Oh! WOW!!!!

I just so totally discovered what picmonkey can do. And I am having a blast!!!!

Resting and recuperating from a chigger attack (I am allergic to chiggers, the one and only thing in the world), and all of a sudden my day turned glorious.

So of course I am going to post some pics that I have been messing around with! :D

Oh yes, Sunday night Abrienne asked to put makeup on me.

I got Daddy's approval so I let her.

This is my eye...

This was SO MUCH FUN! If you were not here the day we did this....you missed out. Becuase, talker as I am, I cannot tell you in words what a delightful evening that was!

<3 One of my senior pics

LOL fun!!!

Beautiful Brisa!!!

Ok, I just waisted an hour, but I think it was worth it.

Anyhow, I think I will work on my book. I just realized I never did post any of it on here. Probably just as well. I don't think anyone but three people read my blog!!!! :D

So off I go for now!!!! <3

*_*

mixed up

So....

I accidentally told everyone I would be going to music camp this week.

I am NOT.

It is next week.

Now you all know.

Saturday was SOOOO much fun!

We had my Daddy's ninth graders out for a swim.

Here are a couple pics.

Before swimming!

In the pool.

We had such a blast.

We also went out of the pond with them and rowed around on the canoe.

Yesterday after church Enen and I also went and rowed on the pond.

And I came home with chiggers.

NOT FUN!

I react badly to them.

I am not allergic to almost anything.

But chiggers.

:P :P :P

Anyway, I think I will live.

And.........

Today Brisa is getting her ears pierced!!!!

We are going to the mall in a bit and going to get it done.

I will DEFINITELY post pics later!

And, just so you all know, I CAN'T WAIT until Music Camp.

It is going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO amazing.

:D

the new boy in town

ahem. That's me.

Yes, unofficially, I am now Daddy's helper. (since Thadden is gone)

Btw, Thadden went to Canada.

I am SUPER jealous.

And EXTREMELY glad I stayed behind.

I wouldn't have traded today for anything.

Theological discussions while building fences.

Can't get better than that!!!! <3

We are trying to keep our cows from breaking into the yard.

They think it is their own special grazing plot.

We don't.

And I had a major break through on Chapter 8 of my book today.

Hurrah!

Here are some cute pics for randomness's sake.

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

So me its not even funny.

I took this awesome pic myself.

With my unbelievable camera.........that died.

Me. No more said.

No need to explain this pic. Its just LOVE. <3 <3

Hehe. Ok, signing off for now.

:D

~ Miss Caits (the only nickname I've ever had in my life - by Grandpa Cym)

Changing the World

Perhaps that is an intimidating title. Yet it is something I have been praying about for a long time. I don't know what my life is going to bring, but one thing I know is somehow, for God, I intend to change this world. It is a daunting task. But it is worth it. I don't know very many other 18 year olds who have heard God calling them to that. But I am ready for whatever He has in store for me. God has a great sense of humor. I don't know what happened or how this jumped into my mind, but somehow, I know He has put it here for a reason. Now I just have to wait and see what He has planned. I can't wait.

Last Friday we went bowling again. Twas fantabulous. Except, I don't know if anyone else noticed, but I was not quite myself. It was really strange. I just didn't feel as bubbly as usual. And I forgot to grab our camera...again. Some of the others had their camera's, but I don't have any pics from them. Except one...

I'm not exactly sure how it started, but all of us kids there who had facebooks decided to take crazy pics with NN's hippie headband which I bought her earlier that day (we went on a sister date!!!) and we are going to post them on FB as our profile pics! I am determined to get over my fear of cameras. Its like jumping off the diving board. You just got to throw yourself into it, take the leap, soar over the water, and feel the freedom wash over you when you slither into the water. I hate having my picture taken. If you would notice, most pictures anyone takes in a group, I will not be found in. :P

This morning I found a possum in the chick coup. It was rather devastating. Only four chicks escaped. Daddy and I killed him with a ninja sword. Seriously. And he was U-G-L-Y.

Last night we went to some friend's house and had a blast!!!! We played volleyball (speed), ultimate frisbee (not my fav, but its good), and badminton. I didn't do too good because I have a fractured toe (officially figured out what is wrong with it...). After that we went down to a creek bed, had a campfire, prayed and sang songs. It was heavenly.

Now I am trying to finish up a couple of books on my reading list, edit another chapter of my book for Daddy to check over, and finish a drawing.

Aren't the glory's of God amazing. How He must enjoy painting pictures like this one. His magnificence is beyond words.

Is tired...

And cannot wait for bed.

Here is my reading list right now:

Understanding The Times, by David A. Noebel

Constitution: State of Missouri, presented by Robin Carnahan, Secretary of State (2005)

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, by Jim Cymbala -- YES, we are distantly related. Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistaaaaaaaaaaaaaaantlyyyyyyyyyyy.

The Twelve Trademarks of GREAT Literature, by J.F. Baldwin

The 7 Laws of The Teacher, by Dr. Howard G. Hendricks

Philippians

I'm getting a historical novel in the mail this week that I haven't read and I am soooooo excited about getting it! :D

There are a couple more books I'm almost done with so they don't count. And I find myself constantly flipping through several of my favorites, so they don't count either.

I like to read. I LOVE to read. I am more than a bookworm.

Yep, that is me. The hard thing is finding a book I don't like. (Aside from morality issues, of course.)

I have to go....

We are going to watch some of the OLD Ronald Howards Sherlock Holmes movies. They are great! From the fifties, I think. I'll have to check and let you know. I don't like saying things that aren't true, so I'll make sure.

See ya!

Btw, thanks for the comments. I am enjoying them!!! <3

Hmmmm....

I'm curious about how many of the pageviews my dashboard tells me I have are real....

It is interesting about the things we care about in life.

Things like how we look.

What we do.

 

Who we impress.

What we like.

What we want to be known for.

Who we love. (Sometimes randomly. Or am I the only one who does that...)

What we hate.

Where we want to go.

What we *want to be when we grow up*.

Sometimes I can't find the words for it all. Life can be downright confusing.

Most of the time, the thing I want most in the world, is the hardest possible thing to get.

And I don't know why.

Or why I want it.

I wonder what God is doing in my life.

What will the years bring?

I guess only time will tell.

Let June Begin!!!!

And it was a glorious start.

LOL!

My prayer.

~ My Mystery Masquerader