December 18: Happy Holidays?

This is a really cute song by Go Fish, they are awesome! The message is awesome too! "You can call it something else, but that's not what it will be!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAckfn8yiAQ

Here's another AWESOME one! Kyra, you'll like this, it reminds me of Rick and Tom!"The feeling that I get when we harmonize, well I know it can't be beat!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wolIRZ-IhNA

P.S. This is the only version on YouTube I could find... I picked it more for the words than the video...
Hope everyone has a good Saturday!

December 17: Awesomeness

Today was an awesome day. I woke up at 5:40 (to go to Common Cents to get a doughnut), got a shower, and straightened my hair. At approximately 8:45, West Express was singing to the mayor (see us here http://www.blackhillsfox.com/2010/12/17/Black-Hills-Fox-Hills-View
I'm the one with the black shirt and pants! ;)), and then we went to nursing homes. While we were eating at Culver's, Grandma Judy showed up! That was quite a nice surprise! At about 1:20, West Express was bowling, I got a score of 13, yes I said 13(Hey, who cares? I'm an honorary member of the "Gutter ball Club"!).. Then, I got home from "school", and Mom surprised me with movie tickets to see Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader! I was so excited! Then after watching an awesome move, we went out for tacos!
Now, don't you agree, that was a pretty awesome night!

December 15: Blogging

Wow! It's been a while since I last blogged ! I must be either running out of time, or just not have an exciting life! :) Well, on Friday, tomorrow, WE (West Express) is touring local nursing homes, then going BOWLING! It will be really fun! The only bad thing about that, is that I have to take a math test early! Ugh...
P.S. Get better Kyra!

December Ninth: Concert Night!

We had a great concert, but I am SUPER tired so this won't be a real extensive blog. Whoever says that singing does not take physical strength, should be hung upside-down by their toenails! I'm going to bed now, goodnight!

December 5, Sunday: My Ode to the Hymn

My Ode to the Hymn

Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing over the plains,

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me,
Marvelous grace, infinite grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within,
Rock of ages cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee,

Those beautiful words, do you know where they come from? Do you know what they are? Or what they represent?
Many do not, but I have hidden them in my heart, they are always with me,
They are called hymns or songs for Christians.
They are songs of joy, of rejoicing. Songs of a Redeemer, a Savior.
To Christians they are like pure sparkling water in a world of muddy helplessness.

Those songs reach across all the nations, to all the peoples,
If a nation truly wants to get rid of a religion, get rid of their songs first.
When sung, those hymns are heard all over the world,
Every Christian should hear those songs, and hide their words in their hearts.

Songs of worship are the "glue" of Christianity,
They help us grow in faith, They keep us warm inside, like a flame burning throughout the night.
They unite us as Christians.

Hymns don't have to be pleasing to our ears, only to God's,
Hymns, after all, are not for us to enjoy, but for our Creator.
Hymns are solely for the glory of God, and we should treat them that way,

And enjoy the beautiful songs He has given us.

December Fourth: Grrrr

Well, I'm kinda bummed. Long story short, Silas was pestering me (SEE Kyra! He's not the little angel you thought he was!) to get up because we were going to go out to breakfast, so I told him to go away! And  Dad only hears "GO AWAY!" and not Silas going "GET UP". So he said that I now can not go out to breakfast. I'm going to sound like one of those animal parables, but I truly was kinda glad I didn't have to get up! I would have much rather gone out to lunch or supper... ;)

Desicion Day

This is December third...I have made a decision. I will now not feel pressured to blog everyday, because I will now blog only when I can! We had to run to Safeway because I made a poopy-pie and get a pie, but the only pie left was banana creme!
Oh well, it went okay...
I have an announcement! Gather around everyone! But not here! Go to http://www.silascoolblog.blogspot.com/ !  Yes that's right, Silas now has his very own blog! And you better comment! Or else you're going to be in trouble with ME!

December First

Here is Tuesday's Blog
BORING ___________
Here is today's
DISASTEROUS!
I put WAY to much brown sugar in my pumpkin pie! It turned a poop brown, and tastes way to sweet!  It was also a school project! :P Icky!
P.S. I am the editor of the school newspaper!! :D

Monday

No school. I am not sick anymore, but my mom is! Now I can't say goodbye to my cousins! This STINKS! I totally wish I could drive. :'(

SFB (Sunday's Forgotten Blog)

This is when it hit me hard. I was supposed to have one last sleepover with my cousins, but I just couldn't do it!

SFB (Saturday's Forgotten Blog)

This was the day when I got sick. That is why I haven't been blogging. I got the headache when I was over at my other grandma's house... We played a fun game called Scribbler. I wish I was with my cousins!!!!

FFB (Friday's Forgotten Blog)

We had fun at Borders. We went in the afternoon and saw a friend. There was one table for four  left in the sitting area, then this one guy came up and took the whole table! That was pretty stupid of him!

Thursday

I am having a sleepover at my Grandma's house with my cousins. You will think me crazy, but I am going to Borders on Black Friday! It will probably be packed, but I REALLY want a peppermint mocha!! Gotta go, fun with cousins to be had!

Fun Fun

Having a sleepover with my cousins! Joshua and Brianna are over here. I might post some pictures later! ;) Have a good Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, or Friday?

We have six days of vacation, and I am going to enjoy every one of them! I am probably the only one who is waking up around 6:30 tomorrow, to go see cousins! Oh well, it will be fun!
We celebrated the life of one of my favorite people tonight! My Grandma Judy! She is the greatest Grandma anyone could ask for, and I didn't even have to ask! She came with the family package! ;D I love you Grandma! And I thank God for you every day! P.S. I want to start making you something, maybe the sunglasses bag or the cell phone thingy. Or maybe the small purse... email me Grandma!

Monday's Forgotten Blog

I don't know why I didn't blog yesterday.. Didn't feel like it I guess. I had Savannah over for lunch, it was fun. I was determined to finish all my homework as soon as we got home from school, and I did! See ya!

Speed Blogging

Christmas Presents-- Bought!
Monday tomorrow-- Ugh
Math test scores- Yikes!
Monopoly w/ Silas-- Fun
Tuesday "Lunch Buddy" -- Sweet!
No time to blog, gotta run!

Plans

I am going to bring Savannah to lunch with me on Tuesday! I am as excited as she is! She calls me her "Lunch Buddy"! So sweet!

Friday Fun: Prae Almost Gets Hit By a Drunk Veterinarian!

Yes, It's true. My family and I were driving out of  Burger King when a drunk veterinarian hit the passenger side.  We were all okay, including our car. What scared me, was that he came back to hit us again! He then had the nerve to say we had the ability to drive sideways, and hit him! I thought it was pretty hilarious, but Savannah didn't think so. Silas wasn't laughing either! Email me if you want to know more!

Wednesday's Forgotten Blog

I have been quite busy. I have a Social Studies project that is due, so I am spending some time on that. Math is a nightmare for "left-brain" me! :)  And Mr. Huber is gone for the rest of the week! :( Who is Mr. Huber you ask?! Only the best Social Studies teacher EVER! I will write more later tonight.

Ugh... New Math Book

The torture is heightened! We are starting a new book with a title that I can barely pronounce! It is the Pythagorean Theorem! UGH! It deals with area, and it is really difficult for the "Left Brain" me. I repeat UGH!

Play or No Play?

Should I be in a Christmas play, or not? The kids are REALLY inexperienced, and I don't know if I could juggle everything on top of it! I think the answer is no...

Sunday

I found my knitting book! (Everybody cheers) It was, you guessed it! Right where it should have been, on my bookshelf! I am in the process of familiarizing myself with the stockinette and garter stitches. (Basically, knitting and purling) Fun fun fun! I will try to post some pictures!

Saturday's Forgotten Blog

Okay readers, I would have blogged yesterday, but I was SUPER busy! First I babysat for Mrs. Torbert's daughter. Then I came home, and came up[ with my own way of casting on while talking to my B.F.F.A.E. Heather. We then watched Cops. After that, I tried to stay up and knit, but the result, will soon e a rag :P. Needless to say, I was falling asleep, so the outcome was not pretty!

Pies

Mom has gotten in the "Pie mood" so I am going to have a survey, and ask which pie is Blogger's fave! Here are the choices:
!. Apple
@. Pumpkin
#. Cherry
$. Lemon
%Chocolate
^. Blueberry
Extra credit if you put the correct symbol!

New Random Question!

Okay guys, my new random question is finally here! I had to go through a few of them until I found one I liked. Some of them are pretty random!

I would also like to use this blog space to THANK A VETRAN Thanks for making America safe!

Mythbusters with my Buddy again!

I just want to take the time to thank my little Brother, He's absolutely AWESOME! I definitely couldn't ask for someone better. After all, he has to put up with ME just about 24/7! Thanks Buddy

Mmmm cookies!

My Mommie made the most AMAZiNG sugar cookies! They were so amazing, she won't let me put the recpie on here! I will say one thing though, cream cheese! MMMMMMM!

Monday's Forgotten Blog

Sorry about yesterday's blog, it was a Monday, after all... In Social Studies we are doing this really fun project and I am off to a good start! I need to go do my hair, it's very frizzy. Next week a friend and I are going to try out for a play at the Journey Museum. Tryouts are from 6 to 8. Come one, come all (just don't bring your younger sibling!) .

Mythbuster Sunday

Watchin' a few Mythbusters with my little bro. He's totally awesome!

Saturday

Mmmm... Subway at night tastes REALLY good!

Friday- at last!

I had my ortho. appt. and I am quite sore. But! My friend Jaiden is spending the night! ;) We are having fun!!!

:S Ortho. Appt.

Ugh, tomorrow right away it the morning, I have an orthodontics appointment. :S Please pray!

Great Movie

We watched Remember the Titans. It is a pretty good family movie, with only a few "iffy" parts. I ALMOST cried! That's pretty big for me!

Speed Blog

Tuesday
NO MATH!
Piano
Social Studies project
Messy room :P
Speed Blog!

All Saints Day

I'm watching a MacGyver with my folks. My cousins from Nebraska are here and I'm excited. They are also going to be here for Thanksgiving. Please pray for me because I have an orthodontics appointment on the 5th! Yikes!

All Hallows Eve

Tonight was fun after all! We went to my Great-Aunt's house and hid from the trick-or-treaters :). We had pizza and watched a movie also. Too bad school is tomorrow!

Saturday

I woke up kinda early to go to Silas's Robot Club meeting. I'm heading out the door, but I just wanted to say that I have a new random question! Chek my profile! (And please tell me if you can see it)

P.S. Friday

P.S. I forgot to post in my previous post, that we read a very creepy story in English class. It is called "The Telltale Heart". H, you have probably heard of it, and it is probably in your Edgar Allen Poe book. If you have the right narrator, the story sounds extra creepy! I had never really read the story, I had just had it told to me. If you have never read it, you should! Perfect Halloween story! It's not too scary either.

Friday AFTER school

YAY! We won the 8th grade Halloween contest! I got pop, a laffy taffy (which I probably shouldn't eat, but am going to anyway!), and popcorn (another thing I shouldn't eat). :) I am going to a Halloween party on Saturday, then I probably will have a very boring Halloween night. Bye-Bye for now!

Friday

I have blog 3 times today! Today for Halloween at school I am being mouthwash, ahile Tori, Jaiden, and Bryce are being toothpaste, a toothbrush, and dental floss. :)

:S Wed. & Thurs.

I didn't blog yesterday because I was UP TO MY EYEBALLS IN MATH!!! I had to do some of it at lunch because (Yes I am ashamed of this fact) I didn't get done! But you know what that means! *Double blog* !

:) Tues.

Hey guys, it's Tuesday, nothing really goin' on. I'm makin' rolls for Allies, you should come Kyra!

Math :(

I didn't blog yesterday because I WAS UP UNTIL 9:00 DOING MATH!

Sunday at Grandma & Grandpa's house

:) As I said in my title, I am having lots of fun here! My Grandma and Grandpa are the greatest! Mom and Dad are at their budgeting class, so we are here for the night. :) Don't forget to check my random question! I have a new one! Ugg... school is tomorrow!

Saturday

Talent show practice went good, no haunted house. A Halloween party instead. That's about all! I'm off to brush my teeth!

Friday

We're looking at a busy weekend here!
Talent show get together tomorrow
MAYBE the Black Hills Workshop's haunted house
church
That's about it, oh and math of course!

Thursday

Speed Blogging!
Lots' o' homework
Robot club
Bike ride
Aiden and Hallie
A Promise for Ellie- a book
SLEEP!

Student Council :(

Okay guys, this is for real this time. I didn't make student council president. We will have "pity-party-cheesecake" tonight. :( I thank God that His will was done, and not mine. He obviously has a plan for me, he might reveal it to me now, or maybe later. Ecclesiastes. 3:11! :) I need your opinion though, should I be a representative in student council for my class, or is that weird?

Tuesday

Wow, I don't think this is cool! They will announce the winners of Student Council tomorrow, in the pep assembely, in front of the whole school! YIKES!

Monday

Today we had West Express, and it was awesome, and I also had piano, which was kinda awesome. Mrs. Torbert's soon-to-be-son-in-law came home from... wherever he was abroad Afghanistan I think ;). The wedding will be in November, and guess who gets to babysit?! :D Pray for me, tomorrow we vote for student council! I don't really care if I win, but it would be fun! ;)

Sunday

Okay guys, I exaggerated yesterday, it really wasn't AS bad as I made it sound, ;). So don't worry about me okay? Just a temper tantrum! Did I really just turn 13? Sometimes it's hard to tell!

Saturday, I think

Wow, my day has not went well, and it is only half over! The only good thing that happened was that I had a sleepover last night with Kyra. Then as soon as I got home well, long story short, everyone just get me gift cards from now on okay? NO CASH!!!

Friday

Okay guys, sorry about Thursday and Wednesday! Okay, so here's the plan. Tonight I am going to sleepover at Kyra's house, then I will probably stay there until after lunch. Then we have church, and then I will have to fit in homework around all that. Busy? TOTALLY! Plus I have to fit in piano practice! UGH!

Thursday + Wednesday

I just realized some things. 1. I didn't blog yesterday. And 2. I didn't to fun Wednesday! So I guess I'll have to do both today, AND blog about Kyra's house tonight! So I think this will count as Thursday AND Wednesday;) Here is another comic from reverendfun.com

Another fun one;)Oh yeah, Happy Red Ribbon Day!

West Express Wednesday

I am determined to blog every day, but it is getting harder! Today we had West Express AND Allies, AND we slept in, so I ended up forgetting my gym clothes. But, thanks to my GREAT friend Tori, I didn't get docked points! Thanks to all my great friends, I know you've helped me out/supported me at LEAST a thousand times!!!

BUSY BUSY!

I went on an awesome field trip with H today, we went to the sod house, saw white prairie dogs, went to the Grasslands National Museum, and DIDN'T make it to the Missile site, made it to Wall Drug, then to DQ!Then it was "To Grandma's house we go" for supper, and piano after that. All in all, SUPER FUN!!!

Monday

We didn't have school today, but we still did a lot. Tomorrow is a busy day too, and I still have to catch up on my birthday! So much blogging, so little time! Well, I better go to sleep, big field trip tomorrow!! :)
P.S. I added a random question to my profile, check it out!

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is my birthday and I'm super excited! Supposedly I was born round fiveish on a Friday. I am so excited to see what my mom has planned! Have a good night, and God Bless!

Badlands + Football game + Friends = AWESOME

O.K. So today we went to the  Badlands, and it was AWESOME!! And I got to go to a Stevens football game. Now don't get me wrong I don't exactly like the idea of people ramming into other people with their 6 foot something bodies, but this was great because the band was playing! It was super fun, and most of my friends were there! All in all, today was pretty awesome!

Thursday

<-- the Badlands

Okay guys, here is my weekend layout, WE ARE GOING TO THE BADLANDS  TOMORROW! it is going to be super fun! Please pray that it won't be too hot! I think I might go to the Stevens football game Friday night, but I'm not sure. My mom might be planning something for my birthday on Sunday...

Other than that, HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!

WEDNESDAY!

Yay! Here are some more fun cartoons from reverendfun.com, plus a few more christian one liners! I didn't realize that I had done one about Joesph last week, oh well! ;) In case you didn't notice, the "consciences" are an angel fish and a Tasmanian devil! I thought that was cute!

3.We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.

4.Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

5.Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

Tuesday

Sorry I haven't been blogging as much, I have found that It's harder and harder to find time to write! I hope that I will be able to hold out for a little longer, and not have a yearly blog. (mom) I have Allies tomorrow morning, and West Express! It is going to be a super fun day! Just to let you know, I am doing an independent study for lifelong learning, and I will post some of it, probably tomorrow! Picture day was today. :P
P.S. www.snopes.com is a fun website ;)
P.P.S. This is just a cute pic. I found in an email! :)

First Day of West Express

Today was so fun! We had West Express (obviously) and we are learning The Star Spangled Banner! I LOVE being an alto. On a sad note, I think I might be getting a cold! :P

Sunday

We didn't have church today, so it was kinda like a Saturday. You know, not much goin' on! We went to Toy Story 3 at the Elk's Theatre. I can't wait for West Express tomorrow!!!!

Shopping

Okay, so I normally do NOT like shopping, but when Mom asked if I wanted a new top for picture day, I said sure! It wasn't as bad as it usually is, it was really fun! We went to Target and Kohl's. I got a few tops and a pink tank-top. We got the BEST pizza from Target, and icees. ;D

West Express

Well, I guess this is the moment everyone has been waiting for...

I should just say it and get it over with...

I keep telling myself that she could only take 18 kids,

It doesn't help much.

Sorry guys, this is just really hard for me.

I'm not a bad singer...

Am I?

I MADE IT!

Ha ha. sorry about up top, I wanted to make you worry. Did it work? I Am so excited! I can't believe I was chosen! I can not wait for Monday when we have our first practice! I seriously had no idea , no little spec, not even a glimmer of hope that I made it! YAY!

Thursday

You will never believe what happened to me today! Can you guess?! NO MATH HOMEWORK! I was so stunned I almost fell over! We had a man that was impersonating Dwight D. Eisenhower, or Ike. He did a really good job! The only homework is a sheet that we get Monday, then complete it by Friday.
On a different note (no pun intended), West Express will be posted tomorrow! I won't really be disappointed if I don't make it, but I will blog about it.Until then!

Wednesday!

I've been waiting for this! Okay, so at http://www.reverendfun.com/ there are a bunch of hilarious comics (I just wanted to say that in case they copyrighted or something).  So I found one that I like and here it is! Plus one!
And because this is our first "Fun Wednesday" Here are some "Christian One Liners"
1.The good Lord didn't create anything
without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
2.People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
3.Some minds are like concrete
thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Philippians 1:20

Philippians 1:20 ...I will in no way be ashamed...

 A report on "Skirt-y week": ( ;) thanks H!) At first I thought it would be tricky for me. Because I had worn a skirt the day before and gotten a few comments, I wondered what this  day would be like. As I was getting dressed, My eyes fell upon a pencil case that I had received as an early birthday present from the DeJong's (P.S. the lip gloss is amazing!). On the cover was "I will in No Way Be Ashamed. Philippians 1:20    ( and yes it has bright pink letters and a black background) Now, I know it is referring to being a Christian, but today it had  meaning for my personality too. I have now memorized that verse, and I repeated it throughout the stares, and the questioning remarks. And tomorrow, I am fully prepared, and equipped,to wear a skirt. :)

Monday...

Ahhh! We had West Express Choir tryouts this morning! I woke up at 6:00 and STILL didn't get all the practicing time I wanted. We probably won't know who made it until next Monday. If Kyra doesn't make it I will be very sad. (You are an amazing singer Kyra!)
On lighter notes, I think I will wear a skirt this whole week. ( and no NOT the SAME skirt!)Don't ask me why, I won't be able to tell you! ;) I would love some comments about what you think about it though! I think I know what Heather will say! ;) :D

Sunday

Okay, I am going to write about our scripture reading  today, and what it means to me. (now I'm not exactly a theologian or anything, so bear with me here!)
Today we read James 2. It was about not showing partiality to the rich or the poor. One of the verses was the base for an old T.V. show that I used to like. It's called McGee and me (look it up!) On this particular episode, McGee races for the best seat at the table, only to have it  taken away from him by someone with more money. As he looks around, he sees that the only spot left, is the end seat. I always felt bad for McGee ;). James 2 talks about "dividers" between the rich and the poor. I see that in school sometimes, and it really makes me sad.
James also talks about having faith, but no works. He says that having faith, but then not doing anything along with that faith makes something useless. "Even demons believe in one God," he says. This makes me want to do things along with my faith. Verse 26 is my favorite in that passage.
I hope you kinda get what I'm saying about this...
Have a great day!

The Layout

Okay, I kinda have a little layout for what I am going to Blog about:

Sunday-I will probably post a cute Christian comic, or review our sermon
Monday-You will probably either hear about how much homework I have (On a MONDAY!!) or something else along those lines.
Tuesday-
Wednesday- Fun day! (Thanks Aunt Eliza, for this idea!) I will put a little pick-me-up to get us through the rest of the week :)
Thursday-
Friday- This will most likely be what we will be doing on the weekends
Saturday-Close to what Friday is, weekend news

Tuesday and Thursday are just plain old blogging days


Also, I will be babysitting w/ Kyra tonight, it will be so fun! I can't wait to see you Kyra!

Wow!

Okay, this is really cool! I didn't expect Mom (Sarah) to let me do this! I might have to get used to having a blog, but this is going to be... well... WOW! This is a place for me to express myself, and glorify God through it. It is less private than a diary, but more private than a poster displaying all my emotions! ;) Oh wow, HERE I GO!