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SO MANY PLUMS!!! Those in the picture above were just from the ground. We made plum butter, have been snacking on them, and giving them away! What fruit trees do you have?

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We went to an outdoor concert on Wednesday! It was the Fabulous Armadillos, who are a cover band! We got dinner and took it to the park and had a picnic which was a lot of fun! It was great family time!!

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This was my YouVersion Bible verse of the day, yesterday! I am working on trusting and keeping my mind on Jesus. In a world with so many distractions, it is hard to keep your mind on God. But knowing God loves me and will pick me up when I fall is amazing!!

{FOUR}

(Sorry bad lighting). Colin gave me a play by play of how to make foam using the microwave. Actually impressive.

{FIVE}

We are going to drop off a meal for my uncle Joe and his family today! They just had a adorable baby girl!

What are your weekend plans?

Linking up with…

Christina, Natasha, April, and Darci for 5 on Friday!!

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Erika, Andrea, and Narci for Friday Favorites!!

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It has been really cold this week. It feels like fall! What has the weather been like for you?

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Did you see my announcement on Tuesday? I am SO excited!!!!

[THREE]

We went to youth group on Wednesday and played capture the flag. Let’s just say I am not good at that game!

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A few years back I got really bad anxiety about something happening to my family, so I found this prayer (sorry don’t remember what book) and have been praying it every night since-

Hold them closely in thy keeping, all the dear ones that I love. Keep them safe awake or sleeping Lord of the earth and Heaven above. Guard them oh most tenderly, they are safe if kept by He.

-Amen

[FIVE]

Sorry my post is so picture lacking. I really need to work on taking more photos.

Have a great day!!!

Linking up with Christina, Natasha, April, and Darci for 5 on Friday!!

&

Erika, Andrea, and Narci for Friday Favorites!!

So we all have things others might not know about us. Here are 10 things you probably don’t know about me…

[ONE]

I am a loud chewer. It’s genetic. Just saying.

[TWO]

So my parents are both from the south so I have southern blood in me, well one thing I do is get cold from the air conditioning. Yes I know. Really weird. Even if it is like 90 degrees I still get cold in the car.

[THREE]

I am a very picky eater. I don’t eat eggs, fat, and fish (with the exception of tuna from a can). I can’t think of anything else right now but I am sure as soon as I hit the publish button I will think of something else.

[FOUR]

When I tell stories I ALWAYS end it with “it was really funny” and my family makes fun of me for it.

[FIVE]

I have my own audience. Maybe some of you knew this, but I say things that I think are so funny you will laugh until you cry, and my family are like “that’s not funny”.

[SIX]

I don’t like things being uneven. Like when I am working with my Dad and painting bricks, I always try to end with an even amount of bricks.

[SEVEN]

I am a VERY messy baker and cook. I love making food but then have to climb Mt. Dishes afterward.

[EIGHT]

I am really bad with scissors, X-acto knife, etc. I can’t for the life of me make a straight line.

[NINE]

I LOVE canned frosting. I know you are like “WHAT?” but it’s true. I’m just being honest.

[TEN]

I’ve already started to listen to Christmas music. I think we need a solid 3-4 months of Christmas. Can I get an amen?

So there are my ten things. What are yours?

{ONE}

It’s this peaches birthday today!!! Happy 14th Birthday Belle!!!!! Hope you have an AWESOME day!!!

{TWO}

For Colin and Josh’s birthday we went out for dinner and then took some photos!! It was so fun! I laughed so hard my stomach hurt! We did the panorama mirror pictures and here is what we got!

Me with no leg! Haha!

The one good one!!

{THREE}

On Tuesday evening I helped with crafts for VBS! My fellow craft ladies! Mia was obviously excited.

{FOUR}

This song. On repeat.

{FIVE}

And I’ve got nothing.

How was your week?

Linking up with Christina, Natasha, April, and Darci for 5 on Friday!

&

Linking up with Erika, Andrea, and Narci for Friday Favorites!

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I got Caribou with my dad and brother last Friday! It was so good!

{TWO}

Also I am obsessed with these. (You can find them at Walmart for a few bucks!)

{THREE}

On Monday I went biking with Colin and our friend Megan! It was a lot of fun and full of laughter, which is my favorite!

{FOUR}

My quiet time yesterday. It was even better than it looks! So comfortable and peaceful! It was the best part of my day!!!

{FIVE}

Yes this is a favorite! I LOVE thunderstorms!!!! So when we had them yesterday they were awesome!!!!

That’s all. My friend Belle is coming over today and we are going shopping!! Then tomorrow we have our town’s heritage days, and I am helping with the church burger stand! Have a great day!!!!

I am linking up with Christina, April, Natasha, and Darci for 5 on Friday!!

&

I am linking up with Erika, Andrea, and Narci for Friday Favorites!

So I thought it would be fun to say 5 things, 4 true and 1 a lie. So I am going to say them and then you can comment below saying what one you think is the lie, and then I will update this post tomorrow and say what is the lie! Sound fun right?

1: I LOVE the Werther’s Original Coffee Carmel Hard Candies! It’s like a latte in candy form.

2: I am excited for Fall! Here is what I am excited for: Fall Youth Group, SCARVES, cool evenings, the leaves changing, and fall activities!

3: After watching the trailer for Mockingjay Part 2, I am not really that excited to watch it.

4: I have been listening to Christmas music in my room since June.

5: Whenever I go get a frozen drink from Caribou or Starbucks, I always put a sleeve on it even though it isn’t hot.

Have a great Tuesday!

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And the lie is #4!

{ONE}

First and foremost, addicted to this song! I have played it so much my older sister is sick of it!

{TWO}

As I said above, my mom and brother get back today and I am so glad they are home!! I missed them!

{THREE}

Had my friend Belle over on Wednesday, and we went youth group, and that is where we got this photo…

One of our youth leaders brought his daughter and we watched her and then decided to take photos! It was fun!!

{FOUR}

I love the photos I got of the lake and sunset at youth group this week!

{FIVE}

I love this wallpaper I saw on Instagram!

What have you been up to?

Linking up with Christina, Natasha, April, and Darci for Five on Friday!

And also linking up with Erika, Andrea, and Narci for Friday Favorites!

Have a great weekend!!

Age: 14

Birthday: December 27th

Cookie: Mollasses

Day of week: Friday

Eyes: Brown. Really dark brown

Favorite color: Pink

Game of choice: Heads Up

Holiday: Christmas, of course

Indulgence: Chocolate something

Job: Work with my dad

Kids: I want 4 kids someday

Live: Minnesota

Middle Name: Anya

Nicknames: Onion and Elias

Pet Peeve: Besides these, when people make plans that I am not apart of in front of me.

Quote: “Let’s show them what real beauty looks like.”-Effie Trinket (Catching Fire)

Right or Left Handed: Right

Siblings: 4, a brother and sister above and below me

Time you go to bed: I am a night owl so it varies

Unique food combo: I don’t really have any weird food combos, but I like fried okra with beans and cheese.

Vegetable you don’t like: Eggplant

Worst Habit: When I start saying something and then say,”Never mind.”

X-Rays: In my mouth

Yummy food you currently love: Bacon

Zoo Animal: I’m not a big animal fan

So there is a little bit more about me! Hope you have a great day!

Sophia and I had Bible study on Wednesday evening while my mom had a meeting, so we walked to church to meet her. I love evening walks!

Yesterday I went around our yard and took pictures, and then edited them in Pic.Tap.Go! and really liked how they turned out! I love this time of year!! What is the weather like where you live?

This was my breakfast (or more like brunch since I ate it at 10) yesterday. It was SO good! Just 3 pieces of toast with jam (upper left), peanut butter (middle), and cheese with hot sauce (right)! For being so simple it sure was yummy! What is your favorite breakfast?

I am so excited for Colin’s grad party next week! We have a lot of people coming over the night before to spend the night so that will be fun!

My favorite song currently is ‘Touch The Sky’ by Hillsong United! What’s yours?

Hope you have a great weekend!

Friday

We just chilled around the house and went to town that morning. We still are without internet at our house so we have been going to our Dad’s shop to use his. We watched movies and had a campfire that evening which was a lot of fun!

Saturday

Colin and I went to our town’s high school graduation. Here is my friend Lacey after she graduated! Before went to the graduation ceremony, Colin was telling me to be prepared for a lot of questions because of my seizure, and I actually didn’t get a lot of questions that day but at church the next day, whoa. It was cool to see how much people care and were glad to see me! That night we went out to eat and then came home and watched movies!

Sunday 

Sunday we went to church and then our neighbor had his grad party that afternoon. They had games planned and fireworks, but unfortunately it got rained out. Even though we live right next to them, I didn’t walk. We went home and  watched a movie together, and snacked. During the summer when we have grad parties we usually got for dinner or mid afternoon and then just snack when we get home. At like 7pm I said bacon sounded good, so my Mom made me bacon! Yeah she is pretty great.

Monday

Yeah for extended weekend! Actually we cleaned the house and did chores all morning, but it actually wasn’t that bad and I was just so glad to get the house cleaned! My Dad only worked half a day so we just chilled for the afternoon. It was pretty raining all day so we couldn’t do much outside which was kinda a bummer. At one point it stopped raining so my Dad built a fire, but then it started raining. During dinner though, the sun came out which was really nice! That night we visited with Gillian, who had been camping all weekend and had yummy cheesecake and ice cream!

So that was my weekend! Hope you had a great one!