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-

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...)

Concert by RachelDorothea featuring Forever21 scarves

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

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

Thursday

Things I Love About Today-
realizing that I had been working on scales (piano) for half an hour
being able to play (part of) my Mozart Sonata because I practiced
no raised voices or tears throughout (most of) Mary's piano lesson
"fun lunch" with Mary, Benjamin and Elijah
playing with Polyvore
packing for Florida!
feasting my eyes on all the pastel colors!
being slightly productive today
almonds
floral things
going out to dinner with my family and grandparents
talking with Carey
going to Noah's last basketball game (undefeated season!)
playing with Grace and Daniel (ages 3)
scratching each others' backs with Mary
using a lot of parentheses in this list

Verse of the Day-
Romans 12:9-13, "Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality."

Polyvore of the Day-

Another Day At Work - by RachelDorothea on Polyvore.com
Nothing to do with me, I just like it.

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.

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 :)

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.