Thanksgiving #17

Today I am thankful for music. If you know me, you know that I have a very weird taste in music. I like EVERYTHING. From worship to rap... from pop to heavy rock. And my favorite of all, Josh Turner, is country. So when I say everything, I mean everything.
I tend to listen to songs that say what I'm feeling (which is not always helpful at times). For example, I was listening to P!nk's song Who Knew the other week, beacuse I felt exactly that. Or one of my favorite songs at the moment Here Without You by 3 Doors Down. If you know these songs... you know these are not very uplifting or encouraging. And when I am listening to my iPod, and I'm convicted (which is 50% of the time, but wish it was 100), I switch it over to worship music. Like the song I Have A Shelter or Out of the Depths, both by Sovereign Grace Music. I'm truly thankful for God in those moments, because most of the songs I pick like that, it seems like he is picking those songs for me... speaking to me thru them. They are so encouraging, and in those moments I sense he is with me... caring for me. And the best part... he is! What a great God he is!!!

Thanksgiving #16

Last Monday evening, my aunt Stacy picked me up to go Christmas shopping. What a night we had! God really blessed us. I am thankful for that night we had... but this thankful post is about Stacy.
She is only 15 years older than me, so we are fairly close in age... but she is not just my aunt. She is my second mother, one of my best friends, and a big sister as well. She is one of the few people I can go to with everything. I've always had a special relationship with her, and it seems to be growing every year. God has truly blessed me with giving me an aunt like her! She is one of a kind!
Our night started out at Cordova.... (I'm not gonna say where we went because it might give presents away...) but of course we went to Starbucks while we were there. And when we closed down the mall... we headed over to Target, and closed them down as well. The night was filled with a bunch of laughs, and I got all my shopping done. It was so special to spend time with just Stacy... something that does not happen very often.
Thank you Stacy for always being there! Love you very, very much!

Looking Ahead

Well, some of you know I've been going thru a difficult and changing season in my life. It's not at all where I thought I would be a month ago... but I know God has a plan for me. Isn't it funny how we'll be going on with our life, and then God will turn it totally around in just a few hours? But he does it for our good.
The day after things began to change... my cousin Kaitlin, called to comfort me. I'm very close with my cousin, and it was so good to talk to her. At the moment she is going to pharmacy school, and found out about this pharmacy tech test you can take with no college experience, and get certified. I was very interested.
After praying about it and talking to others, I am hoping to take it at the beginning of the year. Some of you know that I was thinking at different times about going to school for business, sports managment, zoology, and accounting... and I was really leaning to accounting for a long time. But this summer, after much prayer, I felt like God wasn't leading me to go to school. Yes, I was interested in accounting... but I never was excited to do it, or thought "yes, that's excatly what I want to do". But with this pharmacy tech thing, I am really excited, and I really want to do it!
Please keep me in your prayers as I'll hopefully be buying the study book soon, and studying to take the test in the beginning of 2011. (It's so weird to think it's almost the beginning of the new year!)

Penne Parmesan Alfredo

This past Thursday I made Penne Parmesan Alfredo. As always I had french bread, and I also did sauteed green beans. I've made Alfredo before, but it was the kind from a jar.

It calls for;

- 1 medium onion, minced

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 cup hot milk

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

- 1 pound penne pasta

- 1 (8 ounce) package frozen peas, blanched in salt water

- Salt and white pepper

You have to melt the butter first, then saute onion in the melted butter. You then mix the flour, and when all is mixed in you gradually add the hot milk as it cooks on low heat. Stir in the Parmesan . I cooked the pasta while I was making the sauce, so it was ready to be mixed. After pasta is drained, mix it with the peas and the pour into the cheese sauce. When all is stired together, season with salt and white pepper.

*I did not put the peas in it because I'm not a fan of them, so that is why I did the sauteed green beans.

It had a different taste, but mom, dad, Josh and I really liked it. I think it's a do-over... but next time I will double it for our 5.



Thanksgiving #15

I know that I haven't been posting lately, and I know it's December now, but I've decided I'm going to still be posting thanksgiving post till I get to #30. (Since I missed a few days.)

So today, I am thankful for my grandparents, GG and Popa Don. A few weeks ago, I went up to VA for a week, and they were so kind to have me stay with them the whole time... feed me... take me where I wanted to go... and encourage me when I was feeling down and crying. It was so encouraging to be with them... more than they know. But it's not just then. They have always been there for me. Cheering me on when I was playing basketball... putting up with me 3 days a week when I was working on their side of town (haha ;) )... and always there to encourage me in my walk with the Lord. I love them so much, and I'm so very greatful for them.
Thank you GG and Don for everything! I love yall so much! See you Christmas Eve! <3

Pumpkin Cream Soup

Last night was not Thursday, but I wanted to make my next meal on the list, Pumpkin Cream Soup. I wanted to make it because of the the name, Pumpkin Cream Soup, since it's Thanksgiving.
I made it along with fresh Italian bread.
It has;
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1/4 cut onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1 Tbs flour
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 1 can pumpkin
- 1 Tbs brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp peper
- 1 cup half and half
It was so easy, cuz you just throw everything in the pot, and heat it up. It took me no more than 5 minutes to make, and everyone loved it. Mom said "It's a keeper", and I agree. But next time, I am going to double it.
(Sorry, no picture.)

Thanksgiving #14

Today I am thankful for food. What a wonderful think food is... and there are so many ways to make it. Something I look forward to every year is the Thanksgiving meal. It's one of my favorite meals, and we have it Thanksgivng day, and a few times in between the two major holidays. This year I am really looking forward to it because we are spending Thanksgiving with just the Keene family, and Ross is my favorite chief.
Hope yall are having a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Turkey day everyone! Hope yall are having a blessed day as you spend it with loved ones. At the moment, my family, Diego and Lili are all in the living room watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.... A family tradition.
Later, we'll be to the Keese's for the day, along with the Cruz kids, for a day filled with the 3 F's... fun-food-football. What are you doing? (Comment if you'd like). Happy Thanksgiving!

Bad Weekend for Watching Sports

So this weekend, I wasn't sure if I would be able to watch any football this weekend cuz I'm in Richmond. Well, I was. Yay... kinda. Saturday afternoon Kaitlin and I were hanging out at GG's and we were watching the LSU vs. Ole Miss game. I was clearly rooting for Ole Miss... and they lost. Later that night I was watching the FSU vs. Maryland game.... GG and Don even came and watched it with me. Well, if you are up to date with sports, FSU won. And if you know me, I hate FSU. But it was fun watching football with GG and Don.
Sunday, I came home from Kingsway, and yes, I was rooting for the Steelers. And they did win, but then we started to watch the Colts game... and what a game. I felt so bad for Peyton. 3 interceptions . And also for Collie, he kept wanting to come back into the game, but they wouldn't let him. Before the half they were down by 14, but knowing my Colts, I was not so worried knowing they are a second half team.
Half time we headed over to the Kury's for dinner. They did come back in the half like I knew they would... but it wasn't 100%. We were all getting excited, it was so close. Karli and I were squeezing each other's hands, we were so nervous. It came down to the last few seconds, Colts were down at the Patriots' 20, and Manning got ready to throw to Tamme with 40 seconds left of the 4th... but it was to far, and a Patriot intercepted it. This was Manning's 3rd for that game, making it a total of 7 this season.
I'm not the kinda fan that says, "Oh, my team is perfect, they did everything they could." They didn't. Just like the Jag game I went to, they were not out there to play football. Peyton didn't do so well, along with the D and receiver's. We are hurting, with Addai, Clark, Collie, and many other starters out... but the backups could really step it up.
I then watched the Giants and Eagle's game last night... and the Gaints lost.
Well, this week Auburn takes on Alabama in the Iron Bowl and Colts are going up against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football... and I hope we tear them apart! WAR EAGLE & GO COLTS!

Thanksgiving #13

I am thankful for God's will. At times I don't like it, but I know he does things for my good. And this does not mean it's easy and fun... but he does things with my good in mind. Right now I don't know what he has for my life. It's hard... but he is at work. I'll post about this later... but I can see things he is starting to lay out for my life. It's hard, you can be praying for me.
But this morning I went to Kingsway with my grandparents, and it was so good. But one song during worship really spoke to me, God Moves by Sovereign Grace Music.

♫God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm
Deep in His dark and hidden mines
With never-failing skill
He fashions all His bright designs
And works His sovereign will

So God we trust in You
O God we trust in You

O fearful saints new courage take
The clouds that you now dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessings on your head
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
But trust Him for His grace
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face

So God we trust in You
O God we trust in You
When tears are great
And comforts few
We hope in mercies ever new
We trust in You

God’s purposes will ripen fast
Unfolding every hour
The bud may have a bitter taste
But sweet will be the flower
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain
God is His own interpreter
And He will make it plain

"The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower." I'm excited to see what he has for me. He is good!

Well, Colts are about to play.... gotta stop blogging. GO COLTS!

For All You Psych-os.

If any of you watch the tv show Psych... this is for you. Well, if you are up to date with the show, Shawn and Juliet are together. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with it. What are your thoughts? I'd love to know, so if you could comment on this post what you think of the couple.

Thanksgiving #12

I am thankful for scripture. Within the last few months, God has really been showing me things in his word that I have never seen before. I read thru the book of Matthew, and now I am almost done with the book of Mark. I read one chapter at a time, and every time I read it, something new is revealed.
He also reveals it other ways as well. I was drinking coffee here (here is GG and Don's house) and I had a Thomas Kinkade coffee mug, and it had Matthew 6:21 on it. Well, I did what my dad tells me to do, and not only read that verse but read the others around it. So I read that section in my Bible, and I have really been meditating on it.
Look it up yourself: Matthew 6:19-26.
God is so good to show me things in the weirdest ways. Isn't he good?

Thanksgiving #11

I am thankful for laughter. I'm going thru a different season at the moment... and it's not the easiest. Tonight, I watched a movie with my grandparents called Life With Father. I watched it with the Bishop's when I spent the night on Tuesday, and it was pretty funny. And yesterday I found it on Netflix and watched it with GG and Don tonight. It's a movie that was made in the 50's and it's pretty funny. It was great to sit here and laugh with them. Something I really needed.

Well, time to settle down for the night. Football tomorrow... and I won't be able to watch. Atleast it's Auburn's bye week. War Eagle!

My Way Up

Well, as most of you know, I'm in Virginia for a week. I flew up by myself for the first time ever... and it was quite an adventure.

I woke up at 3am to finish packing anything I needed to get ready before I had to leave, such as tooth brush, hair things, etc. And around 4:15, my wonderful father was so kind to take me to the airport. I was shocked at how many people were on the road at 4 in the morning.
Well, when I got to the airport, I checked in, said my goodbyes to my dad, and got in line for the security check. Once again, there were a lot more people than I expected to see that early in the morning.
When I got up to be checked, they stopped me and took me to the side to be checked even further. They also took my bag to look thru, and asked if I had any weapons. I said no, and they took my bag back thru the scan. Do I really look that suspicious?
Every thing after that was smooth, I even was able to put my bag in the over head with no help. Yay me. The ride was a little bumpy tho, and at one point I thought the flight attendants were going to fall over with the cart.
Arriving in Atlanta, we entered a storm, lightning and crazy wind. And as we were landing, I saw one building of Airtran planes, and another with Deltacom with 3 Airtran planes at the very end. I was hoping none of those were my plane, but guess what? It was. When I entered concourse c (in Brian Regan's voice), 15 minutes early than I was suppose to, I asked the lady where I was taking off. She told me in the building next door, concourse d. I looked at my ticket and my plane was leaving at 8:45 and it was 8:10. So I pretty much ran, flollowing the signs leading me to concourse d. I thought about taking the sub, but it wasn't there yet. So I took off. When I got to concourse d, one way was gate 1-16, the other 17-what ever it was... and it started at D16, and I needed to get to D1a (and if you have never been to the Atlanta airport, I couldn't see more than 5 gate signs at a time. That's how big it was.) Once I got to D1, it said departing for Indianapolis at 8:45. Part of me freaked, the other part of me was thinking, "ok, I packed 2 of my Colts shirts, I could just go there and stay till next Monday, and see the Colts play." I then saw the D1a gate at the very end that said departing to Richmond. And right when I got there they were boarding zone 1. I was able to call my mom and GG before boarding myself. As I was standing there, the two men behind me were talking about Auburn, and I was sooooo tempted to turn around and say "war eagle", but the way they were talking, they didn't seem like fans. They were talking about how well they are playing tho... but I didn't say anything.
My second flight was not much better than the first. I was able to sleep for about 15 mintues, but it was more bumpy than the last. The captain kept turning the seatbelts sign on and off. Both flights I had a window seat, and on the second you could totally tell you were headed up north, beacuse all the trees went from green, to red, orange, and yellow. It was so pretty from above, and I was reminded God made all that.
Coming in at 10:30, landing was a little rough, and when I got outside, it was freeeeezing. I was so glad to have my Under Armour hoodie. GG pulled up and it was so good to see her.
It's been refreshing to be here with my family. Monday I spent the day with GG and Don, and also saw the Kury's. And Tuesday I spent it with the Bishops till last night. Today I'm going shopping with the White girls and Jone will be sleeping over tonight. I'm so thankful for my friends and family.

Thanksgiving #10

I am thankful for coffee. I'm not sure what it is about drinking coffee that is so good... but it is. It's bitter and strong... and the way I drink it, it's not sweet at all. Now, if I go to Starbucks (which I do a lot) I do get sweet drinks, such as a Caramel Macchiato or a Mocha Frappuccino. But just drinking it at home, I just take half and half. It's very enjoyable to drink, and it brings much comfort. I'm glad God made the coffee bean.

Thanksgiving #9

Today, I'm thankful for my bed. Last year my grandparents gave my parents their kings size bed, and I was given my parents queen. And I have never slept in another bed that is more comfortable. It feels like you are sleeping on clouds. And the funny thing is, it's over 10 years old. When I had my twin, I had a lot of back trouble, but now, nothing. It's way better than a tempur pedic bed I've slept on.
When I move out, I'm gonna sneak it out, cuz mom and dad said I can't have it.

Needing God's Help

Hey friends,
Please pray for me. I must say, I'm getting a little scared about flying Monday morning. Going alone is making me nervous. My first plan leaves at the crack of dawn... and on the 22nd, I leave late at night. Please pray that God will be wiht me and keep me safe. And everything goes smoothly.
Also pray for me to trust God with my life. The last few days have been really hard. Today, has been a little better, but I really need God's help... I know I can't do this alone.

On another note... War Eagle!

Thanksgiving #8

I am thankful for Zyrtec. One again, this may sound weird, but it's true. If you know me really well, you know that I hate taking medication, for anything. But the reason I'm on Zyrtec is for Snuggs. That's love. But if I wasn't on medication, I would have allergy attacks. My eyes would swell up and water, I would sneez none stop, and I would get very ichy... this is all because of my cat. But Zyrtec is the only allergy medicine I have found to work, and keep my allergies at bay. And this is why I am very greatful... I can enjoy my cat while I have him.

Thanksgiving #7

Today I am thankful for sports. I know this may sound weird... but I am. It's something in my life that does not really change. Yes, the team's roster may change every year, but the team doesn't change. Like the Indianapolis Colts have been the Indianapolis Colts since 1984. And as far as I know, will not move again. I've been a fan since 2006, and they have not really changed. The day Peyton Manning retires will be a sad day indeed (I'm sure I will cry), but when that day comes... they will still be my Colts.
Same with the LA Lakers, they have been my team since 2001, and Miami Heat, have been my other team since 2002. (I do have 2 NBA teams....)
But for me, sports aren't just an enjoyment to watch, it's therapeutic. I can go shoot basketball or mess around with a soccer ball, and it's very soothing. Not sure why... but it is. I know I'm weird, but while I'm shooting the basketball, I use that time to pray. I guess because I was commited to basketball for 5 years strait, season or off season, holding and shooting a basketball is something familiar to me. Whether I'm in Richmond, VA or Pensacola, FL... it still feels the same.
Even tho my life is changing, the games never change.

Hawaiian Chicken

Thursday nights are now my dinner nights, and I want to try new things. Then I had the idea to blog about the new meals I make. Something to look forward to every week.

Tonight was my first night in my adventure of making new things. I made Hawaiian Chicken, along with rice, sauteed green beans, and fresh french bread.

The sauce is a combo of;

- 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

- 1/3 cup ketchup (yes, I made something with ketchup)

-  1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

- 1/4 cup butter

- 1/4 cup vinegar

- 2 Tbs cornstarch

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp Chili Powder

- 1 tsp Soy Sauce

- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

When that is brought to a boil, you pour it over the chicken (3 whole check breast, cut in half, skinned) and cook it for a total of an hour and a half. The recipe didn't call for this, but I put pineapple rings on top of the chicken. (And I did double it for 5 adults and 2 kids.)

This was a major hit in our family... even the littles liked it. Score!



Thanksgiving #6

I am thankful for friends. At times I sometimes feel alone, and I'm not sure if it's cuz I'm here in Florida or what. But since I've been going thru something hard, my friends have all be very caring. Some calling me, checking on me to see how I'm doing, and saying they are praying for me. I've had some friends tell me "I'm praying for you. Is everything ok?" or "You've been on my heart lately. Are you doing ok?" That means so much! And it just shows that God is with me... caring for me.
My friends have also been encouraging as I'm going thru this time. Telling me God's got a plan for all this. It's hard to hear... but I know it's the truth... and it really means a lot.
And I have friends that keep telling me, "I'm here girl. Call me when you need to talk."
Thank you friends for caring for me. And all your prayers. I know God has a plan.... Can't wait to see all my friends in VA, on Monday.

♫Out of the Depths♫

I wish I could listen to this without hurting....

Thanksgiving #5

I am thankful for my sister and brother, and even tho at times I do get annoyed with them (and one more than the other most of the time)... I still love them.
As I'm going thru this new season of life, my sister has been very encouraging. She, like my parents, has been reminding me God has a plan and he is still good. Sunday and Monday night she even slept with me just so I wouldn't be alone. We laughed about random stuff.... such as my "grandpa" cat.
But all my life, she has been the life of the party. And even tho she has her very crazy moments, it's still fun. She can really make you laugh, and will even laugh about herself with you. I am so greatful God gave her to me. I wouldn't want any other sister.
Now, as for my brother. He can be very weird at times.... Let me change that... he is very weird all the time. He has these jokes that come out of nowhere, and make no since, but the great thing about Josh is that, as you are laughing at him, he too will laugh at himself. I'm not sure if he is laughing because he realizes what he said, or if he is laughing because you are laughing. Either way, it's great.
One thing I love about my siblings, is that even tho we get annoyed with each other, we still enjoy each other's company, and enjoy spending time together playing games, the 360, or just talking and laughing.
I'm so blessed to have them in my life, and apart of my family. Love you Kelsey and Josh!

Thanksgiving #4

I am thankful for the trials God brings into my life. At the moment, I am going thru another hard trial. They aren't fun. It seems like I have gone thru more trials than anyone else my age, but I'm sure that isn't true.
God uses trials to bring us closer to him, and all we need to do is trust him. But the only way we can trust him, is if he shows us we need him.
And this is harder said than done, I know, but speaking truth to yourself will help. One way I find to help with speaking truth to myself is writing in my journal or blogging.
The trial I am going thru at the moment, I can't see what God has for my life. I feel like my life is over, to tell the truth. But that's where trusting him comes in. If I knew what he had in store for my life, how could I worship him, how could I trust him?
He himself speaks to us in many ways. My sister on Saturday night texted me, blessed be his name, and once again I broke down. Sunday worship, the second song they did was Blessed Be His Name, and I broke down in church. I knew he was with me, and he will never leave. He gives, and he takes away, but I want to chose to say, "blessed be his name".
2 other songs I've been listening too aswell, Everyday by Sovereign Grace Music, along with Your Hands by JJ Heller.

Here are the lyrics to Your Hands
♫I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn't there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That You would take my pain away
That You would take my pain away

I am trying to understand
How to walk this weary land
Make straight the paths that crooked lie
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands

When You walked upon the Earth
You healed the broken, lost, and hurt
I know You hate to see me cry
One day You will set all things right
Yea, one day You will set all things right

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands

Your hands
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
Prayers right now will be great! One thing you can pray for is that I will stop crying. But also that I will keep my eyes focased on him above, that he will give me peace thru this hard time, along with my trip up to VA. The people I love encouraged me to get away from life, and take a trip up to VA to be with friends and family. I leave Monday and return the following Monday. Pray that the trip will be smooth.
God is good all the time! ~Jeremiah 29:11~

Thanksgiving #3

I am thankful for my partents. Well, they did bring me into this world, but they also have tought me to have a relationship with my heavenly father. At times I didn't want to listen, and I know I gave them a very hard time most of the time. But I'm so thankful that they kept pursuing, and kept speaking truth to me.
And thru the past years, they have stood by me as I walked thru many hard things, and they continue to do so. Even tho I wouldn't share things with them, they always were there to pray for me, always there to speak truth to me, and always there to just give me a hug when I needed one.
Thank you dad and mom for always being there for me! I love you both very much.

Thanksgiving #2

I am thankful for my heavenly father. He has done so much for me. Everyday is filled with his amazing grace. The fact that I'm breathing right now... that is his grace. He also sent his only son to die on the cross in my place... something I don't deserve. And he has forgiven all my sins.
He has cared for me over the years... and at times I might not have liked it... but looking back now, and I am very greatful! Because he did it all for my good. It's all apart of his big plan for my life.
He is letting me live as I don't deserve. Praise God!

Thanksgiving for All of November

Some of you might have seen the invite on Facebook about putting something you are thankful for on your Facebook status everyday for the month of November. I thought that was a really cool idea, but thought to do it on my blog instead, and go into a little more detail about why I am thankful for that thing rather than just saying why I am thankful for it.

#1
I am first thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I cannot thank him enough for what he did in my place on the cross. He has taken the wrath deserved for me, where now I am forgiven of all my sins. What an amazing gift!

Epic Weekend

This past weekend (10/01-03/2010), my family, Mark and Sean all went to Jacksonville to see my Colts play the Jaguars.
Friday, we arrived at my aunt Kelly's at 2a.m.. I was to excited, that I was not able to sleep much. So Saturday had an early start.... It was a pretty chill day. Mark and I watched the Auburn game in the movie theater room. They won! 52-3. =D Jacob took Josh, Mark and I on a ride on the golf cart on the golf couse. There was also lots of pool playing. Later that night we watched the Florida vs. Alabama game. Poor Florida. 6-31. =( Sunday, was another early start... thanks to my excitment. haha But it never hit me that I was going to see my team till we saw the stadium. When we got to our seat (at the very, very top) it was amazing! Even tho we were at the very top, we really did have agreat seats at the 50 yard line.
When my team, in their white and blue uniforms ran out, yes... I started to cry. haha I was so overwelmed with joy! This site was something I never, ever thought I would ever see. It was amazing! haha One of the best moments of my life. haha Mom brought dad's hunting binoculars for us to see closer... and it was so cool! I was able to see their faces! It was such a close game... and the last few seconds of the 4th, Jacksonville kicked a 59 yard field goal. The ending score; Jacksonville 28-31. =( I was very bummed, but I was still very happy I saw my team!
It was an amazing weekend! Not only did I see my team, but I also got to spend time with my boyfriend! =)

Isaiah 53

I'm reading through Living the Cross Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney, and in chapter 3 he says "surprisingly, one of the best places in Scripture to reflect deeply on the meaning of Christ's death is not in the New Testament, but in the Old." Isaiah 53.

I have always heard what it was about, but never read it myself. This morning I did and all I can say is wow! I was so amazed! I then read it again, imagining I was reading it when it was written, not knowing what was to come. It was hard to do, and can't think what they must have felt! WOW! I find it interesting he writes it as it has already happened. 

A few verses stood out a little more than the rest. Verse 7 says, "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth." He knew he was here to die, and He still obeyed His Father!

And also verse 9. "And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth."  We are the ones that did the wrong, not Him, yet He took our place!!! 

This is something I need to be reminded... daily! I know for me, I get carried away with life, and don't stop to think about what He did for me! This is a great passage to read. I'd encourage you to! 

WE WON!

So, last Saturday, we were celebrating Kelsey's 18th.... Well, before everyone got to our house, Kelsey and her man, Sean... along with my man, Mark and me (hehe) wanted to play Nertz. If you don't know what Nertz is, it's a fast past card game. You can either play singles or play teams, and it's pretty much a intense game of Solitare, with a few different rules.
Every since the four of us started hanging out, we have played Team Nertz. Kelsey and Sean vs. Mark and myself. Well, for some reason, Kelsey and Sean ALWAYS win! I think the main reason is because we never have a set score that we play to... we always play till we are tired, or the guys have to leave.
This time, Mark and I won!!! The score was 281 and 279! Two point difference, but that's still a WIN!!!! =D YES!

Lately In My Life....

Lately in my life there has been either a lot going on, or big changes!!!
My family made the trip over to Jacksonville, to my aunts house, on Wednesday the 14th. Where GG and Popa Don, along with Kristy and the girls came down too. It was great seeing everyone and enjoying great times with cousins about my age! Played lots of pool... swam at their neighborhood waterpark, and went off the big slide like little kids about 20 times each time we were there... drove the golfcart everywhere, inculuding Walmart... played our own game of tennis... watched movies in the theater room.... And we did so much more in the 5 days we were there!
Tuesday the 20th, Popa Don, GG, Kel, Josh and myself all piled up in their car to head to VA! I must say that was the fastest trip I have ever taken!!! And I have taken a lot of roadtrips... from VA to Pcola a few times each year... and many more trips!
We had a great time while we were there! Did lots of shopping and saw many good friends! We had a great time spending time at GG and Popa Don's! They even gave us a beach party Sunday night so we could get together with close friends! Played Mafia most of the time... and I must say I have a new strategy. Mwahahaha!
On Tuesday the 27th, we were heading back home. But the night before GG called Kelly, and all the flights from Richmond to Atlanta were full. I was pretty upset, because I was ready to see my parents and Mark the next day. Mark kept telling me I had to come home. Well, we still got up at 4am, and headed to the airport. There were 2 seats left, and we decided to send Kel and Josh on. As I was saying my goodbyes, I was thinking that I might not be able to come home till next week. Because this was the best day of this week to leave Richmond to Atlanta. As GG was writing down the numbers to give Kel and Josh, she felt God was saying no. Well, the gate dude was sooooooo sweet and nice!!! He told us he could get us from Richmond to Orlando... then from Orlando to Atlanta, and Atlanta to Pcola. That is just what we did! On the plane to Orlando we were in business class (aka first class). That was really cool! The other two we were in coach. They were all relaxing to me, but the landing in Atlanta was a lil rough.
When we arrived at Pensacola, we saw our peeps!!! Mom was there with Diego, Lili and Sabrina... Mark and Sean... and Stacy and the girls were also there! It was great seeing everyone... lots of hugs!!! haha Mark and I got a great picture!!! (my profile picture! haha)
When we got home... Mark and I went to Starbucks where I thought we would be talking about our trips. After a while, he asked me if I would want to be in a relationship with him. I was speachless!!! I must say, I was hoping it would happen, but I was not expecting for few months. So when he asked me the day I got back from VA, I was so surprised!!!! I now have a boyfriend!!!! =D These are exciting times!!! I now know why he said I had to be home! =)
He is everything I ever wanted... and God has really blessed me!!!
God has been so kind to me this summer. Blessing me left and right. From opening my eyes to things I had never seen before to Mark. Even my relationship with my parents has grown! He is a great God!!! And I am very thankful for the gifts He has given me!!! My prayer is, I will glorify Him in all I do!

♫Grace Unmeasured♫

 Mom, GG, Popa Don and myself all went to the Sovereign Grace church in Jacksonville this past weekend while we were visiting the Elliott's. This was one of the songs they did, and God really spoke to me thru it. I was so overwhelmed I almost started crying... and all week it's been stuck in my head! It was one of my favorites we did at Kingsway, and I have not heard it since we moved away! What a great song, and how true it is!!! His grace is amazing!!!!

 

♫Grace unmeasured, vast and free
That knew me from eternity
That called me out before my birth
To bring You glory on this earth
Grace amazing, pure and deep
That saw me in my misery
That took my curse and owned my blame
So I could bear Your righteous name

Grace (grace, grace) paid for my sins
And brought me to life
Grace (grace, grace) clothes me with power
To do what is right
Grace (grace, grace) will lead me to heaven
Where I’ll see Your face
And never cease
To thank You for Your grace

Grace abounding, strong and true
That makes me long to be like You
That turns me from my selfish pride
To love the cross on which You died
Grace unending all my days
You’ll give me strength to run this race
And when my years on earth are through
The praise will all belong to You

 Words and music by Bob Kauflin
As recorded on Worship God Live

Boy Meets Girl... First Post!

At the moment I have started to read "Boy Meets Girl" by Josh Harris. Very good!!! It's about how to handle a God glorifying relationship. Josh Harris calls it Courtship.
Most people freak-out when you tell them you don't really date, but rather Court. You normally get the response, "Isn't that what they did in the 1800's?" I'm not a big fan of the name either. Think about it! It does sound kinda funny to stay your in a courtship! haha I like how Matthew (the youth pastor at Kingsway) called it "dating with a purpose". That's exactly what it is!
One part in the book really stood out to me, I even underlined it! haha Chapter 4 is called "Tell Me How, Tell Me Who, Tell Me When!", and he is pretty much talking about that!
He says in a paragraph;
"Our mindset is: "God, tell me who, tell me how, tell me when -- and then I'll trust you." What God wants us to see is that if He did this, our trust wouldn't be real. We want a definitive answer so we won't feel vulnerable, weak, and dependent on Him. But guess what? We are vulnerable, weak, and dependent on Him."
This was very eye opening to me! I never thought that was not trusting God!!!!

Please Pray For Me!

I'm feeling a little stressed out! I know I'm needed to trust God with it... but it's hard! One thing that's on my mind is VA. I'm not worried about going to VA without my parents. Because I stayed here in Florida without them a few times. But it's the fly back home. I'm a little worried about my siblings. haha I guess it's my older sister/motherly instincts. Please pray! Knowing we will be changing in Atlanta... kinda stresses me out!
Also, a few other things I've been dealing with... I'm needing prayer for too. If you think about me, pray that God would give me peace with what He has given me, and that I will have the strength to trust in Him in this area!
I keep listening to "I Have a Shelter", and one verse I love! It says;
♫I have a shelter in the storm.When troubles pour upon me. Though fears are rising like a flood. My soul can rest securely. O Jesus, I will hide in You. My place of peace and solace. No trial is deeper than Your love. That comforts all my sorrows♫

He is good! 

God Is So Good! =)

Yesterday, I went to go pick Mark up so he could come over! =) He offered to go to Starbucks, and we did! Thank you, Mark! I had a wonderful time!!! =)
Well, we stayed and talked for a while. And the things we talked about, I thought about that night. And I realized how much God has done in my life just since January! He has been so kind, and has really changed me! Things I was unsure about then, He has made clear now!
For example, what I believe in. Such as Election. I now believe with all my heart that God has chosen His people, and there are some he has not chosen, that are condemned to hell.
Also, he has changed how I look at relationships. It's not some lighthearted thing we do. When I enter a relationship, I want it to bring glory to God. And I don't want to just be dating for kicks either. I want to be dating for a purpose... with marriage in mind.
He has been so kind to me, and I don't deserve any of it! He is a great God!!! And He always will be!!! This is defiantly an Evidence of God's Grace... and "EGG"!!!! =)

♫I Have A Shelter♫

For those of you who don't know, when I listen to my iPod, I don't listen to random things. Now sometimes I do, but most of the time it's either an artist, or a genre that I'm in the mood for. So like before a basketball game it would either be R&B or Rock. Or on the way to church I listen to Christian, to get my mind focused on God. Or sometimes I am just in the mood for an artist, such as my favorite Josh Turner, and I put them on shuffle.
Well, at the moment I've been listening to all our Sovereign Grace music. There was a plus side on having your dad on the worship team! haha He got pretty much all the cds. So on my iPod, I have 126 Sovereign Grace songs. All very good! But at the moment, there are two that I love more than the others... "Completely Done" (which I posted about before) and then "I Have A Shelter".
For any Redeemer Church people reading this, Mr. Robert sang this when we moved into the school.
Before, I had always skipped over this one for some reason, and gone to the ones I liked. It's a great song! I wish I had not skipped over it when I was going through my hard time at the start of the year.
The lyrics are so comforting, and so true! Hard times will come, but He will not forsake us!

♫I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely
O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love
That comforts all my sorrows

I have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds
For there I find salvation

I have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned
Your strength will not forsake me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven

By Steve & Vikki Cook and Bob Kauflin
As recorded on Come Weary Saints

♫Completely Done♫

So, I just bought Sovereign Grace's cd "Sons and Daughters", and Completely Done is on there. My dad has done it tons of times for worship at Redeemer, but I finally have it on my iPod!!! =) I think this is probably one of my favorite songs right now. So I thought I would share. Great lyrics!!!! 


♫What reason have I to doubt
Why would I dwell in fear
When all I have known is grace
My future in Christ is clear

My sins have been paid in full
There’s no condemnation here
I live in the good of this
My Father has brought me near
I’m leaving my fears behind me now

Chorus
The old is gone, the new has come
What You complete is completely done
We’re heirs with Christ, the victory won
What You complete is completely done

I don’t know what lies ahead
What if I fail again
You are my confidence
You’ll keep me to the end
I’m leaving my fears behind me now

By Jonathan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Rich Gunderlock

Toy Story 3

On Friday night, I went late with my aunt Andrea, uncle Hugo, and the 3 kids to go see Toy Story 3.
I thought it was really cute. But I would say the first is way better! I'm glad they brought everyone back tho!
I won't tell you the plot, but it was a lil' scary at times for the kids. Now Ken, was awesome!!! haha He was a little on the blonde side... I guess that's why I liked him! haha And the Spanish Buzz was really funny! Andrea said Hugo got a kick outta that!
Great family film! It's not "an owner", but it's so worth seeing!

Rejoicing in the Cross

I've been reading "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper, and in chapter 3, he is talking about the Cross.

He says;
"Therefore everything that you enjoy in Christ -- as a Christian, as a person who trusts Christ -- is owing to the death of Christ. And all your rejoicing in all things should therefore be a rejoicing in the cross where all your blessings were purchased for you at the cost of the death of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
One of the reasons we are not as Christ-centered and cross-saturated as we should be is that we have not realized that everything -- everything good, and everything bad that God turns for the good of his redeemed children -- was purchased by the death of Christ for us. We simply take life and breath and health and friends and everything for granted. We think it is ours by right. But the fact is that it is not ours by right. We are doubly undeserving of it.
1) We are creatures, and our Creator is not bound or obligated to give us anything -- not life or health or anything. He gives, he takes, and he does us no injustice (Job 1:21).
2) And besides being creatures with no claim on our Creator, we are sinners. We have fallen short of his glory (Romans 3:23). We have ignored him and disobeyed him and failed to love him and trust him. The wrath of his justice is kindled against us. All we deserve from him is judgment (Romans 3:19). Therefore every breath we take, every time our hearts beats, every day that the sun rises, every moment we see with our eyes or hear with our ears or speak with our mouths or walk with our legs is, for now, a free and undeserved gift to sinners who deserve only judgment."

This just shows how much more great our God is!!! Wow! I pray that I may rejoice in the cross for the gifts I have been given!

Blonde Moments... Oh, Boy!

So, if you don't know by now......... wow! But I am blonde! haha I have a Flair on Facebook that says, "Brunette on the outside. Blonde on the inside". That's me!!! And the funny thing is, my blonde moments did not start happening till I first got my hair highlighted back in 2005.
Well, yesterday, Kel and myself were on our way to meet the church at Ryan's for the book study on "When Sinners Say 'I Do'". We were heading down Barrancas right before the bridge and the car locked up! The wheel locked, the peddles did nothing, the music stopped, and the car shut off. Well, I put on the emergency break so we would stop rolling, and put on the hazards. As we are stopped in the middle of Barrancas, we call dad. There was also a cop sitting right across the street, and he never came over. After 3 or 4 minutes of trying to think of something to do, I put the car in park... messed with the key one more time... and it started! YAY! Everything was fine!
So, we figured that when I went to itch my leg, I messed have bumped the key, and it turned off the car. And why it locked up was because it was still in drive. Well, I learned my lesson for the week! haha

Update on the "Evil Mr. Roach"

For those of you who read the post "The Evil Mr. Roach", here is an update.

Well, I've been re-organizing my room lately, cleaning under my bed and throwing things away. On May 26th I was doing a few things before we had to leave the house.... I got on my hands and knees, pulled something out from under my bed, and he runs right at me! What did I do you might ask... AHHHHHHH!!!!! Yes, I screamed like a girl! haha Jumped on my bed, and got a game plan within seconds. As fast as I could, I got off my bed, and tried rolling my desk chair over him. He just ran in circles under it, and I kept missing. haha So I grabbed a flip flop, and as I was screaming I killed him! I did not just kill him... I mutated him! haha I wanted to make sure he was dead all the way! Those things are like opossums, they never die! But It really helped for that week he was under there to make myself believe he was gone. Not sure how I did it... but I did! haha =) Now, I can sleep in total peace, knowing he is dead! =) haha

A Little Scary

On Tuesday, I was at work, and there was a thunderstorm. I was in the middle of giving Faith a bottle, when it came in... and came in fast! Rain coming down in big drops, wind blowing like crazy, thunder booming and lightning flashing. Well, at one moment, I looked out the window and just then lightning hit in their yard! I FREAKED! I love thunderstorms, but I have to say I was very scared during this one! Being there alone with just Faith Ann, was pretty scary! I sat their praying the whole time! (FYI VA peeps... Virginia thunderstorms are no where near Florida ones!)

But tonight, as we were driving to small group, dad was talking to us (Josh and me) about God doing things for a reason. But at some point he said how God points the spot where lightning will hit. And it got me thinking, He pointed to that spot, in that yard, that got me scared. But I used that moment to pray, and trust Him! Isn't He good?

Maybe it's a silly story to you... but to me it's an EGG (Evidence of God's Grace!)

May Twenty Ten....

Wow! May came.......................... and went! haha
At the beginning of the month, Redeemer Church started small groups. I'm bias, ours is the best!!! haha But, we really do have a great small group! Most of it is young adults, but I can already tell after two meetings, we are going to have a good time!
We also started meeting every second Wednesday as a church to discus the book "When Sinners Say 'I Do'". That is a great book! It has really changed my perspective on marriage! It's really cool!
FINALLY bought a new camera!!!! haha I just need to get back in the groove of taking more pictures.
Went to the beach... A LOT! Celebrated Gwyneth's 5th birthday. Saw Iron Man 2 and Robin Hood. Good movies! Got to hang out with Mark a few different times... I have really, really enjoyed getting to know him! We are sooooo much alike! It's very cool!

The NBA Playoffs wrapped up... and the Lakers and Celtics are going to the Finals! I am hoping I am able to watch them!!! Not having a TV has been very hard!!!

And I did not forget... but Sabrina Catherine Cruz was born on the 18th, weighing 7lb and 18 inches long. She is beautiful!!!! And so tiny! God is so great to bless me with another cousin... and I was here the day she was born!

I hope you have been reading the rest of my blog, but if not, God has been doing a lot in my life! It's been amazing! And He is continuing to do so! He is good!
Well, that was my May! Hope you enjoyed reading... wasn't much!

♫All I Have Is Christ♫

We sang this song during worship this morning... and the lyrics were amazing! I really got choked up as we were singing. I love the part when it says "And if You had not loved me first, I would refuse You still". WOW!!! Really the whole song is amazing!!! Isn't He so good?!

♫I once was lost in darkest night

Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You

By Jordan Kauflin

What is God's direction?

Hey blog readers,
Please keep me in your prayers!!! I'm very lost at the moment!
Last week, my dad had a talk with me. About life. I told him I was not sure if I wanted to go to college.... He challenged me, that if I'm not going to college, I need to get a "plan" together. What I'm going to do instead....

Life is so hard! I've been praying... LOTS, that God would make the plan He has for me at this moment clear. One thing keeps coming up... but I'm trying to be careful about it. Making sure it's not my heart telling me this... because as some of you know... my heart has been wrong before! And it was really neat, last week my mom shared with me that scripture says "the heart is deceitful above all else!" I can totally relate!

But please pray for me! I'm not exactly sure what He has for me. Whether I don't go to college or I do. If so, where do I go? Do I go away or stay here? Do I move back to VA? I don't want to... but is that His plan for me? Also, my desire is to get married young... but is that His plan? Or, is it something else...?
He has a plan for me!!! He says so in His Word! Jeremiah 29:11. It's time for that next step! =)

Change of plans?...

Life is hard! I'm learning that more and more, day by day. As a kid, you dream of when you are an adult, life will be so easy. HAHA NOT! I'm a planner! So, even in high school... I had my college life planned out! I was told I would get a basketball scholarship... I was hoping to go to UVA, get a business or sports related degree... get married after college, and start a family.
Things started changing right before I started my senior year of high school. Things came up, and I ended up not playing basketball my last year. I had looked forward to playing senior year my whole basketball "career"! To me... that... was... BIG! To be announced as a starting senior before a game was, ah, just to cool! Because of this, I was so stressed out, I got physically ill. Was not trusting God with it at all!
Fall of 2008, my parents began to talk about moving back to Pensacola, Florida. Moving back was never apart of my plan in life! I never wanted to move back here! So, when my parents said they were moving... I was planning on staying and living with my grandparents (which I had been doing 3 days a week already). God once again changed my plans!
Clearly I am here in P'cola... and I am so glad I moved.
But once again, God is changing my plans. At the end of January, I was really praying about what God wanted me to do in college. Doing Liberty University Online, and get a accounting degree was clear.
The last 2 weeks though, I have been uneasy about it all. Is God's plan for me to really go to college... at all?
Also... God has put it on my heart to be a wife and a mother. And I know some moms who went to college, got married, started having kids, never used their college degree... and are still paying for the loans. I'm not 100% sure I will get married... or even when... but it's just a thought....
Please pray for me! I'm feeling very lost in this area. Along with the pressure of everyone asking, "So what are you wanting to do in college?" That's not what life is about, right... to go to college?
As well as, pray that God would give me wisdom! What I need to do right now... what is His plan for me?

Starbucks-aholic

As most of you know (if not all) I love coffee... in particular, Starbucks Coffee. There has only been one drink from this company that I cannot drink! (the Pumpkin Spice Latte if you must know.) But my all time favorite is the classic Mocha Frappuccino. Mmmm, so good! =)

Well, the reason for this post, is not to go on and on about what I love. But to ask yall to pray for me!!!
Wednesday night we had care group, and we were talking about what we are passionate about. My dad was talking about how C.J. Mahaney had mentioned in a message that if he had 30 minutes to look at your check book, he could tell you what you are passionate about. Whether it be shoes, music, sports, etc. During the meeting, I was very convicted... just thinking to myself "what do I spend the most money on?" It did not take long till I thought Starbucks!
This week  alone I have bought 2 Mocha Fraps! And they are now $5! NOT FAIR! But do the math! haha That's $10 I have spent on coffee! Sooooo, I have concluded that I am going to buy one a month (if that!). Now that is not one drink a month... if ya want to get me a drink, please feel free! heehee ;) But that is me buying one! Please pray for me! It's so easy to run in to a Starbucks and get a drink. And it does not help that there is one in our Target... or that others have drive-thru!
It really get's ya thinking... "What am I passionate about?" There is always something you have a passion for. I wish I could say for myself it was the gospel... the Good News! But I hate to say it isn't!
Pray that I would have self control in this area... and God would use this to help me grow more passionate about the gospel, and not a silly coffee drink! As well as keeping me accountable! =)

The Evil Mr. Roach

Soooooooo, Wednesday night we had small group (which was very good and very convicting!) And when I got home, a friend of mine started chatting with me. (You know who you are! ;) It was a great chat!!!) Buuuuuut, as we were talking, about something rather important, a roach comes out from under my bed, and freaks me out!!!! I scream as loud as I can and freeze. (And this story is not made up either! Ask my family!) I'm not lying!!! I froze! I could not bring myself to grabbing a flip flop (which I have many!) and killing this thing! I couldn't! Josh comes running in asking what happened. I told him there was a roach... and he left! I was telling the friend everything that was happening! haha They said they could come over and kill it for me, because my brother was not willing to. (Honestly I think he was scared of it too! haha)
Seeing how I was unable to move and shaking at the sight of a roach less than 5 feet away from me, was told to stop screaming... dad was trying to sleep, and my own, over 6 feet tall brother was not going to kill it for me, I was left with no choice! (heehee) No, I asked the friend to get my mind of the roach, and he did! (Thanks, Mark! ;) ) haha Till we got off at 2:30 (sadly =( ) and I turned to face the floor from once the thing ran. After a few minutes, I finally brought myself together and took one step on the hard wood floor, and ran for my brother. He then came back in my room once more and helped me move everything! And when I say everything... I mean everything! haha
By 3:30am, my room looked like a tornado came through it, I was about to pass out of exhaustion, he was feeling like he was going to pass out because of his blood sugar, and the roach was no where to be found.
I ended up sleeping on the couch for 4 hours... 'cause I could sleep no more with smell of coffee brewing, and the noise of dad leaving for work. =( And I did tell myself the roach was GONE! haha
Well, the bright side! I did "spring cleaning" and threw a lot away! Woo hoo! I'm weird... I know!

Don't Waste It!

At the moment, I am reading "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper. I have finally gotten past the first chapter!!! haha As I was starting to read the second, I prayed that I could understand Piper (because every book I have EVER read of his goes right over my head!) God really helped me!!! It was very cool!!! I understood! But there was a paragraph that really stood out to me. Here it is...

"God created me--and you--to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion-namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of life. Enjoying and displaying are both crucial. If we try to display the excellence of God without joy in it, we will display a shell of hypocrisy and create scorn or legalism. But if we claim to enjoy his excellence and do not display it for others to see and admire, we deceive ourselves, because the mark of God-enthralled joy is to overflow and expand by extending itself into the hearts of others. The wasted life is the life without a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples."

WOW! Well said Piper!!! =)

Robin Hood

So yesterday, Mark and I were talking at church... and he said he was going to see Robin Hood, and invited us to go with. I talked to my dad and he said sure, that we would try to make it. We still had 40 minutes to make it back home, drop off mom, Diego and Lili, unload the van, and turn right back around. But someone in our family (cough Kelsey cough) did not want to leave mom alone. (SHE DOES THIS EVERY TIME! Don't know what's going to happen when she get's married! haha) So we get there... around 10 minutes before it's starts... Mark saved us seats... dad get's up to the ticket booth... AND THEY ARE SOLD OUT! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! =( He ended up getting tickets for a later showing, but I really wanted to see it with Mark!
So we ended up going to Guitar Center (whip-de-do! NOT! haha). Kelsey, dad and Josh were drolling! haha... Me on the other hand, well let's just say that only thing about music I know is my iPod and Guitar Hero. haha But the 3 of us were talking, and when the 3 of us get talking... we have some very weird conversations! haha Kelsey was talking about how Guitar Center is her heaven... Josh said his is Bass Pro Shop... and mine is Dick's Sporting Goods! haha... it's amazing, how we all come from the same family, but are so different!
Well, it was time for us to be heading over to Rave, and when we did, we were the first in the theater!!! Got seats right in the middle!!! It was sweet! =D
The movie was really good, I thought! My family on the other hand thought it was to slow. Yes, it was slow, but it had some humor, pretty good action scenes (wish there was a little more), a great love story on how Robin and Marian meet, and Russlle Crowe!!!! haha But it wasn't your typically Robin Hood story... and that's all I'll say! haha You'll have to see it for yourself!

15 minutes after we get out, Mark texted me. Come to find out... HE SAT BY HIMSELF! I felt soooooooooo bad! =( But he was very sweet about it, and said he was glad we got to see it. =) I guess there are lots more movies we can try to see together!

(In my last blog, I did movie review, and I would like to do that again! So here is #1! =))