated from people. They love to talk with others, and will often strike up a conversation with strangers and chat pleasantly about any topic that comes to mind. Friendships matter a great deal to Providers, and their conversations with friends often touch on good times from years past. Family traditions are also sacred to them, and they carefully observe birthdays and anniversaries. In addition, Providers show a delightful fascination with news of their friends and neighbors. If we wish to know what's been going on in the local community, school, or church, they're happy to fill us in on all the details.
Providers are extremely sensitive to the feelings of others, which makes them perhaps the most sympathetic of all the types, but which also leaves them somewhat self-conscious, that is, highly sensitive to what others think of them. Loving and affectionate themselves, they need to be loved in return. In fact, Providers can be crushed by personal criticism, and are happiest when given ample appreciation both for themselves personally and for the tireless service they give to others.
William Howard Taft, Barbara Walters, J C Penney, Ray Kroc, Louis B. Mayer, Sam Walton, Dolley Madison, and Dave Thomas are examples of Provider Guardians.
http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=fourtemps&tab=2&c=provider
It's Valentine's day!
Sabato: Saturday in Italian
laughing at all of the men at Schnucks buying last-minute roses
making 30 cups of icing
hearing Maggie and Bailee be excited about the packages that I sent to them
making cake alllllll day
orzo with roasted vegetables
hanging out with my siblings
still making cake...
facebook chatting
being finished with the cake!
mom and dad helping me clean up :)
Meyers-Briggs personality types
Verse of the Day-
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a, "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends."
Quote of the Day-
Benjamin: Do you know what's cool? Everyone in our family has something in common.
Me: Like our last name?
Benjamin: No, we're all really good at something. Noah is a good artist, you make good cakes, Mary does gymnastics, I play basketball, Caleb has snowball fights...
Picture of the Day-
This is the cake that is going to be on the table. There are two more the same size, but we're going to cut those up in the kitchen, so they're not decorated.
Thought of the Day-
Meyers-Briggs Personality Type
Guardian™ Portrait of the Provider (ESFJ)
Providers take it upon themselves to insure the health and welfare of those in their care, but they are also the most sociable of all the Guardians, and thus are the great nurturers of social institutions such as schools, churches, social clubs, and civic groups. Providers are very likely more than ten percent of the population, and this is fortunate for the rest of us, because friendly social service is a key to their nature. Wherever they go, Providers happily give their time and energy to make sure that the needs of others are met, and that social functions are a success.
Highly cooperative themselves, Providers are skilled in maintaining teamwork among their helpers, and are also tireless in their attention to the details of furnishing goods and services. They make excellent chairpersons in charge of dances, banquets, class reunions, charity fund-raisers, and the like. They are without peer as masters of ceremonies, able to speak publicly with ease and confidence. And they are outstanding hosts or hostesses, knowing everyone by name, and seemingly aware of what everyone's been doing. Providers love to entertain, and are always concerned about the needs of their guests, wanting to make sure that all are involved and provided for.
Friendly, outgoing, neighborly - in a word, Providers are gregarious, so much so that they can become restless when isolated from people. They love to talk with others, and will often strike up a conversation with strangers and chat pleasantly about any topic that comes to mind. Friendships matter a great deal to Providers, and their conversations with friends often touch on good times from years past. Family traditions are also sacred to them, and they carefully observe birthdays and anniversaries. In addition, Providers show a delightful fascination with news of their friends and neighbors. If we wish to know what's been going on in the local community, school, or church, they're happy to fill us in on all the details.
Providers are extremely sensitive to the feelings of others, which makes them perhaps the most sympathetic of all the types, but which also leaves them somewhat self-conscious, that is, highly sensitive to what others think of them. Loving and affectionate themselves, they need to be loved in return. In fact, Providers can be crushed by personal criticism, and are happiest when given ample appreciation both for themselves personally and for the tireless service they give to others.
William Howard Taft, Barbara Walters, J C Penney, Ray Kroc, Louis B. Mayer, Sam Walton, Dolley Madison, and Dave Thomas are examples of Provider Guardians.
http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=fourtemps&tab=2&c=provider
Venerdî
What I love about today-
reading my Bible first thing
Venerdî: Friday in Italian
drinking tea!
wearing 4 shades of pink in honor of Valentine's Day
teaching a piano lesson
being taught a piano lesson
talking and praying with Christine
choir practice
receiving a Valentine
Starbucks with Lindsay!
reminiscing with Bailee!
baking a cake for 150 people
laughing out loud all day
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 25
To you, O Yahweh, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in You I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for You shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know Your ways, O Yahweh;
teach me Your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for You are the God of my salvation;
for You I wait all the day long.
Remember Your mercy, O Yahweh, and Your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to Your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of Your goodness, O Yahweh!
Good and upright is Yahweh;
therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble His way.
All the paths of Yahweh are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
For your name's sake, O Yahweh,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Who is the man who fears Yahweh?
Him will He instruct in the way that he should choose.
His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land.
The friendship of Yahweh is for those who fear Him,
and He makes known to them His covenant.
My eyes are ever towards Yahweh,
for He will pluck my feet out of the net.
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distressed.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.
Consider how many are my foes,
and with what violent hatred they hate me.
Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You.
Redeem Israel, O God,
out of all his troubles.
Picture of the Day-
A lot of cake
reading my Bible first thing
Venerdî: Friday in Italian
drinking tea!
wearing 4 shades of pink in honor of Valentine's Day
teaching a piano lesson
being taught a piano lesson
talking and praying with Christine
choir practice
receiving a Valentine
Starbucks with Lindsay!
reminiscing with Bailee!
baking a cake for 150 people
laughing out loud all day
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 25
To you, O Yahweh, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in You I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for You shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know Your ways, O Yahweh;
teach me Your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for You are the God of my salvation;
for You I wait all the day long.
Remember Your mercy, O Yahweh, and Your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to Your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of Your goodness, O Yahweh!
Good and upright is Yahweh;
therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble His way.
All the paths of Yahweh are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
For your name's sake, O Yahweh,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Who is the man who fears Yahweh?
Him will He instruct in the way that he should choose.
His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land.
The friendship of Yahweh is for those who fear Him,
and He makes known to them His covenant.
My eyes are ever towards Yahweh,
for He will pluck my feet out of the net.
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distressed.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.
Consider how many are my foes,
and with what violent hatred they hate me.
Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You.
Redeem Israel, O God,
out of all his troubles.
Picture of the Day-
A lot of cake
Friday, February 13, 2009
Giovedi
Things I Love about Today-
Giovedi: Thursday in Italian
finishing the Valentine's rice krispy treats with Mary
running errands with Mary and Benjamin
mailing Valentines
"accidently" making soup
Noah liking my soup, even though it was chock full of celery and onions!
MY TEA OF THE MONTH COMING!!!!!!!
emailing about VBS stuff
going to Clue: The Musical (y'all should go!)
getting to see Christine
"playing Joseph" (makeup)
learning new smileys from Amy
Verse of the Day-
1 John 4:7-12, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and His love is perfected in us."
Quote of the Day-
"I will arise and go to the lamppost
Rachel and Debbie will meet me there.
And my homie, sister Joanie.
We'll take pictures of our hair."
-Mrs. Hoard
Picture of the Day-
Tea of the Month-
Kuki Matcha Green Tea:
This uniquely creamy tasting emerald green blend is comprised of an exceptional grade of Matcha powder combined with flavorful Kukicha tea. Great tea for macrobiotic diets. Green tea may help to prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar level, good for digestion, prevent cavities and aging. 5-10% of the caffeine in coffee.
Earl Grey White Tea:
Traditional earl grey tea is modernized by adding bergamot essence to white tea. White tea is the highest in antioxidants, lowest in caffeine, and studies suggest bergamot oil acts as a mild natural anti-depressant. Studies show that white tea is also excellent for skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Research indicates that white tea may inhibit the growth of certain forms of cancer. 1% of the caffeine in coffee.
Apple Lemon Pomegranate Rooibos (Red) Tea
Refreshing green Rooibos tea with the uplifting taste of lemongrass, tart apples and pomegranate pieces. Rooibos tea improves digestion, good for skin and allergies. High in vitamins and minerals. More antioxidants than green tea! Zero caffeine.
Giovedi: Thursday in Italian
finishing the Valentine's rice krispy treats with Mary
running errands with Mary and Benjamin
mailing Valentines
"accidently" making soup
Noah liking my soup, even though it was chock full of celery and onions!
MY TEA OF THE MONTH COMING!!!!!!!
emailing about VBS stuff
going to Clue: The Musical (y'all should go!)
getting to see Christine
"playing Joseph" (makeup)
learning new smileys from Amy
Verse of the Day-
1 John 4:7-12, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and His love is perfected in us."
Quote of the Day-
"I will arise and go to the lamppost
Rachel and Debbie will meet me there.
And my homie, sister Joanie.
We'll take pictures of our hair."
-Mrs. Hoard
Picture of the Day-
Tea of the Month-
Kuki Matcha Green Tea:
This uniquely creamy tasting emerald green blend is comprised of an exceptional grade of Matcha powder combined with flavorful Kukicha tea. Great tea for macrobiotic diets. Green tea may help to prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar level, good for digestion, prevent cavities and aging. 5-10% of the caffeine in coffee.
Earl Grey White Tea:
Traditional earl grey tea is modernized by adding bergamot essence to white tea. White tea is the highest in antioxidants, lowest in caffeine, and studies suggest bergamot oil acts as a mild natural anti-depressant. Studies show that white tea is also excellent for skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Research indicates that white tea may inhibit the growth of certain forms of cancer. 1% of the caffeine in coffee.
Apple Lemon Pomegranate Rooibos (Red) Tea
Refreshing green Rooibos tea with the uplifting taste of lemongrass, tart apples and pomegranate pieces. Rooibos tea improves digestion, good for skin and allergies. High in vitamins and minerals. More antioxidants than green tea! Zero caffeine.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday
Thought-
Today marks a full week of blogging. Tomorrow, I can't call my blog post "Thursday." I already have one of those. Look forward to my blog title. Ha.
Things I love about today-
my galoshes!
having a merciful piano teacher
getting lots of emails sent
drinking coffee in the Perk
people telling me in person that they like my blog. awesome.
my music umbrella that my mama gave me for my birthday
choir practice
bells practice!!
our Hart Morris song for bells=AMAZING!
buying Valentine presents and crafts
cranberry feta spinach salad
driving to choir with Mrs. Hoard, Mrs. Harris, and Mom
laughing and laughing at church choir practice
rice krispy treats
heart shaped cookie cutters
dark chocolate
heart shaped, dark chocolate covered rice krispy treats :)
Verse of the Day-
Romans 5:7-8, "For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—
though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Quote of the Day-
Dove dark chocolate "promise": Laugh until your heart overflows.
Mary Rose: Just like the potty overflowed yesterday!
Picture of the Day-
Mickey Mouse came in the rice krispy cereal box.
His ears are a little misshapen.
Today marks a full week of blogging. Tomorrow, I can't call my blog post "Thursday." I already have one of those. Look forward to my blog title. Ha.
Things I love about today-
my galoshes!
having a merciful piano teacher
getting lots of emails sent
drinking coffee in the Perk
people telling me in person that they like my blog. awesome.
my music umbrella that my mama gave me for my birthday
choir practice
bells practice!!
our Hart Morris song for bells=AMAZING!
buying Valentine presents and crafts
cranberry feta spinach salad
driving to choir with Mrs. Hoard, Mrs. Harris, and Mom
laughing and laughing at church choir practice
rice krispy treats
heart shaped cookie cutters
dark chocolate
heart shaped, dark chocolate covered rice krispy treats :)
Verse of the Day-
Romans 5:7-8, "For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—
though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Quote of the Day-
Dove dark chocolate "promise": Laugh until your heart overflows.
Mary Rose: Just like the potty overflowed yesterday!
Picture of the Day-
Mickey Mouse came in the rice krispy cereal box.
His ears are a little misshapen.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday
Things I love about today!
finally making myself (or mom making me) run
cooking flaky blood orange tart
babysitting the Halsey, Virginia Lee, and McIver
putting Virginia to bed
reading Star Wars nerd things to Halsey
walking to the park!
the GORGEOUS weather!
wearing flip flops with jeans
my stripey sweater
listening to McIver laugh EVERYtime I gave him a push in the swing!
chatting with Marne
meeting with Josh to plan VBS stuff!
my Landon Pigg cd
getting to see my dad- I've been way too busy lately
mom making my favorite casserole for dinner!
small group with Hannah, Anna, Amy, and Ami!
making Valentines!
dark chocolate covered heart shaped rice krispy treats
praying together
driving through buckets of rain
thunder that literally shakes the house- my teacups were rattling
Verse of the Day-
Galations 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Quote of the Day-
(me making a Valentine that said "be mine")
Amy: Who's that for? You need to make about 7 more now!
Me: Be mine, be mine, be mine, DON'T be mine, be mine...
Picture of the Day-
Go to this website for the recipe:
http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/flaky-blood-orange-tart/
finally making myself (or mom making me) run
cooking flaky blood orange tart
babysitting the Halsey, Virginia Lee, and McIver
putting Virginia to bed
reading Star Wars nerd things to Halsey
walking to the park!
the GORGEOUS weather!
wearing flip flops with jeans
my stripey sweater
listening to McIver laugh EVERYtime I gave him a push in the swing!
chatting with Marne
meeting with Josh to plan VBS stuff!
my Landon Pigg cd
getting to see my dad- I've been way too busy lately
mom making my favorite casserole for dinner!
small group with Hannah, Anna, Amy, and Ami!
making Valentines!
dark chocolate covered heart shaped rice krispy treats
praying together
driving through buckets of rain
thunder that literally shakes the house- my teacups were rattling
Verse of the Day-
Galations 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Quote of the Day-
(me making a Valentine that said "be mine")
Amy: Who's that for? You need to make about 7 more now!
Me: Be mine, be mine, be mine, DON'T be mine, be mine...
Picture of the Day-
Go to this website for the recipe:
http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/flaky-blood-orange-tart/
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday
Things I love about today-
orange nail polish
going with Caleb to visit Mobap
catching up with old friends
the BEAUTIFUL weather we've been having lately!
reading outside
the powerful wind
singing in Hebrew
swinging with Lindsay!
chasing after all of the papers that blew out of our Bibles :)
praying and reading the Bible with Lindsay
mall walking
a working photobooth
my beautiful new wallet
dinner at Whole Foods with Hannah!
fruit
biscotti dipped in coffee
singing more Hebrew in Chorale Society
Quote(s) of the Day-
Rachel: Say something funny.
Caleb: It won't be funny then. ...I have hairy nipples. It's funny.
Verse of the Day-
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace.
Picture of the Day-
My new wallet! Isn't it adorable?
Song of the Day-
Falling in Love At A Coffee Shop by Landon Pigg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQO7IUrqXqY&feature=channel
For real you should listen to this song. It's awesome. And not country :)
I was originally going to have my song of the day be "Great Companion" by Landon Pigg, but I couldn't find a good video of it. If you happen to get his music, make sure you get that one.
orange nail polish
going with Caleb to visit Mobap
catching up with old friends
the BEAUTIFUL weather we've been having lately!
reading outside
the powerful wind
singing in Hebrew
swinging with Lindsay!
chasing after all of the papers that blew out of our Bibles :)
praying and reading the Bible with Lindsay
mall walking
a working photobooth
my beautiful new wallet
dinner at Whole Foods with Hannah!
fruit
biscotti dipped in coffee
singing more Hebrew in Chorale Society
Quote(s) of the Day-
Rachel: Say something funny.
Caleb: It won't be funny then. ...I have hairy nipples. It's funny.
Verse of the Day-
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace.
Picture of the Day-
My new wallet! Isn't it adorable?
Song of the Day-
Falling in Love At A Coffee Shop by Landon Pigg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQO7IUrqXqY&feature=channel
For real you should listen to this song. It's awesome. And not country :)
I was originally going to have my song of the day be "Great Companion" by Landon Pigg, but I couldn't find a good video of it. If you happen to get his music, make sure you get that one.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday
Things I love about today-
JP'S BIRTHDAY!
Getting up at 6:30 and being really productive
taking Elijah with me to feed the puppy
my pencil skirt
my vintage blouse from New Orleans
Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church
singing in my choir at church
the amazing people in my Sunday School class
planning with the Social Committee
going to Starbucks with MADELINE!
getting our lattes in real coffee cups
taking pictures of each other and our coffee
talking about personality types- I'm ESFJ
my new flower hairclip
Choir/Bells concert with Mobap!
Being able to hear the bass part
going to Applebees for JP's birthday!
water with no ice
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 42:1-2, 5, 8, 11
"As a deer pants for flowing streams,
so pants my soul for You, O God.
My soul thirsts for God,
for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?
Wy are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him,
my salvation and my God.
By day Yahweh commands His steadfast love,
and at night His song is with me,
a prayer to the God of my life.
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turboil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him,
my salvation and my God."
Quote(s) of the Day-
Carey: This couch is like sitting in God's lap
Pastor Smith: You're like a manatee in a lagoon!
Nathan: Yo he has a mustache!
Nick: This shirt is Daniel Hoover's.
Me: The white one?
Nick: No, the black Daniel Hoover!
Picture of the Day-
This was taken at Los Margaritas on JP's birthday last year!
JP'S BIRTHDAY!
Getting up at 6:30 and being really productive
taking Elijah with me to feed the puppy
my pencil skirt
my vintage blouse from New Orleans
Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church
singing in my choir at church
the amazing people in my Sunday School class
planning with the Social Committee
going to Starbucks with MADELINE!
getting our lattes in real coffee cups
taking pictures of each other and our coffee
talking about personality types- I'm ESFJ
my new flower hairclip
Choir/Bells concert with Mobap!
Being able to hear the bass part
going to Applebees for JP's birthday!
water with no ice
Verse of the Day-
Psalm 42:1-2, 5, 8, 11
"As a deer pants for flowing streams,
so pants my soul for You, O God.
My soul thirsts for God,
for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?
Wy are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him,
my salvation and my God.
By day Yahweh commands His steadfast love,
and at night His song is with me,
a prayer to the God of my life.
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turboil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him,
my salvation and my God."
Quote(s) of the Day-
Carey: This couch is like sitting in God's lap
Pastor Smith: You're like a manatee in a lagoon!
Nathan: Yo he has a mustache!
Nick: This shirt is Daniel Hoover's.
Me: The white one?
Nick: No, the black Daniel Hoover!
Picture of the Day-
This was taken at Los Margaritas on JP's birthday last year!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Saturday
Things I love about today-
going to the WIC lecture and luncheon on marriage
small group- Mom, Mrs Linton, Rachel , Aunt Deborah, & Mrs McDonnell
taco soup
chocolate truffles
wearing my favorite skirt
my beautiful tulips that are opening up!
going to the movies with Caleb
Slumdog Millionaire
puppywatching the Edema's ADORABLE black lab puppy!
baking easy yet delicious things
Voss water bottles
comments from Hannah, Madeline, Ruth, Rachel, Kristen, and Christine
The fact that those names all matched up in pairs
fried sweet potatoes
playing with the puppy with Nathan
making birthday cards
Saying The End
Bible verse of the Day-
Psalm 84:1-2,4,10-12,
"How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Yahweh of hosts!
My soul longs, yes faints
for the courts of Yahweh;
my heart and flesh sing for joy
to the living God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house,
ever singing Your praise!
For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For Yahweh God is a sun and shield;
Yahweh bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does He withhold
from those who walk uprightly.
O Yahweh of hosts,
blessed is the one who trusts in You!"
Quote of the Day-
Prem Kumar (Gameshow host from Slumdog Millionaire):
The Chaiwalah has done it again!
Picture of the Day-
Nathan is crazy.
He was showing off his ridiculously shiny apple last fall.
I just had fun with him today so I wanted a picture of him.
The End.
Polyvore of the Day-
Mary Kate - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
This doesn't have anything to do with today, I just like it. MK and I made it last Sunday when she was over for the Superbowl. Yeah. We were on Polyvore and not watching the game. What do you expect.
going to the WIC lecture and luncheon on marriage
small group- Mom, Mrs Linton, Rachel , Aunt Deborah, & Mrs McDonnell
taco soup
chocolate truffles
wearing my favorite skirt
my beautiful tulips that are opening up!
going to the movies with Caleb
Slumdog Millionaire
puppywatching the Edema's ADORABLE black lab puppy!
baking easy yet delicious things
Voss water bottles
comments from Hannah, Madeline, Ruth, Rachel, Kristen, and Christine
The fact that those names all matched up in pairs
fried sweet potatoes
playing with the puppy with Nathan
making birthday cards
Saying The End
Bible verse of the Day-
Psalm 84:1-2,4,10-12,
"How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Yahweh of hosts!
My soul longs, yes faints
for the courts of Yahweh;
my heart and flesh sing for joy
to the living God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house,
ever singing Your praise!
For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For Yahweh God is a sun and shield;
Yahweh bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does He withhold
from those who walk uprightly.
O Yahweh of hosts,
blessed is the one who trusts in You!"
Quote of the Day-
Prem Kumar (Gameshow host from Slumdog Millionaire):
The Chaiwalah has done it again!
Picture of the Day-
Nathan is crazy.
He was showing off his ridiculously shiny apple last fall.
I just had fun with him today so I wanted a picture of him.
The End.
Polyvore of the Day-
Mary Kate - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
This doesn't have anything to do with today, I just like it. MK and I made it last Sunday when she was over for the Superbowl. Yeah. We were on Polyvore and not watching the game. What do you expect.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday
What I love about today-
getting 11 hours of sleep
sit-ups
putting my laundry away after one day instead of after six days
long brown dress
jean jacket
yellow shoes
fresh lemon water
the BEAUTIFUL weather!
my sunroof
talking to HANNAH on the phone (see, I told you I would put you in here)
sitting outside with Christine, eating Bread co and talking about 1 John 1
Talking about the faithfulness and mercy of our Lord
singing in choir
Whole Foods
tulips!
cooking cow tongue and peanut juice with Nathan, DC, and Nick
Caleb being Dad, DC being Caleb, me being Mom, but especially Nick being me
chocolate fudge sauce
Verse(s) of the Day
Psalm 54:4, "Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life."
1 John 1:8-9, "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Quote of the Day-
Nick: (pretending to be bossy me) Mary, be quiet!
Me: Rachel would never use that tone of voice!
Nick: (in a girly voice) Oh, Mary sweetie, do be quiet!
Song of the Day-
Great Day To Be Alive by Travis Tritt (prepare yourself for some country...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKipMUbXPKo
Picture of the Day:
Last spring Julie, Hannah, and I went to the Jewel Box... today was SUCH a beautiful day, I want to go to Forest Park!
Polyvore of the Day-
My Day- Friday - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
Refer to the things I love about today :)
getting 11 hours of sleep
sit-ups
putting my laundry away after one day instead of after six days
long brown dress
jean jacket
yellow shoes
fresh lemon water
the BEAUTIFUL weather!
my sunroof
talking to HANNAH on the phone (see, I told you I would put you in here)
sitting outside with Christine, eating Bread co and talking about 1 John 1
Talking about the faithfulness and mercy of our Lord
singing in choir
Whole Foods
tulips!
cooking cow tongue and peanut juice with Nathan, DC, and Nick
Caleb being Dad, DC being Caleb, me being Mom, but especially Nick being me
chocolate fudge sauce
Verse(s) of the Day
Psalm 54:4, "Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life."
1 John 1:8-9, "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Quote of the Day-
Nick: (pretending to be bossy me) Mary, be quiet!
Me: Rachel would never use that tone of voice!
Nick: (in a girly voice) Oh, Mary sweetie, do be quiet!
Song of the Day-
Great Day To Be Alive by Travis Tritt (prepare yourself for some country...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKipMUbXPKo
Picture of the Day:
Last spring Julie, Hannah, and I went to the Jewel Box... today was SUCH a beautiful day, I want to go to Forest Park!
Polyvore of the Day-
My Day- Friday - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
Refer to the things I love about today :)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday
What I love about today-
sleeping in
chicory coffee
braiding Mary's hair
playing piano duets with Mary
creamy tomato soup from Bread, co.
wearing a warm hoody straight from the dryer
creating a blog
my blue polka dot flats
pink M&Ms
giving Caleb fashion advice
Making dinner for Elijah and Nathan
Quote of the day-
Me: I don't like practicing piano when I'm cold!
Elijah: You should ask for a Snuggie for your birthday.
Verse of the day-
Lamentations 3:21-26, "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in Him.' The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord."
Picture of the day-
My beautiful friends Danielle and Bailee.
This is my desktop picture right now
Polyvore of the day-
Vintage - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
If you haven't heard of Polyvore, don't check it out. You would love me for introducing you to it, but hate me for addicting you to it. Don't do it.
Song of the Day-
Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. If you haven't seen their movie, Once, and don't mind bad language, go see it. It has awesome music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoSL_qayMCc&feature=related
PS does anyone know how to make that ^ a link? I tried the link button on the bar with the fonts and things and it didn't work. hm.
sleeping in
chicory coffee
braiding Mary's hair
playing piano duets with Mary
creamy tomato soup from Bread, co.
wearing a warm hoody straight from the dryer
creating a blog
my blue polka dot flats
pink M&Ms
giving Caleb fashion advice
Making dinner for Elijah and Nathan
Quote of the day-
Me: I don't like practicing piano when I'm cold!
Elijah: You should ask for a Snuggie for your birthday.
Verse of the day-
Lamentations 3:21-26, "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in Him.' The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord."
Picture of the day-
My beautiful friends Danielle and Bailee.
This is my desktop picture right now
Polyvore of the day-
Vintage - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
If you haven't heard of Polyvore, don't check it out. You would love me for introducing you to it, but hate me for addicting you to it. Don't do it.
Song of the Day-
Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. If you haven't seen their movie, Once, and don't mind bad language, go see it. It has awesome music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoSL_qayMCc&feature=related
PS does anyone know how to make that ^ a link? I tried the link button on the bar with the fonts and things and it didn't work. hm.
More than Rachel's Cakes
I've considered becoming a blogger for quite some time. Back in the summer I actually started a blog, and liked putting pictures on it. Eventually though I decided that I didn't know what to write about, and I got frustrated when it cropped my pictures in ways that I didn't like. So I deleted it. A few months ago I started another blog. This time I knew what I was going to blog about. I make cakes- wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes, etc. Of course, I should have a blog showing the world my cakes! I had forgotten about the cropping issue. It still frustrated me. Therefore, I wrote one post about my grandparents' Anniversary cake, and thus ended my Cake blog. (As of now- I may pick it up again if I ever figure out how to upload pictures properly!)
What, you ask, am I planning to with this blog then, if I don't like writing and I won't upload pictures? Excellent question. I am a list girl. I write lists. Packing lists, grocery lists, to-do lists, reading lists, my-family's-order-at-Sonic lists, who-to-pray-for lists, snack-for-Sunday-school lists... and the list goes on. Yeah, I just made of list of lists. That may or may not prove my point. Side note- don't you hate it when you say one word over and over again and it starts to sound really weird, like it's not a real word? That's starting to happen with "list." It was also happening earlier for "day" when I was trying unsuccessfully to come up with a clever name for my blog. I'm so unoriginal. I named my cake business "Rachel's Cakes." duh. -end of side note.
My favorite kind of list is the one where I write down everything that I love. (I have an incredibly long list in my notes on facebook of 200+ things/people that I love... you should check it out sometime. Hopefully you're on it) And this is where my blog comes in. This is going to be my "Things I love about today" blog- I kind of stole this from Bailee. Occasionally she writes a note on facebook with everything that she loves about her day. I don't think she'll mind though :) I'm probably also going to include my song of the day, picture of the day (if I figured out the cropping issue!!!), quote of the day, Bible verse of the day, quite possibly a Polyvore of the day, and just anything happy that happened to me each day. I'm probably going to be addicted to it for a while and post everyday then completely forget about it for 6 months. I tend to do that with websites.
Welcome to my blog. If you read this and comment on it I will probably love you forever. And I will probably write on here about how much I love you. The end.
What, you ask, am I planning to with this blog then, if I don't like writing and I won't upload pictures? Excellent question. I am a list girl. I write lists. Packing lists, grocery lists, to-do lists, reading lists, my-family's-order-at-Sonic lists, who-to-pray-for lists, snack-for-Sunday-school lists... and the list goes on. Yeah, I just made of list of lists. That may or may not prove my point. Side note- don't you hate it when you say one word over and over again and it starts to sound really weird, like it's not a real word? That's starting to happen with "list." It was also happening earlier for "day" when I was trying unsuccessfully to come up with a clever name for my blog. I'm so unoriginal. I named my cake business "Rachel's Cakes." duh. -end of side note.
My favorite kind of list is the one where I write down everything that I love. (I have an incredibly long list in my notes on facebook of 200+ things/people that I love... you should check it out sometime. Hopefully you're on it) And this is where my blog comes in. This is going to be my "Things I love about today" blog- I kind of stole this from Bailee. Occasionally she writes a note on facebook with everything that she loves about her day. I don't think she'll mind though :) I'm probably also going to include my song of the day, picture of the day (if I figured out the cropping issue!!!), quote of the day, Bible verse of the day, quite possibly a Polyvore of the day, and just anything happy that happened to me each day. I'm probably going to be addicted to it for a while and post everyday then completely forget about it for 6 months. I tend to do that with websites.
Welcome to my blog. If you read this and comment on it I will probably love you forever. And I will probably write on here about how much I love you. The end.
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