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November 29, 2010

'Tis the season to celebrate His birth!!!





Christmas is in the air! Ah, such a glorious feeling!

I was soooooo ready to start decorating and listening to Christmas music! This time of year gets me so pumped up to...............celebrate Christ's birth. To be with family and friends. To get cozy in front of the fireplace with cocoa and brownies. To watch Christmas movies. To make a difference in someone's life. To just be alive.

And I think the rest of the world feels the same way. Even if they aren't Christians, people can't help but feel jolly and merry this time of year. Why is that, I wondered.
Then I started thinking that the answer is simple: Jesus Christ was born.

'But Lily' you might be saying, people who aren't Christians don't care that Jesus was born.

Fine. That's true. But (as my witnessing class has discussed) God gave humans an innate sense that there is something out there, something that created the world, something that has power over everything. Unfortunately for some, they search for this something in other religions: Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism. *note: I am going to stray away from discussing this issue further and delve in to it another time. (:
I believe that this innate sense is what makes people so happy this time of year. They know, whether they admit it or not, that Jesus Christ was born. There's my theory on this 'holly and jolly' time of year.

Happy decorating!!!
~lily

November 26, 2010

Pages from my journal: Spring 2005




April 21, 2005
Dear Journal,
How are you? I am fine. I am going to soccer tonight. I hope that when I'm older I will be on a famous soccer team. Mia Hamm was on a soccer team like that. Freddy Adu is too. Maybe when we are older, me, Steph, Karlie, and Alexis will be on a team together. I think they would like that.

May 10, 2005
Dear Journal,
How are you? I know it's been awhile, but with soccer and all, we've been busy. We go to gymnastics and baseball too. Oh, guess what! My whole family is going to Disney World in July! On July sixth, to be exact. I have gone to Disney World only once, and I was three then, so I don't remember much. It will take us 18 hours to get there. We will probably rent a car with a TV in it.

May 11, 2005
It is so hot right now, I have to wipe off sweat from my head. But it is not even summer yet! I wish the pool would open soon. When the pool does open, I will do cannon-balls, dive for things, swim across the pool, and tread water.

May 12, 2005
It is much cooler today than it was yesterday. The birds are singing so loud today. I don't know why. Maybe it is because it is so cool outside. Anyway, I like it to be crisp and cool outside, not hot and muggy. That is the worst kind of weather. I like October because it is crisp outside, and it is my birth month. Ben, my cousin, was also born in October.

May 17, 2005
I am at gymnastics with my mom. It is for the boys. I do soccer. Today I have soccer practice. I love soccer so much. Owen will be doing soccer this fall. Aiden does it too. Aiden also does baseball. I have another hobby. I love to read and write. And draw.

November 25, 2010

I'm an owl......HOOT HOOT!!!

This is really random, but: I have decided that I love staying up late. Whether it's with friends and family or alone, the feeling of night is just such a thrill for me. And I thrive on being the only one awake.



The quiet peacefulness and stillness of my house awakens all sorts of creative juices in my mind. I write my most thoughtful journal entries in the late night/wee morning hours. And I enjoy writing blog posts (aka, this post!) in the darkness of my room. Not that I'm completely in the dark, of course. I have my trusty bed lamp on.....

Anyway, I definitely prefer late nights to early mornings. Mornings are very nice, but you actually have to force yourself to get out of your warm, cozy bed to see a sunrise. For a sunset, you can just leisurely go outside and watch it. Plus, staying up late ensures sleeping in! Which is always good. (:

Your night friend,

~lily

ps--Of course, I do enjoy blogging during the day too. Don't get me wrong on that!!

From A to Z

Animals, big and small!
Books......books.......and more books!!!!!
Crisp autumn days
Dear friends, old and new
Everthing in my room
Food in my tummy and a roof over my head
Godly women I know and love
Heaven, where I will be reunited with loved ones
Imagination---and everything that spawns from it
Jewelry, purses, and shoes---everything a girl loves!!!
Kind, thoughtful gestures from those around you
L
ove that that holds us together
Music, and the artists and bands who make it happen
New places waiting to be explored and new people waiting to be met
Our family movie nights
Pictures and memories that last a lifetime
Quirky family gatherings =D
Red and orange leaves
Sammy Gamgee (:
The brave men and women who keep us safe: doctors, firefighters, police officers, and our military. Thank you!
United States of America-----God Bless America!!!
Very bright colors in my bedroom
World Vision---and especially our little girl!
EXcellent, perfectly pointed pencils
You all----my blogger friends!!!!
Zen-like moments in front of the Christmas tree, just staring at the beauty of it


And here you have just a few of the many things I am thankful to God for. He has blessed me with so many things and people. Thank you Lord, for all you have done for me!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, ya'll.

~lily

November 24, 2010

A friendly award =D


My wonderful blogger friend, Anna, kindly awarded me with the Faithful Friend Award!!!

Here's how this award works:

*List three of your faithful friends

*Explain how/why they're faithful.
*Award it to 3 other faithful bloggers :)
*Display the picture above on your sidebar (if ya want to).
*Have fun!!!

I could do so many more friends than just three! So don't worry----if you aren't listed here, I'll be doing another post on *soul sisters*.

*sighs* How do I even begin to describe this girl?
I haven't 'known' Anna that long, but already I consider her a great friend. We are totally soul sisters (same taste in music, same Lord and Savior, books, troubles......the list goes on and on) and I am so happy to have met her through the blogging world!!!!!
 Whenever I see one of her posts come up, I get a little gleeful feeling as I prepare to click on her post. Anna, you are such a great girl! Love you!!!!!!!!!!!!


Another soul sister!!!!!! Kinsey is hilarious and sweet, which is a great combination. (: Her comments on my blog are so uplifting, and always make me feel great. Kinsey and I like the same sort of cars, movies, purses, music, windy days....another list that goes on. =D
Kinsey's blog posts can always make me laugh, with her humor and wittiness. Her love for Jesus and her family also makes me feel super close to her. What I would give to meet her in person!!!!
Thanks for being a great blogger friend, Kinsey. You rock!!!



Ellyn
Ellyn is another soul sister who totally rocks!!! We both love horses (though she might love them a bit more than me), Pirates of the Carribean, reading, and writing!!! Oh yeah, and if we were planets, places, sea animals, and colors, we would be the same ones!!!!! Crazy, right? So yeah, I would have to say we are pretty similar in most cases. We also share a love for Jesus Christ and the life He has given us.
I love seeing one of Ellyn's new blog posts. Whether it's about her many writing ventures, her horse, or just something random, she makes everything sound so exciting and special!
I feel blessed to have 'met' Ellyn, and I look forward to getting to know her better!

Please be sure to check out these blogs. And tell them that Lily Litten sent you!!! I'm sure they'll treat you up right. (;

Luv ya'll,

~lily





November 23, 2010

What would you be?

So, Olive Tree had this fun tag, which I have really been wanting to do! Thanks Olive!
Oh, and you want to know something scary? Ellyn did the same tag, and we have some pretty similar answers! Be sure to check her out, and tell her that I sent you!


What would I be?

If I were a gemstone, I’d be an opal.



If I were a scent, I’d be the smell of a crackling fire.




If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be a pair of adidas Sambas.



If I were the weather, I would be a sunny day, with puffy clouds.

~my photo~
 
If I were a facial expression, I'd be a grin.

~my photo~

If I were a car, I'd be a hunter green Ford Mustang.



If I were a time of day, I’d be a summer evening, just before sunset.



If were a month, I’d be October.

If I were a place, I'd be a seat of moss, right beside a rippling brook.


If I were a liquid, I’d be apple juice.



If I were a taste, I’d be spearmint.




If I were a sea animal, I’d be a dolphin.

If I were a food, I’d be brownies.


If I were a color, I'd be either :
OR


If I were a musical instrument, I would be the drums.


If I were a flower, I’d be Queen Anne's Lace.


If I were a song, I’d be 'This Is Your Life' by Switchfoot.

 
If I were a planet, I’d be Neptune. No particular reason---I just think it's name is cool backwards: Enutpen.

If I were an object, I would be a pencil.


If I were a fruit, I'd be a strawberry.


 
If I were a sound, I’d be rain pattering on the roof.


If I were a day of the week, I’d be Thursday.




And I tag..................
Anyone and everyone who would like this tag!!!!!

What would YOU be?

November 22, 2010

Oh the joy I find



*faints* Wasn't that just spectacular???? Thank you, Charity Anne, for posting that on your blog!!!

And yes, I know I've already posted a trailor for 'The Dawn Treader.' And, yes again, I know I have already posted once today.  And yes, I KNOW I SHOULD BE CLEANING MY ROOM. But I just had to share the beauty of this trailor with my blogging buddies.

Oh yeah, and here's a confession: Caspian is rather handsome with that beard thing. *gasps* Did I really just type that? Oh dear......but don't worry! Edmund still prevails as my most favorite movie character of all time.
*huffs* And Ramandu's starry-daughter, Lilliandil, better change her form so she's less pretty in Edmund's eyes. I'm just saying.


~Lily

'M' for Monday......and Miscellany.

Miscellany Monday @ lowercase letters


1. I stumbled across this verse this morning:


2. I am so pumped for Thanksgiving......TURKEY TIME!!!!

3. Another verse from Proverbs:
Better is open rebuke
thank hidden love.
Proverbs 27:5
Interesting verse, is it not?

4. How to Train Your Dragon is a totally awesome movie!!!!!!!! If you have not seen it yet, you definitely should! I was very surprised to find that I liked it......I'm not the biggest fan of DreamWorks movies.

5. Speaking of DreamWorks: Megamind is also a very good movie. What is up with DreamWorks making all these good movies?!? It's sweet. (:

6. I am dying for a really nice camera......*sighs*

November 17, 2010

This brings back such memories.....

Thank you God for this day,
For the sun in the sky,
For my mom and my dad,

For my piece of apple pie!


For our home on the ground,
 For His love that's all around,
That's why I say thanks every day!


 
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
I'm glad for what I have,
That's an easy way to start!

For the love that He shares,
'Cause He listens to my prayers,
That's why I say thanks every day!



Thank you Dad for our day


For our trip to the mall
For the time spent with me
For our big red bouncy ball


For our fun that we had
I'm so happy you're my Dad
That's why I say thanks every day


Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
I'm glad for what I have,
That's an easy way to start!


For a God that really cares.
'Cause He listens to my prayers,
That's why I say thanks every day!

That's why I say thanks every day!


I'm only going to ask this once: Who doesn't like VeggieTales?!?!?

*sighs* VeggieTales. Just that word brings back such memories. I could probably sing every single Silly Song there is.....except for some of the newer ones. :) But any of the older ones.........piece of cake.
Some people might be embarassed to admit it that they love a little kid show about talking vegetables, but not me! I will happily admit that whenver I hear a VeggieTales song, I start humming (or singing) and dancing!!!

With Thanksgiving just a week away *eep* I thought it would be nice to post the lyrics to the VeggieTales 'Thankfulness Medley.' Oh, and post some of great pics of the VeggieTales gang.

Cheers,

~lily

ps--Thanks so much, ya'll, for your wonderful comments on my last post. Makes me feel like a great writer! Which I certainly am not. ;)

November 15, 2010

Youth, Maturity, and Splendor

October
She starts off rather simple. Her air is still warm and sweet; her scenery still with a hint of summer. Then, as the days go on, her true brilliance comes out. Her colors are stunning, the picture of youth and beauty. Her trees are graceful and colorful. Her winds become crisper and cooler, giving a breath of fresh air after a long summer. Her presence is felt everywhere, from the thoughts of people to the habits of nature. Fun and playful, October is where dreams form and stories begin.


November
As this month begins, she is struggling to compete with the memories still left over from her sister, October. Her colors are not as bright; her winds not as fresh. She brings a more mature presence to the earth. But she still has a certains something to her. Her colors are deeper and richer; with her trees more majestic and regal. The winds have a slight bite to them, signaling the start of winter. While slightly o'er shadowed by her younger sister, November is special in her own way. Here, dreams become reality and the ending is found.

December
While October is youthful and November mature, December brings a little of both. Mature scenery and youthful presence, this month is very different from his younger siblings. His trees are done with their leaves, but the grayness of their limbs make a peacful and stirring image. His presence is cheery and merry, as people begin their Christmas mindset. He takes advantage of that, with clear, cold evenings full of stars and firelight. He brings his arms around the whole world as they prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ.




To me, each month brings a certain something for all of us. In this post, I just decided to highlight the ones that have been, still are, and are yet to come.
When I was writing this, I tried to focus a little on November. I feel like this poor month is kind of just squashed in between October and December. With October's beauty and December's festivities, November can seem like a sort of 'filler' month.
But this year, more than any before, my eyes have been opened to the beauty of each and every month. Especially this month, November.

Blessings,

~Lily

ps--This post was inspired a bit by Summer Again, a song by The Afters. It's on my playlist. (:

November 12, 2010

500 is a fantastic number, is it not?

I certainly think so!!!!

And Carlotta, over at Pastor's Girl's Ponderings is having a giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In honor of her 500th follower *wish I had that many* Carlotta, courtesy of Rebecca Plotnick Photography and My Fair Lady, is giving away a beautiful pair of earrings and a 12x12 travel photo on a canvas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do go to her blog, check out the prizes, and enter the giveaway!
Here's to hoping that somone from this blog wins! *raises glass*

Love,

~lily

November 11, 2010

Are there even words to describe it?

Most of my followers have been around to read some pretty (at least to me) emotional posts on our military men and women. Memorial Day, 9/11.......I always get serious when I'm talking/blogging about the men and women who keep our country safe.

So, for this Veteran's Day: Thank you.

Thank you, our brave countrymen and women, who risk your lives every day to keep our borders safe. You show what true courage and dedication is. Without you, the freedoms and liberties we sometimes take for granted would vanish.
Always remember, dear soldiers, that we are praying for you and that we love you.

And especially, my cousin Ryan: I think of  you daily and pray for you constantly! Love you and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Your emotional blogger,

~lily

Journal entries: Various parts of 2002



Note: These entries are all from 2002, when I was six and seven. So, if you please, cut me a little slack on the length/content of these posts!


September 19, 2002
I like.
I like school. I like math best. I like it 'cause I am really really, really good at it! I am going to start history soon! I can't wait to start history. I am not good at grammar. Well, I'm only bad at one part.

September 23, 2002
Dear Journal,
I saw Carlin! I wish I could have a sleepover. But I cannot. I hope I can see her again!

October 2, 2002
My birthday party is in 2 weeks! I am going to have 2 games, goody bags, and a lot of kids. And ice cream!

November 12, 2002
Dear Journal,
I am now seven!!!!!!! People are moving in my neighborhood. Aiden is turning five soon.I got a lot of stuff for my birthday. Carlin is turning seven too. I met a little boy in my neighborhood. His name is Austin. His mom is very, very nice.

November 14, 2002
Dear Journal,
Mama is working at my Aunt's store. I can work at the store to. Working at the store is very fun! I forgot to tell you that Owen will be turning two soon! And Austin's backyard has a playground!!!!

December 19, 2002
Dear Journal,
It is Owen's birthday today! I have lots of things to tell you! here are some of them: We have our Christmas tree up; Christmas is six days away; and the snow melted. I'm going to tell you a secret! It is Mom's, Dad's, and Owen's Christmas gifts! Mom's gifts are little statues that are bears. Dad's gifts are a flashlight and a mirror that is a Santa Claus. Owen's gift is a book and a stuffed Santa Claus. Oh, Merry Christmas!

January 6, 2003
Dear Journal,
I got a lot of stuff for Christmas. I got lots of toys. Here are some of the things: Three books, a stuffed toy horse, Fisher Price town house, a horse and girl, etc.

January 6, 2003
Dear Journal,
I'm going to see Carlin on Sunday! Today is Thursday, so there are 2 more days! I can't wait to see her! I have a lot of friends. YOu know Carlin and Emily. Emily goes to my church. But I have omre friends. One of them is Maddi. Maddi is a little bit older. Maddi was in my class at preschool. I miass Maddi, because I have not seen her for a long, long, long time. I miss her so much. I really, really, really, really, really hope that I can see her soon!

Febuary 24, 2003
Dear Journal
I'm to do socer in the spring. I can't wait to start socer! I even practice soccer in the kitchen and the basement! Aiden is going to do baseball in the spring too. My friend, Emily, does ice skating.

November 9, 2010

And the winner is.................

Thank ya'll so much for voting on my poll! But, judging from the below picture.....

......no one really likes to wear their hair in braids or pigtails! Down and long (or short) is the most popular, with ponytail in second and up in a bun in third.

I thought this was pretty fun, and obviously my dear followers did too! I will continue to do these fun polls.....I just love learning more about you guys!!!

~lily~

November 8, 2010

I like this....I hate this.....I LOVE THIS

Dontcha all just love tags? It's gives me such a thrill to click on someone's post, read their tag, then realised they have tagged ME! *sniffles* It just makes ya feel special.

So, without further ado......courtesy of Alyson.....My Deepest Desires (a tag)


How this works:
You share 7 likes, 8 hates, and 1 love. I don't really get the random numbers but.....I will obey the rules!!!


I like crisp fall days
I like geography
I like vintage jewelry
I like the colors orange and green
I like traveling
I like Alfred Hitchcock movies
I like chocolate

I hate spiders
I hate nightmares
I hate muggy summer days
I hate badly written books
I hate being bored
I hate messy rooms
I hate fighting, strife, and evil
I hate having no comments waiting for me at my dashbord *sniffs*

I love.......everything and everyone that God has given me. Especially His Son, my family, and this blog.

And now I tag:


Have fun with this tag, ladies!!!!

Random random random random random...

Miscellany Monday @ lowercase letters

1. I think I've cried more this past year than in my whole life
2. 'Dial M For Murder' is a great movie
3. It was really really REALLY cold over the weekend
4. Thanksgiving is only two weeks away!!!!!
5. Matt Maher+Addison Road+Tenth Avenue North+Me and my Mom= the best concert EVAH.
6. If you read/write/say a word over and over and over, *pokes post title* doesn't the word seem really weird or just plain odd? I think so.


This has been such a crazy weekend. Mom and I got to spend some quality 'girl' time together, though, which was fabulous. And don't worry: I'll have a recap of the concert soon!!!

Till then,

November 6, 2010

Journal entries: Fall 2007




September 25, 2007 9:00 AM Tuesday
This Saturday, we are having a yard sale. All the money we make will go in to the Disney fund. We have a lot of money in the fund, but we don't know the exact number.

September 26, 2007 9:30 AM Wednesday
This afternoon, I am going to watch over Kate while Aunt Becky does some work. I am very excited, because this is one of my first babysitting jobs, even if is isn't a real one.

October 1, 2007 10:35 AM Monday
When Rachel went up to Bethany, she had a great time!!!! She got to go to classes, eat at the cafe, and talk to the president. Now that she has been there, she really wants to go. I am very happy!

October 3, 2007 9:45 AM Wednesday
Well, October sure is the best month in all the world. The first cool weather we had was on the first of October. In less than 2 weeks, I will be 12 years old!! Then, later, we will go to the Pumpkin Patch.

October 11, 2007 7:55 AM Thursday
This Sunday,  Iam having my birthday party! This year is for family, no friends. I will have a friends party next year, when I am 13. The weather for Sunday is going to be cool. I am very happy!!!

October 16, 2007 11:20 AM Tuesday
On Sunday, I had my b.day! I got books, lots of clothes, and Aunt Becky gave me a cross with a tiny rose in the middle. Mom says it is only for special occasions. I also got a charm bracelet! Mom had one when she was little, and now I have one. I will collect charms everywhere! Oh, and we are going to Disney World! We will go in December.

November 4, 2010

The Power of the Button

Thanks to Carlotta's helpful tutorial, I was able to make my very first blog button! Oh, I am so very excited. Please, go ahead and take it! You know you want to. (:




The tunes that make up my life

FINALLY!!!!

Tonight is the Tenth Avenue North concert!!! I am beyond excited........I'm thrilled! *squeals* I simply cannot wait to be jamming along with my mom and other TAN fans. (:

In honor of this event, I have decided to devote a post to: Music.


Music is something special. It is something great. It is something wonderful and fantastic.

I cannot imagine a world without music, without instruments and lyrics and vocals. What a bleak, dark world it would be!

Through music, people show their love for God. Whether it is writing your own songs to God, playing in a band dedicated to God, or just humming with the artist, music is a great way to show our love to God.

My family is a music family. Big music family. We never go on a trip without the family iPod, and cleaning the house just isn't the same without our tunes.
In college, both my parents worked on the radio station. My dad was even a DJ!!!! So I suppose that's where our love for music spurs from.

Songs can get  you through a really hard day, or help you rejoice during a good one. Music never changes....it's always there, ready to uplift you when  you need it most.

When I hear certain songs or artists, I am transported back to the location and the place that song made a big impact on me. For example:

Britt Nicole and Switchfoot remind me of: Disney World, and our rental van.
'By Your Side' reminds me of: right after Mom-mom died, when I felt so alone and sad. It also reminds me of riding in the car.
Barlow Girl reminds me of: working out in the basement.
Everything But the Girl reminds me of: Road trips and falling asleep in the car.
Fireflight reminds me of: Awakening Fest and summer.
'I Can Only Imagine' reminds me of: the first time I ever heard a Christian song, other than a hymn.
Newsboys reminds me of: soccer games and Messiah Camp.
Relient K reminds me of: World Views camp and my friend Leah from Messiah.
Stellar Kart reminds me of: singing in the shower.
TobyMac reminds me of: making music videos with my friend Holly
'This is Home' reminds me of: Narnia and ice cream
Tenth Avenue North reminds me of: singing in the car and rainy days
Third Day reminds me of: my bedroom and my pink blanket
Disney songs remind me of: cleaning my room and watching movies
'Revelation Song' reminds me of: Neopets and my computer


There's my post. Have a great day...I'll be thinking of ya'll!!!

Love,




ps--That font was a little big, wasn't it?

November 3, 2010

Do any of these pertain to you?

A while back, Bleah-Briann featured these really cool pictures on her blog! She said to reblog any of them if they pertained to us......so here are the ones I loved!!!!







Didn't they make you just want to burst out laughing? Just the thing I needed after Election Day. (:
Feel free to take them.....just be sure to credit Bleah-Briann with them!!!

Peace and blessings,



November 2, 2010

Get out there and VOTE!

Haha, I guess it's a little late to tell ya'll to vote. Plus, I'm pretty sure most of my followers can't vote yet......but I digress.

Currently, my family and I are watching Fox News and their special coverage of the elections. It's looking pretty good for Republicans, or at least so far.


Whenever Election Day comes around, I feel so helpless and so worried. Like I can't do anything to control or help the situation. And, as the oldest in my family, I like to control things. (: I like to make sure everything is spic-and-span, perfectly in order, and fair. Absolutely fair.

As I am not old enough to vote, I couldn't even help a wee little bit with this important event!!!! Talk about feeling helpless.

This is when I need to remember that everything is in God's hands. And I need to let go of my worry and let God handle it.


Everything that goes on in our world goes on because God willed it to.
These elections are no different.

God will make sure that what is best for us happens. He controls everything, and nothing escapes His gaze. Even if the 'wrong' candidates win, we must remember that everything is God's will.

God Bless America,

November 1, 2010

Shadow, shadow, such a silly shadow

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me,

And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.
He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head;
And I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed.



The funniest thing about him is the way he likes to grow--
Not at all like proper children, which is always very slow;
For he sometimes shoots up taller like an india-rubber ball,
And he sometimes goes so little that there's none of him at all.
He hasn't got a notion of how children ought to play,
And can only make a fool of me in every sort of way.
He stays so close behind me, he's a coward you can see;
I'd think shame to stick to nursie as that shadow sticks to me!



One morning, very early, before the sun was up,
I rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup;
But my lazy little shadow, like an arrant sleepy-head,
Had stayed at home behind me and was fast asleep in bed.

--Robert Louis Stevenson


This is my favorite Robert Louis Stevenson poem. I used to have it memorized, back when I was a kid (lol). Now, I can only remember bits and pieces of it. Perhaps, next summer, I will make it a priority to memorize old poems and songs I used to know.

Happy November 1st!!!
ps--This is my 160th post!!! WHOOT WHOOT!! And I have 30 amazing followers. Love you guys!

It goes on and on and on and on.....

Miscellany Monday @ lowercase letters

1. This was one of my birthday gifts----and perhaps the best one!!!!


2. Earlier, I was reading my history by the fireplace. Ah, the joys of homeschooling!!

3. Happy November 1st!!!! I always believe that the first of a month is a special day.......I do so love changing my calendar to a new picture. (:

4. This is my first time participating in Miscellany Monday.....I quite like it!

5. And now I must do some more school work. Tata for now!!