sing along to my stereo

 starting from top: Owen and I watching Doctor Who {new favorite television show}; funky socks with my poncho pals {Lydia, Emily, and Hannah}; spaghetti at three in the morning {fun stuff}; Pride and Prejudice in my basement {with sparkling cider and Spaghetti O's}.

As you all can tell, the past two weeks have been cram-packed full of fun and relaxation. Christmas is a time for me to sit back, take a deep breath {or ten} and enjoy the life God has given me.

I did, however, accomplish a few things during this break:

-have a four hour phone conversation with Anna 
-finally catch up with Doctor Who
-buy/wrap presents for my family members
-drink lots of tea {from a special little teapot :)}
-organize my bedroom
-update my design {I love it}
-come up with ideas for blog posts

I hope you all had a wonderful, beautiful Christmas. I won't be back 'till 2012 {eep} so have an amazing time celebrating the new year. Oh, and don't forget to laugh---laughing is healthy *wink wink*

love always,
Lily

I'm not who I was

When I started this blog on April 17, 2010, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. 
 I wrote rather nonsensically for almost six months. From unschooling, to a Saturday filled with movies and food, to really random posts, I talked about every topic under the sun. Then I started following other blogs, and realized I could do better than just the silly posts I used to do. I began thinking harder about my posts; planning the words out in my head before creating a post.

It was about a year ago, in December, when my blog became more popular. I would get 8-10 comments a post, and the girls who commented soon became friends. We had a little circle of Christian girls who wrote to lift up their fellow bloggers. Little by little, I felt like I'd finally found a place where I belonged.

But then....something changed. 2011 came, and with it a multitude of blessings. I became close to two special girls from blogging, who have since turned out to be two of my best friends. Emily and I were inseperable, and the kids from my co-op turned out to be amazing friends. Summer brought even more friends, from my WorldViews small group to the new pastor's daughters. And one day I realized something: I wasn't lonely anymore.

And that is the real reason I created this blog: I felt alone in my wishes, dreams, and thoughts about life. I felt like, somehow, God meant for me to start Snatched from the Wind for some reason other than just writing about everyday life.
I have met so many beautiful, wonderful people through blogging. They're sisters of the heart; girls who go through the same things I go through; girls who believe the same things I believe.

It's been almost two years....and I've changed. I'm not blogging to make friends anymore. I'm blogging for me.

I express a thank-you to all the followers who have stayed with me, even these past months when I haven't been posting as much. I promise, with the start of the new year, you'll have many more things to read. (:

yours forever,
Lily

the will to dream

Some of my dreams are realistic. But then there are the others, the ones that might never come true. This post is about those unlikely dreams. Some are silly, some serious.....but they're all deep from within my heart.

1.Work at Disney World.

2. Have Adam Young sing Vanilla Twilight at my wedding.

 3. Have Brandon Heath sing London at my Sweet Sixteen party.

 4. Open a bookstore that looks like this with Bleah.

 5. Get these bookshelves installed in my bedroom.

 6. Ride a dragon {preferably a Nightfury}.

 7. Meet Edmund Pevensie/Skandar Keynes.

 8. Have my dream guy propose to me right here.

 9. Take a roadtrip around America in one of these.

 10. Find the wardrobe and go to Narnia.

 11. Host a huge party to meet all my blogging buddies.

12. Have this as my wedding set

13. Travel in Mom-mom's footsteps.

14. Write a book that eventually becomes a classic

15. Have a double wedding with Anna {her and Peter, me and Edmund}. 

16. Raise a family in this cottage.

17. Act in a movie

18.  Go to a concert with all of these acts, each playing my favorite songs.

and

19. Be the First Lady

20. Know that I made a difference in someone's life

And there you have it. The dreams that make me who I am. Perhaps none of these dreams will come true, but I am thankful that God gave me the gift of dreams.

Also, visit Jocee's post on dreams  and Bleah's posts on dreams. Both girls' posts helped me think of this post.

'awesome' is a yuppie word....or is that happy?

I am so far behind on this award, that I was awarded TWICE!!!!!! First by dear Lauren and second by amazing Brianne! Both girls are seriously amazing, and I'm so honored to have been awarded by them. *blushes*

Which would you prefer; carousel or Ferris wheel? Definitely the carousel.....I'm really afraid of heights. Plus, who doesn't love the frantic scurry around, trying to find your favorite horse? My childhood in a nutshell. :D

A ten dollar bill or two fives? Two five dollar bills just feels like more money, ya know? So I'll go with those. 

What is one of your favorite pastimes? Why is it? Do you benefit from it?  I've gone over most of my pastimes, so this time I'll go with soccer. I love it, for it gives me such a rush when I complete a good pass or make a good run. And yes, I do think I benefit from it. (:

Coffee mug, thermostat or a tall glass? A clear, tall glass, so I can see what I'm drinking and when I need a refill. :D

Stain glass windows or windows with lace? Hmmm....for my home, I would definitely choose windows with lace. But I adore the way stain glass windows look in churches. *shrugs* So I like both.

Cubed ice or crushed ice? I love to chew ice....so cubed.

A shopping trip downtown or a picnic in the country? Depends on my mood/who I'm with. Probably the picnic though....I can never afford anything on 'shopping trips' anyway. *sad sigh*

Would you rather sleep in a single bed or at the top of a bunkbed? Most definitely a single bed. I'm afraid that I would fall out of a bunkbed.

When you marry, will your bed be super soft and large or will it have a canopy over it? Super big and soft sounds good to me. Plus, I don't think my husband would like having a canopy.....'tis kind of girly.

What is the song you sing more frequently than others? "Must Have Done Something Right" by Relient K and "Daydreams" by Breanne Duren have been stuck in my head quite a bit lately, much to the chagrin of my brothers. *eye roll*

What time is it right now?! It is 10:35 pm, give or take a few minutes. =D

Thank you both so much, m'dears!!!! And now, for my awarding:

Angela

Samarah 

Bleah 

Gabriella 

Emily Sacra

fun in the sun

Yes, I know I just posted an award.....but life has been pretty hectic lately, and I haven't felt much like sitting down and writing a serious post. plus, this party includes some sweet prizes. *wink wink*

1. What are two songs that describe your life right know/you as a person? I'd say anything that is currently on my blog playlist....but most definitely 'Rebel Intro' by Lecrae and 'Strong Enough to Save' by Tenth Avenue North.

2. Do you like the color pink? Actually, I do! I used to have such an aversion for it, 'cause it used to be a "girly" color....but now I'm realizing that I like it, in proper amounts. (:

3. What is your favorite flower? Daisy, Queen Anne's Lace, or water lilies.

4. How many states have you been to? I've visited 9 states, but I've driven through at least 15.

5. What is your favorite thing about June? The feeling of school being over and just FREEDOM!

6. What do you most fear? Losing all my family members/friends and being physically alone.

7. What color dominates your wardrobe? Purple and green.

8. How do you normally do you hair? I usually just leave it down.

9. Do you prefer milkshakes or smoothies? Depends on my mood. ;)

10. Describe your “dream wedding location” An old, old Irish castle, overlooking green hills and a small Irish village. 

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That about does it for today. I've been doing a crazy amount of reading lately, which is quite nice. Just finished Showdown by Ted Dekker. Needless to say, it was mind blowing and wonderfully written. That guy is a seriously-good author. Kind of scary sometimes......but very good. =D

welp, I hope summer is treating you all well so far. I'm sure lovin' it. *laughs*

your mentally-exhausted-blogger,
~Lily

from one sweetie to another

I was awarded by Jocee over at Cupcake Dictionary!!! Thank you so much, my dear!! You're a sweetheart yourself. <3

What's your favorite sweet *ahemunhealthyahem* thing to eat {or drink, ya' never know!}? Brownies, hot chocolate, candy canes, M&M's, Milky Way bars.....the list goes on and on.

Have you ever dreamed that Candyland was a real place? Not physically, no. But it would be a pretty cool place to go and visit!

If there was a flavored brand of bubbles, what flavor would you get? Strawberry, or root beer. mmmmmmmmmm

Have you ever been kicked out of a bakery for smelling everything? Psh, no. Though, trying to taste everything....that's another story. (:

What's your favorite tea flavor? Spearmint

Strawberry or Red Velvet? Cake? Uh, most likely Red Velvet.

Have you ever poured a jar of sprinkles into your mouth? Hmmm, I believe so. Probably when I was younger though.....I'm much too mature now. :D

Admit it: you've eaten icing straight of the jar. Yes or no? Of course I have! I mean, it's a perfectly natural thing to do. *wink wink*

Have you ever drooled while watching a cooking show? I've come very close, yes. ;)

And now, for being some of the sweetest girls I know, I award:

Sky from Further Up and Further In
Mary from  Sue-Sue's Stories
Raquel from God's Daughter
Larkin from libri 
Kels from The Flip-Flop Farmgirl
Haze at ......how far is heaven?
Jess from -far from perfect- 
Grace from Puddles of Memories 
Jocee again {love you, girl!}.

love always,
~Lily  

cupcakes, Peter Pevensie, and dictionaries.....can it get any better than this?!?!?

Miss Jocee from Cupcake Dictionary is having an epically-amazing blog party!!!!! So, without further ado.....her questions/my answers.

What would your dream summer vacation be?
Traveling to Europe and seeing everything I've been dreaming of since I was a little girl.
 
After a rainstorm, what you think of when you see the sun peeking out from the clouds? "God, you are a marvelous Creator."

If you were stranded on a desert island with the sun streaming down on you and had ONE palm tree for shade, you can only have three things with you; what would they be? My iPod, my bff Emily, and a neverending glass of strawberry lemonade. :D

Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or neopolitan? If I'm on a boardwalk, strawberry. If I'm at home, chocolate.

If you saw your celebrity crush walking down the beach with a surfboard, what would you do?*blushes* I'd probably faint for a moment, regain consciousness, walk up and be like, "Hey, can you teach me to surfboard?" yeah, we all know that's NOT what I would do. ;)

If you went back in time for a day, what era would you go back to, and why? I have to say the 1940's. I just love everything about that time period! Well, except for WWII.....(:

What's your favorite thing about waking up on a summer morning? Knowing I have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO!!!!!!

Your soundtrack or theme song(s) for the summer: Lots of Hawk Nelson, Relient K, Taylor Swift, and Britt Nicole. Among others, of course. (:

Say you went to California to visit family. What's the first thing you would buy? Something with sea shells on it.

Manicure, pedicure, or facial? Manicure

What's your favorite color combination? Purple, green, and orange.....or purple and silver.

If you were at the beach and you wanted to write a message in the sand, what would you write? Jesus loves you!

You're stuck in Paris with $10,000. What do you do? um, I wouldn't phrase it as 'stuck in Paris'.......but I would buy tons of souvenirs, have lunch in a little cafe, go to all the museums, then buy a plane ticket home. After all, I wouldn't want to stay in Paris forever. *wink wink*

What's your most favorite type of summer weather? The coolness right as/after the sun goes down. Everything is just so peaceful and beautiful.

Blowing bubbles while taking a bubble bath? Sure, why not?

Cupcakes or dictionaries? {sorry Jocee!} but I have to say dictionaries. There's just something about an old, yellowed dictionary that makes me happy.

well, there's my brilliant post for today. I'm going out of town to visit family in Delaware, so have a beautiful Memorial Day!!!! Don't forget-----if you see a war veteran, be sure to thank him/her for all they've done.

love ya,
~Lily 

it's a beautiful world

before I start this post, I have a confession to make......I'm secretly in love with my character Finn. (:

What is their full name?

Finn Puck 

 Does his or her name have a special meaning? 

Not really....I've just always loved the name Finn. Originally, he was going to be Flynn, but then Tangled came out....and I couldn't really call him that anymore. ;)

Does your character have a methodical or disorganized personality?

Finn is definitely methodical. He likes to think things through, and doesn't usually rush into things.

 Does he or she think inside themselves more than they talk out loud to their friends? (more importantly, does he or she actually have friends?) 

Hmmm.....Finn is usually quite private, except when he's around Lenai. He can tell her anything without feeling weird. And yes, he was plenty of friends in the Silent Wood.

Is there something he or she is afraid of? 

Of never being worthy of Lenai's love.

Does he or she write, dream, dance, sing, or photograph? 

Finn has a rather nice singing voice.

What is his or her favorite book? (or genre of books) 

Finn is more of a poetry guy, but since he's blind, he'll just take whatever Lenai feels like reading to him.

 Who is his or her favorite author and/or someone that inspires him or her? 

*laughs* Lenai is Finn's inspiration.

Favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Finn strikes me as a butter-pecan sort of guy.....if that's even a flavor of ice cream.

Favorite season of the year?

Summer, for that is when the world smells and feels alive to him.

  How old is he/she?

Eighteen, same as Lenai.

 What does he/she do with his/her spare time?

Think about things, talk with friends, or just sit with Lenai.

 Does he/she see the big picture or live in the moment?

Finn generally sees the big picture, but sometimes his judgment is rather clouded.

 Is he/she a perfectionist?

Being blind, Finn has learned to deal with imperfections....so no. =D

 What does her handwriting look like? (round, slanted, curly, skinny, sloppy, neat, decorative, etc.)

Before he was blind, Finn would have had short, flowy writing. But now that his sight is gone, his writing is rather choppy.

 Favorite animal?

He loves lions, for some strange reason.

 Does he/she have any pets?

No, he leaves that to Ella.

 Does he/she have any siblings? How many? Where does he/she fit in?

He has one brother, Mark. Mark is about two years older than Finn, and is the picture of perfection. After their parents died, the boys' relatives left Finn to fend for himself, but took Mark in.

 Does he/she have a 'life verse' and if so what is it?

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

 Favorite writing utensil?

A good ink pen.

   What type of laugh does he/she have?

A joyful, chuckling laugh.

   Who is his/her best friend?

That'd be Lenai. *wink wink*

 What is his/her family like?

he didn't really know his parents, and his relatives left him. So I'm assuming that they are rather cold and materialistic.

 Is he/she a Christian, or will he/she eventually find Jesus?

Okay, so my story doesn't have Jesus as Himself......more like Narnia and Aslan. In this story, Finn and the gang from the Silent Wood journey to find the Healer, who they believe can cure all their problems. The Healer is sort of like God in this story......I'm still trying to figure it all out.

 Does he/she believe in fairies?

Yes, in a way, Finn does. I haven't quite decided yet whether or not their will be fairies in his world.

 Does he/she like hedgehogs?

Um, I suppose so.

Favorite kind of weather?

A day with lots of sunshine on his face, a warm breeze ruffling his hair and the smell of wildflowers wafting past him.

 Does he/she have a good sense of humor? If so what kind? (Slapstick, wit, sarcasm, etc.?)

Finn is very witty, but not in a mean way. He's just plain funny!

 How did he/she do in school, or any kind of education they might have had.

He's very smart, but has never had a formal education.

Any strange hobbies? 

  Despite his blindness, he likes to whittle.

if you made it through this whole post....I officially love you. ;)  I just love Finn so much, I felt he deserved to get all the previous questions too. *giggles*


cheerio,
~Lily

This is a pretty good life, isn't it?

Ah, awards are so wonderful......love you, Anna.!!!!

1. First, thank and link back to the person (or people) that gave you the award.

2. Answer the 10 survey questions.

3. Pass the award along to other bloggers whom you think are fantastic.

4. Contact the bloggers you have chosen to let them know about the award.

Survey Questions:

1. If you blog anonymously, are you happy doing this?  If you aren't anonymous, do you wish you had started out anonymously, so that you could be anonymous now?

Well, I don't have my real name on this blog.....but that doesn't stop me from sharing all about myself! All the things I post on here are 100% me, and I don't think it matters that my real name isn't on here. (:

2. Describe an incident that shows your inner stubborn side.

Hmmm.....uh, I don't think there's just one time that showcases how stubborn I am. Probably the most recent one is when I tried to make myself believe that I hadn't actually failed that permit test......it didn't work though.

3. What do you see when you really look at yourself in the mirror?

A girl with brown hair, hazel eyes, and freckles across her face. A girl who is sometimes scared, but knows that everything will turn out in the end. A girl who has big dreams and high goals. A girl who loves Jesus, books, sunshine, and the smell of freshly mown grass. A girl who is very random, slightly crazy, and hopefully romantic. And, lastly.....a girl who's trying to set this world on fire for God.

4. What is your favorite summer cold drink?

Strawberry lemonade. mmmmmm........

5. When you take time for yourself, what do you do?

Read, blog, write some stuff, listen to music, dance around crazily to aforesaid music, and watch soccer.

6. Is there something you still want to accomplish in your life?

Yeah, quite a bit! I want to finish highschool, attend a small Christian college, become a highschool English teacher, travel the world, fall in love, get married, raise a family.......the usual stuff. ;)

7. When you attended school, were you the class clown, the overachiever, the shy person, or always ditching?  

Technically I'm still in school. *laughs* Well, at my co-op, it really depends on who I'm with. I can really be all of the above personae. Except for the last one, of course. *wink wink*

8. If you close your eyes and want to visualize a very poignant moment in your life, what would you see?

Something that involves my family and friends.....but I can't really pin-point one right now. Sorry. (:

9. Is it easy for you to share your true self in your blog, or are you more comfortable writing posts about other people and events?

Gah....it really depends. If I've been feeling kinda down and moody, of course I'll write about that! But if I've just seen a movie or read a book that I'm dying to talk about, I'll blog about that. *shrugs* You guys are pretty used to my posts though, so just interpret this answer whichever way you wish.

10. If you had the choice to read a book or talk on the phone, which would you choose and why?

Honestly, I hate talking on the phone. So I would totally choose to read a book. Of course, if I could talk face-to-face with a person, that would take precedence over reading. *groans* I'm just a walking contradiction, aren't I?!?!?

I award......
Jocee
Mary
Kelsey
Hope
Kinsey
Haze
Lauren
anna (:
 and Bleah.

In other news....

• the temperature got to 90 degrees today!!! Crazy talk. 
• I have 90 followers!!! Thank you soooooo much to all you beautiful people!!!
• Aiden and I baby-sat for a womens' Bible study this morning. It was kind of tiring, but super fun. I love little kids!!!
• Summer can't some soon enough.

love always,
 ~Lily

A little random is good for the soul.....

 I've been feeling rather desperate for some warm sunshine lately.....therefore, this post will be filled with some pictures {from Bleah's tumblr} that made me feel all happy inside.

1. So......my friend Jen and I are playing soccer for a private Christian school!!!! Even though we're homeschoolers, they are letting us play. Which I love, 'cause all the girls are so awesome!! I feel like I've known them for years, instead of just a few weeks. (:

Awww, so cute!!!

 2.  I've been craving new music lately. Sadly, I have no money.....so I'm staying content listening to my fellow bloggers' playlists. Which are all very good, I must say. I found this Hawk Nelson song  which I adore now.

Good quote....I heartily agree.

3.  I got my braces off yesterday!!!!!! It hurt when the hygienist pinched off the brackets, and as she was scraping off the glue.......the noise was awful. I  thought she was going to take all the enamel off my teeth! Thankfully, she didn't. *wink wink* And for two glorious hours, I was free of any restraints.
But then we went back to have my retainer fitted......ugh. So I'm sitting here, with a clear plastic one on top and a metal wire on bottom. It's almost as bad as being back in braces again! Except that I can now smile without seeing metal.......which is pretty darn nice.

How I wish I were walking through a field like this!!!

 4. "Feel the rain on your skin, no one else can feel it for you.  Only you can let it in.  No one else, no one else can speak the words on your lips.  Drench yourself in words unspoken, live your life with arms wide open.  Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten."  --Natasha Bedingfield
^^^^I stole this quote from Anna......but wouldn't you agree it was worth stealing sharing?

Pretty.....

5. The song 'Blessings', by Laura Story, is really beautiful. I heard it today on the radio, and it really caught my attention. Sometimes, God teaches us important lessons through tears and heartaches.....and while they don't seem to make sense at the time, they do later on.

Wishing I had a camera like this

Well, I'm off to prepare for yet another soccer game. 
Here's to praying I do well! *raises glass*

Love y'all,

No snazzy title for today....sorry

hehe, I totally stole 'snazzy' from Lauren. Sorry girl. ;)

1. So spring started yesterday, right? And today we are having our very first thunderstorm!!!!! *happy grin* I love thunderstorms......they're so loud and beautiful.

2. I get my braces off in exactly one week!! Ugh, so excited. Of course, my mom reminded me that I'll still have to wear a retainer......which did put a little damper on my high spirits. Any advice from you all with your braces off?

3. I've decided that this summer, I will read as many Nicholas Spark's novels as I can. I feel so un-girlish for having not read any of his books yet!!! Any recommendations?

4. Also, I'm going to spend some time reading Daphne du Maurier novels. My grandma has almost all of them, so I'll be raiding her collection. btw, in case you didn't know-----Ms. du Maurier wrote The Birds, that really creepy story about the birds in England going crazy. Still haven't seen that movie.

5. What a tiring weekend! I had a tournament in Baltimore......and two 8:00 AM games. Needless to say, I am not a morning person. Oh yeah, and our games were played at some polo grounds. *angry face* 'Twas muddy and bumpy and so not soccer-player-friendly.

6. On a happier note.......I happened to find this amazing blog. Stephanie had awarded me with the Stylish Blogger award {thanks girl!} and so I clicked on her link. I've only 'known' her for a few hours...but I can already tell we have a ton in common. Be sure to check her out---she's a great girl.

7. I updated my 'About Me' page. Feel free to browse through, and be sure to leave a comment if you have anything in common with me!

8. Jocee had this really cool post about a dream she had recently. Go read......it's quite hilarious. I'm in it, which made me pretty happy. ;) Love ya, Jocee!!!!

Happy Monday,

I know I've bared my soul before......but this girl, she's special

I may have said this before-----but I love writing. Like, one of my favorite things to do is plug Relient K into my ears {or Tenth Avenue North or Switchfoot}, take a freshly sharpened pencil, a blank notebook, and write whatever comes in to my head. I try to make it an actual story, with chapters and everything.....but oftentimes, all I can think of is a great beginning and a great ending. Never any 'filler' stuff. I obviously need to work on that.

Also, I don't like sharing what I write. I'm kind of private about what goes from my head on to paper. That being said, what I'm about to share with you is pretty darn special.

The amazingly-talented Sky is hosting this sort of challenge. It's where bloggers think up {or already have} a character, then answer questions about said character asked by Sky!!!

I'm participating, with a girl very dear to my heart: Lenai.

Meet Lenai....or, how I would like her to look.

First, a little background:

Lenai came to me while I was sitting in Study Hall with a blank page in my Public Speaking notebook. I was totally bored, and started to write down a weird thought that popped in to my head.

Lenai was then born, and from her came a score of other characters and thoughts {which I shall reveal some other time}. I'm still learning what Lenai is all about, and these questions will certainly help me. (:

1. What is their full name?  
2. Does his or her name have a special meaning?  
3. Does your character have a methodical or disorganized personality?
4. Does he or she think inside themselves more than they talk out loud to their friends? (more importantly, does he or she actually have friends?)
5. Is there something he or she is afraid of?
6. Does he or she write, dream, dance, sing, or photograph?
7. What is his or her favorite book? (or genre of books)
8. Who is his or her favorite author and/or someone that inspires him or her?
9. Favorite flavor of ice cream?
10. Favorite season of the year?

1. Lenai has no last name, nor a middle. Her parents left her to die, therefore she has discarded their name {the only reason she keeps Lenai is she loves the way Finn says it}.

2. No, not really----other than it makes me think of a bird. And I totally made it up. *wink wink*

3. I think she's somewhere in between---she's not boring and serious, but neither is she super hyper and all over the place. She's a well balanced kind of girl.

4. Lenai talks about everything with her best friend, Finn. He may be blind, but Finn always knows what to say when Lenai is confused or scared.

5. Lenai has this horrid mark on her forehead, which she's had since birth {it's the reason her parents left her}. The only thing she is afraid of is Finn regaining his sight, seeing her mark, and thinking she is ugly.

6. Lenai dances a little bit, and she has a fabulous singing voice.

7. Well......Lenai lives in a forest, and I don't think they have a library in the Silent Wood. In her head, however, Lenai likes adventure mixed with a bit of romance.

 8. Lenai doesn't have a favorite author.....but she is inspired every day by her little group of friends, each with their own set of problems.

9. Lenai is more of an Italian-ice girl, and her favorite flavor is lemon.

10. Autumn. Definitely autumn.

As a random addition, here's a song that Bleah introduced me to. I'm in love, and for some reason it totally reminds me of Lenai! Go figure. ;)

love y'all,

Care to meet some new people?

My wonderful friend Bleah had this really cool Blogger Promo List on her blog.....and, well, I was graciously on it. *blushes*

She also said that all of us who were promoted should do the same for some of our favorite blogs!!! So, here's a list of people I love that you should definitely check out.

Isn't this just the cutest picture? Not mine, of course. (:

Bleah Briann 

{wonderful, creative, and a total soul sister}

Anna 

{spunky, fabulous, and a total soul sister}

Ayla 

{powerful and moving writer, with a huge heart}

Lauren 

{funny, dear, and a total soul sister}

Mary 

{clever, kind, and a darling friend}

Kinsey 

{snappy, loyal, and a total soul sister}

Samarah 

{photographer, loving, and a total soul sister}

Kels 

{photographer, lovely, and one of my dearest friends}

Brianne 

{hilarious, fun, and editor-extraordinaire}

Hope 

{laid-back, witty, and a total soul sister}

Heather 

{traveler, photographer, and someone I totally aspire to be like}

Grace
{crafty, sweet, and sister in Christ}

Sky 

{witty, writer, and a total soul sister}

Emii 

{on fire for God, sweet, and sister in Christ}

Please, if you haven't already---be sure to check out these bloggers! They're all wonderful and dear people.
And if you didn't see your name on the list.....no worries. I'll be doing another list like this the first week in April. (:

Be sure to take this idea and make a list of your favorite bloggers! It's always nice to meet new and fun people.

Love always,