Pics & Links

I'm trying to make up for my lack of writing on here for the past few weeks. It feels like it's been forever and I feel like a jerk. *hangs head shamefully* I know, I know- I need to write more! It's just been pretty crazy this past month and graduation is tomorrow!! After I'm done with Co-op classes and Senior Trip, things should be cooled down and I'll most definitely be posting more often. I've got a few ideas swirling around in my mind, but they're not exactly substantial enough to be put down on paper and take up more than a few lines, yet. However, I'm really hoping to write out a post on why I'm planning to be a Stay-at-Home Daughter and what I believe on the matter. I'm excited.

So to tide y'all over until I get my time back, and my inspiration, I'm going to give you some pictures from yesterday along with some links of the reading I've been doing.
By the way, I bought a new camera (in case you hadn't noticed), since my camera died while we were in France in December. Now that I have this new one, y'all can expect pleny more pictures! I'll try not to overwhelm you with them though.
Maybe I can get a 'What I'm Creating' post in next week....

My older sister, Miranda, is in town from Michigan. She came down this week for my graduation. :)

Thoughts about masculine leadership and femininity by Mrs. Anna T at Domestic Felicity reminds us what the true meaning of male headship and a woman's call to be submissive really looks like.

Lyla's getting so big! :) She makes my day with her 2 year-old crazy antics. Doesn't her hair look ridiculously cute when she wears braided pigtails? I'm always braiding her hair when she shows up over here and she's come to like it alot. Val says when she gets dressed in the morning, she points to the back of her head and says "Kirssy." to indicate the desired hairstyle.

That's my girl!

The Charlotte Mason List of Attainments was a really interesting list to read. I was amazed at some of the standards they had for kids way-back-when. I still can't do some of these! I'll definitely keep this for when I homeschool one day, as a reference for my own kids.

Val and Miranda being crazy. My sisters are weird... :)

On Saving Dollars and Sense, Kristie writes about Frugal Homeschooling. She reminds us that we don't have to break the bank to get an education!

Robert, Miranda, and Mitchell likely arguing. :P

I read Sarah Mae's Like a Warm Cup of Coffee frequently, but I especially loved her article on her Top 10 Writing Tips. She gives practical wisdom for any writer!

Therse are the result of Miranda and Mitchell chanting "Cookie! Cookie! Cookie!" every time I came out of my room. *sigh*

Have a blessed day!

Challenging Femininity: May 2010

Just wanted to let y'all know I'm the Featured Femina for this month's issue of Challenging Feminity over at Feelin' Feminine. The interview was really fun and I'm really thankful to Miss Jocelyn for asking me to do it. :) Go check it out the entire magazine by clicking the button below. If you'd like to go straight to the article, though, click here.

Oh So Thankful Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving went off pretty well today!
We've been trying to get supplies for the last week, really. Dad went to the States last week and got a couple of things like Nestle's chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and cranberry sauce. A good amount of this will carry over until Christmas! Yay!
Of course, we're especially excited about fudge. If you've ever been to my house around this time of year, you know that my mom makes the best fudge EVER! It's a secret family recipe that we all love and enjoy sharing with others as much as possible.
The French are lucky to have us! :D
Due to it being Thanksgiving, I decided that I would do what probably every other blogger is doing today- making a list of things I'm most thankful for. I'll make it short so I don't bore you to death by means of redundancy. :D

1) First and foremost, I am thankful for the Heavenly Father who made me, redeemed me, and keeps me on my feet. He has been my King, my Best Friend, my Savior, the Keeper of my heart, and my God. He is the most important person in my life and there's nothing I'm more thankful for than the sacrifice He made because of my transgressions. He took my place on that cross and saved me when I was worthless. For that, I can never be thankful enough.

2) I am thankful for my family. They are always beside me, steadying me and filling my life with smiles. Even when we fight, and we fight alot, we learn to forgive one another and keep walking side by side. I'm thankful that God has put me in the family he has- I love them so much!

3) My friends! I have such an awesome support system of friends that I love to death. Though we get funny looks because of our constant playful bickering and sarcasm, we love each other dearly and aren't afraid to say it. :D They keep me accountable and are always challenging me to be my best.

I would say that those three are the very most important things. Sure, there are many other things that I am thankful for and if I sat down and wrote it all out, we would be here for hours.
Take the time today to think on the many things the Lord has blessed you with today. Really stop and think about it all- He did all of that for you.
Even the most obscure thing that makes you smile- it's him wooing you. The nice man opening the door for you, your mom making your favorite dessert, or getting the last candy bar that you wanted so badly. Is it really that far-fetched of an idea that Christ cares about me enough to just make me want to smile? No. No it's not.
The thought just floors you doesn't it? It floors me.
Keep that in mind as you celebrate this day of thankfulness.
Have a blessed day!

Bon Voyage, Y'all! the blog

I've been hinting at this post for the past couple of blog posts. This is the post where I explain all this talk of France on here and on Twitter.
Those who know me have already heard that I'm moving to Paris. Not Paris, Texas- the real Paris, Eiffel Tower and all. Don't worry, I it's not permanent. We'll only be there for three months and we leave in October.
Crazy, huh?
This is all happening because of my dad. Here's the story:
My dad is a computer engineer who loves being a computer geek (my own term for him, not his own admission). He's pretty good at it, too. Apparently, one of his bosses switched jobs and went to a company whose base is in France.
When he made the switch, he wanted to take my dad with him, but told him he'd have to move to France to do so. My dad immediately turned it down. He wasn't about to make us all relocate to France. That's a bit too far away and we have family, friends, and commitments here.
Well, a month or two ago, that same boss approached him with another job offer. With this one, we would have to move to France for around three months and he would have to travel more often (up to two out of four weeks each month). However, he would then get to work at home and likely enjoy his job alot more. He wasn't really enjoying his current one as much anymore.
When he told the rest of us, we were excited at first but then quite worried. We weren't sure we wanted to leave everyone for that long. We weren't sure we were okay with Dad travelling more, it was hard enough on us when he travelled normally. We were excited about Paris, Dad being home, and an all around better job.
He told us to be in prayer about it as he took steps to find out more about the job and figure out how it would all play out. And we did.
It wasn't long before Mom and I were pretty sure it was a done deal. After much prayer, we both felt like this was the direction that God had planned for our family. Now we directed our prayers toward everything working out the way God intended and for Daddy to continue to make wise decisions.
Now my dad has signed the contract and given his notice to his current employers that he will be leaving. He starts the new job on the twenty-first of September. We leave for France in the beginning of October.
As we prayed for the Lord's guidance in our lives and concerning this job, we watched every door fly open. We now have a quite amazing family that will be house-sitting our home while they search for one of their own. And they are being blessed in not having to pay rent on their apartment for three months. Isn't God just too good??
As we've looked up information about this new country that God is giving us the opportunity to be a light in, we know we will be under alot of attack. France is apparently one of the least evangelized nations in the world and is neck-deep in the occult. According to some statistics I found, the people spend more money on 'spiritual healers' than on actual doctors. We're ready to shine our light, though, and can't wait to make an impact on this spiritually hungry nation.

Now, as a part of our 'journey' in France, I had the idea to start a blog for my family as we go through our three months there. I named it Bon Voyage, Y'all! and my whole family will be writing on it (even if I have to force them). I still haven't finished setting it all up, but I have written an opening post that tells the point of it and will be adding the above story to it as well.
And don't worry, I'll still be posting on this blog throughout our stay.
I can't wait to see everything that the Lord has in store for myself and my family.
Have a blessed day!

I'm finally home!!

I got back from our LA Dream Center Missions Trip on Saturday! It was a wonderful trip where Paradigm grew so much and we really got a chance to draw nearer to one another as a family. It was great ministering to the people of Los Angeles.
However, I cannot tell you how happy I am to be home.
One of the many things I learned was that I will never live in Los Angeles. I couldn't do it!
Everything is so consumer oriented. It's tuck this, pin up this, take off that, wear this, trim this, inject that, buy this, upgrade that. It's all about getting the best, looking the sexiest, and flaunting whatever you have.
Goodness, just that aspect of being there was exhausting.
If you've ever seen the Duggars, you know that their code word for averting your eyes is "Nike!". When they went to New York, they would say it when their was an innapropriately dressed woman or when they saw a nasty billboard. It told the boys to look down at their shoes so that their minds wouldn't be polluted by it.
We decided to adopt that method, and you wouldn't believe how many times one of us girls would have to yell it. It was just absurd.
I've never been happier to return to Texas. I have no desire to go back for anything other than a missions trip. Whew!
I'll start posting on what we learned spiritually and such during the trip very soon.
But my sister, Miranda, is flying in from Michigan today so I need to start cleaning soon. Thankfully my clothes are almost out of the washer so that I can take my shower first.
Have a blessed day!

LA- Here I come!!

^The team '08^
So if you've been following my Twitter, or know me well enough to know where I'm going, you know why I'm getting on a plane in just a few short hours.
I'm on my way to the LA Dream Center!
God's got an insanely amazing weeklong missions experience lined up for myself and other willing servants in my youth group, Paradigm. This will be my second year to go to the Dream Center and I am so excited to be making the return trip. The Lord used us in some powerful ways last year and I can't wait to see how He'll go over and beyond our expectations this year.
I'm sad to leave my parents behind this time, but I know it's God's will that my brother and I be on this trip.
I've finally finished my packing (about an hour too early, so now I have nothing to do) and can hardly hold back my excitement for what's in store.
So I guess you know what this means- no blog posts for the week. *tear*
Actually, since my phone really rocks, I may be able to post a few times when I get some free time this week- so keep stopping by, or follow me on Twitter so you can get updates on when I post.
And I'm sorry for not following through on the skirt post. I was all excited about it, but due to my procrastination in packing and doing laundry- I didn't get the chance to write it. So I promise it'll be up within a few days of my return. I'm sorry for not following through guys!
So be in prayer for my team as we head up to the Dream Center and serve those who regularly give their all for the people of LA.
God's got something huge in store! I can't wait to find out just what it is...
Have a blessed day!!

Skirting Around the Issue: Why I Wear A Skirt (Coming Soon)

Ever since I switched to wearing skirts only, I've been asked numerous times why I do it. Some genuinely ask, some just make comments about it like "Why are you wearing a skirt to clean?" or "Do you always wear skirts?", and others just want to make sure I haven't jumped off the deep in.
The truth is, I've joined a cult.
Lol! Just kidding!! I think it's hilarious to tell people that, even though they don't believe me. Apparently, I'm not too convincing...
Anyway, let me get to the heart of the matter.
There are multiple reasons why I wear a skirt and why many others do it as well. I'm sorry to say that often I freeze up when telling people, so I feel that I need a more detailed explanation here. I convey my messages best in writing because then I can think it through better. When I talk, I often can't think it out as well.
There are really two main reasons that I believe women should wear skirts, and they are the main reasons I wear them. However, the greatest reason, and simplest way for me to answer the question of 'Why I wear skirts' is that it's a God thing.
He convicted me on it, and I listen to Him above all else.
Really, it's a matter of modesty and a matter of feminity, though it goes a bit deeper than that and I'll try to explain it to the best of my abilities.
I'll be praying about what the Lord wants me to say concerning all of this, and I ask that you will keep me in your prayers as well.
I'd appreciate any feedback on what your personal views concerning this topic are.
Have a blessed day!

You're so legalistic!

I really don't like that word. I won't hesitate to admit it.
Why?
Because far to often, people use the word as an excuse to keep from moving out of their comfort zones. They'd rather do what they think is right than what the Lord has already said in his word that it is to be done a different way.
I suppose my reason for posting this is that I keep hearing that word, and it's starting to get on my nerves. Fine, I'm legalistic- if that's what it means to actualy follow God's laws then I'm happy to aquire the title.
Just a thought. :P
Have a blessed day!

Coins, coins, everywhere!!!

[Image compliment of Photobucket]

Today I used a Coinstar machine for the very first time.

Result: Happiness!

Last night I gathered all of my change that I'd saved up for a while and separated it into separate bags according to whether it was a dime, nickel, etc. Mom also let me have some coins we'd been saving for a while, but no one really contributed to anymore. And while I was running errands this morning, I did so. Guess how much I had altogether....

$59!!!!

Isn't that awesome?! I used $10 of it for gas money, but the rest I'm saving for LA. I'm not turning it in until Wednesday though, because I want to try to work for my money (which PNick is allowing us to do at the church for the next week and a half :) and use the extra for spending money or whatever.

I'm super excited! LA is going to be spectacular and I know God is really going to show up.

As a finishing note, Jordan Wood did offering this week- Great job, Jordan! It was really awesome how he pointed out what Banning Leibscher sp? (one of our YFN speakers) pointed out that he thinks it's funny when people get all upset because God wants 10% of our money, because He doesn't want it. He wants more than that- He wants 100%. He made a few other points that really spoke to me.

Back to what I was saying- Timmy (Pastor Tim) is letting Kerri do it next week. She had told me that earlier today, but I decided during offering that I wanted to speak at offering the week after we got back from LA, because I think God's really giving me alot of insight on things lately and I'd like to share. Really, there are multiple reasons that I'd like to do it- but they'd take up too much room to write here. I won't bore you with the details. ;p

So I told Timmy to sign me up! Hopefully I'll get the chance. I'll be praying about it.

One last thing- For any SL's reading this (or if you're just nosy), Danae and I have figured out what we're doing for Student Leader fasting. It's something God has really been laying on both of our hearts (we didn't even know He was telling it to us both until tonight!!) and we're super excited about it.

Anyway, we'll be revealing what we're doing at the Student Leader Retreat this weekend. So be prepared and get your hearts ready because God is really about to start rockin' Paradigm. And as PC would say, "He's gonna mess your face up!"

Have a blessed day!

Happy Blogoversary to Me!!

It's been one year since I started Living Water! I'm quite excited! I was planning on putting this post up sooner, but oh well- life got in the way (as it often does). Living Water has been around for one year now, and I'm praying it will keep going for even more years.
Today I wanted to make a list of some of my favorite blog posts I've written. Now I wouldn't call them my absolute favorite, because I didn't have the patience to actually go through all of my blog posts and read them. But out of the ones I looked over, I thought y'all might enjoy rereading these:

• Modesty Series:
  1. The Effect Immodesty Has on Men
  2. Modest Apparel
  3. A Modest Attitude
  4. Swimsuit Modesty

The call to modesty is one that God has really placed on my heart. I love writing and sharing my thoughts about modesty for women and really enjoyed writing this series. And the comments were such blessings as well. :D

• Living Water... What's in a Name?

This is the post where I pretty much explain why I chose Living Water as the name for this blog. Be forgiving, it was one of my first posts.

• Idols Bow to the True God

I express my wonder at a certain event recorded in the Bible concerning God's sovereignty over idols. It made me smile and I couldn't help but share it again.

• Faith Like David

David is such an inspirational man and in this post I talk about how David had such a large portion of faith. We should all aspire to be men and women after God's own heart.

• 10 Good Reasons to Wear a {Modest} Skirt

I loved writing this after I read another post about wearing skirts and some good reasons for it. I figured I ought to make a list like that! It was great fun to write.

• Pushing Through in Prayer

The idea for this post came from a time that I was praying about what God's path was for me. I began to ponder what 'committing' something to God was. This is the result of that question.

• Pray to the Saints?!?

I read something online about a girl who was having trouble with something and was praying to a saint and said nothing was happening. My reaction- what?? So I decided to address this issue in my post about how I think the saints would be appalled that people are praying to them at all!
Well, I could have chosen many more, but I didn't want to overload y'all with posts. I know that I usually just skim through these to see which title seems the most interesting. :P And no one has time to read every single one of my blog posts over again. I didn't even want to read them all when I was going through them to make this post. I already told y'all that! :P
Tomorrow I'll put up a post with a few of my favorite posts from other bloggers. I love things like that. And after this overdose of my posts, you'll want a breath of fresh air.
Well, Happy Blogoversary to Me!!!!!
Have a blessed day!

Feelin' Feminine Challenge Day 3

See Day 2: here

Haha! I think I'm going to have a different name for the challenge thing each day. It's fun that way!

Here's today's ensemble:

Outfit- Knee-length Denim dress (from Target), black leggings, a white tank top for underneath, my pink and black glasses, and my choker that says 'Kirsten' on it. I was excited when I found that necklace because they NEVER have my name on anything! [Thanks again to Mitchell for snapping this pic!]

Makeup- Powder, light cream colored eyeshadow, and mascara.

Hair- I did it in a side ponytail with a butterfly clip to hide the ponytail holder. I left my bangs loose. You can tell they're getting pretty long, can't you? Good thing I'm getting a haircut soon so those'll get trimmed a bit.

I've really been enjoying this challenge, making sure you look a bit nicer rather than just throwing your hair up and walking out the door as is just makes my day a little brighter. And the lovely comments on here are much appreciated. I also love seeing all the other girls' cute outfits and different ways of styling her hair. And Joy from SAHMissionary definitely gets major props for the awesome ways she's been doing her daughter's hair for it! You should check those out.

Anyway, this challenge has rocked and it's not too late to join in the fun! Check it out!

Have a blessed day!

Feminine Attire Day 2

See Day 1: here

Here's today's outfit and hairstyle! :D

Outfit: I'm wearing a white shirt that Bridgette made for our Small Group. We're the Mafia, so she put an 'M' and two guns on the side. It's simple, but rockin'. I used a high necked purple tank top from Dots to wear under it. The skirt is brown (it looks weird in the picture) and I love it because it has pockets! I'm also once again wearing my pink and black glasses.

[Thanks for taking my picture, Mitchie!]

Hair: I scrunched it with two curl booster things, blow-dried it with a diffuser, and used a hair spray that is made to help keep your curls from falling.

I love it when my hair is curly. Straight hair is just kinda boring most of the time... :P

Makeup: Nada.

Have a blessed day!

The Favorite Things Event & Straight Pride

It appears that this will be a very picture-y post. Kristin (props to you for having a similar name to me!) over at The Faithful Fashionista is hosting a week of feminine dress. It started yesterday, but you're free to join any time of the week- so I'm fine.
The challenge is to wear skirts every day (that's right, pants are off-limits. Skirts only.) and do your hair differently each day as well. The challenge that originated at the Feelin' Feminine site and is intended to inspire women to dress femininely and beautifully.
Though I already wear skirts 'full-time', I'm still taking the challenge. I often just throw my hair up and put on some powder on my face and walk out the door as is. I'm going to do my hair differently each day and do the same with my makeup.
And if you don't have many skirts? You don't need a ton, just a few that you can mix up. You could also get them super cheap at Goodwill or Helping Hands or borrow a few from a friend.
Each day, post pictures of yourself in your feminine attire on your blog, or email them to Kristin (she gives contact info on her blog) if you don't have a blog of your own. Feel free to add commentary. You can post your picture and tell about the outfit- whatever you want to do.
The point is to enjoy it.

[Click the icon above to see Kristin's instructions on this week's Challenge. To see the details from the original Challenge on the Feelin' Feminine website, click here.

So here are my pics for day 1:

My outfit- Long jean skirt, blue polo, tank top with stars and stripes, and pink/light pink/black glasses. Yes, I know my face looks rather odd in this one...


Hair- French Braid with four twist-in rhinestones on left side.

Makeup- I added this pic because it shows my eyeliner, which is blue!



Also, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share with you the shirt I made last night and this morning. It's my "Straight Pride" T-shirt (as opposed to Gay Pride). I saw a 'bumper sticker' on myspace that had the Straight Pride idea, so I used the idea in making this shirt.


Let me know what you think!




* Important to Note: My shirt is not 'gay bashing' as some would likely say. It is simply defending the sanctity of marriage and showing that marriage should be between a man and a woman.
I do not hate homosexuals, I just believe that they're in the wrong and I don't condone it.

Have a blessed day!

All Things Work Together for My Good

Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Doesn't it just amaze you every time God quietly reminds you that He's always near? I know it just astounds me.
He has everything planned, even before it happens.
Yesterday, I was planning to go up to the Prayer Meeting at City Hall, since it was National Day of Prayer. I was really excited about it.
Anyway, I suddenly realized if I went I would be all by myself. I didn't want to go and be the loner walking around, so I asked Mitchell to go with me. He said he didn't want to because he had too much schoolwork and needed to get it done. I tried to convince him up until 11:30, which is when the meeting started.
I said I wasn't going to go if he didn't and was very upset.
After a few minutes, however, I changed my mind but Mom said it was too late and I could pray just as effectively at home. So as I was stirring the cheese into the Mac & Cheese I'd made for lunch for my mom and I, I felt horrible- like I'd copped out and was being a coward because I couldn't even go to a simple prayer meeting by myself. I'm seventeen, for goodness sake!
I barely registered seeing my brother run by the kitchen and into my mom's room.
Seconds later, Mom called me with a worried voice. I came in only to find that Mitchell was crying and there was a paper towel in his hand that had some blood stains on it.
Apparently, my brother had been in his room playing with his pocket knife as he was getting his stuff together to do his schoolwork and had cut a small gash between his ring and pinky finger. We tried calming him down as he berated himself for having been so stupid as to be playing with a pocket knife and called Dad before running out the door.
Mom had to drive, with one arm, because at this point I was shaking and nearly in tears. But by the time we got to the hospital, Mitchell had calmed down and Dad showed up to sit with us. After about twenty minutes we were shown to a room, where Mitchell got his stitches.
I stood outside the room and tried to keep from crying as he was sewn up, then went in immediately after.
As soon as Dad asked if I was okay, I broke down in tears. I don't like seeing my baby brother in pain.
In the end, he only had three stitches and an embarrassing story of being irresponsible with a knife, along with a little wounded pride. He called his friends and laughed about it as I drove us home.
This did remind me, though, about God's goodness and plan for us.
If I had gone to the prayer meeting, I would've taken the only car and been gone for at least an hour. I might not have had my phone on either and they would've had no way to get to the hospital. I wouldn't have been their for my little brother when he needed me.
And if he'd gone with me, this whole mess would've been avoided. :P
Two Lesson's here:
1) God's always taking care of you, even when you don't see it.
2) Big sisters know best. :D
Have a blessed day!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today was my mom's birthday! We normally have family over for celebrations and such, but since she's still recovering she didn't want anyone over.
I made steak, potatoes, and salad for dinner. We ate it in her room and then brought in a piece of cake. Mom couldn't stand the anticipation of cake in the house, so she broke into it yesterday, as did the rest of us. Sweets don't usually last long in our house. :P So we piled eight candles onto her piece of cake, sang her happy birthday and she blew out the candles.

For her birthday, Dad got her the Mark of the Lion book series by Francine Rivers (which I will be borrowing). Mitchell got her a Dilbert comic book. I knit her a dark blue blanket.
Here are the pictures of her with her presents and some I took of the blanket itself:

In other news, there was a really bad storm in the night that lasted through the morning. The thunder woke me up at seven and freaked out Hobbes and Snickers who were both sleeping in my room.

When the storm was over, Mom looked outside and realized all of our poolside furniture was gone. Lo and behold, it was all at the bottom of the pool. Dad and Mitchell had to pull the chairs and table out when he got home from work.

Also, we lost quite a few shingles in the process. Dad says we're going to need a roofer. I made a pile of the ones in our yard and the street. I didn't grab those that had flown onto our neighbor's lawn because I wasn't sure at that point if it was our roof or not. Didn't want to steal their shingles!

Have a blessed day!

A Day in My Life

In response to my votes on my sidebar, I'm going to start writing more 'About Me' type articles. It appears y'all want to know more about me, so I'll oblige you by telling you about my day.

This morning I quickly got ready, after having risen late, and Dad said I could drive, so we headed to church in Mom's car (Dad has a stick shift and I'm not even going to attempt that). We had to stop by the bank and Wal-Mart on the way there as well, so we're halfway there when it starts to rain.
The windshield starts to get really hard to see through and I tell my Dad that I don't know how to turn on the windshield wipers and ask him to turn them on for me. Not to mention, the roads out of my neighborhood are very curvy and we just went by a policeman.
Dad reaches over and quickly admits he doesn't know how to use Mom's wipers, his are different. By now, we're starting to panic because I can't see the road and we don't want to die. Finally, Dad finds the little thing that makes the fluid spray onto the window and the wipers skim over it. He did that multiple times until I finally pull into the bank. Just as we get into the parking lot, he figures it out.
We get to church slightly late, but mostly on time.
Worship is great as usual and a woman in front of us compliments my singing, for which I thank her. Dad almost said it was him singing, not me. :P Kerri sits with me during service as Pastor Brad talks to us about prayer. It was a great sermon.
Then I head off to work with the toddlers in the nursery. I love those kids! I eat plenty of goldfish with them and blow bubbles for them. I try to teach some how to blow the bubbles, but most din't understand the concept of blowing. They think they are supposed to eat the wand. A few figure it out and are terribly excited when they see the bubbles they make.
When we finished, I head over with Kerri to Upgrade (our youth group's leader's meeting for the student leaders, adult leaders, and interns). We sit in the front row with Kelli, Lillian, and Danae.
After I finish the chicken sandwhich they provide from Wendy's, I pull out my knitting. I'm making my mom a full-sized blanket for her birthday, which is tomorrow so I have to use all my free time to finish it up.
Megan comments that I'm a knitting machine because everytime she sees me, I'm knitting something different. Some ask how long I've been working on it. "I started it Wednesday night." I answer. They look shocked then say, "Oh, she's a homeschooler, that's why." And go on to say that that's all I've been doing, which is incorrect. I tell them I just do it while I do other things.

After Upgrade, Lillian takes me home and I eat cake for Mom's birthday.
At one point, I go outside to talk to my Dad and Mitchell follows me out shortly afterward. I mess with the pool brush while Dad goes over to put the Polaris (the pool cleaner) back into the pool. In order to do so, he has to crouch down and stick his arm into the water so he can hook it into the edge of the pool. He tells Mitchell not to push him in, because we are all notorious for pushing each other into the water when other family members stand near it.
Mitchell proceeds in standing close enough to make Dad nervous. Nervous enough not to notice me coming around. I sneak around and quickly shove him with my foot (which ended up more like a kick because I was so afraid he was going to grab my leg and pull me in too). He landed with a splash in the pool.
My brother and I crack up laughing and I run inside, afraid he'll try to get me back. He ends up going around through the garage and change. It was a great memory! He's the first in the pool in the year 2009! Usually my brother or myself are the first to be pushed in. I count this as victory!
Afterwards, I spend some time on the computer and then watch most of End of the Spear, which made me cry.
I then go to Small Groups. These are held at my friend Sarah's house. I'm the first one there so I talk to her little sister, Angela, before she heads of to Rainbows at church. She's so animated! It makes me laugh so hard when I talk to her.
Small Groups was fun. Bridgette tells me that she feels like I am her grandma when she walks in and sees me knitting. I laugh and tell her that I just might be her grandma.
I am asked again about when I started the blanket and the same series of events that occurred in Upgrade happens once again. We all talk and laugh through our time there and head home.
I then finish End of the Spear and finish off the book I've been reading, Fight Like a Girl by Lisa Bevere.
Now I'm here, posting this post.
Hope that wasn't too boring for y'all. I thought I'd give you a glimpse into my life today. I'm going to try to start posting more on myself and not just the lessons. I want to keep y'all interested.
Plus funny things tend to happen in my family, such as the pool story or how I accidentally cooked way too much rice and it came out looking like mashed potatoes. :P We have a crazy family, but I love them!
Let me know what you think!
Have a blessed day!