My Favorite Part of Christmas..

No, it wasn't getting what I wanted.

&& it wasn't seeing my nephew get a thousand toys.

&& it wasn't about seeing my sisterinlaw's nephew get a good Christmas.

It wasn't about the Christmas Play @ church (even though Jesus is the reason for the season!)

No.. it was about this.

Seeing my nephew play in wrapping paper & having the time of his life.

Even though he got:

-blocks

-guitar

-tricycle

-tent

-guns

-laptop

-etc...

He loved the wrapping paper. Don't you love how kids find the simple things?

I wish I could do that more often...

Just find the simple things:)

Catchup on the last three weeks..

Why do I find the need to blog endlessly about a guy? Because I have nothing better to do with my life. Okay so before I get into this too deep.. I met someone. && no he infortunatley does not live here. Anyhoo.. We have talked for about 3 and a half weeks. Before you go weird on me let me inform those of you who have followed me from the beginning.. T has nothing on this guy. Never has and never will. This new guy.. Shall we call him, uh.. CM. That's not obvious, anyways!!!

When me and CM started talking no joke he is like the boy version of me even my dad said "this could be the boy I have been praying for". When my dad says something nice about a guy and then let's me call him after meetig him online.. that's crazy my friend. Because my dad doesn't care much for the good ol' 'net. Which I understand when it comes to all the things that have happened to people on there and stuff. Anyways. When I started talking to CM it was awesome. We have just about everything in common which is a big deal to me because I never have everything in common with a guy. The thing that we had in common that we had most of all was God. If you know me or even half of my heart of hearts you would know that Godliness is NUMBER 1 thing on my Guy List For God. I have always wanted to meet someone that loved God as much as me and we could build off what He wants in our lives and that's what me and CM have done. We started praying about it all......

Long story short? Because I know if I were you I'd be begging me to just give me the short story because this is boring.

He is so scared of getting hurt he basically pushes me away. Not on purpose. It just happens like that. So on accident he hurts me to keep from getting hurt. He then decides that maybe we just moved too fast and I agree with him and we decide to start over...

I'm going to point out bow ridiculous it feels to sit there and pretend that we don't know eachother. Because I know what makes him tick... what makes him happy, sad, angry, laugh... && I have to pretend I don't.

Any words of wisdom? Don't diss me 'cause I'm young. Give me some real advice and encouragement.

This is coming from my itouch so apologies about anything misspelled or whatever:)

:) :) :)

I love making DVD's if you don't know. Taking pictures and videos and putting them to music or words and it's just a lot of fun and they mean a lot to the people you give them too. I always make them around Christmas time because it's a good meaningful-from-the-heart gift. & it will make you cry and laugh your hindend off at the same time! Because yes, me.. I am cool like that!

We (as in my best friend & I) have been trying to make a video for a friend of mine.. and we are trying to be serious but we just keep cracking up. It’s so funny. I think I’m going to send them to my friend anyways.. because it’s the real us acting crazy. It’s a lot of laughing and camera shaking because I can’t be serious.. Ever. It’s impossible to be serious when you are with your best friend. True story.

You probably do not care that I had to pee. (Sorry). But.. that's what happens at 1:someodd time in the morning and you have been laughing for an hour straight. This isn't the funniest one. I deleted the way funny one on accident"/.. I was upset. But it's okay.. we will make more funny ones! Plus when I'm 70.. it will be fun to sit around with her & watch them:).. Because yes, we will be bestfriends forever.

Jesus Take Everything!

If you know me in the slightest you know that I express myself through music. I find music that describes how I feel in that certain moment or even that day.. I absolutey love to find songs that describe how I feel about my Savior.. I have two that are on my top list right now. They are called "Find You Waiting" by DecemberAdio and "Take Everything" by Seventh Day Slumber.

The one you get to experience today is Seventh Day Slumber. I recently found this band about two months ago and they are absolutey amazing. Joseph Rojas (the lead singer) has a beautiful testimony. God saved him from crack addictions and all sorts of things, you should look him up.

I can honestly say they are my all time favorite band EVER! It's just an amazing group. He said that he started singing because he wanted to give something back to God for all God had done for him. && music was one thing he was really good at.

I have had this song, and many of their other songs on my iTouch for so long and I know the words but sometimes it's where you like the music and you know the words but you never really LISTEN to them.. well in the video below, he spoke the words before he sang some of them.. && it spoke volumes to me.

ENJOY! :)

Another melody,

Another empty song,

I tell myself that I have praised you,

And try and make believe

This is all you want

But once again I know

I’ve missed it.

Praising you is not just the songs I sing,

Jesus here I am

Take everything

Take the pain inside,

Take the brokenness.

Don’t stop til there’s nothing left.

My arrogance, my pride,

The loss of innocence,

Jesus, take everything.

There’s nothing left I need,

That’s when I feel alive.

Holy Spirit fall Fresh upon me,

You can have it all.

Take the pain inside,

Take the brokenness.

Don’t stop til there’s nothing left.

My arrogance, my pride,

The loss of innocence..

Jesus, take everything.

Amazing Love

I’m forgiven because You were forsaken,

I’m accepted, You were condemned.

I am alive and well, Your spirit is within me,

Because You died and rose again.

Amazing love,How can it be

That You, my King, should die for me?

Amazing love,I know it’s true.

It’s my joy to honor You,

In all I do, I honor You.

I’m forgiven because You were forsaken,

I’m accepted, You were condemned.

I am alive and well, Your spirit is within me,

Because You died and rose again.

:)

It truly is amazing love.

I can't believe that, above all things.

He loves me more than anything.

&& you if you didn't know:)

Thank you my God!

I love you.

Happy Birthday Kory!

I don't agree with how he lives his life, and he knows that..

But he's still my cousin and we have still been there for everything in each others life. && even though sometimes he breaks my heart, I still love him very, very much.. & so does God. He's the only friend I've had since birth & I love him a whole bunch!

HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY BIG BIG COUSIN!

Johanna

I'm not the one that talks about Johanna alot. But I was doing my bible study tonight and I thought about her because today we had a luminary service at her grave, it was neat.

This verse is what I wanted to share with you:

John 4:11 says "...This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby"

So true, huh?

I figured something out...

I've never told anyone because I didn't want to sound "stupid" or "ridiculous" but, God has been silent to me for almost 3 months. I just figured (from things not spoken) that I wasn't worthy enough for Him to answer my prayers. However, His word says "none is good, no not one"...

Then I open my Bible Study to start it.. and it's on when God is silent and "has God ever been silent in your life?" I was like "oh my!" I love how He works and it seems like it is just for you!

Sometimes God is silent because He isn't ready for you to know what's going on and what He's doing just yet.

There are two ways that you can deal with this silence.. you could be like me and get angry and upset and frustrated! (not a good choice, just saying. It ruins a very good relationship) ... Or you could just surrender to Him and say "Lord, just show me what you want me to know"...

That's what you do if it isn't sin that is keeping Him from speaking to you.

:) Wanted to share what I learned!!

Chicken Spaghetti?

I'm sure you are making the facial expression of "what?!" right now.. but seriously, bare with me. It's amazing. My bestfriend:) in all her greatness introduced me to this delicioso meal:D Really, it's good.It's not what you are thinking it is either, replacing your meatballs/hamburger (whichever you use).. it's like an awesome mexican dish for spaghetti or something:)Doesn't that look so good?! I know you think it does!! So I'm going to graciously give you the recipe for it.. please try it. Really, it's simple and easy & tastes NOTHING like normal spaghetti.

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

2 cans of diced tomatoes.

1 can of Rotel

1 box of spaghetti noodles (or angel hair.. I personally think it'd make a neat lasagna)

2 cans of cream of chicken (we used one can of cream of chicken and one of cream of mushroom - either one works.. whatever you want!)

2 chicken breasts

Shredded Cheese (whichever you like)

Cook your chicken

Cook your noodles

While they are cooking mix all other ingredients in a large bowl (except cheese).

Once the chicken and noodles are finished put them into your bowl and mix it all together.

Put a layer in your cassarole dish and the put a layer of cheese.

Repeat till you use all your bowl ingredients

Pop it in the oven @ 350 for 45 minutes.

I know, I know.. I'm not good at writing recipes but I hope you figure it out for your good!
Because it is delicious!! Before you know it you will be stuffing you face. Really!It really is amazing, & I really hope you try it!! Thanks TAYLOR!!

Throwing in Clayton for good measure:) Just because I miss him!!:D<3>