hmm, opinions ...?

Ok, i've been inspired (by a certian friend of mine uhhmm!) to post some writing on my blog ... this is the beginning of my assignment for the writing course im doin! nooowww - nobody laugh!!! :) I know im not a great writer like arianna, or a someone who can make you crack up ... but!!! Im trying lol! Love ya all. And tell me what you think! Be good now :)

"Are you crazy!”
Courtney turned to face her friend, and mentally prepared herself for the tirade that was sure to follow. “What’s wrong Rach?”
“You’re going to waltz off to Africa, and still have the guts to ask me what’s wrong?” She flung her car keys on the table, and pulled her sun glasses off. “Court, do you realize how much pain you are putting everyone through?”
“This is what I have always wanted to do Rachel!“ Courtney ran a shaky hand through her ash blonde hair, and tucked a strand behind one ear. “You know that I’ve always wanted to be a missionary.”
“Yeah, but not by yourself!” Rachel grabbed Courtney’s arm and propelled her towards the couch. “What are you thinking? Going on a whim again, trying to get yourself killed?”
“Ha, very funny!” Courtney playfully punched her friend on the arm, “Come on Rachel! You need to settle down, everything’s gonna be fine.”
“Right.” Rachel shifted on the couch, and pulled on the sleeve of her striped shirt. “That’s easy for you to say. I’m the one who has to sit here and wait for you come home.” '

To be continued ..... lol :)

Awesome necklace giveaway!!

I'm letting you all know that Arianna is having a necklace giveaway for her celebration of a 100 posts!!! yay ena! haha i'm not even close to that yet :)
These necklaces are pretty awesome so check em out! Maybe i'll get one lol! although with my luck - not a chance lol!! so anyways ... check it out!!
http://arianna-elizabeth.blogspot.com/

My niece BRE!!!!

Here she is!!!!


All the details .. loooong baby! :)


She's such a doll ...


My parents say that she looks like Rick ... hmm
I'm not sure!! What'd you think???

Lots of dark brown hair ... :)

Proud Parents!!!!

Grandma 7 times over!! :) :)

Rick's mom ... 1st Grandbaby :)

And here's me and bre ... i'm soo glad she's finally here!!

Haha! Really Random Post!!

Ok - One of my random friends wanted

me to do a post on my cookies!! Haha - so here

it is :) : )

Yum - I baked them this afternoon ...

Ohh, a close-up lol!

They tasted even better then they look lol!!
Had to test one :)

Every tear I cried, You hold in your hand

I was sure by now

God you would have reached down

And wiped my tears away.

Stepped in and saved the day ...

But once again, I say amen

And it's still raining.

And as the thunder rolls,

I barely hear you whisper through the storm

I'm with you.

As your mercy falls, I raise my hand

And praise the God who gives and takes away.

And I will praise you in this storm.

And I will lift my hand

For you are who you are, no matter where I am.

And every tear I cried, you hold in your hand.

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn.

I will praise you in this storm.

I remember when,

I stumbled in the wind.

You heard my cry, you raised my up again

And my strength is almost gone,

How can I carry on? If I can't find you?

And as the thunder rolls,

I barely hear you whisper through the rain

I'm with you.

And as your mercy falls, I raise my hands

And praise the God who gives and takes away.

Please pray for me and my family .. it's looks like our share of "storms" aren't over yet .. We're trying to stay strong. Thanks so much for your prayers and support. The future is vague and scary, please pray that they let my dad come back to new york. Love you all.

I SAW GROUND TODAY!!!

Ok, I am seriously jumping up and down!!!!! Yay!!!! I saw ground today for the 1st time in like a LONG TIME! So I am having a party right now :) :) I know that it's pretty pathetic huh?? Like goodnight - I can see mud so I'm happy - kinda weird I know!
Let me see ... what else is new?? Well my dad has a job!!! Praise the Lord for that, we're still at the Hances house, hope that they aren't completely sick of us lol!!! Yikes, we can be annoying!
Keep praying for Rick's job ... he finds out tomorrow if he got it or not. Please pray about that!!!
As always I'm missing the south, my friends and the warm weather! I could be sitting on my porch in 72 degree weather right now! Ohhh! how sad :)
Ok, later people. Be good!

Samantha and Bre's Baby Shower :)

The mommy-to-be!!!!

The cake that Anna and Liz made ... it turned out soo cute!

Unwrapping presents ...

Took forever lol!

My niece anna - making a funny face :)

Hollie eating cake!


My Grandma, and Ruth

The shower went great!! Thanks so much to everyone who came and helped out w/ everything!

I can't wait until Brianna is born, please pray for a safe delivery and a healthy baby! Be good ya'll. And hope that this month brings you much happiness :)