Because we're AWESOME!!!

Didn't really have a title, so hence the lovely one above. :o) So, this past Friday the youth went ice skating at the mall. Well, all the guys and a couple of girls were the ones who got on ice, but not I! Hahahah! Last time I attempted the ice skating thing I ended up spending 99.9% of the time on my rear, and for the next week soreness had taken a hold on my poor ol' self. :o) So, instead me and a couple other gals decided to shop. Not just any kind of shopping though. We were shopping for the ugliest things they had, and then we went and tried some outfits on. BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! No, I will not be posting those pictures, but thanks for asking! Hehehe! Was it immature? Maybe so, but we had a blast. It was some good, wholesome, and entertaining fun! :o) I am just wondering what everyone thought because I was carrying around some HORRIBLE clothes! Hahahahahah! And last Friday we went to the Rock & Worship Road Show. It was pretty awesome!!!!! We went with the youth, and was also celebrating my baby brothers {who isn't much of a baby anymore} 13th birthday. Of course we all LOVED Lecrae. :o) He is a Christian Rapper/Hip Hop artist . He is amazing, and he has a very humble spirit, good music and message, and a great heart. It was a great night of family, fun, friends, music, and food!!! God has been doing some INCREDIBLE things in our church!!!! My God AMAZES me! Last week we had 4 baptized and a couple of the received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost, and this week 3 got baptized and all 3 were filled with the Holy Ghost, we've had backsliders come back, and we are believing God for even greater things to come! I'm in awe of God and His steadfast love. My heart is full of gratitude and thankfulness. :o) Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

Me, Sharel, Lianna, Autumn & Ally- I love my friends!

It was FRRRREZING! :o) Elizabeth, my Momma,Me, Liah, Ally & Autumn- I LOVE my Momma!!!!

Us again :o)

Me&Miss Sundae :o)

Me & My bestest friend, Ally :o)

Welp, that is it for now! :o) Hope you enjoyed.

Peaces, Love, Hugs & Turtle Bugs! :o)

P.s. If there is any misspelling, or my punctuation's and commas aren't the right place it's because I'm on meds AND to top it off I had a big cup of coffee. Not sure if it's healthy, but I do know that it's not a good combo! :o))) I'm pretty loopy right now!!! :o)

Randomness and photos...

So, it is February ALREADY!!!! So much is going on that I literally have to pick and choose what I want/need to do. A ton of studying and working to finish school....Graduation is in MAY!!!...a bunch of outreach opportunities, flower making, church work, all kinds of youth activities, youth services, worship team practice, helping out at a Boy's and Girl's club, and whatever else you can add to the list. :o) Life is definitely a learning experience, and it's starting to make some sense now. Anyhow, here are a couple of pictures. Enjoy!

Lianna and I helping the kiddos do their homework. Very humbling. :o)

Lidia in her gown I made her. I absolutely love this girl!

So, that's all for now. Toot-a-loo, Fruit Loops!

Peace, Love, and Polka Dot's!

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't wait until tomorrow!!!!!! :o) It's going to be a...................................................................

Bow and ruffle wearing GIRL!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a picture of myself, Big Bro. & Sis. at the gender reveal party tonight. Love them!!!!

That's the news!!!

Peace, Love & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies...homemade, of course! :o)

A post of pictures!

Yay! Is it just me, or does everyone look for pictures on a blog post? :o) So here are a few from the past 3 years. FYI: None of them are in order. :o) Ernjoy!

Lidia & I-She's a cutie-patootie!

Me & My fellow retarded friends @ a youth event

Natty Patty & I - a few Wednesday's ago

Kailea & I- Winter Heritage 2010/2011

My bestest friend, Alaina & I- also a couple Wednesday's ago

My shoebox for Operation Christmas Child

FUNNY Story! While everyone was still shopping in Wally World for their shoebox goodies, me and a couple other friends bought a snack, and headed out to the entrance to sit. Well, everyone was bored, so I provided entertainment by asking everyone who walked in and out of the store if they would like a yummy cookie....or yummy peppermint Kisses! Hahahaha! So this is our famous box of cookies. Btw, only 3 people actually ate our cookies..I think it was because all of us were laughing, so they thought it was a joke! LOL!!!

My pretty Momma & Lidia :o)

Natalie on Easter- in a hat/facinator I made her.

I got to keep Lidia overnight while her parents enjoyed their Anniversary-So here's my little Sleeping Beauty! :o)

Megan&I- W.H. 2010/2011

Heather&I-W.H. 2010/2011

Bree-bree&I- W.H. 2010/2011

My totally sane family! :o)

WinterJam 2011

Kelsi, Me, Brittney&Brooklynn-W.H. 2010/2011

Bella&I-She's a mess! :o)

Memories last a lifetime. :o)

Alaina, Marissa & I- Love them both so much! :o) {Btw, I look weird in this picture!} :o)

Well, that's it for now, but I have some big Big BIG news coming Tuesday....so you'd better stay tuned! :o)

Peace, L<3ve & Sugar-free Candy! Hahahahah!

2012!!!!!!!

Happy New Years, or like Bro. Ballestero likes to say, "Joyful New Years!!!!" because you can have the Joy of the Lord even when nothing has happened to make you happy. :o)

2011 was a very difficult year for me, my family, my pastor and his family, and for our church, but that year is over and in the face of everyone, much to their surprise, we WILL come out on top!!!!! It's going to be an INCREDIBLE year!!!!!!!!! I'm so thankful for what DIDN'T happen to me in 2011! I'm still alive and kickin'....and if you that I can't make it, you better watch out and prepare to be amazed !!! :o)

I feel better now that I got all of that out. Hahaha! So, we ended the old year, and kicked in the New Year with Compass Family Renewal Conference that we just started this year. Goodness Me! My pastor knows just how to do a conference. :o) That was one of the BEST conferences I have ever been to! Can't wait until next year's conference!

As many of y'all know....I graced Winter Heritage with my presence on Thursday, and boy was that exciting...and weird! Hahahaha! Many still accepted me with open arms, and others who I thought I knew....well...they went all snooty patootie on me, and since I have enough of my father in me I put my biggest smile on, and acted like I didn't care. :o) There were a couple (one in particular) who surprised me, and I got a little teary eyed, but I held it all together. :o) I do want to say that I have some of the world's GREATEST friends, and a HUGE support group! I love it when a friend's love is bigger than a mistake, and any difference that could come between you. Thank God for people who know how to let His love show through them. Makes me smile! :oD

And here is a picture for your trouble! Hahahah!

Katie&I @ lunch today. Enjoyed spending time with this lovely lady! ;o) (and I'm REALLY white!) Hahaha!

Peace, Love, & Coffee...lots of coffee!!! :o)

Missing puzzle pieces....

Well, today has been a bit of a struggle for me. Over the last year I have had way too many lost friendships. No matter how strong I appear to be, or even think I am, I find out that in a little corner of my heart I still miss my friends. Well, most of them! Hehehe! Seriously, though! I see names in my phone, I read cards, see gifts, and I never really know why they aren't there any more. Just knowing if I hadn't stood behind my pastor and his dreams and visions {that have become my family's dreams and visions} then I wouldn't have lost any friends. If I had to do it again....well...I would!!!! Number 1. Because I love my pastor and believe what he is preaching, and I believe in him and the path he is taking me and my family. Number 2. Because my friendships shouldn't control my life and what I believe. I realize other people have different beliefs and I respect that! I always say "The world would be a VERY boring place if everyone were the same." I just don't get why nobody can talk to me because I don't do things the same as them, and if that isn't the reason then why can't I at least get an explanation? Life is so difficult sometimes. It's so easy just to go with the "in" crowd and try your best to be like them and be accepted by them then to stand up for what you believe and get thrown under the bus, ran over, and then they back up and run over you again. It's also difficult when you have dreams that you and your friends have dreamed that included them that is destroyed just because they think I have to be like them. It's not my place to judge, so why should I be judged? People hang out with friends in their public school's and college everyday and they don't throw them to the side of the road and say, "I can't talk to you or love you because you don't go to my church or believe what I believe." No, you show them love so they can see Christ through you, right?! Well, if they don't show them much love and respect then they must not have any friends! Hahahah! Anyhow, I said all of this to say, I still love and respect my friends oh, so very much I just wish I had answers.

I know a couple of my blogging friends may still read my blog...so if you are I want you to know that I love you so very much! I'm trying to get over the confusion that is in my mind. I know nobody is perfect and maybe you didn't have an option and you had to leave me stranded on the side of the road, if you would like to explain it you have my number, email and address! :o)

Peace, Love & Chocolate!!!!

Life is short....

.....and so very precious! And today I am reminded of this. Earlier I went to a funeral of a 33 year old lady who died of cancer, and what is tear jerking is that the day before she died her daughter celebrated her birthday. Life is so short and oh, so very sweet! I can only hope and pray that everyday when I get up I can live each day to it's fullest. God gave me life for a reason. :o) So, today I am very thankful for LIFE! And I am also thankful for my friends and family, and their honesty. True friends don't sugarcoat the truth. :o) I can't wait to see a few of them soon. Oh, what a surprise this is going to be! hehehehe! I'm evil! :o) Well, that is it for now....I'd prefer Facebook over blogging, but I might as well keep this for those who don't have a FB, and to keep people in suspense....you never know when I'm going to blog. ;o)

Peace, Love & I LOVE LUCY!!!!!!