This is super short! Just hope you all enjoy the pictures!!! It took awhile, but patience prevailed. Now, I have to go get ready for Nana and PopPop. They get here in about 4 and a half hours!!!!! Hopefully, I will post again very soon, so until then, so long, fair well, adieu!!!

By the end of the day, Mr. Doolittle was tuckered out

Playing volleyball (obviously this was before I quit!)

Faith Sterling enjoying a brownie

Garrett and his ever-present sidekick, Jim "Shifty" Doolittle

The Mom's doing what they do best: TALKING!

Dad and Pastor Jeff goofing around

A small majority of us sitting around: Me, Brianne, Wyatt, Isaac, Carlina, and Lydia

Melinda relaxingin the hammock with Faith and Olivia

Poor AbbyLynn! She couldn't play much with a broken arm!

Starring Dad as.... The Grill-Maestro

It's Saturday... and I am posting!!! What an amazing turn of events we have here:) Anyway, I see this as going to be a short post, because there is not much to say.
We had the youth thing, but we didn't play volleyball. I think that was probably a good thing! We roasted hotdogs around the campfire, which felt nice as the temperature began to drop. I assisted Hannah in finding floss for her next cross-stitch pattern. I saw Rachael, Hannah's sister, for only a short while, then she hung out with baby Naomi on her mother's bed. Melinda and Brianne weren't there, so it made for a small entourage of girls. I don't want to say the night was overly boring, but it wasn't the most exciting one we've had. I think the best was at the Hardin's house around Christmas time. Since we didn't have volleyball set up, there wasn't much to do. Some of the kids played GameCube. I wanted to play Cranium, but Jason, Hannah's brother, wouldn't get people to. So, I just spent the evening talking to Hannah, which was nice, I will admit. Pastor Chris did the devotion; it was very good, or so I thought. However, I was glad I went to the youth night. I just love the people at my church; we are so like a family. (I say that often, don't I?) Also, I sooo appreciate the fact that guys and girls can talk, and you don't get branded that you have a crush on them or something. That is really nice.
I went out to breakfast with Dad. I sooooooooo enjoy the time I get to spend with him. I asked for his recommendation on what to eat, and I liked his choice. It was blintzes, which are cream cheese-filled crepes with peaches and raspberries on the top. It was really yummy. Then, we ran some errands and just got home a little while ago. He and Garrett are out setting up our trampoline, so that we'll have it for Monday. (I can't wait!!!!) I am not sure what I am going to do. I want to e-mail one of my friends, so that will be first on the agenda. Then I will probably work on my cross-stitch.
About Monday, everyone we invited is coming!!! That means the Bests, Estes, Doolittles, Sterlings, Lavorantes, Longs, Bakers, and us. It is going to be a backyard full!! (forty-seven, I think.) We are going to do capture the flag, volleyball, some other game Dad is going to make, horseshoes, crochet, and the trampoline will be set up. The menu will consist of hamburgers and hotdogs, chips, desserts, and various types of salads. The company will be wonderful; just hope the weather will be too! Please, Lord, could you have it sunny?!
Have a great day, ya'll. I ought to post sometime Tuesday. I have the next two weeks off of school!!! Yet, I will be cleaning and getting the house to rights for Nana and PopPop's visit. So, if I don't, know that I am either cleaning bathrooms, dusting, removing dog stuff, or other neccessary things. However, I will try to the best of my abilty to get on here one last time before they come, and I will try my utmost best to post pictures of the picnic, so you all can see. TTFN.

I know you all are asking for pictures. Seriously, I want to put them on here, but they are taking forever to download. Maybe I am just not having enough patience or something. I don't get how they take so little time for Garrett and yet forever when I go to post some:)
Well, I am post four days from my previous post. That could be a record! It has been a great few days. I am sure you are all tired of my talking about piano lessons, but, that's some of my excitement. They went well, but they pretty much always do. Mrs. Wierenga NOW is talking of my doing Mozart at the Sonatina Festival, which is on a higher level than the one I usually do. (I guess I am not butchering Mozart, since she thinks me capable of doing that high level.) I am all for it. I like the idea of doing an additional festival/competition in addition to the one I do every spring. I think with this one, though, I would be extra nervous. However, we will just wait and see. Perhaps nothing will come of her talk.
Mom and Dad got to vote in the primary elections Tuesday too. I wish I could. So many people abuse their freedom to vote, it's sad. There are others who would die to have even the opportunity to freely pick their choice. Life seems so mixed up. Those who can't vote, want to, and those who can, don't. Voter turnout is always low. Anyway, I won't get to vote in November of this year, but I will get to do the primaries in '08. Yippee!!! I can wait to drive, but I want to vote very badly. It's a freedom, as well as a privilege, and I don't want to abuse it, or take it for granted.
Yesterday, we took a meal to the Spencers's, as Mrs. Spencer had a baby boy Tuesday morning. I couldn't overly tell what he looked like, but his name is Cameron Charles Spencer. I bet as soon as he can walk, Mr. Spencer will be teaching Cameron how to throw a football or a baseball:)
Tomorrow is Friday. Garrett, Dad, and I are going to the Sterling's for the youth night with our church. I wish Mom was coming too, but she said she needs to grade schoolwork. (such as History;) We are going to have a cook-out, and play games. I know that means volleyball, which I absolutely stink at. I wonder if I will even attempt to play, or if I will save myself the embarrassment. No, no one would make fun of me; I just would feel extremely uncomfortable. But, we'll see.
Saturday, I hope to go to breakfast with Dad. I look forward to doing those things. I think it is only far, because for the next three Saturdays, Garrett and Dad will be doing guy things. Monday, we are having a Memorial Day barbeque with seven families from the church. It is going to be a packed house. Hopefully, it will be sunny. I am soooo looking forward to it. If I can ever get this wacky picture problem figured out, I intend to post some. That way, you can "see and meet" my precious family and freinds. God has richly blessed me with each and every one of them. I don't know what I did to deserve them, namely my family, yet my wonderful church family too. God truly does beyond all we can ask or think.
Something scary happened today. Nikki got out of the fence, and none of us had any idea where she was. I just had visions of finding a dead dog or something of the sort. Yet, I prayed, and the Lord was watching out for her. She wasn't far from home at all, yet with her beagle nose, she definitely could have been. Also, she wasn't on a busy street; she got out the back fence. Still, it could have been bad. I thanked the Lord that we have Nikki back safe and sound.
Nana and PopPop come on Tuesday. I haven't seen them in about three years. I am looking forward to it. I don't think I will be able to post when they're here, but I will right before the come. Perhaps, you will find pictures of the previous day and an itinerary of what we plan to do with them:)

You all don't have to wait so long for a post this time. I have a few spare minutes, so I thought I would update you all on what's up! It feels nice posting right away.. sort of. Anyway, I do try to get on this blog, but I guess I need to have specific days like Garrett does or something.
About the movie that I mentioned in my last post. It was Pirates of the Caribbean, and I didn't freak out!! It was a really good movie (plus there was no language or sexual content. How rare that is nowadays!!! It was sooo nice!!!) Anyway, I was really into the movie, and I will see the second one. It was also nice having time with Dad and Garrett watching tv. That might sound weird, but it's true. So, I am forced to admit, my friend was wrong, and Garrett's friend was closer to the mark. That is what is odd.
Saturday, we did some weeding aroud the house. Boy, could we use it!!! There were some really prickly ones that I asked Dad to get. They hurt even with gloves on. I am not sure what else we did until the night time. In exchange for getting to watch a movie on Friday, Mom got game night Saturday night. We played this game called Africa in 10 Days, or something around that. The family has liked it alot; we've routinely played it.
Church was yesterday, and I was upstairs with the kids. How I enjoy that. But I do miss hearing Pastor Jeff preach. I was the only helper in the class, so that made for a rather hectic, semi-chaotic, morning, but I wouldn't change anything about that. Each one of the kids is special in his or her own way, and I like them all. Some, maybe, more than others. We ran some errands after church, got home at 3:00, only to leave at 5:30. Oh well. It was fun as always. The Word is preached in a wonderful, truthful light, and the atmoshpere is one of a family. How I continually thank the Lord for all that he has done in giving me such a place of worship!!!
Tomorrow is Tuesday, which means our busy day. Mom has to go vote in the primaries (wish I could:) then I have a haircut, probably nature study, piano lessons, and I don't know what else. We won't get home until rather late, which is a bummer, but I have to deal with it. Besides, we only have it one day a week anyway.
The weather here isn't overly pretty today. It has been raining or drizzling on and off the past few days. The lilacs are gone, but that is made up in the beauty of the roses! Maybe, if I will have patience with our internet connection, I will post pictures of them. Also, I plan to do some of our Memorial Day picnic too. (More on that later!) Bye for now!!!!!

Alright, Alright!!! Here it is, a post, finally!! I know I have taken forever, but I just don't get on the internet very often. When I get my electronic time, which due to this heat has been every day, I am more apt to watch Little House on the Prairie or something. However, it does feel good to be posting once again!:)
What's new? I am not sure. the Dykstra's and piano lessons were on Tuesday. Both went wonderfully. I just love the Dykstra's, especially Anneliese and Lindsey. They are like sisters to me. Also, at piano, I found out, once again, that Mozart is not being butchered. In fact, there is talk of playing that sonata at the festival!!!!! WOW!!! Yet, that's not until next March, so, we'll see.
I got together with my friends yesterday. It was great. We got into a rather heated discussion though, that I wish we could have avoided. I really felt like I was the bad guy, yet all I did was take Scripture word for word. Oh well! I know I did the right thing, that I said the right words, and that my friends are not made at me. So, that's good.
we are having homemade pizza for dinner tonight. Yum! Then we are going to watch a movie. It will be interesting to see. My friends says that it will scare me to death; Garrett's friend says I will laugh the whole way through it. We'll see, won't we?
I don't know what is on the agenda for tomorrow. I think we have to paint the guest room, but I not sure what else. It is supposed to rain tomorrow, so that will limit our options.
Oh, my essay to Vision Forum is on its way to San Antonio. Wonder what will happen with it? All I want is God to get the glory!!!
I am going to close. I need to look at some other blogs before I eat. Talk to you later!!:)

Sorry I didn't post two days in a row, ya'll. Sorry the pictures didn't work either. Also, sorry this is going to be a short post, but there are things that need done.
Just wanted to say that we are going vamping this weekend and we leave tomorrow afternoon. I think it will be fun, but I am bringing my cross-stitch and my book to keep me occupied. The guys will fish the entire time. Oh, well.
Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!

It is the weekend!!!! That comment makes it seem as if I don't like the weekdays, but that's not so. I really like school; it's a fun challenge. However, you only get two days for a break. Therefore, I look forward to them.
The week has been very good. I have been keeping super busy... sort of. I went to piano on Tuesday, which was fine. I will admit, I was extremely surprised that Mrs. Wierenga said I was NOT butchering Mozart to death. I so thought I had been. She did tell me that, on all of my pieces, I am too tense. I need to relax and just enjoy the genius of the composers'. That's hard to do sometimes.
I went to Meghann's yesterday. Fun as always. Yet, I do believe that an innocent prayer request has escalated into a rather interesting debate. Lord, when we girls meet again, may my words be truth, and only yours. I know what is right, but just enable me. May I not sound like a know-it-all, yet may You and Your plan just shine forth.
I am posting some pictures this time!!! I had to ask Garrett how, but hey, what are brothers for? He has a friend over right now. That's ok, I get together with people quite frequently; it's only fitting that he gets a turn.
We are going to have grilled chicken thighs for dinner. Yum! We also are going to play Apples to Apples. Wonder who will win. Tomorrow, I am going to edit my essay, stamp cards, and work on my cross- stitch. Sounds productive!
Lastly, the Lord has been working through my spirit of perfection lately. That can be a painful process. I have had some experiences this week that have tested me, and I think I have passed. Thank you, God!!! Please continue to aid me!
So long for now, my readers. Perhaps I will post tomorrow. Wouldn't that be something? I'd be posting two days in a row!! Let's go call the news station!!!

Today has flown by... in fact, this whole week has. I am not going to post long; my bike is waiting for me out in the garage. Besides, I have it from two sources that they don't overly like my long posts. Now I do, but I have to make them happy too. So, this is going to be short. Next time, I'll be long again:)
This Saturday, we went on a picnic. I took some pictures of the surroundings, and the lilacs. I think they look really well. I plan on posting them very soon. (Haven't I said that before?) The weather was really nice, but a little on the warm side. The sun was shining for most of the day, but a BIG thunderstorm, for Idaho, came upon us all of a sudden. Luckily, we were at home and our picnic was not shortened.
Church was great. We had a food fellowship after service. Most of the kids went out and played volleyball. I was not dressed for it, so I was unable to. They had brought changes of clothes. Now, the plan is, that with a food fellowship , you leave about at 2 o'clock, and there's no evening service. That never applies for us. We stayed until 4 in the afternoon!!! That was very fun!!! However, Nikki was sooo glad to get out of her crate. Thanks, Lord, for blessing us with a church that's so much like a family!! Your grace still amazes me!!
School went well today. I learned about buying electricity in Consumer Math. Ever learned that before? It is rather boring, though I have like the rest of my curriculum alot.
Tomorrow's piano. I am lokking forward to that. It is always interesting to see if I progress, or if I flop!!!
Ok, this is adieu for now. In a few days, I will make it my goal to post.. and a long one!! It feels too weird finishing this quickly!:)

Alright, everybody. You have been asking for a post, and here it is. I have been intending to it sooner, but things just come up. Also, if Mom goes out, I can't get on the internet. So, it's Saturday morning, I am still in my pajamas and I will update you on what's up!!
The week has gone amazingly well. Piano was fine. I could have hoped for a little better, but I am still pleased with my progress. I got two new hymns to play, Day by Day and Great is thy Faithfulness. I am going to be playing these, along with Be Thou my Vision hopefully st the mother/daughter tea next month. Right now, they sound awful, but I know practice makes perfect. I am doing my best not to demand perfection of myself. I use to be that way, but I am trying to break myself from that bad habit. The Lord has given me the ability to play, and if he receives the glory when I am through, then I am satisfied.
Remember how I said that I started this blog because of writing abilities? Well, I am going to enter a essay contest put out by Vision Forum. I am currently working on the rough draft. When I have entered contests in the past, I have had high hopes about winning first place. I am not like that this time. Even if I was to get third, I would be satisfied; I would have a building block. Yet, if I don't place, and if I have done my best, I will be joyful with that knowledge. I have prayed before I started, so my words are essentially His words. If I can, I will post a link to the finished product.
I got together with the girls on Thursday. How amazing the Lord is that he put a group of like-minded people in my path! We discussed our Genesis study, then we just talked. It was such a blesed time for all of us, especially when talk began about how we are going to court and not date. You don't find many like that in today's society.
I bit off way more than I can chew in a bokk selection. I am reading the unabridged Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. Mom was astounded that I decided on that, and definitely will be if I finish it in its entirety. I believe I can.
Yesterday, Mom and I went to the Boise Philharmonic, our local version of the Boston Pops:) It was really good, though I didn't know the musical selection. Sometimes I do because I have heard it on a classical cd or somethng. We had a guest conductor again this month, since Maestro Ogle is recovering from a stroke that he had last November. I am ready for him to come back. Also, it was the final one of the season. I will miss it this summer. The people we have sat next to were really friendly, especially the lady next to me. She'll be back next year. Hopefully, Dad will let us get season tickets again!
Wonder what I am going to do today. I might weed in the garden some. I might work on my essay and cross-stitch. I might get a few more pages into Les Miserables. I don't know what I'll do yet. (The weather isn't as nice as it was earlier in the week. I actually laid on the hammock twice. It was delightful.) Oh, I know what I can do!!! I can go watch the lilacs bloom. I am sooo excited; pictures will most definitely will be posteed when the show me their colors!! Another question I have about today, what is for movie night? Not War and Peace again!!! Too boring!!
I feel extremely blessed this morning for some reason. What an awesone Lord I have!

My weekend was a good one. We had so much fun with the Sterlings on Friday night. I have never played Cranium before, but it was a lot of fun. (I also will admit that it was a nice change from the paper game.) Anyway, Hannah and I were in a rest to victory against Garrett, Jason, and Peter. It appeared we were going to win, but we had setbacks, and Garrett spelled lyrinx backwards. However, I was a good loser, and rather proud of my brother. We laughed so much that night:)) They didn't leave until 11:30 at night!!!! I was really surprised they stayed that long, but I also lost track of time. Also, I can't believe Matthew, Lydia, and Faith stayed awake that long. They were perfectly content downstairs watching The Jungle Book, and being hyped up on sugar!!
We were going to go on a picnic Saturday, but the weather wasn't cooperating. Oh, well, the Lord wanted it drizzly and cloudy, and that's the way it was. It's wierd. We have had alot of rain and the snow is melting so much in the mountains that we are having rivers flooding, levees breaching, watches and warnings. I thought this only happened in the South, particularly Louisiana!! (Never fear, we are safe from any uproaching danger!!)
Easter was wonderful, in a quiet sort of way. We went to church, out to our favorite Mexican restaurant, back home for a few hours, and then back to church for evening service. That doesn't sound quiet, but it actually was, considering we didn't go any place special. That was ok; we do for Christmas and Thanksgiving, so it was nice to have a small break.
Tomorrow, we go to the Dykstras to babysit. I so look forward to that. Anneliese and Lindsey are like two little sisters. It also is a relationship where I try to point them to the Lord. Then, I have piano lessons. I hope they go well, provided I have gotten the techinque down right this time:)

I posted a week ago... far too long to be away. Yet, I will be honest, blogging is the last prioriety on my list. But, right now, I have a spare minute, so I will update. Hopefully, my shortbread crust won't go off:)
Oh, just a word of advice, don't ever watch War and Peace. It is rather boring. Pehaps if I knew the book, things would have made better sense. It is always hard to understand relationships between characters, but this was even more so. Also, the main girl, played by Audrey Hepburn, fell in love one too many times for my taste. (I only intend to court one guy and love him only, aside from my Lord:)) So, needless to say, movie night was rather dull last week. I don't have the faintest idea what will be this week.
Today is Good Friday. Oftentimes, I tend to forget the significance of this event. Christ went to the cross for MY sins today. He took MY insults, MY mockery, MY shame, MY just punishment today. He stood in MY place on Calvary today. What an awesome God I serve!!!!! How thankful I am that this is not the end of the story. HE ROSE AGAIN!!!! He conquered sin, death, and the grave!! He LIVES!! Despite what people say, this is the truth. Thank you Lord!!!
Along Easter lines, I know of no plans. WE will go to our church, and then have some family time at home. I think that will be good. It doesn't matter so much as to where I am; just so long as my thoughts are in the right place.
The Sterlings get to come over today. Yeah, and it's about time!!! That's why I have a shortbread crust in the oven; I am making lemon bars. I also had to do them know, because Mom will require the kitchen pretty soon. I am so glad that they are over. We'll probably play the "World- famous" (again) paper telephone game. I think Apples to Apples would be over the little peoples' heads. Or will Hannah and I do some cross-stitch? Who's to say?
I had better stop. I have so many things left to do. I have a bathroom to clean, lemon bars to finish, a table to set, probably a dog to walk. Oh so many things!!! Yet, I like everyone of them. Well, maybe not the bathroom part:)

It's Saturday. Right now, I am contemplating what to do. I could either go and work on the SEVEN things I need to research. (I don't think I am leaning to that.) Or I could go work on my croos-stitch present for Mom. (It is taking forever, but every little bit helps!) Or I can wait for golf to come on. What should it be? Maybe I should multitask.
We're going to watch War and Peace tonight. I have no idea what to expect. All I know is that it is long. We don't get long movies watched in one sitting, but we have to on this one; it's a library rental. (Despite the fact that I like movies, when it come to long ones, I expect that I will be partial to Gods and Generals!)
Last night we played Taboo, my favorite game, or one of them. Mom and I beat Garrett and Dad. Yippee!! I was also asked to be make chocolate chip cookies at 9:30 at night. A little late, but they were still fantastic.
Sure wish I knew how to post pictures on this blog. (I think that's why I really like Alice's) Maybe I'll figure it out one day.
I think they make the blog look so...personal

Ok, this is going to be a rather short post, yet I still exist. My hand is killing me at the moment; I think I have been writing far too much today. I should have known when to stop, but I have so much to do. A it is, I can still think of many other things that require concentration and completement. Oh well, I am done in the school room for the day. Maybe that's one problem with homeschooling, and the only one, you just don't know when to say STOP!!!!!
Nothing much is new. I played the piano at church Sunday night. It was really exciting, and it went well. Everyone for the most part complemented me on my choice of song and my ability. Yet, I have a problem with that. Due to my human nature, I am afraid that I will become prideful about all that I can do. As it is, I want people to see the Lord when I play, not me. I will always continue to pray right before I play in any public setting, that my musical talent will bring all the glory, honor, and praise, to Christ, and him alone.
Let's see.... oh, I got Narnia yesterday. Yippee!!! Garrett and I already watched it; he said that he like it. (I think he said it was tied for his second favorite dvd that we own.) Anyway, the long wait is over, and now I have it. I think it is a really cool movie, but I like the allegory best; I can see it plain as day. One of my favorite parts is where Aslan lays down his life for Edmund. I can not watch the White Witch kill him, just because it is so symbolic of Christ for me!!! Thank you, Lord, for your sacrifical love!!!!
Probably I had better stop posting for today. I have things to do, people to see, you get the idea. I will post sooner next time!!!!! (I think:)))

Well, today is the start of a new week. The weekend just flew by!!! It goes quickly, and sometimes I don't know where it goes. We had great times as a family, which is so usual. We had game night on Friday night. Let's see. We played Anybody's Guess, Boggle, and we re-attempted Dominoes. I don't know what it is with us; we never can seem to remember how it goes. The game is rather simple, but the directions make it so confusing. Anyway, we managed.

School started today. I am not getting spring break like the public schools and others I know. We are running behind schedule, regardless. My grandparents are coming out in June for a week, and we won't do school then. At any rate, my sophomore year of high school will not be finished until sometime in July. Then we will start back up in August. We school year-round, by the way.

Anyway, we watched a movie about the Romanovs with school. Garrett is facinated with them, particulary with the last Tsar Nicholas II and his ill-fated family. I am not as entharrled as he is. The story is far too depressing and dark for my taste. Not that American history is picture perfect, fairy-tale ending. Yet at least there isn't any brutal murders of the entire family. (I like the way the animated Disney film, Anastasia, has the ending, true though it might not be. At least they have a survivor in that!)

I also did my language today. I had to write a prayer to the Lord, giving him something. This was rather easy, yet it can be hard to fulfill. My prayer is the same: that He will direct my path and that I would not walk in any way that would displease Him. Yet strive as I earnestly will, I have to always pray that I will be able to resist the snares of the enemy and of temptation in order to achieve this purpose. (I wonder if I can some how get a link on here that way you can read what I have written.)

I am getting a hair trim tomorrow. It needs it. I will not be getting a lot cut off. I do not require hair perms, highlights, colors, or anything of that sort. A little trim to revive the flip is all that I ask for.

Piano is also tomorrow. I am so glad. Mrs. Wierenga took last week off, and I am ready to have one. That way, she can correct me if I am making a totally big mistake!!! Also, she is helping me with Be Thou My Vision. I am playing that at church next Sunday. Yikes!!! I have fears that I will mess up so bad. Oh, well!! I will just do my best. That is all I require of myself, but most importantly, that is all the Lord, the ultimate judge and audience, requires of me!!! Thank you so much, Father, for that!!!

School Subjects Thus Far

It's Friday already????? Sometimes it is hard to imagine where the time has gone. It flies by so quickly. If I want to talk about that, I can't believe it is almost the end of March!!! It was just the beginning of the year!

I have a had a really good week. School has gone very well, though I don't have the faintest idea how to use a protractor:). By far my favorite subject in school is history. (I think that has always been my favorite, but especially so this year.) I am studying right now about the Thomas Jefferson/ James Madison administrations. Being a president requires so much effort or thought, it's a wonder people want the job. I think there would be enormous preasure to perform according to the ways of the people. Then you deal with people liking you. as well as people hating you. Needless to say, it's not a job I would relish, and definitely not so as a female. If I was a male, perhaps it would be a different story. I think being a female president would be added stress than that of a male president. Maybe I'm wrong.

My other favorite subject is writing/language. I love that stuff. (That's why I am doing this blog, right?!) I am reading The Hiding Place for school. It's pretty good, though I fear how graphic it might get. If you want my opinion, I totally despise the Nazis. I think they were just a bunch of racist, as well as sexist, men. Yet their beliefs are still much exhibited around the world today. Even in the United States that I love so much. Most people are just so into themselves; that's all they ever think about. They believe that they are superior to everyone else. I am not just meaning men. It's a common attitude around blacks, whites, men, and women. How sad that people have this philosophy! It certainly isn't like that of Christ. Yet, amazing, God loves us all, even when we get into our Nazi attitude, though hate it he does. If only the world were like Christ, how different it would be!! Yet even if the world doesn't make changes, I can!!!!

How good the Lord is!!!!! Despite that I struggle sometimes with situations that are out of control in my life, He has them right in His control. The Lord always reveals to me who he is. He reafirms what I know and assists me through what I don't. I truly serve a loving God and I am so thankful for that!!! Lord, thank you that I can be called your child, thanks to your sacrifice of your life on the cross. Thank you that you call me a princess and your daughter. How unworthy I am of your love, your voice, and your grace. Praise be You do not base me upon my worthiness!!!!! Thank you that you are always me there, reminding me of how blessed I am!!!!!!

There are so many things yet for me to do this day. I have an e-mail to Alice that I need to write, probably some chores to do, and things like that. I got my baking done yesterday. Mom came up with a really good idea to have a cookie ministry. I started it yesterday. I made my "world-famous" cinnamon pecan icebox cookies, and Dad took them to his office. Wonder what everyone thought of them?!!

Come on Spring!

Today is the first day of spring!!! Hurry up flowers... start blooming!!!!! Sky.... stay blue!! Temperature.... get a tiny bit warmer, but don't get hot yet!!!!!

Finished school earlier than usual today! It was kind of nice not to sit at a desk until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. I had Consumer Math. (Wonder how I did on my quiz?!)

Nothing much is new in my life today. There was church yesterday. Working with the kids was fun, but crazy. I don't advise using glitter with 3-6 year olds. It is messy!!!!