Young Maiden's Daybook-1/4/2010

Today...January 4th, 2010

Outside my window...Very cold, and sunny.

I am thinking...Of what dinner I want to make this week.

I am wearing...A brown long-sleeved shirt, and blue jeans

I am reading...My Bible, and my Nancy Drew series

I am creating...Nothing at the moment. But I will make chocolate chip cookies this Tuesday.

One of my favorite things...Learning to play my piano

For education this week...My regular school schedule, and I plan to continue to learn how to play my piano.

A keeper at home-skill I am using/learning...How to make different items out of the food we grow out of our backyard.

A spiritual lesson I am learning...Patience, controlling my actions and words, and praying without ceasing.

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Being content in each situation that God places me in.

Scripture I am memorizing..."She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:22-26

I am praying for...Guidance through my life and choosing the right path to walk on, that He will make my dream come true, and unspoken prayer requests.

For the rest of the week...My parents have Bible study Tuesday evening, My brothers and I have our Bible study on Wednesday evening, and whatever the Lord seems to fit in.

A picture I would like to share...This is picture of a lily pad flower I took some time last year.



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Young Maiden's Daybook

Today...Monday, December 21, 2009!!!

Outside my window...The snow is melting, it's VERY cold.

I am thinking about...What my New Year's resolutions are going to be.

I am thankful for...God sending down His Son, and having Him die for our sins.

I am wearing...A navy blue long-sleeved shirt, and pink pajama pants.

I am reading...My Bible, and my Nancy Drew books.

I am creating...Blog Updates, and later this week I'm going to make peanut butter cookies, and snicker doodles for our family gathering.

One of my favorite things...Spending time with God, and falling apart in His arms.

For education this week...No school this week. Christmas break!!!

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...Keeping up with the crafts to do with my little brother.

A spiritual lesson I'm learning...Reaching out to someone at least once a month.

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Keeping a positive attitude in everything I do.

Scripture I'm memorizing...She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. Proverbs 31:14-17

I am praying for...My future. God's guidance through my life, that I choose the right paths that make Him smile. And a quick recovery to get over this last bits of my cold.

For the rest of the week...All I know is that we are going over to my Mamaw's on Christmas Eve for dinner and gifts. Christmas morning we'll get up, have breakfast, and open the presents underneath the tree. Then later that day will be our family gathering.

A picture I would like to share...This was taken from my favorite movie for this time of year, "The Nativity Story".



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Young Maiden's Daybook-11/16/2009

Today...Nov. 16, 2009

Outside my window...Very sunny!!! And a nice breeze going on!!!

I am thinking...That I want to deep-clean my bedroom, and I want to get some other stuff done!!!

I am thankful for...Sunshine-It helps me get motivated.

I am wearing...My pajamas. I am waiting for a load of my laundry to be finished, so I can put on clean clothes. :P

I am reading...Nancy Drew, and my Bible.

I am creating...Blog posts, and hoping to make some more chocolate chip cookies later on.

One of my favorite things...Reading in the sun!!! :)

For education this week...Basic Business Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and English.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...Keeping up with the house.

A spiritual lesson I am learning...Patience

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Reaching out to others

Scripture I am memorizing...Proverbs 31:30

I am praying for...God's guidance through my life. And giving Him all my worries, fears, and dreams.

For the rest of the week...Mom and Dad have their weekly Bible study on Tuesday, I have youth group on Wednesday, and whatever God seems to fit in.

A picture I would like to share...



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Young Maidens Daybook-10/6/09

Today...October (wow!) 5, 2009

Outside my window...It is getting cooler every week, it has been drizzling off and on all day, and the leaves are just now changing.

I am thinking...If I want to go to college or not

I am thankful for...The Lord's guidance through my life.

I am wearing...Khaki pants, and a burgundy, dark green, and beige striped shirt.

I am reading...My Bible, Mission Impossible, and finishing up Little Women

I am creating...Blog posts, and hope to make brownies soon!!!

One of my favorite things...Knowing that I am saved, and forgiven of my sins!!!

For education this week...Science, Social Studies, Math, English, and Health

A keeper at home skills I am using/learning...Keeping up with the house

A spiritual lesson I'm learning...Priorities

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Reaching out to others

Scripture I am memorizing..."No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

I am praying for...Guidance through my life.

For the rest of the week...Mom and Dad has Bible study on Tuesday, I have youth group on Wednesday, Mom volunteers at the food pantry on Thursday, and my family and I have "Way Of The Master" training Sunday night. And whatever the Lord seems to fit in my schedule.

A picture I would like to share...Earlier today I snapped a picture of our tree in our front yard. You can see the red and orange leaves on the top!!!



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Young Maiden's Daybook-9/28

Today...September 28, 2009

Outside my window...Sunny

I am thinking...About the book "Rebekah's Diary" I just finished. And all that she has been through. More on this topic in a later post.

I am thankful for...Family and friends that support my every decision in life. :)

I am wearing...Blue Jean Burmuda shorts, and a lime green polo shirt.

I am reading...Redefining Beauty by Jenna Lucado with Max Lucado.

I am creating...I hope to make some biscuits for the first time...that is, if we have the right ingredients.

One of my favorite things...Spending time with God.

For education this week...Science, Social Studies, English, Health, and Basic Business Math.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...Baking.

A spiritual lesson I am learning...Prayer.

A godly character trait I plan to work on....Reaching out to others.

Scripture I am memorizing...I plan to make a month's worth of scripture to work on in the next couple of days.

I am praying for...God's guidance through the rest of my life. Hoping that I won't make the wrong decisions.

For the rest of the week....We have a small concert at church tonight we plan to attend, Hopefully we'll decorate for fall this evening, Mom and Dad have Bible study on Tuesday night, I have youth group Wednesday night, I think Thursday we are going on a home school field trip, Yippee, and Friday, we are hoping to go to SC to visit our friends.

A picture I would like to share...I took this photo when we went fishing a while back.



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Randomness

Sorry I haven't posted yet. I just couldn't figure out what to write about. So this is going to be just randomness and what has been going on in my life.

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try my hand at making my very first cake. I made a Hawaiian Wedding Cake.

I have a bunch of projects to work on.

I have a Thomas Kincaid color-by-number page Mom gave me.

I have a BUNCH of books I need to catch up on, PLUS, books Mom gave me.

I have a puzzle, I work on every now and then. I don't really have a official place to put it together on. So I put it together on the kitchen table. But before a meal, or if I know that I will be leaving it on the table for a while, then I put it up, Because I don't want my cats to play, tear, or WORSE, eat the puzzle pieces.

And last but not least, I have a stuffed dog sewing kit I haven't worked on in a while.

Just a couple weeks ago I started to get blooms on my butterfly bush.

My flowers are getting bigger. Especially my impatiens. Now next year I KNOW to plant them a little further apart. They are starting to grow into each other.

Next post coming up is pictures my Mom took of our chicken flock. Some of them are cute and funny. I will try to get that one up as soon as I can.

And the next post, probably before the chicken one, will be of my birthday!

Young Maiden's Daybook~6/15

Today...Monday, June 15, 2009

Outside my window...Very sunny, and hottt!!! *panting*

I am thinking...How many children will come to this year's VBS.

I am thankful for...Everything God has provided me, big and small. :)

I am wearing...Pink shirt with silver designs, and purple pants.

I am reading... All the books I listed last time plus "Watchers on the Hill" by Stephanie Grace Whitson.

I am creating...Nothing at the moment, but later this week I hope to make "Hawiiann Wedding Cake", yogurt, and chocolate chip cookies. :)

One of my favorite things...Spending time with my family and friends.

For education this week...I will be working on my PACE.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...baking.

A spiritual lesson I'm learning...Patience and controlling my anger.

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Reaching out to others.

Scripture I am memorizing...Proverbs 31

I am praying for...My future and this year's VBS.

For the rest of the week...the usual and whatever God plans to fit in.

Picture I want to share...This is a baby Cardinal that hatched from my butterfly bush.

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Young Maiden's Daybook~6/8

Today...Monday, June 8, 2009

Outside my window...Is sunny and bright outside, after so many showers.

I am thinking...I should get some stuff done around the house, including deep cleaning my room.

I am thankful for...Everything God has provided me. Salvation, family, friends, church, etc.

I am wearing...A pink "house" shirt, blue jeans shorts, bare feet, my hair is down drying!

I am reading...Still the same as before.

I am creating...Well, I am making this blog post, then deep clean my room, then maybe later on this evening me and the boys (my brothers) will make cupcakes, I will post about this later!

One of my favorite things...Baking.

For education this week...I will be working on my PACE.

A keeper at homeskill I am using/learning...Baking

A spiritual lesson I am learning...Reaching out to others.

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Controlling my attitude.

Scripture I am memorizing...Still working on Proverbs 31

I am praying for...God's direction through my life. Hoping that He will show me what He wants me to do with my life.

For the rest of the week...Same as last week.

A picture I would like to share...This adorable kitten is on my desktop for now!

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Garden Update

We (Mom, Dad, and I) went outside to check our gardens. It turns out that we got 2 squash from our squash plants!

We should get some more tomorrow. Our corn is growing well. And our okra is just taking it's time. But it is getting there.

Young Maiden's Daybook~5/25

Today...Monday, May 25, 2009

Outside my window...Is really cloudy, every now and then the sun will peak through the clouds, warm out, almost a great day for yard work, :)
I am thinking...I am actually making a list of around the house and yard stuff that needs to be done today. It is getting pretty long. Should get started after this post.

I am thankful for...Great "bloggy" friends that I can relate too. That inspire me. :)

I am wearing...My "yard" shorts, my purple shirt that I got from Disney World that reads "Sometimes princess, sometimes pirate.", and my hair is up.

I am reading...Same as before. Have not caught up on my reading yet.

I am creating...I am hoping to make chocolate chip cookies later on today.

One of my favorite things...A clean house. With no toys on the floor, that I have to dodge. :)

For education this week...I am working on my "end of grade" tests.

A keeper at home-skill I am using/learning...Keeping a clean house.

A spiritual lesson I am learning...Reaching out to others.

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Suffereth long, is kind, envieth not, vaunteth not itself, isn't puffed up, behaveth not unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity, rejoiceth in truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things, and never faileth!

Scripture I am memorizing...Proverbs 31

For the rest of the week...Mom has work on Tuesday and Thursday, I have youth group on Wednesday, and I think we are going on our first home-school group field trip this weekend.

A picture I'd like to share...Our "Little Bunny Foo-foo"!

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Young Maiden's Daybook~5/11

Today...Monday, May the eleventh

Outside my window...Is sunny and warm

I am thinking...about our new bunny

I am thankful for...friends and family members I trust and depend on

I am wearing...white tank top, pink over shirt, and plaid shorts

I am reading...still to much to list, I need to get back to reading

I am creating...nothing at the moment except this blog post, I might draw a picture after dinner

One of my favorite things...spending time outdoors

For education this week...we are starting on a new curriculum this time.

A keeper at homeskill I am using/learning...baking/cooking

A spiritual lesson I am learning...reaching out to others

A godly character trait I plan to work on...suffereth long, is kind, envieth not, vaunteth not itself, isn't puffed up, behaveth not unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity, rejoiceth in truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things, and never faileth!

Scripture I am memorizing...Proverbs 31

For the rest of the week...Mom has work on Tuesday and Thursday, I have youth group Wednesday, and whatever pops up. I am hoping to go to the library this week.

A picture I'd like to share...my cats like to lay in weird positions...example

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Herb Festival

Every spring, a herb festival is held at our local farmer's market.

Mom and I had a great time looking at all the homemade stuff and the herbs that local farmers grew.

I am wanting my own flower garden this year. So later own today Mom and I are going in the front yard and figuring out which garden I can get. Mom asked me if I was wanting to plant some herbs this year. I told her since this is my first garden that I am wanting to try flowers this year. Then next year I will do herbs. And this evening I am going to probably get me some seedlings from a store.

I have been tagged!

Emily Joy has tagged me. This tag was made up by Hannah!

So let me get started!

~Your Favorite:~

Color? Purple

Candy? Anything chocolate!

Main dish? Mom's Chicken Supreme Casserole.

Dessert? Rachel's Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Drink? Dr. Pepper

Veggie? Bell Peppers

~Do you?~

Go to Starbucks Coffee Shop? No. Not a coffee drinker.

Go to the mall a lot? Not really. Once in a big while. I am kind of wanting to go now.

Talk on the phone everyday to someone who is not family? No.

Read your Bible everyday? I try to, but sometimes I don't. I'm trying to do better though...

Do lots of reading period? YES! Right now I am working on "Left Behind: The Kids" series.

See your grandparents everyday? No.

Bake a lot? When I feel like it.

Clean your room everyday? It is part of my chores. So yes.

Have to say your sorry to someone everyday? Usually :)

~A Certain Thing You Dislike Of Each Category~

Veggie? Okra! Mom and I do not like okra. We told Daddy he would have to force it down our throats.

Color? Brown.

Drink? Coffee

Animal? SNAKES!

~Do You Have A~

Pet? Yes.

Gift card at the moment? No.

Sewing machine? No. But my Mom has one.

Big mess under your bed? No. Just stuff where I have no clue where it goes.

Pack of gum in your bag or purse? No. I always try to. Or I will eat all of Mom's.

Computer in your room? Yes.

~Have you ever~

Been on a plane? No.

Been out of state? Yes.

Out of the country? No.

Been in a eight-teen wheeler? No.

Been in a car accident? No.

Read about a hundred and fifty page book in about and hour? No.

~Your Favorite Place to?~

Go shopping? Khols or Target

Eat out? Mickey D's

Go visit? A park or lake.

Read a good book at? My bed. Very comfortable. If I want some fresh air I go on the deck with some hot tea.

~Random~

What color is your room? Green with white trim. It is cottage garden themed.

Do you share a room with anyone? No!

Have you ever went swimming in a pond? No.

How old are you? 16.

What year were you born? 1992.

Are you related to anyone important or famous? Not that I know of.

Have you ever met a vice president? No.

Are you getting bored yet? No. I love being tagged. So much fun.

What are you thinking? That these curly fries are so good!

I tag anyone who wants to do this. I think this is a great way to know about someone else.

Apron

I recently entered Hannah's apron giveaway. One morning last week while I was doing my chores, my brother, JJ, went to check the mail. He came back in saying my name. I asked "Did my apron came?". I saw a package in his hand. I took it out of his hand. I ran to Mom saying that my apron had come. We sat on her bed and opened the package. We pulled out this gorgeous apron. It is soooo pretty! So I put it on, and we went into the kitchen to take pictures of myself in my apron.

Young Maiden's Daybook:4/20

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Today.... Monday, April 20, 2009

Outside my window.... It is bright and sunny out. Great day for yard work or gardening!

I am thinking..... what flowers I want to plant.

I am thankful for..... water.

I am wearing..... blue jean Burmuda shorts, white tank top, pink over shirt, bare feet, red hoodie, and my hair is up :)

I am reading.... to much to list

I am creating..... a blog post or two

One of my favorite things..... enjoying the nice weather

For education this week..... regular school schedule, but Mom said we have to do more math than we usually do

A keeper at homeskill I am using/learning...... does gardening count?

A spiritual lesson I am learning..... reaching out to others

A godly character trait I am working on..... prayer

Scripture I am memorizing.... "Surely I am with you, to the very end of age!" Matthew 28:20

I am praying for..... future and friends

For the rest of the week.... Tuesday and Thursday Mom has to work, Wednesday is youth group, Friday Mom and my older brother is leaving for SC!

A picture I'd like to share..... This is a basket full of farm fresh eggs we dyed the evening before Easter!

New Recipe, Tried, And Success

Last week I was craving some chocolate chip cookies and Mom and Dad needed to take a snack to their Bible study.

The only recipes I could find included either oats or nuts.

The last place I checked was Rachel's blog. I knew that she loves to cook/bake. And guess what? I found a great chocolate chip cookie recipe. I have to say that I was kind of nervous trying a new recipe. But I did it. The other reasons why I was nervous was because I had never worked with brown sugar, and because I had to put the cookies on an ungreased pan. I said "Are the cookies going to stick?". After they baked, I pulled them out of the oven and checked them to see if they were done. Guess what? The cookies did not stick. I kind of mutilated a cookie by checking it. So when Daddy got home he tried half of the mutilated one. He said they were good. So I tried the other half myself. And I have to say that I was really impressed with my cookies. Mom was even impressed. She took two batches to her Bible study. When she came home, I asked her what the other people thought. She said they were impressed, too.



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Young Maiden's Daybook-Week 8

Today... Monday, April 13, 2009

Outside my window... It is very bright, the sun is out drying up the rain.

I am thinking... I should start kicking up my school work, and catch up on my reading.

I am thankful for... My Wonderful Saviour, who died on the cross, suffered the pain and mocking, just for us.

I am wearing... Gray Tommy Hilfiger t-shirt, blue jeans, bare feet, and my hair is up.

I am reading... A Young Woman's Walk with God by Elizabeth George, Left Behind: The Kids-Second Chance, Nancy Drew: Nancy's Mysterious Letter by Carolyn Keene, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Set-Apart Femininity by Leslie Ludy.

I am creating... Well, Tuesday I want to try making Blondies.

One of my favorite things... Taking walks along our street.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning... baking

A spiritual lesson I am learning... Trust

A godly character trait I am learning... Reaching out to others

Scripture I am memorizing... "Surely I'm with you to the very end of age!" Matthew 28:20

I am praying for... Guidance through my life.

For the rest of the week... Not really sure, I guess my regular stuff which includes house work and school.

A picture I'd like to share...



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The Easiest Garlic Bread You'll Ever Make

Sorry about the long title, but I could not figure out a good title for this blog post. Since Jocelyn posted a post about her spaghetti recipe, I decided to post a blog post of our easiest homemade garlic bread.

Ingredients:
As many slices of bread you want or need (homemade will do also)
Garlic Powder
Italian Seasoning
Butter (we use squeezed or spray, but homemade will do also)

What to do:
Lay the slices of bread on a cookie sheet(s).
Spread the butter on each slice of bread.
Sprinkle the garlic powder on each slice of bread.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on each slice of bread.
Pop the cookie sheet(s) in the oven.
Bake at 350 degrees.
We don't time our bread. So we take it out when we think it is done or when it is golden.

Hope you enjoy our recipe!

Young Maiden's Daybook-Entry 7

Today...March 30, 2009

Outside my window...cloudy, wet and rainy

I am thinking... about how this weekend is going to be

I am thankful for... family and friends

I am wearing...black shirt, jeans, socks, and my hair is down for the moment

I am reading... Handmaidens of the Lord by Crystal Paine, Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

I am creating... nothing at the moment, but later this week I am planning to help Mom with a cake

One of my favorite things... Tickling my little brother

For education this week... whatever Mom puts on my schedule

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...laundry A spiritual lesson I am learning...patience

A godly character trait I plan to work on...charity

Scripture I am memorizing..."I can do all things in Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 I am praying for...guidance through my life

For the rest of the week...school, cleaning, and Adam's 6th birthday on Saturday

A picture I'd like to show...

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Apron

This is one of my Christmas presents from last year.


This is my very first apron. It is an Amish apron. Mom has one just like it but it is a different color. I use it to cook in, and when we start gardening this spring, I am going to use it to carry veggies.

In this picture I am making brownies. I am the official brownie maker in my family. I use the brownie recipe from Hillbilly Housewife. I am hopefully going to learn how to make blondies from Hillbilly Housewife. I've made snicker doodles once but I accidentally made them to small.