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December 24, 2009 - Three Christmas Books To Read Before You Die

The Best Christmas Pagent Ever by Barbara Robinson This one may seem slightly irreverent to some, but I love it. Mary, Joseph, the wise men and the shepards were all REAL ordinary people put in a REAL extrordinary circumstance. How would you have reacted?

The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke Matthew 25:40. A fourth wise man traveling more slowly than his better-known companions searches for Jesus his whole life, always just a step behind. Will he have any treasure left to give the King when he finally finds him?

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens I'm sure you are all familiar with the story line. I would, however, encourage you to read the original if you haven't. The language and word pictures are amazing. (Those of you who were at the Christmas Concert last week have a head start of several pages.)

Do you have a recommendation for my reading list? I'm always looking for more to read!

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Dec. 23, 2009 -

1.Would u ever steal anything in ur life, even if it was neccecary? Mm...noo.
2.What is ur fave movie?  Hitch
3. Are u strangely tall for ur age, or short?  idk. is 5'5 tall for a 15yr?
4. How tall are u? 5'5
5. When is your birthday? Jan 31st
6. Do you like surfing the internet? YES!!!
7. DO u ever drive w/out ur drivers license? No
8. Do you have a drivers license? I will in Feb
9. Do u have dark or light skin? iiiiiiiiidk. tan/dark
10. Do u watch Nickelodeon? Nick at Nite. sometimes
11.If you watch Nickelodeon, what is ur fave show? Fresh Prince, icarly.Zoey 101
12. Do u watch Animal Planet?
13. Do u have a TV in ur room? yeah
14. Are u a music lover? duhh...who isnt?!
15. Do u like animals? umm yeah
16. Do u like scary movies after midnight?  Heck no
17. When is ur bed time? whenever
18. What is your fave season? SUMMER BABY
19. Do u watch American Idol? every year
20. Are you older than 18? nahh...wish
21.Are you younger than 18? yeah?
22. Do u listen to rock muzic? Yeaah!!!!!!!!!
23. Do u listen to operas? ew no
24. Do u listen to rap? MY FAVE
25. Do u listen to contemperary? every now and then
26. Do u listen to country? i hate country
27. Are you a Christian? yeah
28. Are you a, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, or not anything? idk how to spell it. Presbartyrain..idk
29. Do u like concerts? WHO DOESN'T
30. Do u know what a bridge is in a song? yep
31. Did u know, that in a basic song, there is about 32 measures in a chorus? cool
32. Do u like our prez?  huh?
33. Do u like math? heck naw
34. Do u like history? Sometimes
35. Do u like Language(or English as sum prefer)?? its alrighty
36. Do u have sibs?(siblings) 1 sis
37. Do u have a 3 octave range? no
38. Do u sing? All ztime! I'm horrible though! :)p
39. Do u dance? sometimes. =D
40. Do u like this tag? Yeah, it was fun!
:)

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Dec. 23, 2009 - A Savior is Born

A young woman gently rests her newborn child on the hay in the manger. Her first born, she already knows God has great plans for Him. She already knows her son, no, God's Son, would be teaching her, not the other way around. The Messiah, King of Kings, Prince of Peace, was here. Their Savior had come.

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, for there was no room for them in the inn. ~ Luke 2:7

A shepherd sits silhouetted against the night's mysterious light. His gaze remains transfixed on a star shining vividly above the town of Jerusalem. He has never seen it so bright. He turns to the other shepherds and points. He does not need to use words. Their eyes follow his finger and they marvel at the star, shining so brilliantly. An Angel of the Lord stands before them, and the glory of the Lord shines around them. They tremble in fear, and fall to the ground in awe. The Angel speaks, telling them of great tidings.

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. ~ Luke 2:11

Another man sees the same star the shepherd has been watching. He also calls others to look, showing them the star of the King of Jews. Their clothes are not like those of the shepherds, coarse and rough, but  are fine and rich. The wise men prepare for a journey, bringing gifts and hearts ready to worship an infant King.

"Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."  ~  Matthew 2:2

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Dec. 22, 2009 - 3 More Days Till Christmas

Christmas Cards

We finally have our Christmas Cards sent out and away into the vast world. Of course, we were late in getting them out. I think that has become our trademark.

Anyway, it's just one more thing that signifys how close Christmas is! Yay!

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Dec. 22, 2009 -

1. What's on your mind right now: there's nothing good on tv

2. Who's your best guy friend: Cobi. love him to death

3. Where is your biological mother right now: in her room

4. Have you ever made out in a basement: ew no

5. Do you have any piercings: just my ears

6. Do you have any tattoos: nope

7. Is your driveway steep: not at all

8. Name 3 things you did today: babysit, talk on da phone and went somewhere with my Aunt

9. Last person you texted: My mother.

10. What have you eaten today: 3hrs ago

11. What shoe do you put on first: Idk! LoL!

12. What do you get complimented on most: eyes and hair. =D

13.What'd the last text you received say: dont remember

14. What is the last thing you do before you go to bed: listen to music

15. Have you ever kissed somebody named Sean: no

16. If you had to choose to not wash either your sheets or hand towels which would you choose: both is pretty sick.

17. What would you change about you life right now: idk

18. How do you feel about public displays of affection: Depends on just how "affectionate" they get. LoL!

19. Have you ever bitten your nails: Fingernails yes. toenails no

20. Do you live alone: Nope

21. Do you like someone right now: yes well kinda

22. Can you keep a secret: depends what it is. =]

23. What has been the best year of your life: idk

24. Do you have any strange phobias: ummm...idk.. do I?

25. What is your favorite Romantic movie: Titanic

26. Are you happy with your living arrangement: Yep

27. Have you ever played twister: Yeah

28. Have you ever been drunk at school: Nope

29. Last thing you received in the mail: christmas cards

30. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with D: no

31: Ever had a sleepover with the opposite sex: yeahh

32. Do you have trust issues: Not really

33. Do you tend to rip the label off of water bottles: no

34. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone: Jennifer

35: Are you a cuddler: Yeppers. LoL! I

36: When was the last time you gave advice to somebody: 3hrs ago

37. What was going through your mind during your last kiss: never kissed

38. Have you ever hurt somebody when you were mad: yeah

39. Is it easier to forgive or forget: forget

40. Do you give second chances to easily: depends

41. Kiss with your eyes open or closed: never have kissed but if i did close

42. Do you have a best friend: yes lots

43. Would you live with someone without marrying them: No

44. Ever had plans but broke them: Yeah

45. Do you have a friend of the opposite/same sex that you talk to 24/7: yes Cobi

46. Do you remember what you were like a year ago: Yeah...I`m better now. LoL!

47. Have you ever had a dream about a person you love dying: Yes

48. Who is the last person you cried in front of: Either Jennifer or Maggie

49. Have you ever shaved in the kitchen sink: no

50. Is it awkward when you run into you ex: don't have one nope

51: Who is the last person you've had a sleepover with: i think it was my friend Maggie

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Dec. 21, 2009 - The Longest Tag EVER

1) How old are you?  15

2) Do you like HSB? Well, I would if more people would actually talk.

3) How tall are you? 5'5

4) Have you seen Madagascar 2? YES. I LOOOOOOVE that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5) Do you like Blueberry pie? uhhhh duhhhh..... it's like da best

6) Do you have any dogs?  1

7) What grade are you in? 10th

8) Do you have an American girl Doll? If you do not, do you have a bitty Baby? no

~~~~~~~~~~FOOD-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

What is your salad dressing of choice? ranch

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Olive garden

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? Pizza and Chick Fil A

What are your pizza toppings of choice? Pepperoni, cheese, and olives.

What do you like on your toast? butter and jelly

Chocolate or Vanilla?  Chocolate!

~~~~~~~~~~~~TECHNOLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

How many televisions are in your house?  3

What color cell phone do you have? purple

Do you have a laptop? Yeah

~~~~~~~~~~~~BIOLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

Are you right-handed or left-handed?  right

Have you ever had anything removed from your body?  nope

What is the last heavy item you lifted? some gift for my uncle. lol

Have you ever been knocked unconscious? nahh

~~~~~~~~~~~~DUMBOLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

How many pairs of flip-flops do you own? oh geeze idk at least 8 or more

Last time you had a run-in with the cops?  what?

Last person you talked to on the phone? My friends! ^^

Last person you hugged? My Sis

~~~~~~~~~~~~FAVORITE-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

Season? Summer

Holiday? Christmas 

Day of the week? Fridays

Month? Jan, June July and August

~~~~~~~~~~~~CURRENT-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

Missing someone? yuuup

Mood? confused and tired

What are you listening to? Jonas Brother's. *puck*

Watching? That's So Raven. =]

Worrying about? lots of things

~~~~~~~~~~~~RANDOM-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~

First place you went this morning? babysitting job

What's the last movie you saw?  Batman & Robin

Do you smile often? i never really stop smiling. =D

Do you always answer your phone?  mostly

If you could change your eye color what would it be? mmmmm idk.

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?  mmmmm...i change it all the time

Do you own a digital camera? of coures

Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes!!!

Can you do a push up?  lol, yeah.

Can you do a chin up?  kinda

Does the future make you more nervous or excited? both

Do you have any saved texts? nahhh

Ever been in a car wreck? nahhh

Do you have an accent? just country and ghetto

What was the last song to make you cry?  idk

Plans tonight? sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?  YES!!!

Have you ever been given roses?  maybe... ;)

Current hate right now? some of my friends

Met someone who changed your life? yep

How did you bring in the new year? being with my best friend

What song represents you? how am i souppose to know that

Would you go back in time if you were given a chance?  I THINK EVERYONE DOES

Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?  nahhh

Do you have any tattoos/piercings?  just my ears for piercings.

What songs do you sing in the shower? diff songs

Ever had someone sing to you? yeah all da time

Do you like to cuddle?  yesssss

Have you held hands with anyone today? no

Who was the last person you took a picture of? my lil friend lindsey

What kind of music did you listen to in elementary? pop

Do you like pulpy orange juice? uuuhhhh sometimes

What is something your friends make fun of you for? my stupidness. haha

Have you ever ridden a elephant?  no

Do you like to play Scrabble?  no.

What are you saving your money up for right now?  idk

When is the last time you ate peanut butter & jelly? i think it was last week

What were you doing at 12am last night? sleeping

What was the first thing you thought when you woke up? ughhhhhh......

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Dec. 21, 2009 - Multitude Monday ~ 61 - 70

holy experience

Today I'm Thankful For...

61, Christmas movies

62. Christmas anticipation

63. The Christmas story

64. Christmas wrapping paper

65. Christ in Christmas

66. Christmas decorations

67. Christmas cards

68. Christmas clothes

69. Christmas candy

70. Christmas joy

What Are You Thankful For?

And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to Thy holy name, and glory in Thy praise. ~ 1 Chronicles 16:35

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Dec. 21, 2009 - Multitude Monday ~ 41-50

holy experience

I am Thankful for...

41. Snow

42. Teaching my brother how to crochet

43. Four days till Christmas!

44. Knee-high socks

45. Anne of Green Gables

46. Christmas cards

47. Space heaters

48. Science Fiction

49. Red and green

50. A big, comfy couch

What are you Thankful for?

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Saturday, December 19, 2009 - Washing Dishes By Hand

Sometimes progress isn't always the best thing. For several years we've used the dishwasher to wash our dishes. Well, most of them. Of course there were always the dishes left over that couldn't go in the dishwasher for one reason or another, so my sister (or Mom) was stuck washing them. Why not me? you ask. Ha. It was my sister's job, that's why! Up until recently, it was my job to empty the dishwasher. This happened daily, sometimes twice a day.

Well, a few months ago, Mom decided we were going to quit using the dishwasher. Just an experiment to see if it made any difference on our electric bill. We kids (I was, at least) were skeptical, but went along with it cheerfully enough. Surprisingly - I found I love washing dishes! We quickly worked out a schedule. Emily is to wash the breakfast dishes, Elisabeth and I do the lunch dishes, and Amy and Mom do the supper dishes. It works out pretty well!

And what do you know? It does make a difference on the electric bill! I guess that means we have an inefficient dishwasher. I'm not kidding about enjoying dishwashing, either. There are so many advantages! First off, We don't have to have all those non-dishwasher-compatible dishes piling up on the counter in between meals. The counter seems to be "freer" of dishes, which I like. The warm water feels good on my cold fingers (just so long as it's not too hot!). And it's nice to do the dishes with a sister. Our home does not have to be filled with the sounds of a super loud dishwasher. No one has to empty the dishwasher!

One more thing - we don't run out of knives anymore! That might not seem like a big deal. But we used to be running out of knives constantly, it seems. Now that the dishes get washes more often than once a day (in theory at least, right?), the cupboards are more full of dishes.

So you see, technology isn't always that much better. In this case, I think washing by hand is better. That doesn't mean I'm going to start washing clothes by hand, though. Don't get any funny ideas.

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Dec. 19, 2009 -

How old are you? 15

What color's your hair? Brown

What's your name? Shareen

What's your favorite colors? Pink,orange,Blue,Green,Purple

What's your favorite season? Summer

What's your favorite holiday? Christmas

What's your favorite song? hmmm....idk

Favorite five bands? Black Eyed Peas,Boys Likes Girls 

What's your faorite movie? Hitch or Titanic

What's your favorite video game? mmmmm.....idk

What's your favorite TV Show? Desperate Housewives or Full house

Who's your favorite fictional character of all time? Goofy

What two fictional boys do you like? lol idk

Which LOTR is the best?  none. dont like lord of the rings

What's your favorite book series/book? i hate books

Eye color? greenis grayish

Fiction or Non-Fiction? mmmm..both!

How many sibs do you have? 1

How many nieces and/or nephews do you have?None!!!

 

Are you the youngest,oldest or middle child? oldest

What do you wanna be when you grow up/get older? lots of things

Interested in Human boys? uhhhh.....duh

Favorite animal? cheetahs

what game systems do you own? wii

Do you dance around and sing outloud in your room? all da time

Are your parents awesome? ummm sometimes

Are you tough or prissy? both. depends who i'm around. mostly tough

Do you show sad emotions to anyone outside of your parents? all the time

What kind of clothing are you into? preppy

Narnia or LOTR? Narnia

Do you like Harry Potter and/or Twilight? Twlight

Do you write stories? Only for school...otherwise..it's out of my legue.

Do you have a TV in your room? of coures i do

Do you have a computer in your room? nahh

Is there any place you wish to be in right now? Yes. somewhere besides home

Do you wanna drive? yes....cant wait til my 16th bday.

Do you consider yourself a kind person? sometimes

Do you have weird dreams?all da time

Are you friendly or anti-social? friendly. very social

Have you had any deceased relatives or pets? uhh yeahh???

How much do you get in your? huh?

Are you on Facebook? used to be

Cats or Dogs? both

Strange or normal? idk normal

What's your favorite food ever? Pizza and Chicken

What candy? gummie worms

What drink? root beer

Are you a fan of Characters? what///>?!!!!

Are you a Christian? YES!!!!!!!!!!

Favorite celeb? WILL SMITH

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