Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Home.

Yes. I. Am. Home. 

Let that fact reign prominent! We won't mention the fact that I am battling fierce storms of headaches, dreadfully painful throats, the loss of my voice (home after 3 1/2 months--who would want to talk?), and now the eruption of a fountain in the topmost portion of my head. OH joy! They told me at college that it was very common to get sick as soon as one got home. Because of the automatic elimination of stress after finals. Hehe, I guess they were true in my case. Not exactly how I planned my first week at home. But, hey, let's look on the bright side: it could be worse. I could be stuck in an airport somewhere. Or have limited internet access and not be able to tell you all this. Or not have a family and home to return to. Or have to eat cafeteria all vacation. Now that's a frightful thought! Ah, the lovely food my beautiful mother is already fed me! I await the hour I can be let loose in that wondrous kitchen myself and let loose the flurry of goodies that will let loose your taste buds and expand the waistline. =P

So, I was thinking earlier.... I should probably get started on my Christmas shopping! I feel just peachy with myself: who buys ONE Christmas present in FL, and then goes and leaves it there??? Yeah, um, that would be me.! But, hey, somebody lucky will have an extended Christmas season. Haha! 

A college update? Well. Um. I think it went well. For the most part. The classes I had the privilege to be apart of included Biology, General Chemistry, English Grammar and Composition, History of Civilization, and New Testament Survey. History was the most enjoyable, I think. Chemistry was fun, but I hesitate to name it a favorite, because, after all, it IS Chemistry. I appreciate all my teachers, tho, who earn their living by pounding their astounding knowledge into the brains of students who hardly give back anything except complaints. I was blessed with two wonderful and sweet roommates, and also four suitemates who were very agreeable with our tp distribution. The top bunk was mine, so not much change in atmospheric pressure... Except maybe for the fact that it was the 7th floor! Oh! Yes! The 7th floor!!! I love those stairs! Sorry, some people may take the elevator, but there's nothing like stairs to get you ready to sit down and study more. The food provided isn't anything extremely amazing to announce. Varsity cooks their cookies less than Four Winds does. So if you like crunch, dry cookies, scan in your ID card at Four Winds. And weekends fly by way too fast! (Just a heads up.) I have yet to try out the water park, but the swim center is approved by me. A bonus? the airport is only 10 minutes away!!! 


 At Fine Arts with N.


 The view of campus from my window


After the campus 5K with L. 


At the Romney Convention 

Waiting in line to get into the above with K. 


Campus Oak tree  =)



Soap?

Anyone out there interested in handmade soap? A friend of mine and her sisters sell their own soap!! Check it out @ 
and
or their store:

The scents are most delicious! And the prices most reasonable. And the soaps are so beautiful!!! Please look at their products and pass the word along. =)




Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Last days at home.

Mom, Michelle, Anna, and I went out to:
to celebrate everyone being gone. My going away. And the goodness of Red Robin. =)

My A.1. Peppercorn Burger, substituting tomato for sauteed onions. Ooohh! soooo yummy!!! My fav forEVER!!!

Mom's salad


Monday morning. I awake and find a note on the kitchen counter. "Christina is at the hospital having the baby. Mom is with her. etc." Hmmmm. I was surprised! She wasn't due until Sept. 15th. So. I proceeded to continue with my morning. Wasn't quite believing that she was really delivering it. Wondered if it was a false alarm. If it would take ALL day long to have it. If she would just be staying in the hospital for a couple weeks. I'm not sure exactly what I was thinking. Definitely NOT expecting the baby to come this soon. =) 
BUT.
At 9:23am, my adorable little niece-ling, Laura Ann, was born. At 7 lbs.7oz., about 18in. long. It took a while for it to sink in! 

Finally got to go see them that afternoon...



Isn't she the cutest??? By now, she's all red in the face. And sleeping all the time. But when I return in Dec., Missy Laura will be the doll of the family. =P


Of course, you have to celebrate the surprise-birth of your niece-ling with a pizza dinner and frozen yougart with wonderful sister and friends. =) Oh, the fellowship we share, having nieces in our lives now. I'm going to miss you all. =( 


One more day. At. Home. 
AAAAaaaaahhhh!!!!
No. I'm not freaking out. Nope. Not me. I wouldn't do such a thing. 
Oh the world ahead. 

"Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and they right hand shall hold me."
- Psalm 139:7-10 -





Wednesday, August 22, 2012

=)


Hair trim time!

 Before.

 After.

Such lovely pictures, eh? Huh. Haven't figured out yet why it's so awkward to get your picture taken!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Ice Cream

Coldstone Creamery.
Two BOGO half off's. 
Five sisters.
=P


 Anna. Dark Chocolate with chocolate chips.

Amy. Chocolate Malt with brownie. 

Mary. Chocolate with Snickers.

 Michelle. Who ate everyone's.

Me. Cheesecake with Vanilla wafers.


It was delicious! What more can I say?! Other than cheesy pictures? haha!





Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Beach

Sunday. 8.12.12.
Anna's 9th Birthday Party at the Beach! 
The one day when the family is home. Not working. And not doing anything else. ;P
Foggy in the morning. But sun burned it off by noon-ish...



 Self-portrait.

 Puzzles and Lemon Heads.






 Mary wanted a new skirt yesterday. And just happened to have some pre-washed fabric around--how handy! I didn't really have an excuse NOT to. And I need to get some of my stuff mended/altered. So. I might as well head out to the sewing machine...
This is the front. Pieces. 
 The front. Sewn.
 The back pockets. Can you find them?!


Hey! It's nice when brothers go on vacation! That means, they come home early the afternoon before. And once they are all packed and don't know what else to do. 'Cause they work so much. They can be persuaded to make their sister, who is hot and tired of sewing, an ice cream sandwich out of their own creative ingenuity! Cast your eyes upon this one:
This one was like PERFECT! The textures of creamy smoothness and the crunchy cracker coming together quite nicely. Ice cream the amazing temperature that's not too hard but melts scrumptiously in your mouth. Salty. Sweet. Saucy. 
Crunchy. Caramely. Creamy. 
Uh-huh. Oh yeah! 
Thanks, Chris!!! I'd hire you any day!




Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Softball Playoffs

 Monday night was the boys' softball playoff game. I thought, after going all season, I should probably get some pictures before it's over! I'm no photographer, but these get you the basic idea...

Bro John
 Chris



Friend who helped me with the crossword puzzle

Mary
 (There was some more of other family members, but they weren't too flattering, so I figured I should keep them to myself. =D )

The phantom player


My rainbow toes

It was a fun time. But unfortunately the fun did not roll over into the diamond. That is, they lost their game. Uh-huh, I know. I thought about not writing that fact. But I'm sure you would have wondered who won. And I can't hide the truth--it simply will come out sooner or later. =P



Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Laughter:

While in STEP, we were given the privilege of being introduced to the "Laugh Away" series. This is the first clip shown. I thought all of you should also have the honor of knowing the true way to exercise. Now, here's Kerry Joy:


Go to: kerryjoy.com to learn more.


"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: 
but a broken spirit drieth the bones." Prov. 17:22 KJV

Thursday, July 26, 2012


So yesterday morning, my friend K., Michelle, Mary, and I went thrift store shopping! We were going to do several, but the first one managed to fulfill all the wants. And monopolize the budget. ;) It was really fun---K. brought us to a thrift store that is usually not in my path. In return, I baked her (and all the family) an Oreo Cheesecake. Talk about shopping power! Thank you, K. for making the shopping trip so awesome!!!

Here are a few of my finds:



Oh! these shorts are so comfy!!!





And my favorite:
Thrift stores are a lot of fun! They can be frustrating at times. But the overall benefits and adventures are worth it. =D



Bro Jeremiah is now 17! ...from the party last night: