Happy smiling!

This little darling has so many expressions! Reuben has grown so much, and just gets more and more handsome. :D I had a friend over while Reuben was at my house, and she helped keep Reuben occupied (he never knew there was a hat on his head!) while I snapped pictures. (Thanks Kayla!)
I can't help smiling at these pictures, and I hope you can't too!

No Compromise

This is a really good podcast by Pastor Mike Abendroth. I listen to a lot of "NoCo" and I really enjoy their episodes. This recent one is amazing:
http://www.nocompromiseradio.com/2015/04/09/what-i-wish-people-told-me-part-2/

Cute boy =

 

Reuben

 

 

 

Love you, Reu!

April showers...

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? 

No google-ing now! The person who comments with the correct answer, I'll host an interview with them and post it here on the blog. How does that sound? :) Enjoy the rain!

Florida

Wow! I hit 3,100 page views on this blog since the beginning... :)
And yes, I realize I haven't posted in a very long time! So sorry! I have kept busy though. I'm preparing for 3 violin performances sometime early May.. awesome! I completed Segment two for drivers ed. (that means I'll be driving soon!) And school.. if you want a really good course on the Constitution, take it for free from Hillsdale College. It's really good!
And, in early March, my family drove to FL for two weeks. A wonderful vacation was had by all.
So, lots of photos coming your way! 

(the one above is my favorite of the whole trip!)

We didn't stay next to the beach, but we got to "visit" a couple times.

Some sweet lady offered to take a picture for us. I love it when people do that! (although they're sometimes intimidated by my huge camera.)

And I also love this picture! *sisters*

 

Dad found an amazing house for us to rent, on a beautiful lake. Thankfully there were no alligators in it, so we did swim. (although I was kind of scared if I got in deep enough where the water wasn't clear... just sayin!) My younger siblings swam almost every day. But the water was cold, legitimately cold! I was more content to just sit on the dock and put my feet in. :)

 

 

The first day we were there we saw a eagle:

It's such a majestic bird!

 

This was our dock.

 

From the top..

 

Moon over the lake

 

Lydia and I made some "'barefoot sandals" for our Fl adventure. They're so easy to make, and fun to wear. (though just like sandals, they take some getting used to!)

I also learned how to make safety pin bracelets... soo fun!! These are perfect to make while watching a movie...(like Jane Austen's Emma)

 

 

 

Beach:

I love going to the beach! I love the "wow" feeling of just standing and looking, letting the water roll over your toes, and being in awe of my wonderful Creator!

 Our favorite ocean game, chase the edge of the water and don't let it catch you!

 



I love my parents!

 

 





 

These little blue things stung Daniel on the foot, thankfully it wasn't serious!  

 

 Path to the ocean from the parking lot

Sunset over the bay. We saw some dolphins swimming here!

 More to come later!