The Pumpkin Patch

I just wanted to post some pictures from the pumpkin patch we went to yesterday. It was so much fun and I wanted you guys to join in and see all of the fun things we did!!! Sitting on the giant chair!! Jumping on the "giant pillow". It was so much fun! Ellie and I milking the cow. Water actually came out of it. Standing on top of the giant hay pyramid. Yummy! We are marshmallows!! "Surround yourself with people who sharpen you, and not people who dull you."

Thank You Jesus!!

Hello blog world! I just wanted to post some things I'm thankful for. It's getting to be that time again! 1.) Fall!! I'm so glad we have different seasons and I equally love all of them!! Wouldn't it be so boring if we just had one season all of the time? I love fall because, all of the leaves change and it starts getting cooler, you can get cuddled up by the fire and read a good book (one of my all time favorite things to do), and there's Thanksgiving of course! One of my favorite holidays! 2.) Good friends that I can come to for anything and they will listen to me and pray for me and give their input. I'm so so thankful!! 3.) Sisters. Where would I be without her?! I am a seriously blessed girl. 4.) Football!! I know this is kind of a weird one but I LOVE watching football with my daddy!! Go Cowboys!! 5.) Horseback riding. I LOVE it so much! When I'm on a horse it is the most amazing feeling ever. I don't ever want to get off when I'm done! Haha! This girl loves her some horseback riding! What are you thankful for?

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

Some of My Favorite Verses

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil on the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set and example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you many declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. the Lord is near, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Philippians 4:4-8

First Day of School

Well today was our first day back to school and let me just tell you I wasn't looking forward to it. I mean this summer was perfect and I didn't want it to end. But, today went really well and I'm actually kind of glad to be back at it. We are trying a new system out this year and it is working out really well. We had a yummy breakfast of crepes and everything went really swell and it didn't really take as long as last year. I'm looking forward to this year and I know it will be good to us!! We are doing a lot of co-ops this year and I'm really excited about them. Have you started school yet? If you have, how is it going for you?

Last Swim of the Summer

Today we had our last swim of the summer at our gym's outdoor pool. I am very sentimental so it was hard for me to leave. I love going to the pool. Laying in the sun and playing in the water is one of my favorite things to do. We went with our friends, the Greens and had an awesome time with them. We got snow cones and played and talked trying to get as much out of the summer as we possibly could. I can't wait until next summer to swim again! I hope you all have a super weekend!!!

Seven Course Meal

Last Sunday we went to this place called Life Abundant Ministries and had a SEVEN course meal! We went to hear Graham Cooke speak and he talked about going to one so we thought we would have one. The point of the meal was to get to know people you didn't know so for every course you moved to a different seat to talk to someone new. It was really fun. We had fruit, soup, salad, rolls, chicken spaghetti, dessert, and coffee/hot chocolate. I was so full after!! The kids served the meal, which was a great way to get to know the people too. I loved having the seven course meal and I hope we get to do it more. You should have one and invite people you don't know that well. If you have one, comment on this post to tell me how it was!! I hope you all have a great weekend and a great week! WE are starting school Monday, so pray that it all starts off swell!!