You know, this morning I've been fighting a bad mood. Meaning a series of events is threatening to turn my mood sour for the day like raisins or bad milk or peanut butter. However a little while ago, this thought popped into my head: "I just love being a girl!" Don't ask me what put it there because I have no idea.
But really! I do love being a girl! We get away with so much! We can wear pink however much we want, make all kinds of baked goodies, have hundreds of pairs of earrings and shoes at our disposal, dance around our kitchens without looking too strange, watch the romantic movies, talk for hours on the phone, make even plane shiny lip-gloss look good, receive flowers and chocolate and love notes and pretty much get to be all around amazing! Ah yes, I do love being a girl!
Ok ok, enough pink feathery sweetness. Now for your real song for today. :)
Keep your smiles on! Until next time!
"Let us be elegant or die!" ~ Amy from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
"Why do women want to dress like men when they’re fortunate enough to be women? Why lose femininity, which is one of our greatest charms? We get more accomplished by being charming than we would be flaunting around in pants and smoking. I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error…" ~ Tasha Tudor
"It seems to be the fashion nowadays for a girl to behave as much like a man as possible. Well, I won't! I'll make the best of being a girl and be as nice a specimen as I can: sweet and modest, a dear, dainty thing with clothes smelling all sweet and violety, a soft voice, and pretty, womanly ways. Since I'm a girl, I prefer to be a real one!" ~ Mrs. George de Horn Vaizey
Today is Father's Day! So today's post, I'm going to tell you a little bit about my Daddy! He is a wonderful daddy. He's a pastor of our church which means he's quite busy with other people's lives however he somehow manages to make time for listening to me too! He takes great care of my family and me and makes sure we're all provided for and are never in need (and sometimes, without want too). He can sometimes frustrate me but hey, dads aren't perfect! He loves giving surprises and can hardly keep them a secret while waiting. He actually likes Jane Austen and will willingly watch it with my mom and I every so often! He writes me letters for my birthday and Valentines Day, the most precious treasure to me. He also will randomly sing and dance when he's in a really good mood. Here is one of his favorite songs:
Ridiculous right? Well, he loves it! Along with Puff The Magic Dragon and Goin' Up Country, we also have to watch out for the random 80's music streaks after dinner. But he's great! The best daddy in the whole wide world. I love you Daddy!!!
I've had a lot going through my mind today (and the past couple days) and throughout it all, this is the song that's been going through my head.
Keep your smiles on! Until next time!
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. ~ John 15:16
Okay ladies! Grab your aprons and cooking utensils! Today, I was at a loss as what to give you for a Feminine Friday and then, up popped a brilliant idea! What is more feminine than a woman in her apron, cooking deliciousness for her family?! So, I am going to give you my ever favorite (and very easy) Chocolate Chip Cheesecake recipe! Cook away!
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 1 roll refrigerated cookie dough (you could make your own but this is easier)
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 packages of cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Press cookie dough on the bottom of a springform pan (I put wax paper in the bottom so it comes up easier)
- Thoroughly mix eggs, vanilla, cream cheese and sugar
- Stir in chocolate chips
- Bake about 1 hour
- Refrigerate overnight
-Enjoy!
Yes, it is that easy! And so far, it's been a hit at my house! :)
Now, for your song today, the main theme from a movie that always gives me inspiration to go experiment in the kitchen and make something elaborate and delicious!
Keep your smiles on! Until next time!
She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. ~ Prov. 31:15
Okay so Sunday, me, Garrett and Carl went on a 24 mile ride! (A new record for me :D ) While we were riding, we passed this couple and the lady had the most awesome bike ever! That got me dreaming about my idea for the perfect bike and I figure, instead of telling you about it, why not show you in pictures! So here you go, my perfect bike:
That's right! An old blue retro-style bike with a basket and ribbons on the handles. Perfect in every way!
Now because this is a dreamed up bike, your song for today needs to be happy and summery sounding right? Well I've got the perfect thing for you. :) Enjoy!
Keep your smiles on! Until next time!
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~ John F. Kennedy
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. ~ Zeph. 3:17
I am in the BEST mood today! Why? Cause my big little brother is home!!!!!!!! :D We've had the best day hanging out so far and are going to continue having a great day! And it makes me ever so happy! Just so you know, I have the bestest brother ever!!
Well, it's summer time and you know what that means. Out come the itty bitty polka-dot bikinis and shorts so short that..... well we'll just say they don't really count as shorts. And this disturbs me! I have brothers and a boyfriend and many guy friends for whom I just cringe! When I see someone dressed so immodestly, I really want to walk up to her and say "Do you know what they're thinking?! Please! For the sake of my brothers and the wonderful godly men I know, put some clothes on!!!"
To back up my point, here is a video that is totally worth your while! I think I've posted it before but it runs right along with this point.
Now then, that being said, that doesn't mean we should throw all fashion aside and start wearing potato sacks. No no no. God made us to be beautiful! And we should try to be for His glory! Here is a really good article that hits on this point.
So, my lovely reader, my plea you to is this. Watch what you wear! Modesty is even more beautiful because of the effort it takes to be so, especially in our world today! And I promise you, your guy friends will thank you for your effort and more importantly, God will be glorified!
Keep your smiles on! Until next time!
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. ~ Prov. 31:30
Ah summer. I love summer! Lazy days in the sunshine with Blacksmith and Skunk Monkey, long walks at the park in the evenings with Dearest Carl, spontaneous sleepovers with Jess, late night movies, riding off into the rising sun every weekday morning, sleeping in till lunch on Saturdays, plans for picnics, reading good books, eating ice cream and watermelon, quiet morning hours doing devotions, this is the life.
What I've mentioned above, well that's what I've been up to! I'm still not over this silly cold but I'm getting there slowly. Last week, I had to make four cheesecakes for Matt's open house Saturday and Friday I felt so horrible, Dearest Carl came and made one for me! He did wonderfully too. :) I guess they were all a big hit and I had several people say they would keep me in mind for so and so's birthday or some special occasion. Booyah! :D Ahem.... anyway, Jess came over yesterday night and spent the night with me. We went to see the new Pirates movie (which was debateably good) and spent a few hours giggling and talking and dreaming before we fell asleep. Then she came to babysit with me yesterday and we had much fun! So yeah, today I'm back here at my second home, trying to entertain the boys for the day. They were excited to play video games this morning so I could get some homework done and now we're all waiting for lunch to be done. After that? Who knows what adventures may await us!
Here's your song!
I hope you are having a lovely summer so far, my dear reader! Keep your smiles on! Until next time!
"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." - Zeph. 3:17 (NIV)
I only have a minute but I thought I'd update you really quick. First, I started babysitting Blacksmith and Skunk Monkey for the summer yesterday! We had a great day playing around and coming up with some summer plans. Of course today.... I'd come down with a horrid cold and be not up for anything. So what have we been doing? We've been enthralled in The Chronicles of Narnia movies all day! Good stuff. They're so sweet too! They've been continually asking me if I'm feeling better and if they can get me anything. Best kids ever! (and no I'm not taking advantage of that mind you.)
Oh! Also, my cousin's wedding was this past Saturday and it was just lovely! Here is the site with some of her pictures that I wanted to share:
