Psalms, Songs And Poetry That Glorify The Lord Written by an OldFashionGirl
• Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - This week's crafts
Posted By Amy
This morning I got up and took a very fast shower, (Betsy wanted to get in the shower at exactly 7 o clock) and then I did devotions and photography at the same time. I took my bible and camera (and a blanket) outside. It was very cold. But I wanted to get a photo of the sunrise and I was going to do anything to get it. It turned out that the sun is coming up in the wrong spot to get photos. We have a bunch of neighbors and telephone wires in the way. So I went to our porch on the west side of the house and got a picture of the moon instead. (it's full tonight! I'm going to attempt a picture of it rising) I did get one but I had to use digital zoom (more wires and houses) so it's not the best quality.
Then after breakfast I took pictures of all the things I made this week. First of all there is the cupcake. Will you join me at my tea party this afternoon? It didn't turn out as good as I wished, but it was a first try. Next time the frosting pieces will be smaller and the middle strip of cup cake will be smaller too.
Then we pause from the crafts to get a picture of our glorious marbles. ("but you only posted about one craft so far!" I can hear you saying it. Sorry!) They are soooooooo fun! Especially when you convince your older sister Alison to play with you. :-) We have tons of marbles around here but a few of us are talking about buying more...
I decided that even though I had a jar for my marbles I needed a bag too. :-) So I made myself this. Since the drawstring is ribbon, sometimes it slips through which results in a few marbles sneaking out. I have learned to keep it sitting upright. (the flat bottom of the bag helps with that)
I'm afraid that I'll have to save the rest for later because this is getting too long... Actually, it's good because I'll know what I'm going to post next time! I'll make sure you don't wait too long though.
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• Dec. 1, 2009 - National Kylie Day
I know it's strange that I post twice in one day, even though I did it yesterday too, but I wanted to throw Kylie off the sent. **coughs, and clears throat** well, as she well knows it's actually because I forgot today was National Kylie Day, but that doesn't sound as good.
Without further ado, I give you my National Kylie day post!
Why National Kylie Day to begin with? Well after Catey and I both realized she was amazingly awesome it just kind of happened. Dec. 1, was brought to mind, and National Kylie Day it was dubbed.
Kylie is an awesome friend, an outstanding editor, an eloquent writer, and an incredibly fun blogger.
I've known Kylie since May 11, 2007 (she keeps track) and she has just gotten better and better. Some places for you to find the Kylie's amazing handy work.
- Beautiful in Christ
- BlueSky Graphics
- Kids of Faith
- Further Up and Further In
- His Beautiful Love
Thanks for simply being you Kylie! |
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• Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - The Haven of Rest
Posted By Alison
• Dec. 1, 2009 - Adoration of the Shepherds
This was actually going to be a rambling post about how my Thanksgiving went, what I've been up to, and how much I've been in the Christmasy spirit lately. In preparation for that rambling post I was looking for a verse in Luke 2 that would sum up how I've felt lately. I found two.
 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. ~ Luke 2: 13-14
I kept reading though and a certain verse seemed to jump out at me and I just kept reading it over and over again.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. ~ Luke 2: 17
They speaking of the shepherds the angels spoke to in the above verses. Wow, they heard the good news that Jesus was born and rushed out to tell others the good news.
I hear the good news of Christ every day, but I don't share it with those who don't know very often, and I've been thinking about that lately. I know that witnessing isn't just knocking on doors, or approaching people on street corners, it can also be done by living a holy life and being an example for unbelievers, but that can't be all. Maybe it's time I stepped forward and opened my mouth, instead of waiting for the unbelievers to come to me.
Life is fragile and can be yanked away from anyone when they least expect it, will they be carrying their sins to judgement, or will Jesus? God is the only one who knows, but I do know I would feel terrible if I found out someone was going to hell because I failed to open my mouth at the right time.
So don't wait for the opportune moment to come along, make one. |
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• Dec. 1, 2009 - Mickey's Once and Twice Upon A Christmas
Since the Holidays are right around the corner, I'll be putting up some holiday movies and specials, starting with Mickey's Once and Twice Upon A Christmas. Both Christmas specials stars you favorite Disney characters, telling their story of their Christmas. 
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas shows 3 Christmas stories
Stuck on Christmas - Huey, Dewey and Louie enjoy their Christmas so much that they wish that Christmas will be everyday. They end up getting their wish, but they could not stop it.
Have Yourself a Goofy Christmas - Goofy and Max were preparing for Santa to arrive. But when Pete tells Max that Santa dosen't exist, he looses his Christmas spirit. Now Goofy must try to bring Max's Christmas spirit back and prove to him that their is a Santa.
Gift of the Magi - Mickey and Minnie tells their version on The Gift of the Magi
Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas is simular to the first film but has twice as many stories and twice the fun.
Belles on Ice - Minnie and Daisy are preforming in an ice show. But when Minnie takes center stage first, Daisy becomes jealous and tries to steal to spotlight, causing the two friends to have a fight on ice.
Christmas: Impossible - Huey, Dewey and Louie have been causing trouble lately. Uncle Scrooge finally warn them that if they are not on Santa list this year, then they won't get presents. So they went to the North Pole to see if they are on the list, only o cause trouble there and almost ruin Christmas.
Christmas Maximus - Max brings his girlfriend home for Christmas and Goofy ends up embarrassing him
Donald's Gift - Donald just want peace and quiet this Christmas, but gets annoyed when the song 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' surounds him
Mickey's Dog-Gone Christmas - Mickey's is getting ready for his Christmas party. While trying to put the star on the tree, Pluto accidentiy ruin the Christmas decoration. Mickey's blames him for ruining Christmas and tell Pluto to "GET OUT AND STAY OUT!" So a sad and hurt Pluto runs away landing him in the North Pole where be friend with a couple of raideers, while Mickey feels guilty and goes looking for him
Characters
Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Donald Duck
Daisy
Goofy
Pluto
Huey
Dewey
Louie
Max
Uncle Scrooge
Positive
Both movie shows a lot of Christmas meaning and shows what Christmas is all about.
Negative
Nothing negatives in both films
Im going to give Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas a 4 and Twice Upon A Christmas a 5. Both film are awesome family film to watch around the holidays |
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• Nov. 30, 2009 - Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution
 Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story of The French Revolution unfolds as the amazing tale of Andre-Louis, or Scaramouche as he becomes. When a friend of his is murdered Andre vows to take revenge by doing the very thing his friend was killed for. Speaking out. Very soon he finds his life changing in dramatic twists and unexpected turns.
My Thoughts: I loved this book. I was constantly wondering what would happen next, and continually surprised when I found out. When I've read other books set during The French Revolution I've been incredibly confused by all the politics and although there were a few times like that in Scaramouche, for the most part it was very easy to follow. I adored the characters in this books and the many settings the scenes took place in. I do have to admit though I didn't like the ending. It was to flowery, sappy for me. All in all, one awesome book. View all my reviews >> |
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• Nov. 30, 2009 - Multitude Monday ~ 31 - 40
Today I am Thankful For...
31. A Kitty who thinks she is love starved
32. Car trips with lots of pillows
33. Time spent with friends
34. Cards
35. Christmas Tree farms and pine cones
36. Clouds
37. Guitars
38. Thanksgiving food
39. A whole day set aside for giving thanks
40. The feeling of Christmas already in the air
What Are You Thankful For?
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• Nov. 29, 2009 - Game Ending
Posted By Layne
Here are the answers to the game.
Question:
1. A - In the beginning episode on Pushing Daisies - Smell of Success, Ned picked up making pies at school when he was thinking of his mother
2. A - Alyson Stoner, who plays Sarah from Cheaper By The Dozens with Steve Martin, plays Catyin in Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers
3. B - 5 Times Nevel tries to destroy ICarly
Episodes:
iNevel
iRue the Day
iGive Away a Car
iWant My Website Back
iFight Shelby Marx
4. C - It may be 1 year since Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy left Narnia, but in Narnia, it has been 1300 years.
5. When Endurance came on TV, it was only 12 pieces you need to win the game, but as the show kept on making changes in each season, it came down to 14 pieces you need to win.
6. A - Dough Re Mi is The Brady Bunch episode where you can hear 'We Can Make The World A Whole Lot Brighter' and 'Time To Change'
7. C - West High was the team that Troy and his team played in the beginning of High School Musical 3
8. A - Herbie Goes Bananas was suppose to be Herbie's last movie
9. B - In episode Wrong Song in JONAS, Nick mention its happen only 1 time, but Joe and Kevin corrected him that it was "6 TIMES"
10. A - Who Will I Be is the first song you will here in Camp Rock
11. C - There are 10 seasons on Little House On The Prairie
12. C - In Minuteman, when Virgil, Charlie and Zeke are a little afraid to try the time machine at first, Virgil use Charlie's cat to test it
13. A - Arwin is the first Suite Life Of Zack And Cody character to guest star on The Suite life on Deck in the episode It's All Greek To Me
14. B - In the Drake and Josh episode - The Storm, Helen explain the only reason she brought Crazy Steve to Drake's party was because he went crazy last time he wasn't invited to a party
15. C - The Mega Race is in Level 2 in Spy Kids 3
16. C - The Mega Race is in Level 2 in Spy Kids 3
17. C - The Caribbean is where the Russo went on vacation in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
18. B - Woody use R.C. to hide Buzz from Andy, but makes a huge mistake.
19. B - The Jonas Brothers were fighting each other with Marshmellows in the Hannah Montana episode, Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas
20. A - James McAvoy and Peter Dinklage who Max and Lemon in Penelope can be seen in the Narnia movies. James played Mr. Tumas in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Peter playes Trumpkin in Prince Caspian. |
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• Friday, November 27, 2009 - NaNoWriMo 2009
Posted By Alison
• Friday, November 27, 2009 - Trip, pics, and felt projects
Posted By Amy
Happy Thanksgiving! We are having our turkey dinner today because yesterday the turkey wasn't thawed out... We went to California for a few days this week. We got there Monday morning, and left Wednesday night but even though it was short trip, it was soooooooo fun! On Wednesday we had the big family picnic at the park. We've done that for quite a few years, and it's always really fun! This year there were about 25 people! Here is a collage with a few of my favorite photos from the trip. I think the only picture that was taken at the picnic was the group photo and the rest were elsewhere.
While we were on our trip I took over 300 pictures, 93 of them being at the picnic. But when we got home I deleted a few blurry ones.
On Monday and Wednesday my dad took Alison and me on bike rides along the man made rivers to the park that most of the above pictures were taken. Alison also rode on tuesday, which made her milage for the trip about 40 miles! I don't think I went anywhere as close. I was riding my grandma's bike though and it doesn't have pedal breaks--only hand breaks, so that can be interesting if you aren't used to them. :-) Thankfully only once I tried to pedal backwards, but no one got hurt.
I might post a few other pictures from our trip later but for now I think I'll go back to making felt strawberries. I found a really simply tutorial here and had to try it out. My other project was a felt cupcake, (tutorial here) but mine didn't turn out quite right... Someday I'll get around to posting pictures. :-) I love using felt! |
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