Can you tell who I support?
Q. Why did Senator Ted Kennedy vote for Barack Obama?
A. Brain tumor.
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"Darth Sarah" with her lightsaber
Darth Vader's been naughty
Darth Farmer (me)
Battle of the jedi
"My sewing machine!" "No, it's my sewing machine!" "Who's gonna die for it?"
When I was at Walgreens picking up some prints for the county fair, I had like a 10 minute conversation with a lady who was ordering pictures(not out of character for me). When I asked the clerk what I'm supposed to put the pictures on since frames are against the rules and a random lady told me what to use and how to do it. She was a blue ribbon winner at the state fair in photography. Then she asked if she could see what I was entering and was really impressed with some of my pictures. = ) She gave me some advice and wished me the best of luck. It is such a blessing to run into people like that.
This is an email I sent to a friend a few minutes ago. I thought it was kind of funny.
Hi Jessica,You know how I was going to finish deep cleaning my room today. Well, I haven't started yet. Instead I went to work, sent a few huge emails to you, played piano, talked to my aunts and cousin, talked to my mom and now am going on the computer. I will do it later, but now, the computer needs me.
While I was cleaning out my antique drawers, I found this camera I forgot I had. It was my great grandpa's and it is one of the few of his things we have left. I ran upstairs and started googling. It is a 1936 Kodak Bullet Camera. Well, I better get back to cleaning.
This is my first experiment with foam board. It didn't turn out too well. : (
I just made a blogroll, click here to see it. If you are not on it and want to be on it, just leave a comment.
Favorites!
I got this from Footprints in the sand
What is your favorite animal? Cats are my favorite, but I also love horses, goats, dogs and rabbits
Who is your favorite author? Martha Finley
What is your favorite instrument? To play? piano
What is your favorite sport to watch? Gymnastics
What is your favorite sport to play? Soccer probably, since you can't "play" tumbling
What is your favorite movie? The Nativity Story
What is your favorite classic literature book?Hard one......Elsie Dinsmore by Martha Finley
What is your favorite store? GOODWILL!
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Would you rather...?
Would you rather buy a new book or re-read one? Probably buy one
Would you rather spend money or save it? I do both equally
Would you rather go on vacation to the beach or the mountains? The beach!
Would you rather play an instrument or listen to it? Play
Would you rather be indoors our outdoors? Depends on the Weather
Would you rather have your room painted lime green or purple with pink dots? Purple with pink dots
Would you rather live in a cave or in a tree house? Tree house, probably
Would you rather have a cat or a dog? a cat ( I have 8 cats)
Would you rather host a get-together or go to one? Probably go to one
~~~~~
About you!
Do you have any siblings? yes, I have 3
What year were you born? 1994
How many times have you moved in your life? 4, but none were major
How long have you been a Christian? My whole life
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Totally random
Christmas or Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving
Words or pictures? words-
Iguanas or turtles? turtles
Randomness or sense? sense
Books or magazines? Magazine
Summer days or winter nights? Winter nights
Screaming monkeys or running bears? Screaming monkeys, but both are bad
Jane Austen or Charles Dickens? I haven't read much or either
Scotland or Ireland? IRELAND
Running or walking? Walking
This is Noah, Lily, Aunt Linda and Blake on the hayloft in the barn. My dad and brothers recently added two stalls and the hayloft.
I got this from Footprints in the Sand
How old are you? 16 (I'll be 15 on the 22nd)
Is this your first tag? Definitely not!
Have you ever moved? yes
What is your favorite animal? Cats
What is your favorite movie? The nativity Story
What is your favorite book? Other than the Bible, Elsie's Endless Wait
Are you an elf? Nope
Who do you like better, Eowyn or Arwen? I think this is LOTR, and I don't know anything about LOTR.
How long have you been riding? like, 9 months
Who are your favorite Lord of the Rings characters? I don't do LOTR!
Do you get a lot of homework? Nope
Do you think tagging is awesome? Yes, I LOVE THEM!
Do you like blogging? YES
Do people think you're strange? I think so, but I am not a person ; )
Do you like getting comments on your blog? Most certainly!
Do you like getting new followers on your blog? Yes, I adore followers
Do you get bored easily? Nope
Do you have an awesome blog? I guess it depends upon what you call "awesome"
How many followers do you have? 6 or 7
What was the scariest moment with a horse you have had? When a kitten got ran over
Who do you like better, Sauron or Saruman? How am I supposed to choose? I think this if LOTR again, and I don't do LOTR.
Do you like school? Yes
Are you a good actress? Sort of.
Do you like music? I adore it!
Do you like taking personality quizzes? I LOVE them
Do you like long or short posts? Medium sized
Are you easily entertained? I think so
Here are my reactions to the recent deaths:
Farrah and Ed( I forgot their last names) : "Mom, who's _______" I never heard of them before.
Micheal Jackson: "Hey mom, Micheal Jackson died." I thought he was a basketball player. I get him and Micheal Jordan mixed up. LOL!
Billy Mays:"MOM,BILLY MAYS DIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :' (" My sibling and I ADORED Billy Mays commercials when we were younger.
Sweet! I'm in our church/community newsletter this month! So are my mom, cousin, and 4 friends.
Today our church's CWS, aka the old ladies's club,which I belong to, had its first Community Treasure Chest. A Community Treasure Chest is where we give away free clothes and garden produce. Surprisingly, we had lots of nice clothes. I was assigned to go around town, knock on peoples doors and tell them about it. Other than almost getting mauled a one eyed dog, I actually rather enjoyed it. I went to every house in town. Hey, I might have a future as a traveling sales person! Too bad nobody showed up. :( We are having it again next month and will hopefully have a better turn out.
LIBBY!
LOST: Five boys. Were sucked into cyberspace by a laptop. Last seen on Thursday.
Tabatha with Elliot and Gabby with Fledge (or as I call him, Flagellum)
Gabby and Angel
Hard to see, but there are wild roses by along side the road
The state flower of Iowa, a wild rose
I (and Alice) dared to be different at Bible School
This is a poem I wrote last Saturday night. After a busy week of farming and farm trauma, it seemed like the week just flew by in the blink of an eye. Please tell me if you have any name ideas for it and if you think it is any good.
Another week hast come and past,
The days and years are not to last,
In only one place, thou shalt find,
Enternal life, and it is thine,
If only thou shalt take it.
It came to me in Old English, but it kind of sounds silly. I rewrote it in more modern way.
Another week has come and past,
The days and years are not to last,
In only one place you will find,
Eternal life, and it is thine,
If only you will take it.
Which one do you like better?
"When the 'dog bites' and the 'bee stings' what do you eat to comfort yourself?
Shepherds pie, carrots or natural peanut butter
What cheers you up when you're feeling sad?
The Bible, my kitties, http://www.icanhascheezburger.com/, playing piano, hiking and my friends
Instead of schnitzel with noodles, what do you like?
Plain carbohydrates, like whole wheat bread, grits and cream of wheat, mashed potatoes or water crackers
Which season do you like?
I like spring and fall
Brown paper packages or letters from friends?
Letters from friends!
Doorbells or ringtones?
Ringtones! I LOVE talking on the phone.
Those are a few of my few of my favorite things"
This is an email I got from my great aunt.
"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out
of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person
must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody
anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When
half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the
other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the
idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what
they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You
cannot multiply wealth by dividing it." ~~~~~ The late Dr. Adrian
Rogers, 1931 - 2005 ~~~
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR
WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION UNDER GOD ,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
KEEP IT LIT!! KEEP IT LIT!
For All of our other military personnel, where ever they may Be
Please Support all of the troops defending our Country.
And God
Bless our Military who are protecting our Country for our Freedom.
Thanks To them, and their sacrifices we can celebrate the 4th of July
We must never forget who
Gets the credit for the freedoms we have, of which we should be
Eternally grateful..
I watched the flag
Pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine
Saluted it,
And then he stood at ease..
I looked at
Him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
With hair cut square
And eyes alert
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men
Like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign Soil
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes
Shot down?
How many died at sea
How many foxholes were soldiers' Graves ?
No, freedom isn't free
I heard the sound of Taps One night,
When everything was still,
I listened to the bugler Play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That Taps had meant 'Amen,'
When a flag had draped a Coffin.
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the Children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and Husbands
With interrupted lives.
I Thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington .
No, freedom isn't free.
Enjoy Your Freedom
&God Bless Our Troops
When You receive this,
please stop for a moment
And Say a
Prayer for our servicemen.
Of all the gifts you could give
A US Soldier, Prayer is the very best One .
This is a dream I had, NOT REAL. I copied and pasted this from an IM conversation, so please excuse the extreme lack of punctuation.
my sibling and I, Nate and Katie and my cousin Aleah
walked a few miles after church to go to a river
a HUGE river
it was 3 times bigger than the Des Moines River
and had water skis and those water pillows from Wipeout
everyone except Nate, lily and I went down to go swimming
I was looking over the edge of the bridge
and this HUGE (like room sized) white otter went swimming under the bridge
I yelled"Look, it's an otter"
and ran to the other side
when Nate looked over the edge, you slipped and went falling into the river
with the creepy giant white otter
as Nate was falling, he yelled "go get help!"
so I ran back to church ,but I was wearing a skirt so it took a really long time
when I got back
EVERYONE at church was getting ready for this engagement party Ben and Carolyn(Nate and Katie's brother and his fiance) were having
and wouldn't listen to me when I tried to get someone to come and save everyone
so I stayed for the party
it was a really fancy party
and we ate hash brown caseroll
and jello
I know, weird.
after the party
my mom went to save everyone
but it turns out everyone was wearing life jackets and Nate swam to the side after he fell off the bridge
and everyone was playing in the river
I went in and started swimming
then I realized I was listing to music
my Ipod was IN THE WATER
when I got out of the water, it busted.
Our Grandpa gave us his old LAPTOP(Dell Inspiron 8600) today! Now we have 2 computers and probably less fights over who gets the computer. ; )
Here's a list of blogs/websites I enjoy. If you would like to be added to it, just leave a comment with your URL.
Tae Kwon Do Chick
My Church
Fasto, our feral cat, was killed tragically in a freak garage door accident earlier this week. She is lived on by her 5+ litters of kittens.
Since the barn picture has went on the news, we have had a couple of people pull in our driveway to look at it. One person even took pictures!
This morning I sent in this picture to the news TV station. We watched the news at twelve and were disappointed to see it wasn't on. At about 12:30, My grandma called and said her friend said the picture I took and my name was on the news!!!!!! I couldn't believe it! My 4th time having my photography published and my first time on TV!
Our swingset fell over.
This piece of our garage siding was ripped.
It's hard to see, but this window is shattered.
This is the picture that was on TV during the news today.
It all started at 2:30 in the morning whenI woke up to what I thought was pots and pans dropping. Then I heard my dad shout," Get downstairs" and I heard people running to my brother's room. I got up and everyone said that it was storming and the kitchen window was smashed. I stayed up for a little while, thinking the house was going to be ripped to shreds in the next few minutes, but after about 3 minutes I realized that it was just a storm and went back to bed. When I woke up, we went to go check out the damage (pictures above).
Our original plan for the day was to go swimming at one of our friend's house, so when another one of my friend's mom called and invited me shopping, I couldn't go. : (
Later on our grandpa called and needed help picking up branches after the storm so we couldn't go swimming. : (
This morning I sent in this picture to the news TV station. We watched the news at twelve and were disappointed to see it wasn't on. I was also sad about missing out on shopping and swimming. At about 12:30, My grandma called and said her friend said the picture I took and my name was on the news!!!!!! I couldn't believe it! My 4th time having my photography published and my first time on TV!
Woodery wasn't as bad as I expected and went over quickly.
Now the sun is shining, the power is on and they day doesn't seem 1/2 as bad as it did at 12:00.
WOW! One of the graphs I made for www.graphjam.com is up for submission. PLEASE go and vote for this graph below HERE
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As quickly as a blink of the eye, another great year of Bible School is over. : ( Pictures will soon be posted here.
1. If things are out of place in a store(or other public building) , I pick them up without question.
2. I absolutely LLLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEE coffee!
3. I am addicted to www.icanhascheezburger.com and www.graphjam.com
GREAT REMINDERS!!
> This is something we should all read at least once a week!
>
> Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
>
> "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written."
>
> My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
>
> 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
> 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
> 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
> 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
> 5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
> 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
> 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
>.
> 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
> 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
> 11. Make peace with your past so it won't mess up the present.
> 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
> 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
> 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
> 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
> 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
> 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
> 18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
> 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
> 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
> .
> 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
> 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
> > 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
> 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
> 27. Always choose life.
> 28. Forgive everyone everything.
> 29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
> 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
> 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
> 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
> 33. Believe in miracles.
> 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
> 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
> 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
> 37. Your children get only one childhood.
> 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
> 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
> 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.
> 41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
> 42. The best is yet to come.
> 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
> 44. Yield.
> 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Click here for a what not to wear quiz.
Here are my results:
You answered 11 out of 13 right
Shut up! You are so fashion forward!
You've got to be kidding me! I have terrible taste and I'm proud of it!
Click here for a Duggar family trivia quiz.
Here is my result:
Great Job!
You really know the Duggars!
Click here for "Name that Duggar"
I got 2260 points. Beat that!
For those of you who don't know about the Duggars, they are a family with 18 kids. I am rather obsessed with them.
It's that time of the year again, Bible school time!!!!!!!!!!!! Five days of crazy fun, awesome crafts, Bible lessons, great snacks, volley ball and singing. Today I had had, jello making(and spilling), smoking vacuums and fire. Always expect the unexpected at Bible school.
Kitty greeting
Our garden
Lewis eating an onion
Ok, not part of the garden, but it waters the valley
Our tiller
Lewis "inspecting the onions"
A peony
Mom working in the garden,
Our newest calf from Beverly, Vader(I didn't name him!).
This is me sitting in our new barn, reading family, church and county history and listing to my Ipod. I didn't know anyone was even in the barn. Since you're wondering, that was the only chair I could find.I did a kuder test (it is like a career evaluation test) and these are the jobs they suggested:
1. Nurse
2. Nursing Supervisor
3. Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor
4. Middle School Teacher
5. Drug and alcohol testing assistant
6. Recreational Therapist
7.Special Education Assistant
8. Flight Attendant (Never happening! I hate travel.)
9. Biologist
10. Human Resource Manager
11. Public Speaker
12. Sports Competitor (Also never happening. I'm bad at sports)
13. Wholesale/Retail buyer
14. Manager
Which ones do you think sound like me? Which ones do you think sound not like me?
DANCE
as
though no one's watching you,LOVEas
though you've never been hurt,SINGas though no one can hear you,LIVEas though heaven is on
earth.Ari
TAG - YOU'RE IT !
It only takes a couple minutes - I promise! Then, send it back to the person who sent it to you and to the rest of your friends!
seven names you go by
1. Savannah2. SA
3. Weird
4. The Cat freak
5. Sanna
6. Savanny
7. Honey
3 things you are wearing right now:
1. White Tank Top2. Brown Bermuda shorts
3. Salmon Tshirt
Two(three) things you want very badly at the moment:
1. To go to the creek with friends or all alone2. To relive today. I had a good and funny day.
Four people who will send this back:
1. Jessica (sent it to me)2. Don't know
3. Don't know
4. Don't know (only send it back if you want to)
Two things you did last night:
1. Watched Marley and Me on my Ipod2. Played hymns on the piano
Two things you ate today:
1. Waffles2. Cheese
Two people you last talked to on the phone:
1. My Aunt Linda2. My Uncle Keith
Two things you are going to do tonight:
1. Play Hymns or read2. Sleep!!
Three things you drink
1. My last cup of coffee2. Water
3. Pink Lemonaid from church
Now, here's what you're supposed to do, and
please do not spoil the fun. Hit forward, delete my answers and type in your
answers.
Then send this to people you know
INCLUDING the person who sent it to you.
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( http://www.lolmart.com/ichcbutton.html )these are awesome!
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1. What's your favorite candy? Sour gummy worms
2. What's your favorite drink? Coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. What's your favorite restaurant? KFC
4. What's your favorite color? All shades of green
5. What's your bedroom wall color? Purple and pink
6. What's your favorite car? could care less
7. What's your favorite color for that car? I like pink cars
8. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? mint chocolate chip
9. What's your favorite movie? The Nativity Story
10. What's your favorite subject in school? Biology or writing
11. What's your favorite food? Does dessert count?
12. What's your favorite thing to do?Play Piano, go on the computer, write or spend time alone outside
13. What's your favorite book? The Bible
14. What's your favorite thing to BAKE? pie!
15. What's your favorite thing to MAKE?People smarter and/or happy
16. What's your favorite thing to take pictures of? Cats
17. What's your favorite board game? Apples to Apples
18. What's your favorite OUTDOOR GAME? I don't really play games
19. What's your favorite pastime? Photography20. What's your favorite princess? I like them all
Union Chapel
Union Chapel
The outhouse
History
Some very old Bibles
Union Chapel
Terry took this one
Today I went to my second service at Union Chapel (click here and here for last years pictures). Since I love old buildings, churches a family history, it isn't surprising I instantly fell in love with this place. It was built in 1877 and my great grandpa's great grandpa was one of the original stockholders (and he is buried in the cemetery behind it). Sometimes I wonder if my ancestors sang the same songs we were singing or sat in the same pew.
I was also thinking about wearing authentic clothes, but I decided I would look way too out of place because nobody else would have worn them with me. Mom say that the people from our church wouldn't think anything of it because that is just be, it would be the visitors that would wonder.
This year I got to play "Seek Ye First in Cannon Settings" for prelude. The piano is as old as the church and has very sticky keys. When I was practicing, I was able to play through it all right, but they were not cooperating during service! Somehow I got through it all right though.
Here is a recording of it http://www.iraunitedchurch.com/media/2009-05-24SavannahPrelude.mp3
The church has no electric or plumbing so we had service with the windows open. I really loved having the cool breeze blow through every so often and the natural lighting was a pleasant change from our regular church's stuffy darkness.
While I was ridding the horse this afternoon a song we sang earlier came into my head, 'The Old-fashioned Meeting" (look it up if you don't know it!). My thoughts are hard to pinpoint exactly but, Maybe things are better in the old fashion way.......
On the poll on the side, I asked which of the things on the list I do NOT want. The only thing that everyone who has voted thinks I want is any iron, which is true.
Here are the things I didn't want:
A Ford Fusion
An ATV
A Jonas Brothers Poster
Here are the thing I did want:
A shopping trip with anyone who will take me
FaceBook
A camera
An Ipod
An iron (like for clothes)
The INstyler
A memory Chip
Apples to Apples Bible edition
Here are the other poll results:
Yes, it's awesome | 5 (71%) |
yes, it is OK | 2 (28%) |
I could care less | 0 (0%) |
No, I liked the old one | 0 (0%) |
I didn't notice | 0 (0%) |
Yes | 0 (0%) |
Sort of | 1 (33%) |
No | 2 (66%) |
I just found that my favorite author has a blog, here is it:
http://tweenyouandme.typepad.com/tween_you_and_me/
LOLZ are pictures of funny situations with captions. (for a dictionary definition, click here) One visit to any of these websites is enough to have you addicted for life.....don't say I didn't warn you.
Warning: Viewer discrestion is advised. Not all material is appropriate.
www.icanhascheezburger.com (cats)
www.ihasahotdog.com (dogs)
www.graphjam.com (hilarious graphs)
www.failblog.org/tag/g-rated/ (fails)
www.onceuponawin.com (Pictures of old toys, I think you have to be older than 14 to appreciate them)
www.lolmart.com (the LOL store)
Click here for a really fun game from my favorite website,www.icanhascheezeburger.com
Sad but true!
From what I have heard from my cousins, this is true
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My siblings and I
This is a warthog. Did you know I HATE all kinds of pigs. They are my least favorite animal.
A scary picture
I believe this is the only picture I actually took.
Ever heard "The Baby Sea Turtle Story"?
The Dessert Dome
Blake overlooking the Missouri River
AHHH!
This windmill was built in 1828.
A replica of a 600 AD viking house
Going up the windmill
The Vikings are here!
Wind turbines
Blake took this frightening picture. I have my mp3, my sunglasses and I'm ready to space off until we get to our destination.
Yesterday we went to the Omaha zoo, a Danish windmill museum and a Missouri River museum( I forgot the names). We left before 8 in the morning and got back round 8 at night! That is a long day for my family. Yet again,it is hard to describe, so I'll let the pictures do most of the work and I'll tell a few funny stories.
My family eats mostly only homemade food, so on vacation we eat junk food like Hostess cupcakes, Goldfish crackers, Capri Sun, granola bars, ect. When my mom bought the Capri Sun, my sister said,"I love cariisssun(that is how she pronounced it). I never thought you would buy me any!" LOL!
In Western Iowa, there are hundreds of wind turbines. My siblings got so excited whenever they saw one and started snapping pictures like crazy. Eventually, my dad said," Wind turbines are a dime a dozen, once you've seen one, you've seen them all." They disagreed.
A cliff
Lily in a cave
us on a path
an arch
us
a cave entrance
My family went caving yesterday. It was a 7 hour round trip(which is HUGE for us). Thanks to my somehow still working mp3 player, silly putty, and my humorous little sister, I survived. The caving part was fun, difficult and exhausting. It required crawling through 12 inch holes, getting soaked and bruised. It is hard to describe, so I'll let the pictures do the work.
An old church or schoolhouse
the door
a side view
Is this a steeple or just bell tower?
This is an old church or schoolhouse that was by the highway on our way to caving. I fell in love with it and forced my parents to pull over and let me take a picture. I wanted to go inside to find out for sure what it was; but since that is illegal I made due with these. Isn't it the most quaint and charming thing?!? What do you think it is?
Church was really funny today!
First, there was some hymnal dropping.
During children's time all the little kids passed out flowers to all the mothers. The whole thing was kind of funny to watch. Also, when they went by the "cool row", the childrens time lady said,"Who do we have here? Nope, no mothers." It was kind of embarrasing.
One little boy said"Give one to that lady".
The children's time lady said,"Which lady?"
"The one in the green shirt."
The lady in the green shirt was my mom. LOL!
There must have been some laughing gas in our Sunday School room because we couldn't stop laughing, even though nothing was really all that funny. Just our normal, wacky sunday school stuff, which some people might consider funny.
These are Fatso's(our EVIL feral cat) new babies. Aren't they just the cutest things?
I just got back from taking Hope back to her original owners farm. We couldn't do anything for her, so we gave her back for them to do what needs to be done with her. : (
The lilac bush
our driveway
our neighbors farm
My brother Blake actually too this one of Princess
Elvis
apple blossoms
My shadow
a cow path
An old silo
Raccoon prints in the mud
A cow that wonders what that crazy girl is doing the barn rafters
a little door in the barn
Hmmm, my Uncle Ron must have been here at one point in time.
a barn window
the same barn window
an empty hay ring
the creek that I walk along almost every day
the creek and bridge
I went thrift shopping today and got a lot of awesome stuff! I got 2 ankle-length jean skirts (one is more comfortable than any sweatpants), 2 shirts(one is really unusual and cute), some pajama pants and a pair of boots. The boots are so awesome, but were really expensive and it nearly killed me, but I am glad I won't have to suffer next winter wearing flats to church. : )
I also found a shirts my friend Jessica and Gabby would have hated. The anti-jessica shirt was pink, had puffy sleeves and was covered in lace. I know how much you love lace Jessica ; ). Gabby hates puffed sleeves and the anti-gabby shirt had really puffy sleeves. I almost got them for them as a joke.
(Almost) all my stuff is breaking!!!!!!! My bed is all flat and has permanent indentions, and it is the newest bed in our house. My mp3 player has been on it's last leg for months(it is only working still by the grace of God) and both of my earbud sets have issues. Our piano hasn't been tuned for about 5 years. Even my MSN is acting funky! But should I really be complaining? NO! I have a bed, I have an mp3 player, I have a piano and I have MSN. That is A LOT more than most people in the world have.
"I basically live my life against the grain of society. I try to please God, and He is the only person I care to please. I used to try to please people and be what others wanted me to be, but it was impossible and exhausting. One day I decided that it wasn't worth it, from now on, I was going to be 100% me, even if nobody liked me. Yes, I get called a freak almost everyday, I have been told I am boring, I have been told I am a geek, but I also get wonderful compliments almost as often, and life is so much easier! My goal is to show other people my age:
1.how easy and happy life can be if you try to please only one person, God, and be the person he wants you to be.
2. If society thinks you need to do it, you need to do the exact opposite.
3. Read everything you can find! watch the news! Do school for fun! Lean everything you possible can and be knowledgeable!
4. You are never too young!
5. Family is the most important thing you have.
6. Save money, learn some life skills, do your chores and prepare for the future!
7. Clothes don't matter, make-up doesn't matter, being skinny doesn't matter, things don't matter. Being the best you can be is what matters"
-from my blogger profile
Last night I made a list of my 35 favorite things.
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I really do this!
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I just got home from Kate and Nate's 14th birthday party. It was really fun! We hiked, ate, went on a treasure hunt, had an airsoft gun war(only the boys and lily) and I went canoeing. We got them boots, rubiks cubes, Burt's Bee's stuff(Kate) and a nerf gun(Nate) They always have awesome parties at their grandparents farm. Hopefully Terry will post some pictures. I didn't bring our camera.
The editors picked one of my photographs for today's Say Cheese! Online. www.hobbyfarms.com today! Go check it out! This is my 3rd time having my photography published!
Melina
Noah and Miela running
This is our other new calf, Miela (it means darling in Serbian). We bought her from a lady from our church. Her for
Bodhi the poodle turned butterfly princess
Bodhi the poodle turned ballerina butterfly
GET ME OUT OF THIS THING!
This is what happens when you mix an eight year old, a poodle and a dress-up box. It's no wonder he despises little kids. If you are a teenager or adult, this dog will cuddle you. If you are eight or younger, he will try to bite you.
Hope and I
Hope
Hope
This is our new calf Hope, Noah and Lily's Sunday school teacher Abby gave her to us. She has mangled legs and misplaced tendons(probably Curly Calf Syndrome). We are doing exercises to try to get her legs to straightened. but we're not sure if it will work.
The book sale went well. We didn't sell a ton, it was more of a social event. I did buy a Bible for 25 cents and a devotional for $1. I also encouraged a nice lady I know and told her about my favorite book series.
Yesterday, I realized that I am pathetic. At the library, my mom came up to me and said,"On one of the computers, someone just looked up bacteriology books. I wonder who it could be?" That person was me. Sadly, no library has a good bacteriology book selection. : ( Then she asked to see my books I was checking out. The titles were Mutations. Frugal families, Handwriting Analysis, Practical Goat Keeping and Farming and a few more science and money saving books. I said, "I'm pathetic, aren't I?" Mom laughed and said, "Kind of."
Tomorrow, I am going to a curriculum sale. I will sell books while my mom goes and buys some. I am really looking forward to it. How pathetic is that?!?!
While most people my age are reading Twilight, I am reading about the cause of mutations and how to save money. Rather odd, isn't it?
As you can tell, I love quotes. Here are some of my favorites:
"As Christians, our home is in Heaven"- Tenny Hinshaw
"I love my life the way it is"- Natalie
"I'm older than dirt and have more scars than frankenstien, but I've learned a lot of stuff along the way"-John Mccain
"But most of all, let love guide your life"- Col. 3:14
"you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.-1 Cor. 6:20
"He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, and your lips with rejoicing. -Job 8:21
" The less government interferes with the private pursuits, the better for general prosparity."- Martin Van Buren
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all"-Laura Ingalls Wilder
some truths
" It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit."- Harry Truman
"About the time we make ends me somebody moves the ends."-Herbert Hoover
"The government that can give you anything can take anything"- Thomas Jefferson
"Who wouldn't be interested in everything we do?!"- Calvin and Hobbes
These are really true for me
"Reality continues to ruin my life."- Calvin and Hobbes
"I liked things better when I didn't understand them."- Calvin and Hobbes
"As a math atheist, I should be excused from this."- Calvin and Hobbes
"It's not denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept."- Calvin and Hobbes
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. not be conceited.
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,">[says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."- Romans 12:9-21
"You shall see greater things than that."-John 1:50b
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."-Romans 8:18
"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."Col. 4:5-6
22"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
24"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."-Matthew 6:19-34
"1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."-Matthew 5:1-12
"29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into h---."- Matthew 5:29-20
" 38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."- Matthew 5:38-42
"43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."- Matthew 5:43-48
This one is my very favorite!
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."- Matthew 5:13-16
2 for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in." -Proverbs 3:1-12
This one I need to work on!
"The wise heart accepts commands, but a chattering fool come to a ruin."-Proverbs 10:8
"Like a gold ring in a pig's snout
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion." Proverbs 11:22
Another good one
"A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."- Proverbs 18:24
2 When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.
4 One thing I ask of the LORD,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle
and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.
7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD;
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!"
Your face, LORD, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
O God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.
13 I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD." - Psalms 27
Congratulation! If you read this whole thing, I am very proud of you. That was my life motto.
I had a dream a few days ago that I was going around a nearby town sharing the Gospel with people and inviting them to my church. I vividly remember two teenage girls that lived immoral lives that I was very determine to get to church. I asked them to come with me, but they were hesitant. I told them,"You REALLY need to come to church with me!" I was not giving up on them.
Gabby and I
Jacob
The mom's cleaning up
A gorgeous picture of Gabby
Jacob and Blake with their airsoft guns
Gabby, Lily and Lydia on the trampoline
Lily, me and Lydia
Another good picture of Gabby
Everyone on the swing
I suggest you start at the bottom to see the picture in chronological order
While we were at the creek, the moms were planing Bible School.
We're back home
We made it out alive!
Katie made it though the pipe
Nate coming out of the pipe
Lily
Noah and blake
Lily and Katie crossing the log
Blake and Nate
Taking a break
Katie walking in the creek
The steeple
The church was established in 1892. this is a close up of the sign
Gabby and I
The back
A house owned by the church. In a book we have there is a picture of it from the 1800's, it was really beautiful then.
I went to my friend Gabby's house today and I took some pictures of this church, that is in her town. It is no longer in use, but I always love to walk by it and thought I'd take some pictures to share. Some are just random shots to show you all sides, and a few are attempted photography.
My Easter started out at 2 o'clock am, not because I wanted it to, but because I couldn't sleep. I stayed in bed halfway awake for 3 1/2 hours. At 5:30, we got up and found our Easter stuff and got ready for Sunrise Service at 7:00, (good service Tenny-from my mom). It took my whole family less than an hour to get ready, and we looked better than we do when we spend a few hours circulating through. Hmmmm.......
There was a surprisingly large amount of people at the Sunrise Service, considering it was at 7 am. I originally wasn't looking forward to it, but I am glad we went. I enjoyed it a lot. After service, we had breakfast. It is a tradition in our church for the men to prepare the breakfast on Easter. This year, my brother Blake joined in and made eggs (YUCK!).
When finished breakfast, I went up stairs to play piano. After I played a few songs, Alice came up and said something like,"The microphone is on and we can here you downstairs; it sounds beautiful." When I saw Sara later, she asked me if her mom(the pianist) ever found me. Apparently, she heard my practicing and wanted me to play for church. My reaction was both excited and terrified. When she found me, I went through a few song with her and chose a few to play during the biggest service of the year (59 people).
I played the prelude(Sweet Hour of Prayer), Spirit of the Living God and Nothing but the Blood. I had a lot of fun and think I did a good job. While walking back to the "cool row", I was bombarded with compliments, which was rather enjoyable. I am also going to play everything for a service in June. So exciting.....
At family lunch, we played Apples to Apples and had an Easter egg hunt. We found an empty egg in my horse Jack's pasture. Apparently he ate it. LOL! Apples to Apples was awesome, we had like 12 people playing. It was funny and awkward, just like the last time we played.
Since I only got a few hours of sleep, I felt like the living dead for most of the day, but it was a great day anyway.
They shot "Darth Nater" in the eyes with nerf guns.
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After church this week, I went to my first wedding shower with Chris and Katie. Since I went with them, Nate went to our house to hang out with my brothers. The wedding shower was for their older sister Rebecca. Since we had a few hours to spend before the shower, we went to lunch at Panera and Wal-mart. I had a really, really awesome time!!!!!!!!!!
I just found out my kitty Elvis probably has mouth cancer. He has a malignant tumor on his bottom lip and his upper lip is stiff, hard and swollen. Other than that, he is healthy. There is nothing, within reason and budget, that we can do for him. If it gets to the point he can't eat, we will have to put him to sleep. I hope that point never comes. It took all I had not to start bawling at the vet's office. Thank goodness I didn't! Poor baby, he has had so much trauma in his three years!
The big old tree( I love climbing it)
Our house
My grandparents farm
My Kitty FuzzBall
Princess, Milkshake and Elvis on the bench
Elvis streching
Spring has sprung
My iris
The regular picture
The color enhanced picture
A couple of days ago, we had this fire not too far away from our house. I took this picture right outside our front door. I'm not sure what was on fire. Does anyone have any ideas.
It is with a heavy heart that I write this last post. My dad's job was transferred to Wolf Point Montana. :( We won't have a computer there for a while, so I'm not going to be able to blog for a few months. I'll really miss my friends, family, activities and church here. : ( So, bye for now. :'(
Today, we went to clean out the church basement. First, we cleaned out a storage room and two closets. That was basically just rearranging things, tossing some junk and preparing the room to be painted. When the women were taking down cobwebs and vacuuming, it was a haze of falling paint and dust. In one closet, we found an old water heater, a roll of "caution" tape, a toilet (not usable, just sitting there), a mixer and two mops that looked like shrunken heads.
Katie had the genius idea of making the "caution" tape into a headband. LOL! It will be handy on days when I'm really grumpy and irritable! The tape stuff honestly makes a good headband. I have extra if you want one. ; )
Second, the women started to work on the stage and we kids started to take stuff to the dumpster. A kids that stayed outside were jumping in the dumpster to pack down the junk. A menacing looking, but cute dog came to check us out. I was scared of him and hopped in the dumpster for safety. Turns out, he was nice and the dumpster dive wasn't necessary. The dumpster soon filled up and some of the kids had to jump on it to compact it. Lily said the dog's owner went outside to get him and stood there staring at them. I bet they were wondering why five kids were in or around a church dumpster on Saturday!
The boys also told me that they broke a milk crate, some mops( the "shrunken heads") and a metal pole and how awesome and fun it was. "So, you basically had a man-fest?" I said. They answered,"yeah."
We did some more work, then had game/lunch break. We played an awkward and fun game of Apples to Apples. I don't think the other would appreciate me telling the details. Somehow, the game turned into us singing the Bob the Builder theme song at the top of our lungs. We would replace the name of someone at the table where the name"bob" is supposed to go. So the song went"Blake the builder/ Can he fix it/ Blake the builder/Yes he can!/ Noah the builder/ can he fix it/ Noah the builder/ no he can't!" I had just drank the cup of monk coffee that send me over the edge (If you're a coffee drinker, you know what a mean.). Together, we ate a whole bag of elf cookies, along with some fruit, chocolate rice cakes(thanks Nate), cheese, crackers and candy. Maybe that explains it.....
Towards the end, Nate put on Blake's coat and gloves and pretended to be him. It worked on Katie, so we tried it on my mom. Sadly, she didn't believe it. Today was definately a day to remember!
OK, here is a meme I thought might be rather interesting. Some women like shoes, but I like purses. My brothers call my purse the "luggage carrier" and I get interesting comments on it all the time. One of my friends fell over when she picked it up(pretended anyway). I'm sure you will agree after reading my list.
Here is what you do: list everything that is in your purse at the moment.
What is in my purse at the moment:
We are going to clean out our church basement and stage this Saturday. The stage has been the "gather all" at our church for as long as our church as been around, I believe. I expect it to be nothing less than exciting and difficult.
Click here for a cool typing speed test. I got 46 words per minute. Tell me what you get.
As a strep throat prone person, I have tried a lot of stuff to relieve my sore throats. For the last few years, I have drank vinegar when I have a sore throat. It kills the bacteria and works wonders, if you can bare to swallow it. This is a really odd comparison, but it is like Drain O for your throat. I was also told to eat honey, that also works well. It is very soothing. Honey doesn't seem to works for as long as vinegar does, but vinegar doesn't taste pleasant. Because of this, my former mad scientist came out in me again and I mixed them together. The result is a soothing, voice clearing, and fair-tasting sore throat relief.
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Sore Throat Remedy
I got this from my church newsletter.
There were a few time when I thought I would lose my mind.
But God kept me sane.
(Isiah 26:3)
There were times when I thought I could go on no longer.
But the Lord kept me moving.
(Genesis 28:15)
At times, I wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong.
But the Lord kept my mouth closed.
(Psalms 13)
Sometimes I feel that the money just isn't enough.
But God has helped me keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, ect.
(Matthew 6:25-34)
When I thought I would fall, He kept me up.
When I thought I was weak, He kept me strong.
(Matthew 11:28-30)
I could go on and on, but I'm sure you know what I mean.
I'm blessed to be kept.
Do you know a kept person?
If so, pass this on to them to let them know they are kept.
I'm kept by the Love and Grace of God.
I hope you are too!
Read your Bible-see John 3:16
-From the Ira Star, February, 2009
Lambert
Milkshake
Here are the pictures that were published in Hobby Farms last year. I wish I had a video of my reactions when I opened up the magazine, I was hysterical!
I was riding my bike 18 miles per hour (I have speedometer) and went to turn into a driveway. Little did I know you can't turn on loose gravel going 18 miles per hour. : ) I couldn't stop and ramped a 4 foot deep ditch, still going 18 miles per hour! I was hitting the breaks, so when I hit the ground (5 1/2 feet later!) my bike tipped, I went sliding 3 or 4 feet on my shoulder, and hit my head on a fence. My helmet broke I hit it so hard! Luckily, I'm fine, my shoulder is just really out of place.
That is why I don't drive!
Chief Joe is my Uncle. He was the honorary chief at a feast that he went to at New Zeland.
Our neighbor's farm
The ice berry
Elvis
Ice berries
Frozen spiderweb
The old bell
My grandparents farm
Birdhouse
A lot of my friends are going on vacations, probably because of this dreaded March weather . My friend Gabby went to Arizona for 2 weeks, Lindsay is gone to Florida, Nate is gone to Illinois and Alex will be going to Mexico while I stay here missing them. :' ( I'm not jealous of their vacations; I don't care for traveling at all. I just miss(ed) them.
I love this poem!
Stay, stay at home, my heart, and rest;
Home-keeping hearts are happiest,
For those that wander they know not where
Are full of trouble and full of care ;
To stay at home is best. - H.W. Longfellow
In one week's time the weather has went from 77 degrees to 6 degrees. : (
I guess that's just Iowa at it's finest!
Check out my new quotes on the sidebar. Here are some good ones:
"Who wouldn't be interested in everything we do?!"- Calvin and Hobbes
"But I like my idea better."- Calvin and Hobbes
"I liked things better when I didn't understand them."- Calvin and Hobbes
"Reality continues to ruin my life."- Calvin and Hobbes
"Childhood is short and maturity is forever."- Calvin and Hobbes
"As a math atheist, I should be excused from this."- Calvin and Hobbes
"It's not denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept."- Calvin and Hobbes
No, I have never read Calvin and Hobbes before .( Now I shall prepare for some comments of disgust.) I just read a post with like 1000 quotes from Calvin and Hobbes, and I liked some of them.
Wow! it was 75 degrees here in Iowa yesterday. We have been having WAY above average temperatures here. What is your weather like?
I also had a dream last night that it was going to be 95 degrees today! It was so realistic, that I asked my mom if it really was going to be 95 degrees today. (LOL)
No, I'm not talking about a video game! I passed level 3b in my piano book series. Now I am in level 4(oh, I guess you can count; ), the second to last level.
P.S. Do you play piano?
