Okay, so in yesterday's post I mentioned going to bed early... that was the plan. I was ready to go to sleep at 10:30. but... I couldn't. I tossed and turned for soo long, and eventually got up for a little bit thinking that would help me go to sleep, but no... I didn't end up falling asleep until close to 2:00am. boo. And then, I woke up at 6:10am. woot. I eventually got up at 7:20, because I figured that I might as well start out my productive day early!
Things I Love About Today-
talking with mom and dad before anyone else was awake
being on the ball with laundry
organizing papers and "files"
not having butterflies in my stomach all day
sight-reading hymns just for fun!
practicing my piano songs from last semester
Mary's lesson with no tears or raised voices :)
having my laundry all clean, folded, put away, and hung up by the middle of they day!
(that usually takes about 6 days)
good talks with my Daddy and Mama
talking to my two best friends right in a row :)
cooking dinner!
Daddy chopping the huge sweet potatoes because he was worried I was going to cut myself :)
yummy rosemary-sweet potatoes
being amused by (harmless) miscommunication on facebook
actually running and working out, even though I put it off all day
watching a snippet of Gone With The Wind while I ran
Verse of the Day-
Matthew 6:25-34,
"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kindom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
Poem of the Day-
On Another's Woe
by William Blake
Can I see another's woe,
And not be in sorrow too?
Can I see another's grief,
And not seek for kind relief?
Can I see a falling tear,
And not feel my sorrow's share?
Can a father see his child
Weep, or be with sorrow fill'd?
Can a mother sit and hear
An infant groan an infant fear?
No, no! never can it be!
Never, never can it be!
And can He who smiles on all
Hear the wren with sorrows small,
Hear the small bird's grief and care,
Hear the woes that infants bear,
And not sit beside the nest,
Pouring pity in their breast;
And not sit the cradles near,
Weeping tear on infant's tear;
And not sit both night and day,
Wiping all our tears away?
O, no! never can it be!
Never, never can it be!
He doth give His joy to all;
He becomes an infant small;
He becomes a man of woe;
He doth feel the sorrow too.
Think not thou canst sigh a sigh
And thy Maker is not by;
Think not thou canst weep a tear
And thy Maker is not near.
O! He gives to us His joy
That our grief He may destroy;
Till our grief is fled and gone
He doth sit by us and moan.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday
Things I Love About today-
getting up at a decent hour
making my room look spick and span
helping mom and the kids organize the "study hall"
coming across some of my old old Humanities papers
organizing things
reading VBS director books :)
having lunch with my awesome Lindsay-friend!
talking about Hebrews, baptism, predestination, and freewill
catching up on life
meeting with Josh to plan VBS stuff
being prayed for :)
celebratory wine with mom and dad
hilarious rides to and from choir with mom, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Hoard!
going to bed early!
"scratching backs" with Mary Rose :)
listening to the rain
Verse of the Day-
Hebrews 5:11-14, "About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil."
Quote of the Day-
(amusing speakerphone conversation between Mrs. Hoard and her mom through the phone in her car... we were all laughing a lot)
Mrs. Hoard's mom: have y'all been drinking??
...no!...later...
Mrs. Hoard: I'm sorry I did this to you Mom; you'll probably be mean to me for a few days.
Mrs. Hoard's mom: Yes, that's probably so.
Mrs. Hoard: I love you Mom!
Mrs. Hoard's mom: I like you a lot too. Goodbye.
:)
getting up at a decent hour
making my room look spick and span
helping mom and the kids organize the "study hall"
coming across some of my old old Humanities papers
organizing things
reading VBS director books :)
having lunch with my awesome Lindsay-friend!
talking about Hebrews, baptism, predestination, and freewill
catching up on life
meeting with Josh to plan VBS stuff
being prayed for :)
celebratory wine with mom and dad
hilarious rides to and from choir with mom, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Hoard!
going to bed early!
"scratching backs" with Mary Rose :)
listening to the rain
Verse of the Day-
Hebrews 5:11-14, "About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil."
Quote of the Day-
(amusing speakerphone conversation between Mrs. Hoard and her mom through the phone in her car... we were all laughing a lot)
Mrs. Hoard's mom: have y'all been drinking??
...no!...later...
Mrs. Hoard: I'm sorry I did this to you Mom; you'll probably be mean to me for a few days.
Mrs. Hoard's mom: Yes, that's probably so.
Mrs. Hoard: I love you Mom!
Mrs. Hoard's mom: I like you a lot too. Goodbye.
:)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
trying out chicory coffee in my french press
scrubbing and wiping down all the kitchen cabinets (and we have a big kitchen- there are a lot of cabinets!)
feeling productive :)
reading Mansfield Park! I've been reading it for so long because this time I've been going through it slowly, analyzing the characters and themes. It's very interesting.
poems by romantic-era poets
St. Charles Family Arena not being as far away as I thought
going to the Mobap graduation!
sitting with Kinsey and Amanda
my beautiful college graduate Kendra
getting to see Jessica for the first time since December
family resemblances :)
misty rain
delicious strawberries and fresh pineapple
laughing at Amy's newfound video-making power
Verse of the Day-
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Quote of the Day-
girl at graduation: "Way to get your edumication, Momma!"
trying out chicory coffee in my french press
scrubbing and wiping down all the kitchen cabinets (and we have a big kitchen- there are a lot of cabinets!)
feeling productive :)
reading Mansfield Park! I've been reading it for so long because this time I've been going through it slowly, analyzing the characters and themes. It's very interesting.
poems by romantic-era poets
St. Charles Family Arena not being as far away as I thought
going to the Mobap graduation!
sitting with Kinsey and Amanda
my beautiful college graduate Kendra
getting to see Jessica for the first time since December
family resemblances :)
misty rain
delicious strawberries and fresh pineapple
laughing at Amy's newfound video-making power
Verse of the Day-
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Quote of the Day-
girl at graduation: "Way to get your edumication, Momma!"
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
going on a run in the rain!
having lunch with my Daddy
finally turning in my application for Covenant Seminary!
-I've been talking about taking a class there for 1 1/2 years-
the atmosphere of the mall
my mac not having huge problems... just little ones
coincidental meetings
getting lots of errands run
grocery stores
lots of flowers everywhere :)
40-hour-project presentations!
my beautiful Madsey-friend
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."
Song of the Day-
This is a beautiful ballad by Carrie Underwood featuring Randy Travis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvTwFl6OIAk&feature=PlayList&p=04272118E8CD9BB3&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=63
"If I got down on my knees and told you I was yours forever
Would you get down on yours too and take my hand
Would we get that old time feeling
Would we laugh and talk for hours
The way we did when our love first began
Would you tell me that you miss me too
And that you've been so lonely
And you've waited for the day that I returned
And we live and love forever
And that I'm your one and only?"
Polyvore of the Day-
going on a run in the rain!
having lunch with my Daddy
finally turning in my application for Covenant Seminary!
-I've been talking about taking a class there for 1 1/2 years-
the atmosphere of the mall
my mac not having huge problems... just little ones
coincidental meetings
getting lots of errands run
grocery stores
lots of flowers everywhere :)
40-hour-project presentations!
my beautiful Madsey-friend
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."
Song of the Day-
This is a beautiful ballad by Carrie Underwood featuring Randy Travis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvTwFl6OIAk&feature=PlayList&p=04272118E8CD9BB3&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=63
"If I got down on my knees and told you I was yours forever
Would you get down on yours too and take my hand
Would we get that old time feeling
Would we laugh and talk for hours
The way we did when our love first began
Would you tell me that you miss me too
And that you've been so lonely
And you've waited for the day that I returned
And we live and love forever
And that I'm your one and only?"
Polyvore of the Day-
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
the Lord's day
pearls and updos
not being late to church when I'm in charge
the youth singing In Christ Alone!
fellowshipping with friends
talking about Art in Sunday School
going to lunch with all my siblings-and Johnny :)
spending literally all afternoon outside
this absolutely beautiful weather
laying on the hammock
reading
listening to Country music
folding, hanging up, and putting away ALL my laundry- finally!
making Caleb laugh for his senior pictures, and helping Aunt Courtney by holding the light reflector
chinese take-out with my family
finishing my Covenant application essay!
Verse of the Day-
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
Song of the Day-
That's What I Love About Sunday
by Craig Morgan
Sing along as the choir sways;
Every verse of Amazin' Grace,
An' then we shake the Preacher's hand.
Go home, into your blue jeans;
Have some chicken an' some baked beans.
Pick a back yard football team,
Not do much of anything:
That's what I love about Sunday.
...
Havin' a Hallelujah good time
A smile on everybody's face.
That's what I love about Sunday!
the Lord's day
pearls and updos
not being late to church when I'm in charge
the youth singing In Christ Alone!
fellowshipping with friends
talking about Art in Sunday School
going to lunch with all my siblings-and Johnny :)
spending literally all afternoon outside
this absolutely beautiful weather
laying on the hammock
reading
listening to Country music
folding, hanging up, and putting away ALL my laundry- finally!
making Caleb laugh for his senior pictures, and helping Aunt Courtney by holding the light reflector
chinese take-out with my family
finishing my Covenant application essay!
Verse of the Day-
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
Song of the Day-
That's What I Love About Sunday
by Craig Morgan
Sing along as the choir sways;
Every verse of Amazin' Grace,
An' then we shake the Preacher's hand.
Go home, into your blue jeans;
Have some chicken an' some baked beans.
Pick a back yard football team,
Not do much of anything:
That's what I love about Sunday.
...
Havin' a Hallelujah good time
A smile on everybody's face.
That's what I love about Sunday!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thursday/Friday/Saturday
wow, I didn't realize that I hadn't posted anything... these last few days have flown by! Probably because I'm on summer break and don't have any schedule at the moment!
Things I Love About the Last Few Days-
reading on the hammock every day
the bEAUtiful weather!
country music!
my french pressed coffee
friendship bread
summer clothes
baby showers
planning birthday parties
making Amanda wear a bumblebee costume
pasta parties with the girls- including but not limited to- Hannah, Anna, Amy, Amanda
iced tea
iced coffee
Jane Austen
Annie's piano recital
watching Disneynature's "earth" with my little siblings
God's incredible creation!
"saying prayers" with my little siblings
Benjamin (10 yr old) always praying "for a good wife and good kids" :)
Verse of the Day-
Revelations 14:7
"He said in a loud voice, 'Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.' "
Song of the Day-
Always the Love Songs
by Eli Young Band
"...get away from the city lights
We'd find a little wood and build a fire
Sonebody'd always bring a couple guitars
And we'd take turns singin' songs and watching it burn"
Polyvore of the Day-
Pictures of the Day-
Things I Love About the Last Few Days-
reading on the hammock every day
the bEAUtiful weather!
country music!
my french pressed coffee
friendship bread
summer clothes
baby showers
planning birthday parties
making Amanda wear a bumblebee costume
pasta parties with the girls- including but not limited to- Hannah, Anna, Amy, Amanda
iced tea
iced coffee
Jane Austen
Annie's piano recital
watching Disneynature's "earth" with my little siblings
God's incredible creation!
"saying prayers" with my little siblings
Benjamin (10 yr old) always praying "for a good wife and good kids" :)
Verse of the Day-
Revelations 14:7
"He said in a loud voice, 'Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.' "
Song of the Day-
Always the Love Songs
by Eli Young Band
"...get away from the city lights
We'd find a little wood and build a fire
Sonebody'd always bring a couple guitars
And we'd take turns singin' songs and watching it burn"
Polyvore of the Day-
Pictures of the Day-
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday
Things I Love About Today-
getting up early enough to have breakfast with my family
stringing pasta with Mary
going on a 45-minute walk/hike!
enjoying the beautiful and fragrant wild phlox!
the beautiful outdoors!
hanging out at Carey's
summer break :)
grilling and eating outside
choir practice!
Hannah's amazing creativity...
hanging out with Madeline!
getting up early enough to have breakfast with my family
stringing pasta with Mary
going on a 45-minute walk/hike!
enjoying the beautiful and fragrant wild phlox!
the beautiful outdoors!
hanging out at Carey's
summer break :)
grilling and eating outside
choir practice!
Hannah's amazing creativity...
hanging out with Madeline!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday
I was really crabby for a lot of today. I'm sorry. But there were still plenty of-
Things I Love About Today-
using my French press for the first time!
having coffee with friendship bread and a banana
a flood of Wood-memories
watching The Kite Runner- it's a really hard movie to watch
meeting my mom and little siblings for lunch at Bread, co!
Bacon Turkey Bravo....!
iced tea
hanging out with the kiddos
grocery shopping with Mary
mom's deep-dish pizza
family devotions!
cleaning the kitchen, then making a huge mess in it
...this is when I was reeeally tired and crabby...
talking to Amy and getting UNcrabby!
having a clean kitchen again
the forgiveness of friends
people who truly love me
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."
Things I Love About Today-
using my French press for the first time!
having coffee with friendship bread and a banana
a flood of Wood-memories
watching The Kite Runner- it's a really hard movie to watch
meeting my mom and little siblings for lunch at Bread, co!
Bacon Turkey Bravo....!
iced tea
hanging out with the kiddos
grocery shopping with Mary
mom's deep-dish pizza
family devotions!
cleaning the kitchen, then making a huge mess in it
...this is when I was reeeally tired and crabby...
talking to Amy and getting UNcrabby!
having a clean kitchen again
the forgiveness of friends
people who truly love me
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."
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
piano lesson with Mary
lunch with Hannah
soup and tea
planning birthday extravaganzas
my last official Mobap class possibly ever (kinda sad)
having a good talk with Dr. Benton
watching Nick jump for joy about cake
buying a French Press!
going to Starbucks with Lindsay!
celebrating the start of my summer break with an iced caramel macchiato
my favorite sunglasses
watching the longest student recital in the history of the world
listening to two of my friends sing my favorite song ever (For Good from Wicked)
going to Covenant Seminary to get a course schedule for the fall
planning Covenant classes!
hanging out with my family
baking tons of friendship bread!
writing the essay for the Covenant application
making a Country CD for Amy
anything pink
piano lesson with Mary
lunch with Hannah
soup and tea
planning birthday extravaganzas
my last official Mobap class possibly ever (kinda sad)
having a good talk with Dr. Benton
watching Nick jump for joy about cake
buying a French Press!
going to Starbucks with Lindsay!
celebrating the start of my summer break with an iced caramel macchiato
my favorite sunglasses
watching the longest student recital in the history of the world
listening to two of my friends sing my favorite song ever (For Good from Wicked)
going to Covenant Seminary to get a course schedule for the fall
planning Covenant classes!
hanging out with my family
baking tons of friendship bread!
writing the essay for the Covenant application
making a Country CD for Amy
anything pink
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday
Things I Love About Today-
getting up, doing my "chores", and going to Rolla!
sitting in Bailee's dorm and just talking for hours :)
going to Bread, co. with Bailee and Jeremy
...salad...
creamy tomato soup!
beating Bailee twice at the obstacle course-inflatable thing! I was surprised!
bouncing down the giant slide and laaaaaaughing
watching Jeremy pown Bailee at everything they competed in
meeting Bailee's other friend Rachel
hula hoops!
taking "burst" picture stories
seeing Bailee's church
back to Bread, co!
tea, and free refills
watching Oklahoma with Bailee and Jeremy
eating junk food with Bailee and Maggie
curling each others' hair!
...staying up way too late :)
getting up, doing my "chores", and going to Rolla!
sitting in Bailee's dorm and just talking for hours :)
going to Bread, co. with Bailee and Jeremy
...salad...
creamy tomato soup!
beating Bailee twice at the obstacle course-inflatable thing! I was surprised!
bouncing down the giant slide and laaaaaaughing
watching Jeremy pown Bailee at everything they competed in
meeting Bailee's other friend Rachel
hula hoops!
taking "burst" picture stories
seeing Bailee's church
back to Bread, co!
tea, and free refills
watching Oklahoma with Bailee and Jeremy
eating junk food with Bailee and Maggie
curling each others' hair!
...staying up way too late :)
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
being surprisingly refreshed after only 1 hour of sleep (whoops!)
my pink scarf
sermon on Ephesians 6
delicious cinnamon coffee
springy rain (as opposed to gloomy rain)
cute umbrellas
going to the Shaffers' for lunch!
Aunt Lori's delicious cooking
riding the bus to the concert with Lindsay
cuddling and power naps
choir/bell concerts! ...the last one of the year :(
laughing at all the music-y choir people being loud on the bus
eating crumb stollen with Caleb
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 6:10-20, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which yo can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words amy be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak."
being surprisingly refreshed after only 1 hour of sleep (whoops!)
my pink scarf
sermon on Ephesians 6
delicious cinnamon coffee
springy rain (as opposed to gloomy rain)
cute umbrellas
going to the Shaffers' for lunch!
Aunt Lori's delicious cooking
riding the bus to the concert with Lindsay
cuddling and power naps
choir/bell concerts! ...the last one of the year :(
laughing at all the music-y choir people being loud on the bus
eating crumb stollen with Caleb
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 6:10-20, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which yo can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words amy be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak."
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friday
Things I Love About Today-
sitting outside with Christine, eating lunch and reading the Bible!
beautiful beautiful weather
curling Lindsay's hair
Forest Park with Hannah!
tuuuuulips!
my choir concert!
actually being able to sing- huge blessing, since I've been sick
Lindsay and I looking like sisters :)
making bunny cake pops!
sitting outside with Christine, eating lunch and reading the Bible!
beautiful beautiful weather
curling Lindsay's hair
Forest Park with Hannah!
tuuuuulips!
my choir concert!
actually being able to sing- huge blessing, since I've been sick
Lindsay and I looking like sisters :)
making bunny cake pops!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Thursday
Things I Love About Today-
sleeeeeeeeeeeep
my bed with flannel sheets
my Mama doing most of my laundry for me
finding out that I had exactly the ingredients that I needed for the cake because I didn't want to go to the store because I'm still not feeling my best
making a half-and-half chocolate-yellow cake
yummy cake
napping
hymns
making cake some more
dinner with my fambly
still making the cake
Psalms
finishing the cake with cute little eighth notes
...pretty much all I did was sleep and make cake...
sleeping with curlers in my hair for my choir concert tomorrow :)
Song Of The Day-
Hymn #186
1. When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God:
All the vain thins that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
3. See, from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down:
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
sleeeeeeeeeeeep
my bed with flannel sheets
my Mama doing most of my laundry for me
finding out that I had exactly the ingredients that I needed for the cake because I didn't want to go to the store because I'm still not feeling my best
making a half-and-half chocolate-yellow cake
yummy cake
napping
hymns
making cake some more
dinner with my fambly
still making the cake
Psalms
finishing the cake with cute little eighth notes
...pretty much all I did was sleep and make cake...
sleeping with curlers in my hair for my choir concert tomorrow :)
Song Of The Day-
Hymn #186
1. When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God:
All the vain thins that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
3. See, from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down:
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday
Things I Love About Today-
my throat not hurting quite as badly as it did last night
my wrap-around sweater and other comfy clothes
rescheduling my piano lesson, since I'm sick
concerned, caring friends
tea and chicken noodle soup
not losing my phone, even though I misplaced it 3 times today
the weather today!
reading and eating lunch outside on a bench
being able to listen to the choir songs in the chapel
eating cookie "cake" with the bell gang for Carol's birthday
birthday candles
napping for 2 hours (since my throat hurt so bad I almost cried...didn't love that)
cheeseburger and grapes
watching Biggest Loser and American Idol with my family
hot cinnamon-vanilla-milk
my sweet hero Nathan who found my phone!
hanging out with Caleb (he enlightens me on gun laws)
typing without looking
Verse of the Day-
Galations 6:9-10, "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Polyvore of the day-
(or of the yesterday...)
my throat not hurting quite as badly as it did last night
my wrap-around sweater and other comfy clothes
rescheduling my piano lesson, since I'm sick
concerned, caring friends
tea and chicken noodle soup
not losing my phone, even though I misplaced it 3 times today
the weather today!
reading and eating lunch outside on a bench
being able to listen to the choir songs in the chapel
eating cookie "cake" with the bell gang for Carol's birthday
birthday candles
napping for 2 hours (since my throat hurt so bad I almost cried...didn't love that)
cheeseburger and grapes
watching Biggest Loser and American Idol with my family
hot cinnamon-vanilla-milk
my sweet hero Nathan who found my phone!
hanging out with Caleb (he enlightens me on gun laws)
typing without looking
Verse of the Day-
Galations 6:9-10, "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Polyvore of the day-
(or of the yesterday...)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
finishing my to-do list again!
...I'm sick, so I can't think of everything right now...
soup
...I'm pretty sure that the only thing that kept me going today (besides Jesus, of course) was the 3 cups of very strong coffee...
baking
using my new white clutch
bright pink!
bells concerts!
I love being in bells so much :)
leftover Chinese food
American Idol
Kris singing "Falling Slowly" from Once...made my night :)
finishing my to-do list again!
...I'm sick, so I can't think of everything right now...
soup
...I'm pretty sure that the only thing that kept me going today (besides Jesus, of course) was the 3 cups of very strong coffee...
baking
using my new white clutch
bright pink!
bells concerts!
I love being in bells so much :)
leftover Chinese food
American Idol
Kris singing "Falling Slowly" from Once...made my night :)
Monday, April 13, 2009
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
sleeping in
finishing my entire to do list
briefly catching up with Kendra
having lunch with my wonderful amazing Daddy
oriental chicken salad from Elephant bar
the tall funny crunchy white noodle things on the salad
swapping with Christine before class
having choir practice on stage
my cute Lindsay-friend who's going to be a teacher
hearing her sweet boyfriend stories
being responsible(ish) and practicing piano
walking around the mall for 2 hours with my bff Hanney
new white clutch and yellow shoes!
gift cards!
more oriental food
choir practice with the harpist, percussionist, boy soloist, and Dr. Benton as our organist!
standing by Lindsay
finally getting to sit down
hot slightly sweetened cinnamon milk
talking with my Mama
hanging with Caleb while he worked on his Senior Research Paper
sleeping in
finishing my entire to do list
briefly catching up with Kendra
having lunch with my wonderful amazing Daddy
oriental chicken salad from Elephant bar
the tall funny crunchy white noodle things on the salad
swapping with Christine before class
having choir practice on stage
my cute Lindsay-friend who's going to be a teacher
hearing her sweet boyfriend stories
being responsible(ish) and practicing piano
walking around the mall for 2 hours with my bff Hanney
new white clutch and yellow shoes!
gift cards!
more oriental food
choir practice with the harpist, percussionist, boy soloist, and Dr. Benton as our organist!
standing by Lindsay
finally getting to sit down
hot slightly sweetened cinnamon milk
talking with my Mama
hanging with Caleb while he worked on his Senior Research Paper
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
Easter, duh!
taking the curlers out of my hair- immediate über curliness!
curling Mary's hair
our pretty Easter dresses
waiting on the stairs for everyone to be ready
following the yarn to find our Easter baskets!
mine being easy to find so I could finish getting ready
$25 Starbucks giftcard!
banana friendship bread yum
singing a "regular" song, a descant, AND the Hallelujah Chorus with choir!
coloring and whispering with Cael during the sermon while still trying to listen
finding the hide-a-key and going into the Shields' house while they were gone
Tucker sitting & watching me instead of droolingly charging at me like he usually does
coffee hour
listening to Lian Tombing's missionary report- God has really blessed their ministry!
having 70ish people over for an egghunt and lunch
Easter candy- lots of Chocolate!
listening to Mattey's crazy-person story
hanging out with Uncles and Aunts (and cousins, as always!)
wearing my cute trench coat (because it was soo cold outside!)
having a restful short afternoon
reading A Year Down Yonder some more
going to Bread, Co with Hanney and Madsey for dinner!
having Matt be the hero and change my tire in the cold and rain. he's awesome like that
going to the movies with H&M, Christine, and Lisa!
being amused (and slightly frustrated) at Duplicity
Julia Roberts
good talks with friends
chilling in Caleb's room
Easter, duh!
taking the curlers out of my hair- immediate über curliness!
curling Mary's hair
our pretty Easter dresses
waiting on the stairs for everyone to be ready
following the yarn to find our Easter baskets!
mine being easy to find so I could finish getting ready
$25 Starbucks giftcard!
banana friendship bread yum
singing a "regular" song, a descant, AND the Hallelujah Chorus with choir!
coloring and whispering with Cael during the sermon while still trying to listen
finding the hide-a-key and going into the Shields' house while they were gone
Tucker sitting & watching me instead of droolingly charging at me like he usually does
coffee hour
listening to Lian Tombing's missionary report- God has really blessed their ministry!
having 70ish people over for an egghunt and lunch
Easter candy- lots of Chocolate!
listening to Mattey's crazy-person story
hanging out with Uncles and Aunts (and cousins, as always!)
wearing my cute trench coat (because it was soo cold outside!)
having a restful short afternoon
reading A Year Down Yonder some more
going to Bread, Co with Hanney and Madsey for dinner!
having Matt be the hero and change my tire in the cold and rain. he's awesome like that
going to the movies with H&M, Christine, and Lisa!
being amused (and slightly frustrated) at Duplicity
Julia Roberts
good talks with friends
chilling in Caleb's room
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday
Things I Love About Today-
eating breakfast with my family
mmmm coffee
talking to and helping my dad organize and clean the Tackroom
cleaning out and organizing the barn
putting up the hammock!
general around-the-house cleaning
swinging in the tireswing with Mary!
making tortillas from scratch
making quesadillas for lunch
OCDishly arranging the cheese plate for tomorrow
using my gift certificate from my birthday to get a pedicure!
pearly pink toes
crafty things and recipes in Martha Stewart Living
lots of healthy things for dinner
going to Spooners for ice cream with my family!
getting ready for bed with Mary Rose
reading A Year Down Yonder (sequel to Long Way From Chicago)
sleeping with curlers in my hair
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 3:14-19, "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-- that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."
eating breakfast with my family
mmmm coffee
talking to and helping my dad organize and clean the Tackroom
cleaning out and organizing the barn
putting up the hammock!
general around-the-house cleaning
swinging in the tireswing with Mary!
making tortillas from scratch
making quesadillas for lunch
OCDishly arranging the cheese plate for tomorrow
using my gift certificate from my birthday to get a pedicure!
pearly pink toes
crafty things and recipes in Martha Stewart Living
lots of healthy things for dinner
going to Spooners for ice cream with my family!
getting ready for bed with Mary Rose
reading A Year Down Yonder (sequel to Long Way From Chicago)
sleeping with curlers in my hair
Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 3:14-19, "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-- that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."
Good Friday
Things I Love About Today-
sleeping for 11+ hours
being OCD when folding my laundry :)
eating friendship bread with every meal today
being mindful of budgeting while shopping
my silky scarf from H&M
going to the Good Friday service at my church
"amazing love, how can it be that Thou, my God, wouldst die for me"
grace
watching The Passion of the Christ with friends
my amazingly thoughtful and sweet brother Nathan!
Matthew 26-28, Mark 14-16,
taking my vitamins and other pills every day for a week!
Verse of the Day-
Mark 14:32-36, "And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to His disciples, 'Sit here while I pray.' And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And He said to them, 'My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.' And going a little further, He fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, 'Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Remove this cup from me. Yet not My will, but what You will.'"
sleeping for 11+ hours
being OCD when folding my laundry :)
eating friendship bread with every meal today
being mindful of budgeting while shopping
my silky scarf from H&M
going to the Good Friday service at my church
"amazing love, how can it be that Thou, my God, wouldst die for me"
grace
watching The Passion of the Christ with friends
my amazingly thoughtful and sweet brother Nathan!
Matthew 26-28, Mark 14-16,
taking my vitamins and other pills every day for a week!
Verse of the Day-
Mark 14:32-36, "And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to His disciples, 'Sit here while I pray.' And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And He said to them, 'My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.' And going a little further, He fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, 'Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Remove this cup from me. Yet not My will, but what You will.'"
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday
Things I Love About Today-
practicing piano-Mozart!
...having piano out of the way and not knowing what to do next
reading my Bible outside in the sunshine!
not being rushed on the way to school
walking from the C lot and being amused by passersby
stopping in the Perk to get (free) hot water for my tea
mild exploring of the paths behind the fine arts building- more on this soon.
productive piano lesson! yay!
back to the Perk for a sandwich- I forgot to bring lunch whoops
eating on a swing in the quad- then reading on the swing- in the sunshine!
The Mark of a Christian (Francis Schaeffer)
(broken record, I know...) listening to solo auditions for choir
wonderful wonderful bells
(I'm not in two of our songs, and I almost cried listening to them today)
visiting my Daddy at his office
Aldi's!
cooking at The Grove
eating dinner around the firepit with Carey, Luke, and Hal
sitting with my choir buddy Lisa for old times sake!
Starbucks with Lisa!
free refills on coffee :)
catching up with my Kinsey friend on the way home :)
chilling with Caleb (watching him put the covers over sleeping mary- aww)
Verse of the Day-
Colossians 3:23-24, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord."
practicing piano-Mozart!
...having piano out of the way and not knowing what to do next
reading my Bible outside in the sunshine!
not being rushed on the way to school
walking from the C lot and being amused by passersby
stopping in the Perk to get (free) hot water for my tea
mild exploring of the paths behind the fine arts building- more on this soon.
productive piano lesson! yay!
back to the Perk for a sandwich- I forgot to bring lunch whoops
eating on a swing in the quad- then reading on the swing- in the sunshine!
The Mark of a Christian (Francis Schaeffer)
(broken record, I know...) listening to solo auditions for choir
wonderful wonderful bells
(I'm not in two of our songs, and I almost cried listening to them today)
visiting my Daddy at his office
Aldi's!
cooking at The Grove
eating dinner around the firepit with Carey, Luke, and Hal
sitting with my choir buddy Lisa for old times sake!
Starbucks with Lisa!
free refills on coffee :)
catching up with my Kinsey friend on the way home :)
chilling with Caleb (watching him put the covers over sleeping mary- aww)
Verse of the Day-
Colossians 3:23-24, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord."
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
(a much better day than Monday)
coffee with half & half... x2
78 notifications on facebook... wow.
practicing MozartMozartMozart
toasted turkey cheese bagel yummy things that my mom makes
cleaning off my desk!
my glorious clean white desk!
organizing all my ridiculous amounts of papers into files
crying while reminiscing
old letters and penpals and memories :)
walking around outside
running around with the miniatures horses
heaving logs and branches and wading in the creek and mud
(cleaning out the creek so the gate can close)
my awesome rainboots! practical and cute!
bread and butter
purposefully wearing pink and red
going to Ami's for small group!
running around the triangular block with Anna
green&rooibos tea
hanging out with Amanda, Mary Kate, Amy, Hannah, Ami, and Anna
paint by numberrrrr!
fellowship, laughter, encouragement, and prayer
planning parties!
FINALLY being caught up on my blog posting!
Verse(s) of the Day-
Hebrews 11:1, 24-26, 32-12:2
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ...
"By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasure of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. ...
"And what more shall I say? for time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated-- of whom the world was not worthy-- wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Polyvore of the Day-
Whimsy by RachelDorothea featuring Matthew Williamson tank tops
(a much better day than Monday)
coffee with half & half... x2
78 notifications on facebook... wow.
practicing MozartMozartMozart
toasted turkey cheese bagel yummy things that my mom makes
cleaning off my desk!
my glorious clean white desk!
organizing all my ridiculous amounts of papers into files
crying while reminiscing
old letters and penpals and memories :)
walking around outside
running around with the miniatures horses
heaving logs and branches and wading in the creek and mud
(cleaning out the creek so the gate can close)
my awesome rainboots! practical and cute!
bread and butter
purposefully wearing pink and red
going to Ami's for small group!
running around the triangular block with Anna
green&rooibos tea
hanging out with Amanda, Mary Kate, Amy, Hannah, Ami, and Anna
paint by numberrrrr!
fellowship, laughter, encouragement, and prayer
planning parties!
FINALLY being caught up on my blog posting!
Verse(s) of the Day-
Hebrews 11:1, 24-26, 32-12:2
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ...
"By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasure of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. ...
"And what more shall I say? for time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated-- of whom the world was not worthy-- wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Polyvore of the Day-
Whimsy by RachelDorothea featuring Matthew Williamson tank tops
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
(it started out a not unusual day-)
slack off, wear my pjs, shower at the last minute, rush off to choir :/
choir was fun- the Cantor came to help us with our Hebrew
walk around campus handing out cookies to any friend I met
meet Arielle at Starbucks to talk about her wedding cake!
go home :)
then, God gave me the strength to be a lil productive-
practice piano- Mozart!
organize my shelf a little bit
dinner with my family
chorale society- and home again :)
(it was kind of a short day. weird)
(it started out a not unusual day-)
slack off, wear my pjs, shower at the last minute, rush off to choir :/
choir was fun- the Cantor came to help us with our Hebrew
walk around campus handing out cookies to any friend I met
meet Arielle at Starbucks to talk about her wedding cake!
go home :)
then, God gave me the strength to be a lil productive-
practice piano- Mozart!
organize my shelf a little bit
dinner with my family
chorale society- and home again :)
(it was kind of a short day. weird)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
being kinda on time to choir practice even though I woke up 40 minutes late
Te Deum/Holy God We Praise Your Name arrangement
my pencil skirt
finally getting coffee
listening to the kids sing for Palm Sunday
watching the adorable little kids pass out palm leaves
being given two palm leaves!
Pastor Smith's church plant presentation
tearing up 3 times through the course of church...
lunch at Bandana's with some of my friends and family!
two hour nap
church again :)
"breakfast" at Jack in the Box
making cookies!
Chicken Fried by RachelDorothea featuring Golden Goose shoes
being kinda on time to choir practice even though I woke up 40 minutes late
Te Deum/Holy God We Praise Your Name arrangement
my pencil skirt
finally getting coffee
listening to the kids sing for Palm Sunday
watching the adorable little kids pass out palm leaves
being given two palm leaves!
Pastor Smith's church plant presentation
tearing up 3 times through the course of church...
lunch at Bandana's with some of my friends and family!
two hour nap
church again :)
"breakfast" at Jack in the Box
making cookies!
Chicken Fried by RachelDorothea featuring Golden Goose shoes
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Saturday
Things I Love About Today-
going to Dominion!
(our hunting property in Mt. Sterling-central Missouri)
watching Open Season 2 with my lil siblings on the way there
the beautiful weather
"oh, it's a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight, & I guess I'm doing alright!"
(Phil Vassar song)
coffee, bonfire, lakeview=awesome
roasting hot dogs and s'mores
walking around & taking pictures of my family while the fished
hiking with Daddy, Mama, and Mary!
finding the creek
beautiful boulders all around the hills
taking an hour long nap out on the hammock!
fishing
a lovely day in paradise
listening to Victor Borge on the way home
stopping at Kline's diner for dinner- it was soo busy, but it was worth the wait!
home sweet home
Picture(s) of the Day-
going to Dominion!
(our hunting property in Mt. Sterling-central Missouri)
watching Open Season 2 with my lil siblings on the way there
the beautiful weather
"oh, it's a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight, & I guess I'm doing alright!"
(Phil Vassar song)
coffee, bonfire, lakeview=awesome
roasting hot dogs and s'mores
walking around & taking pictures of my family while the fished
hiking with Daddy, Mama, and Mary!
finding the creek
beautiful boulders all around the hills
taking an hour long nap out on the hammock!
fishing
a lovely day in paradise
listening to Victor Borge on the way home
stopping at Kline's diner for dinner- it was soo busy, but it was worth the wait!
home sweet home
Picture(s) of the Day-
Friday
Things I Love About Today-
...what the heck did I do on Friday?? hmm...
Opera workshop at Mobap
mom's beautifully set table, ready for Supper Club
Steak'n'Shake with Mary and Noah
going to the Shields to trade Noah for Rebekah
painting pottery with Mary and Rebekah!
going to the mall with Mary and Rebekah!
ice cream for them, coffeeeeee for me!
...what the heck did I do on Friday?? hmm...
Opera workshop at Mobap
mom's beautifully set table, ready for Supper Club
Steak'n'Shake with Mary and Noah
going to the Shields to trade Noah for Rebekah
painting pottery with Mary and Rebekah!
going to the mall with Mary and Rebekah!
ice cream for them, coffeeeeee for me!
Thursday
Things I Love About Today-
...I'm behind and as soon as I get almost caught up I get behind again, so I'm just going to not worry about thinking hard on what I did on this day, and skip ahead. so there.
going to see Mobap's Musical Theatre Showcase- it was absolutely amazing!
watching it with Lindsay and Kacey
going to Hannah's to help her make cake
orange juice
going to Walmart with Johnny
stbx frappuccinos
making cake until 2am
spending the night with Hanney and laughing a lot
...I'm behind and as soon as I get almost caught up I get behind again, so I'm just going to not worry about thinking hard on what I did on this day, and skip ahead. so there.
going to see Mobap's Musical Theatre Showcase- it was absolutely amazing!
watching it with Lindsay and Kacey
going to Hannah's to help her make cake
orange juice
going to Walmart with Johnny
stbx frappuccinos
making cake until 2am
spending the night with Hanney and laughing a lot
Wednesday
Things I Love About Today-
getting up at 4:00 to practice piano for 3 hours (quietly, of course)
waking my family up to the smell of freshly baked homemade cinnamon rolls
taking a 10 mile run, then working out
getting up to date on all of my scrapbooks and photo albums
impressing Dr. Benton in my piano lesson with how well I knew all my songs
practicing some more after the lesson was over
being able to sing a high A# in choir!
playing my part in bells perfectly (including doubling)
going home to clean out my room (I threw away 3 trashbags of junk!)
making dinner for my family
leaving on time to go to choir
paying attention and not talking the entire time at choir
reading 2 theology books before bed
going to bed early.
...
Happy April Fools.
Things I Love About Today-
(for real this time)
practicing Chopin
having a good piano lesson
Dr. Benton allowing me to be in bells next year, even though I won't be at Mobap!
coffee in the Perk
seeing my lovely Danielle again :)
listening to solo auditions in choir
bells!
getting ready for our concert in 1 1/2 weeks!
(Tuesday, April 14, 7:30pm at Mobap- featuring Handbells and Concert Band)
passing out the truffles- watching people react to biting into the April Fools ones
grocery shopping at Aldi's and Schnucks
cooking with Carey!
hanging out at The Grove with Carey, Luke, Hal, and MK
grilled burgers and buns, Wood-style
choir!
Starbucks with David and Rusty
getting the cute little mug that I've been eyeing for the last 3 weeks
getting up at 4:00 to practice piano for 3 hours (quietly, of course)
waking my family up to the smell of freshly baked homemade cinnamon rolls
taking a 10 mile run, then working out
getting up to date on all of my scrapbooks and photo albums
impressing Dr. Benton in my piano lesson with how well I knew all my songs
practicing some more after the lesson was over
being able to sing a high A# in choir!
playing my part in bells perfectly (including doubling)
going home to clean out my room (I threw away 3 trashbags of junk!)
making dinner for my family
leaving on time to go to choir
paying attention and not talking the entire time at choir
reading 2 theology books before bed
going to bed early.
...
Happy April Fools.
Things I Love About Today-
(for real this time)
practicing Chopin
having a good piano lesson
Dr. Benton allowing me to be in bells next year, even though I won't be at Mobap!
coffee in the Perk
seeing my lovely Danielle again :)
listening to solo auditions in choir
bells!
getting ready for our concert in 1 1/2 weeks!
(Tuesday, April 14, 7:30pm at Mobap- featuring Handbells and Concert Band)
passing out the truffles- watching people react to biting into the April Fools ones
grocery shopping at Aldi's and Schnucks
cooking with Carey!
hanging out at The Grove with Carey, Luke, Hal, and MK
grilled burgers and buns, Wood-style
choir!
Starbucks with David and Rusty
getting the cute little mug that I've been eyeing for the last 3 weeks
Tuesday
Things I Love About Today-
laundry and piano- yay productivity
going to the Hilda J. Young Park down the road to run with Noah
Making oreo truffles with April Fools "surprises" inside a few
...I don't remember anything else that I did that day...
laundry and piano- yay productivity
going to the Hilda J. Young Park down the road to run with Noah
Making oreo truffles with April Fools "surprises" inside a few
...I don't remember anything else that I did that day...
Monday
Things I Love About Today-
running!
working out!
practicing piano for a full hour!
(seriously, I have not done all 3 in one day in at least a year)
lunch with my Daddy :)
oriental chicken salads from Elephant Bar
CHOIR!
Lindsay Gruen!!!
Danielle Endejan!!!
watching my very first Mobap sports game with them
catching up and encouraging one another
getting home and taking a lil nature walk around my yard!
dinner with my family :)
choir rehearsal with harpist, percussionist, & boy soprano- they're all amazing!
Nature Walk Pictures-
running!
working out!
practicing piano for a full hour!
(seriously, I have not done all 3 in one day in at least a year)
lunch with my Daddy :)
oriental chicken salads from Elephant Bar
CHOIR!
Lindsay Gruen!!!
Danielle Endejan!!!
watching my very first Mobap sports game with them
catching up and encouraging one another
getting home and taking a lil nature walk around my yard!
dinner with my family :)
choir rehearsal with harpist, percussionist, & boy soprano- they're all amazing!
Nature Walk Pictures-
Sunday
Things I Love About Today-
my awesome new shoes with my favorite dress and pearls!
coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee
snow on the ground! weird, but awesome!
my wonderful church
Sunday School with Steve on Art in the New World with Tolkien as our guide. Hm.
being über productive and getting ALL of my laundry folded and hung up and put away!
reaccessorizing my favorite dress to make it a little more cas
church again :)
sleeeeeep
my awesome new shoes with my favorite dress and pearls!
coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee
snow on the ground! weird, but awesome!
my wonderful church
Sunday School with Steve on Art in the New World with Tolkien as our guide. Hm.
being über productive and getting ALL of my laundry folded and hung up and put away!
reaccessorizing my favorite dress to make it a little more cas
church again :)
sleeeeeep
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