Because I probably need a recent post...

What I love about Today:

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Marky sleeping for about 4 hours in a row (twice!) tonight!
Marky patiently letting me know he's awake without screaming
my giant Mercy waterbottle/pitcher/jug
pinkish red sweater wraps
macs
pumpkin muffins
fall weather
CHRISTMAS MUSIC!
choir last night
snuggling with my sweetie boy(s)

Verse of the Day:
"Behold, I tell you a mystery; We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed." 1 Corinthians 15:51

Picture of the Day:


Recipe of the Day:
Butterbeer
That's right, folks- Harry Potter's favorite drink ;)

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons water
6 Tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
4 (12 ounce) bottles cream soda

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until the mixture reads 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Stir in butter, salt, vinegar, and 1/4 cup cream, until butter melts. Let cool to room temperature, then stir in rum extract.
Transfer 2 Tablespoons of the sugar butter mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cream. With an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until just thickened, but not completely whipped, about 2 to 3 minutes.
To serve, divide brown sugar mixture among 10 small glasses. Add 2 tablespoons of cream soda to each glass, then stir to combine. Add the remaining cream soda, dividing evenly, then spoon whipped cream over each.
Yield: 10 small servings.

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-

buttons and bows by RachelDorothea featuring Hayden-Harnett hair accessories

Pictures of the Day-

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-

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-

Thursday

... No list today. I'm tired. This morning, Hannah and I didn't get up to our alarms, so we missed sunrise. Sad. We walked to the library to return our DVDs, then walked home along the beach. Shower, pack, checkout, breakfast at Key Lime Bistro. We had some extra time, so we visited the manatees for the last time. Long ride in the taxi... Long wait at the airport... Sleep in the plane. My Daddy picked us up! I love him. A lot. It was sad to part with Hannah. Home is very sweet. I love my beautiful Mama! My Tea of the Month and Martha Stewart Living were awaiting me on my desk... that made me extra happy. It's Benjamin's birthday! I brought him "52 things to do on the beach" and fish-shaped candy on a stick. He was pretty happy. When Mary got home from gymnastics she was soo excited to see me. While I was gone she and Mom made a creepy version of me in my bed using my pajamas and Mary's stuffed animals ...yeah, creepy. Grandma and Grandpa and Jake came over for dinner to celebrate Benjamin's birthday. That was fun. When they all left, I took fake "senior pictures" of Caleb for the yearbook, and talked to my parents. I'm so excited to get in my own bed...

Verse of the Day-
Romans 8:28, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose."

Picture(s) of the Day-





Okay, this last one is a picture that Hannah and I happened upon last night... isn't it the saddest yet funniest thing you've ever seen? His name is Kenny. Seriously.

Wednesday

Things I Love About Today-
sleeping in
eating breakfast at RC Otters before we're fully awake
not having a can opener for our pineapple juice
hammering a key into the can with a brush
fruity drinks at the beach
falling asleep while tanning
my white dress
going to little shops
black raspberry chocolate ice cream cones!
taking a walk
free water from Starbucks
taking fun pictures
resting
ciabatta bread and "koolaid"
mozzarella sticks from Key Lime Bistro
watching the sun set!
taking pictures for a cute family
packing
American Idol

Verse of the Day-
Psalm 51:1-6,
"Have mercy on me, O God,
according to Your steadfast love;
according to Your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!

For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Against You, You only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in Your sight,
so that You may be justified in Your words
and blameless in Your judgment."

Picture(s) of the Day-





For the rest of the pictures for today, go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2009072&id=163400802&l=40c94

Monday

Things I Love About Today-
running on the beach this morning
breakfast at RC Otters!
laying out for almost 2 hours
Real Simple magazines
dutch chocolate ice cream cones
starting to walk to the post office and realizing that we didn't have the postcards
mailing postcards
free ice water from Starbucks
buying Benjamin's birthday present
resting
walking on the beach
falling asleep while tanning
being clean
getting carry out from the Mucky Duck
eating on beach while watching the sun set
the seagull named Thomas
watching little kids play in the sand
fish and chips!
the pretty sunset
sitting on our front porch drinking coffee
live music
taking silly pictures with giant chairs and frogs and palm leaves on the way to the beach
running around the beach at dusk
wearing one of Hannah's flipflops. On the wrong foot
eating quesadillas for "dinner" at 10pm
laughing at Amy's photo comments

Verse of the Day-
Psalm 51:10-12
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Your presence,
and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit."

Picture(s) of the Day-




for the rest of the pictures from today, go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2009059&id=163400802&l=2e66d

Sunday

What I Love About Today-
walking on the beach
reading Ephesians together
"free" breakfast Key Lime Bistro
crabcakes on english muffins
going to see the Fred and Bubba the manatees.
exploration walk
tanning and not being bored
listening to Britton's sermon podcast on Micah
eating green ice cream cones (mint chocolate for me and key lime for Hanney)
washing to all the little shoppes
free ice water from Starbucks
buying really cute pink sunglasses for Mary and Rebekah
power napping
another walk on the beach
eating lunch at 4:30
chilling on our front porch whilst consuming Starbucks double shots
writing postcards to our friends and family!
my super-long comfy pants
getting RC Otters to go and eating it on the beach after sunset
listening to live music from our front porch
laughing really hard with Hannah

Verse of the Day-
Ephesians 4:10-16, "He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love."

Quote of the Day-
Hannah: That's Bubba, and friend Fred. Frubba is their baby.
Rachel: But Bubba and Fred are both boy names.
Hannah: Bubba could be a woman. A really big one.

Picture of the Day-



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Saturday

Things I Love About Today-
waking up at 5:45 and getting all ready to go (to Florida!)
getting to Hannah's house early! Seriously, I'm never early. It was amazing
joking with Uncle Monte on the way to the airport
coffee!
chatting with Hanney while waiting for our plane
laughing at Hannah being scared on the plane
turbulence
being amazed at how huge the world is every time I fly
landing in Florida!
palm trees
pretending that we were going to meet our parents in the taxi
Captiva Island!
our adorable little loft!
my new swimsuit and my adorable sunhat!
taking a really really long walk on the beach with Hannah!
collecting pretty shells
going to the grocery store twice in a row
summery clothes
going to RC Otters for dinner!
my delectable bronzed grouper sandwich
asking for crayons to color on the paper tablecloth
using only half of our gift certificate on dinner!
flowers in my hair
sitting on the beach at twilight with coffee
watching a video of 8-year old Mary breathing on the mirror to make it foggy
taking pictures of our attempts to do handstands
praying for a friend, laughing at our Kleenex box
having a caring Pastor Josh (as Hanney likes to call him)
Hannah's agullator shorts
the adorable little kid in the movie Australia
eating thin mints with milk
spending the entire day with my best friend

Verse of the Day-
Galations 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

Romans 15:1, "We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves."

1 Thessalonians 5:14, "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all."

Quote of the Day-
Hannah: Isn't this sad that we can't think of anything funny right now?
Rachel: We laughed all day!
Hannah: We suck at this right now.
...later...
Rachel: I wanna know his middle name. And his favorite color.
...later...
Rachel: Mannah- Man plus Hannah. How do you make man out of Rachel? Manchel."

Picture(s) of the Day-


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Wednesday

Things I Love About Today-
banana walnut bread
having a merciful piano teacher
friendly bank tellers
walking from the C lot
Spring-ish weather
being early to choir
playing the really low huge bells!
Laurel taking pictures of Nick and I with celery and raisins
Driving to choir with Mrs. Hoard, Mrs. Harris, and Mom
Singing the Hallelujah Chorus
Other things that I'm too tired to think of right now

Quote of the Day-
Romans 12:3-8, "For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you(H) not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness."

Picture of the Day-

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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/