Thanksgiving just isn't complete without . . . .

Turkey,

 lemon basil carrots 'fresh from the garden',

SNOW,

(this photo is a reminder that not everyone likes snow as much as I do)

nice table-settings with turkey napkins,

 Brussel sprouts,

 a competitive game of shuffle board,

 a plate of delicious food (turkey, lemon basil carrots, cranberry relish, salad, stuffing, potatoes, rolls and brussel sprouts),

                                                sledding down the hill outside our house,

                                                                   Apples to Apples,

and pumpkin pie with whipping cream!

I have so much to be thankful for!



Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. "His love endures forever." 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. "His love endures forever." 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: "His love endures forever." 4 to him who alone does great wonders, "His love endures forever." 5 who by his understanding made the heavens, "His love endures forever." 6 who spread out the earth upon the waters, "His love endures forever." 7 who made the great lights-- "His love endures forever." 8 the sun to govern the day, "His love endures forever." 9 the moon and stars to govern the night; "His love endures forever."

Music Covered Canvas

 I followed a tutorial on this blog --which is where I got the idea-- and I am so happy with how it turned out!  It was a lot of fun to see it come together!

I even found one of my mom's clarinet practice books from high school that fit perfectly with the rest of canvas!

The Egg

I wrote this for school the past week. I am hoping to draw pictures to accompany it, hopefully I'll post them soon!

When I turned on my bedside lamp last night, I was startled to find a large "something" on my bed. I wasted no time in inspecting it, only to find that it was the shape of an egg, a bluish greenish color, very hard, and very smelly. Now I was left to ponder what to do with IT. After all, I couldn't just climb back in bed and go to sleep. I would have to move it. As it was heavy, I eased it onto the floor and then contemplated again what to do. I couldn't leave it in my room . . what if it hatched while I was sleeping? No, there was no other option. It would have to go into my sister's room. I rolled it across the dark hallway. IT seemed to hesitate at the door, as if unsure if this was an safe place to be. But hearing loud snoring coming from within, I nudged it along, confident of my choice.

I was awakened that morning by a loud, cracking noise, followed by a scream. Then silence. I smiled, rolled over, and snuggled back into my bed and reflected on my lack of compassionate love for my sister.

Fall Pictures

Friends :)

 These are some of my favorite pictures of me and my friends! I love them all a lot, and I feel so blessed to have them as friends.