Hannah, over at Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice... That's Me awarded us with the Brillante Weblog Award. Thank you so much, Hannah!!

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Once an award is received,the rules are as follows:

1. Put the logo on your blog.

2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.

3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

4. Add links to those blogs on your blog.

5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blog.
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We're just going to choose four people.

We choose....

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Chyrll (Our Mom)

Karen

Monica

Morgan Denise

Here is a picture of a potholder I (Lydia) made :)

CAROWINDS

"Carowinds" :)

~ After Burn ~

~ The Park ~

Our Youth Sunday School Class went to Carowinds. It was really fun!! :) We got to ride alot of the rides. Our favorite is "After Burn," which used to be "Top Gun. The day we went was really hot, so the lines for the water rides were really long. LOL - We can't wait to go again!!!! :) :) :)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Dad!!!

We love you!

Pictures....

Hannah
Lydia (self portrait:)

Happy 12th Birthday, Hannah!!!!!
We love you!

(This is Hannah and our new puppy, Tipper.)

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Here are 12 facts about Hannah

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1. She was born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

2. She was saved when she was five years old.

3. She loves animals.

4. Her favorite subject is Science.

5. She wants to be a vet when she gets older.

6. Her favorite colors are pink and light blue.

7. She likes to hang out with her friend, Kaitlen.

8. Her favorite food is Chicken Patties.

9. She really enjoys swimming.

10. She likes to cook.

11. She likes to shop.

12. She enjoys riding her bicycle.

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Happy Birthday, Hannah!

Middle Name Meme

Morgan over at Aunt Morgan's Blog tagged us for the middle name meme. (Thank you, Morgan!)

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Here are the rules: Post the rules on your blog, and then give your answers. List one fact about youself for each letter in your middle name. Each fact must begin with a letter from your middle name. If you do not have a middle name, use your maiden name (or create a middle name). Once you are tagged, update your blog with your middle name and your answers. At the end of your post, tag one person for each letter of your middle name. Leave them a comment on their blog telling them that they have been tagged, and that they need to come read your blog for details.

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Here is my (Lydia's)

answers.

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Ann

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A - Avid piano player (I love playing the piano!)

N - Neat (Having a clean house is one of favorite things.)

N - Novice at cross-stitching (I'm having fun learning how to.)

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I'm tagging (I'm tagging more than 3.)

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Grace

Hannah

Chyrll

Kaitlen

Holly and Katie

Karen

Ethel

Two New Blogs!!!!

Hey!!! Kaitlen and Grace have started blogs!!! So, go by and leave them some comments! :)

Hannah and Grace

Aren't they funny :)

Hannah

Our Mom is hosting some Mid-Winter Giveaways. Just click here to go join in :)

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If We Could See Beyond Today
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If we could see beyond today

As God can see,If all the clouds should roll away,

The shadows flee;

O'er present griefs we would not fret,

Each sorrow we would soon forget,

For many joys are waiting yet

For you and me.

If we could know beyond today

As God doth know

Why dearest treasures pass away,

And tears must flow,

And why the darkness leads to light,

Why dreary days will soon grow bright,

Some day life's wrongs will be make right;

Faith tells us so.

If we could see, if we could know, We often say,

But God in love veil doth throw across our way;

We can not see what lies before,

And so we cling to Him the more,

He leads us till this life is o'er,

Trust and Obey!

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Selected

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This picture was taken near Linville caverns.

Here is a picture of the blanket I just finished crocheting this week. I really enjoyed making it:)

Thou Art Mine
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When Thou passest thru the waters,
Thou art Mine!
They shall never overflow thee,
Thou art Mine!
Tho thou walkest in the fire,
And it seeketh to devour
Thou art precious in My sight, child,
Thou art Mine!
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Everyone that's called by My name,
They are Mine!
They're created for My glory,
They are Mine!
I have chosen them to serve
And My holy name preserve.
They are precious in My sight, yes,
They are Mine!
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I will do a new thing for them
That are Mine!
In the desert send them waters,
That are Mine!
Fear not then, for I am there,
And their path, 'twas planned with care,
For I love them, Oh, I love them
That are Mine!
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Ruth K. Zook

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It is wonderful to belong to Jesus!

Grace

Hannah and Grace

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(I (Lydia) took this picture today.)

Ethan's Birthday Party

Last Saturday, was our cousin Ethan's 3rd birthday party.

Here are some of the pictures.

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The birthday boy :)

"say cheese"

Ethan's presents

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Sorrow looks back
Worry looks around
Faith looks up
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Only one life,
'Twill soon be passed:
Only what's done
For Christ will last.
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Click here to go enter into our Mom's Winter Giveaway!