Thursday, June 23, 2011
Hey You!
Hey you! you might not now it but someone some where looks up to you! I didn`t realize how much my 4 (Hope) and 6(Faith) year old cousins look up to me til i went to Missouri last week. For one thing Faith now loves the color Green (she is a little fashion diva/LOVES the color pink!) . Hope told me that she could now hullo-hoop as long as i can...=) and she asked "Are you so proud of me that i can blow a bubble with my gum?" =) and this little journal that we send back and forth to each other we both of the started out with "I love you Brianna" I just want to hug them to pieces... so you might not notice it but someone is watching you.
Duct Tape Test Dummies
Hello all!
OK, so I think I am going to start making custom duct tape creations for people. Hey don't hate it until you've tried it. I made my uncle one of the coolest wallets, and I can also make hair bows, rings, and bracelets. I might start making belts and possibly a hat. Maybe. I don't know. Anyway, if you want me to make you something, just send me your order to littlepurpleipod@gmail.com. The colors I have are orange (bright orange), aqua, and purple/blue tie-die. The first few will be free, since they are kinda practice versions. But eventually if I get good enough, maybe I'll make them cheep. Cuz' colored duct tape ain't cheep. So like $2 for a wallet, and like $1 for bracelets and rings. They are harder than they look to make :) You can haggle with me though. Remember the first few are free! -Bailey
OK, so I think I am going to start making custom duct tape creations for people. Hey don't hate it until you've tried it. I made my uncle one of the coolest wallets, and I can also make hair bows, rings, and bracelets. I might start making belts and possibly a hat. Maybe. I don't know. Anyway, if you want me to make you something, just send me your order to littlepurpleipod@gmail.com. The colors I have are orange (bright orange), aqua, and purple/blue tie-die. The first few will be free, since they are kinda practice versions. But eventually if I get good enough, maybe I'll make them cheep. Cuz' colored duct tape ain't cheep. So like $2 for a wallet, and like $1 for bracelets and rings. They are harder than they look to make :) You can haggle with me though. Remember the first few are free! -Bailey
Living For Christ in Everything
At Care Group (or small group for church) last night, I was talking to some friends about movies. We ended up on the subject of Transformers, and the fact that one girl only really watched 30 minutes of the movie due to all the fast-forwarding they had to do. Skipping over bad parts. Why would you even watch something like that if you only get like 30 minutes?
Then other movies came up, and all the while I was just thinking: "You are a Christian. Why are you watching this stuff?!" But it isn't just movies. It's books, music, media, and even people. As Christians, we have to give things up so we can live completely for Christ. That might be a movie you really wanted to see. But if it has a bazillion cuss words or inappropriate content, then you shouldn't watch it. It's not gonna' glorify God in any way.
Living for Christ means glorifying Him in all you do. This isn't always easy. I really want to see this movie, or read this book, or listen to this song. But if I love God as much as I say I do, then giving up something small like that will be easy. You will be happier after you give something up, because God will fill the space it left. It's refreshing really.
My fall is music. I LOVE music. All kinds. And sometimes, I like a song that isn't Godly at all. I have learned that I can't always listen to everything. And I was happy to give up Katy Perry, or Maroon 5 (that was really hard, since I grew up with Maroon 5). Giving something up for God is the best reason to give something up.
When you remove those un-Godly things, it makes room so you can fill those areas of your life with more of God. Less time watching movies and listening to music, more time to spend with Him. Loving Jesus means changing your ways to suit Him. And trust me, it's worth it. :)
-Bailey
Then other movies came up, and all the while I was just thinking: "You are a Christian. Why are you watching this stuff?!" But it isn't just movies. It's books, music, media, and even people. As Christians, we have to give things up so we can live completely for Christ. That might be a movie you really wanted to see. But if it has a bazillion cuss words or inappropriate content, then you shouldn't watch it. It's not gonna' glorify God in any way.
Living for Christ means glorifying Him in all you do. This isn't always easy. I really want to see this movie, or read this book, or listen to this song. But if I love God as much as I say I do, then giving up something small like that will be easy. You will be happier after you give something up, because God will fill the space it left. It's refreshing really.
My fall is music. I LOVE music. All kinds. And sometimes, I like a song that isn't Godly at all. I have learned that I can't always listen to everything. And I was happy to give up Katy Perry, or Maroon 5 (that was really hard, since I grew up with Maroon 5). Giving something up for God is the best reason to give something up.
When you remove those un-Godly things, it makes room so you can fill those areas of your life with more of God. Less time watching movies and listening to music, more time to spend with Him. Loving Jesus means changing your ways to suit Him. And trust me, it's worth it. :)
-Bailey
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Rambling =)
Just got back from Missouri... 3rd trip i`ve been since December... took a million pics (of course)... read a book in the car... Leaving by Karen Kingsbury now I need to read the 2nd one! Why did it have to end saying " She couldn`t wait for the adventure to begin." !!! That is one reason i don`t like series book when I start one I have to keep reading them! (I am a book worm...) =) Well i need to finish my Photography assignment (did I mention that i am taking one this summer) Wow! summer is flying by and i havn`t been with around my friends!!! (it seems like i havn`t seen them or really talked with some in forevas) Well i need to finish my Photography assignment.. =) upload around 600 pics... ttfn! ~Brianna
Thursday, June 16, 2011
My New Favorite Song...
Paramore is rockin'! After listening to some old 80's songs with my dad, he let me show him this one. It's from the third Transformers movie. I officially love it! Enjoy! -Bailey
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Amazing Pics
The last post was our 50th post!!!! Yah!!!
Now to business. Some of these pics I got from "The Guys" blog. If you are one of "The Guys" you know who you are (Grant, Brient, Henry, Jack, Dennis, and Ben). It was either Hardcore and Etc. or Bear Grylls is Really Awesome. I believe you can check out Hardcore under our "Blogs to Check Out" page. Enjoy the crazy and fun pics with some commentary from yours truly :)
Well... I don't really have much to say other than he had better aim high.
Ah, yes. Paramore. Bestest band other than my other faves. Gotta love em'.
After half a semester studying this fairytale (ask me later), this was a refreshing sight to see. I never liked the "Prince" after his transformation. He couldn't pull off a ponytail.
And last but not least, a picture I took myself. It's of my piano at home. I really do like this picture. More to come over the summer I suppose. And don't be surprised if they are a little crazy ;)
-Bailey
Now to business. Some of these pics I got from "The Guys" blog. If you are one of "The Guys" you know who you are (Grant, Brient, Henry, Jack, Dennis, and Ben). It was either Hardcore and Etc. or Bear Grylls is Really Awesome. I believe you can check out Hardcore under our "Blogs to Check Out" page. Enjoy the crazy and fun pics with some commentary from yours truly :)
Well... I don't really have much to say other than he had better aim high.
:) This guy plays better than me. If you have seen me play ping-pong (or any sport involving had-eye coordination) then you know that even this lizard is better.
I really love this one. Poor dog. I wonder just how they got this pic...photo shop?
Ah, yes. Paramore. Bestest band other than my other faves. Gotta love em'.
After half a semester studying this fairytale (ask me later), this was a refreshing sight to see. I never liked the "Prince" after his transformation. He couldn't pull off a ponytail.
And last but not least, a picture I took myself. It's of my piano at home. I really do like this picture. More to come over the summer I suppose. And don't be surprised if they are a little crazy ;)
-Bailey
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June Birthdays
Almost forgot :)
Alicia (1st), Dennis (4th), James and Melanie (21st), Rachel (23rd), Khloe (29th), and last but not least my wonderful Dad, Greg (16th).
Happy Birthday to all our June babies!! Who arent really babies anymore! They are all over the age of 14 :)
Alicia (1st), Dennis (4th), James and Melanie (21st), Rachel (23rd), Khloe (29th), and last but not least my wonderful Dad, Greg (16th).
Happy Birthday to all our June babies!! Who arent really babies anymore! They are all over the age of 14 :)
The Little Things
The little things are what make me the happiest...for example, when a friend knows you are struggling with something, and tells you how much she cares for you and that she is there for you. AH so wonderful! That isn't very little to me, but it's just something that helps!
The little things that God puts into your life are sometimes the things that stand out most. At Advance, a group of people all got together and just sang. Two guys on guitars, and like 6 girls all singing in harmony, praising God. I was one of them, and let me say it was very refreshing just to sit and sing to the Lord with a bunch of your friends.
The times that I have goofing off with my family. We were riding in the car on Monday, just running errands, and ended up laughing and cracking jokes. Listening to music, dancing around. Those times are great :) My dad loves to listen to 80's music and reminisce....and he loves it when I listen to it as well. I'm not much for it sometimes but it can be fun.
I could sit and talk all day about how happy I am with just the little things to satisfy me. Love em'! God knows exactly what to throw my way. Love that He loves me. Love that He cares enough to do the little things for me.
Just kind of rambling right now, and I need to get ready to leave. My mom's car is in the shop, and we are going to pick it up. See ya'!
-Bailey
P.S. My spelling is awful!! Tell me if I spell stuff wrong please :)
The little things that God puts into your life are sometimes the things that stand out most. At Advance, a group of people all got together and just sang. Two guys on guitars, and like 6 girls all singing in harmony, praising God. I was one of them, and let me say it was very refreshing just to sit and sing to the Lord with a bunch of your friends.
The times that I have goofing off with my family. We were riding in the car on Monday, just running errands, and ended up laughing and cracking jokes. Listening to music, dancing around. Those times are great :) My dad loves to listen to 80's music and reminisce....and he loves it when I listen to it as well. I'm not much for it sometimes but it can be fun.
I could sit and talk all day about how happy I am with just the little things to satisfy me. Love em'! God knows exactly what to throw my way. Love that He loves me. Love that He cares enough to do the little things for me.
Just kind of rambling right now, and I need to get ready to leave. My mom's car is in the shop, and we are going to pick it up. See ya'!
-Bailey
P.S. My spelling is awful!! Tell me if I spell stuff wrong please :)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Stuck
OK, for the record: those pictures of me from advance (volleyball posing oddly, and the one of the upside-down child almost hitting the water) are not my greatest. But at least you can laugh at me :)
Right now in life, I'm kinda' stuck. Between trying to understand God's plan for my life, and waiting on God to do something with it. Patience is not my best virtue. I really don't like not knowing what will happen to me in this life. What I will do, who I will marry, when I will die. Those questions always nag me.
I have learned that you have to pursue God. But then you are also supposed to wait on the Lord. Be patient and let God take control. So where is the happy medium?
Right now, I am waiting. I want to let God take the wheel and do something in me. But I am also praying that He would do something soon! Pray for me please, if you would! And if you are in the same position, then I will pray for you! We as Christians should always be there for each other :)
I must be off... Man VS Wild is on. Yah I'm a nerd :p
-Bailey
Right now in life, I'm kinda' stuck. Between trying to understand God's plan for my life, and waiting on God to do something with it. Patience is not my best virtue. I really don't like not knowing what will happen to me in this life. What I will do, who I will marry, when I will die. Those questions always nag me.
I have learned that you have to pursue God. But then you are also supposed to wait on the Lord. Be patient and let God take control. So where is the happy medium?
Right now, I am waiting. I want to let God take the wheel and do something in me. But I am also praying that He would do something soon! Pray for me please, if you would! And if you are in the same position, then I will pray for you! We as Christians should always be there for each other :)
I must be off... Man VS Wild is on. Yah I'm a nerd :p
-Bailey
Monday, June 6, 2011
We're Back!
Hey Ya'll!
We are back from ADVANCE 2011! And let me tell you...it was epic. The messages were challenging and inspiring. The games were hilarious. The competition was, understandably, competitive. The white water rafting was quite the adventure (our boat got stuck for 20 minutes, and everyone else from our group had to wait for us). And the lake/blob was a lot of fun.
My favorite part was the extended worship on Friday (I think it was Friday) night. It was so amazing. The presence of God was felt. My friends and I prayed for each other in a not so small group (have I mentioned how amazing my friends are :)?), and there was not a dry eye in the place.
Well, I'm glad to be back, and I'm sure that Brianna has plenty of pictures to follow :) See ya!
-Bailey
We are back from ADVANCE 2011! And let me tell you...it was epic. The messages were challenging and inspiring. The games were hilarious. The competition was, understandably, competitive. The white water rafting was quite the adventure (our boat got stuck for 20 minutes, and everyone else from our group had to wait for us). And the lake/blob was a lot of fun.
My favorite part was the extended worship on Friday (I think it was Friday) night. It was so amazing. The presence of God was felt. My friends and I prayed for each other in a not so small group (have I mentioned how amazing my friends are :)?), and there was not a dry eye in the place.
Well, I'm glad to be back, and I'm sure that Brianna has plenty of pictures to follow :) See ya!
-Bailey
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