On Friday, we went with our Aunt Sissi and her two boys Coty and Levi to the Hiddenite Gem Center. Grace, Hannah, Coty, and Levi looked for gems. Here is some pictures.

Grace

Hannah

Our cousin Coty.

Our cousin Levi.

Here is a bookmark I cross-stitched today.

Lydia

Grace's little sister :)

Ashley has tagged us for the "eight things about me" meme. Thank you, Ashley. Here is eight things about me.

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Lydia

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1. I got saved on September 12, 1997 when I was six years old.

2. I enjoy reading.

3. This is my sixth year of playing the piano.

4. I'm going to be a senior this year.

5. I enjoy doing crafts.

6. I really enjoy playing the piano.

7. I like plain chocolate and chocolate with caramel.

8. My favorite soft drink is Mountain Dew.

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I'm tagging whoever reads this post!

That means You!

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Levi, Coty, Mamaw, and Hannah

Two Sisters gave the Nice Matters Award and tagged us for the Middle Name meme.

Thank you Two Sisters!

Here is the Middle Name Meme.

Here is Lydia's

Ann

A- Always reading

N- Nutty about chocolate

N- Nice

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Here is Grace's

Ellen

E- Eager to drive

L- Learning Art

L- Like to learn new things

E- Enjoys swimming

N- Needs a cheeseburger

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Hannah will be doing hers on her blog very soon!

We have been given the Nice Matters Award by Laura H.

Thank you Laura!

“This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you’ve been awarded please pass it on to 7 others who you feel are deserving of this award.”

We are giving this award to-
Karen

Esther

Chyrll

Ethel

Hannah

Courtney

Sis. Kristi

Yesterday, our 3rd cousins, Whitney and Kaitlen had a sleep over with us. We had a lot of fun. We played games, watched a story, painted our nails, and got ready for the yard sale, we had today. We went to bed after 12:00 and us older girls got up at around 5:30 a.m. We had fun at the yardsale, Hannah and Kaitlen kept us entertained :) We had a good time. Whitney and Kaitlen left just a little while ago. Yesterday, I crocheted the straps on some flip flops. Here is a picture.

On Tuesday evening, we went to Amanda's house. Grace and Hannah swam in her pool. Here is some pictures.Hannah

Ethan

Yep, that's Grace down there :)

"Is anybody looking?"

"Yay! Yummy cookies."

Girly things :)

Last night, our cousin Charity had a sleepover with us. We had a lot of fun. We played games, watched videos and dvds, painted our fingernails, and other fun stuff :) Here is some pictures of our fingernails.

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Before

After.

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Our Dad has put on Sermon Audio the message he preached last night. Click here to listen to it.

Taylor from Taylor's Blog tagged us for the "Eight things about me." meme. Thank you for tagging us, Taylor! Grace is going to do the meme.

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Here are the rules

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1. Post rules before giving the facts

2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves

3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.

4. At the end of the your blog you need to tag some people and list their names. Leave them a comment on their blog, telling them they have been tagged and not to forget to read your blog.

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1. My favorite colors are lime green and baby blue.

2. I'm going into 11th grade.

3. One of my favorite groups is the Perry's.

4. I dislike mustard and mayonnaise.

5. My least favorite seasons are spring, autumn, and winter :)

6. My favorite game is Rook.

7. My favorite hobbies are Art and Calligraphy.

8. My favorite hymn is "There is a fountain.

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We're tagging

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Ethel of Ethel's Place

Chyrll at Chyrll's corner

Holly and Katie of two sisters

Karen of Karen's blog

Hannah of Made by Hannah

Courtney at Courtney's contemplations

Mom has updated with some pictures of Isaac's party. Just click here to see them.

Before the Party

Saturday evening, was our cousin Isaac's 1st birthday party. We had a lot of fun. Grace and Hannah swam in our Aunt's pool. Here is some pictures before the party started.

The birthday boy :)

Dad and Isaac (Isaac likes to look over the railing and watch Hannah and Grace swim.)

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More pictures coming soon!

Here is another bookmark I cross-stitched for a lady at church.

On Sunday, after chuch, we went on a picnic with our uncle Philip and his family. We went to Kerr Scott dam. We had a picnic, watched some boats, and walked on a trail. We had a lot of fun. If you would like to see pictures of the picnic click here.

Our cousin Coty.

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 they 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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Isn't it wonderful to belong to Jesus!