Jan. 18, 2008
As promised, my b-day post...

First I will start out with the evening of Saturday, January 12:

7:00 pm-

I had a few friends over to watch Emma. I had never seen it before, and as you can tell from the quiz results on my sidebar, my personality is most like her. We had lot's of fun and drank pink soda. :)

Here is my birthday (January 13) in hours (and sometimes 1/2 hours):

8:00 am- Woke up

8:30 am- Opened a few presents from my parents.

9:00 am- Dad took me out to breakfast. We went to a local bakery called Sweet Life.

10:30 am- Me and Dad me mom and my siblings at church.

12:00 pm- Came home, ate lunch, hung out, ect...

Around  2:00- Went with my dad to the fabric store and got some more fabric...what's new??

3:00 pm- Came home and sewed (I am making another Regency Dress) a bit.

4:00 pm- Went to Jamba Juice. How I love that place...(Yes, I know it is quite un-practial to buy fruit smoothies for an terrible price when you can make them at home.)

4:15 ish- Went to my Grandpa's house and said hello to my *uncle Alex.
* I have two. One is 20, and one is 23. This is the 20 year old one..
He gave me some of my favorite candy. Yum!

5:45pm- Went back home and ate dinner...

6:00pm- My uncle* Andrew and his friend Lindi came over and brought me a gift....Heelys! (will explaine below) They also announced that they are engaged! How exciting!!!!!!!!!! And on my b-day too!!! We kinda knew that he was going to propose soon...but we weren't sure... They are getting married on July 12th. To view a picture of them go here.
* This is the 23 y.o. one.
 
Anyways, about the Heelys....

Every heard of them before?? If not, I will do my best to explain.  They are a tennis shoe with one wheel in each heel. To roll you simply tip your right foot up and "hook" you left foot on the back, then roll..... When you first get them they are hard to walk in. But my friend Payton in Indy had some that I wore while we visited them, so I got the hang of them quickly when I got my new pair.

Well the best part of my birthday is when we went to Wal-Mart at 9 pm. Why you ask??... To Heel of course! Lindi had gotten a pair for Christmas so we stopped by her house to get them. Then off we go to Wally World. It was so much fun! Yes, I admit we looked liked dorks. Hey, at least we bought something! Too bad I didn't take pictures..

Well there is my semi-long birthday post.

I thought I might add some pictures:

From left to right: Autumn, Natalie, Me, Meredy, Kathryn (my sister) and Ellie.

The cake.

Jessica

P.S. I will try to get a video of my Heeling on here sometime....

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Jan. 16, 2008
thank you!

THANK YOU everyone for my birthday wishes! Sorry it has taken me so long to get  on here. I will be posting a rather long "birthday post" soon. I am not feeling 100% today. (I might be coming down with the flu or something. yuck!)  Thanks again!

Jessica

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Jan. 9, 2008
Sorry....

Yes I am still alive! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. This one has to be 2-3 sentences though, 'cause I am in the middle of a math lesson. So... Happy 2008 everybody! Hope you hew year was great! Mine was! We went to a movie and they had the Prince Caspin trailer on the BIG screen! YA! It looks really great! For more info on PC and anything else Narnia, visit... Into the Wardrobe.

Well, I better go and finish my math!

ttys,
Jessica

P.S. I have some VERY dorky pictures of us playing Guitar Hero @ my uncle's on the way! Stay tuned....or not!

P.P.S Ok, I guess that was a little longer then 3 sentences.

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Dec. 26, 2007
You know you are living in 2008 when...

1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that
they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if
anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the
screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even
have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for
panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your
coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this
message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on
this list.

And now you are laughing at yourself, right?

**JESSICA**

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Dec. 26, 2007
Merry Christmas...

Merry Christmas Everybody! I hope you all had a great day yesterday. I did. And guess what?? I got a mannequinn! It isn't a sewing one, just a small decore peice. But still! (picture coming soon) I am excited! ;)

In a couple days we go up north to visit some friends (only about 2 hours away). Just thought I would share. Don't know why though. Oh, ya, I will not be blogging for a couple of days. (Not sure if we will be at church Joys (yes that's you))

Well I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and have a blessed New Year!

love,
Jessica

P.S. I still have those aprons!! ;)

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Dec. 20, 2007
Only 5 days....and some aprons

How are you all doing?? Wow, Christmas is almost here! Can you believe it? We have been doing alot of baking around here in prep for a party we are hosting tomorrow. I will try to post some pictures of the party. Yep, I have been sewing alot too (just made a Regency dress for my sis). Speaking of sewing I am selling these two aprons:

this one for $6.50 (+shipping)

These would make great Christmas gifts!
If you are interested, please let me know!!

Also, please check out this book review blog. I have put a review on here and so has Natalie. Thanks!
Natalie has a very funny picture of her family on her blog too!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11

~Jessica

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Dec. 14, 2007
A new HTML blog!!

Natalie gave me her old HTML blog. It is not much yet, but I will be posting shortly! Thanks!!

www.homeschoolblogger.com/blogstuff

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Dec. 11, 2007
I am SO excited.......Riding!

Hello,

Last week my mother surprised me and told me I had riding lessons the next day. I was shocked! The next day I went and it was THE BEST EVER!! (yes, yes I need some new words). So today is my second lesson. I take at an English barn so I ride English. I have ridden Western before. But I would rather ride in an English saddle. I can't wait till two o'clock!

Hope you all have a lovely day! I know I will :)

My sister is standing over me making fun of me, and doing all these poses and saying, "I was SHhhhockkkked!" Go figure!

~Jessica~

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Dec. 10, 2007
just a little something!

isn't this cute??

One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was about to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree outside?
Tommy: yes
Teacher: Tommy do you see the grass outsid
Tommy: ye
Teacher: go outside and look up and see if you can see the sky
Tommy:okey.[HE returnd a few minutes later] Yes, I saw the sky
Teacher: Did you see God up there?
Tommy: No
Teacher: That's my point. WE can't see God because he isn't there.  Possibly He just doesn't exsist.
A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions.
The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy:
Tommy, do you see the tree outside?
Tommy: Yes
Little girl: Tommy do you see the grass outside?
Tommy: yess
Little girl: Tommy did you see the sky?
Tommy: YESSSSS!
Little Girl: Tommy do you see the teacher?
Tommy: Yes.
Little Girl: Tommy do you see her brain?
Tommy: No.
Little Girl: Then according to what we were taught today in school, maybe she doesn't have one!

~JESSICA

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Dec. 10, 2007
:(

I just typed a long entry and deleted it. Bummer! I don't really want to write it again now. Maby later. :(

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Dec. 8, 2007
A wonderful holiday giveaway!

****This will stay posted at the top of my blog untill December 8, so please scroll down for recent entries. Thank You!****

I am very excited to tell you about a wonderful Holiday Giveaway Miss Jocelyn is hosting from November 24th to December 8th. Just a few of the MANY great prizes are: two autographed books by Susan Marlow (Long Ride Home and Dangerous Decision), a one year subscription to TOS magazine and three coustom blog graohic sets from Voice of Experience. Stop bye Jocelyn's blog and check it out!
One of my favorite things to do each Christmas season is put up Christmas lights on our house. I can remember countless times where we will be begging Dad, "Please, can we put them up today, how about tomorrow, well what about Saturday, we aren't busy on Saturday are we?" When we get around to putting them up we will realize half a strand has gone dead, or the neighbor has borrowed the "tall ladder" and hasn't returned it yet. Dad and all the kids head off to Wal-Mart and return an hour later with more than enough lights and another pack of gum. A few days later we all hop into our car with our slippers on, and cups of steaming hot coco in our hands. As we cruise around the neighbor hood we admire all the beautiful, colorful, lights and remember the birth of our Saivor.

Merry (very early) CHRISTmas!!

Blessings!
Jessica

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Dec. 4, 2007

This is cute!



`~Jessie-ca :)

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Dec. 3, 2007
I HATE MATH, do you?

Yuck, I hate Math. What about you? My friend Ellie recently posted  "5 tips on how to surive you math lesson". Here is mine~


#1- Pop a small bowl of Popcorn (best if made by my mom).

#2- Use a colorful, comfortable pencil and jump into your bed with your books (Does your mom let you? Mine does!).


#3- Turn on some soft music such as Alan Jackson or Norah Jones.

(Some of you may want to skip this step and just fall asleep.)
#4- Write you name and the date in a bright pink marker, that way if you start to doze off, one glance will have you up and at 'emm again.

 (This is my favorite step!)
#5-  If all else fails, pay (under the table) one of you siblings to do it for you.

Oh and if you would like to be a part of the MATH HATERS CLUB please let me know. I will be making membership card shortly.

Jessica

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Dec. 3, 2007

I made these aprons and wallets for a holiday sale last weekend~







For more sewin' visit my sewing blog!

Jessica

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Dec. 3, 2007

Please, if you get a chance, visit my sewing blog. I would really like some input! THANK YOU!
www.whatfunitistosew.blogspot.com
Jessica

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Nov. 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Wow Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Here are a few things I am thankful for this year.

#1. Jesus, who is my Heavenly Father and died for my sins.
#2. My very funny, sarcastic, great, supportaive family.
#3. My fun, sweet, dorky, crafty, beautiful, amazing, friends. (yes that's YOU!!!)
#4. A home, lot’s of food, clothing, ect. The things we don't even think about.
#5. Oliver, my puppy.
#6. Being homeschooled.
#7.Being able to worship God freely. Going to church.
#9. Baking cakes, sewing, singing, DARK chocolate, HTML, music, humor, laughter and (this is for you Lizzie) Almond Extract?!?!
#10. Horses. yup, there so special they get there own number. :D

There, that's my short list. How has the Lord blessed you this year? I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

~Jessica

Edit: Ya I know your thinking, "she skiped #8". At first I was going to change it, but I am leaving it. It is so me to do some wierdo "number skippy thing". Did that make sence. Ok, just go head and flat out say it, it didn't right. Ayyyyy, I am tired. :)

You can still say it. :)

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Nov. 17, 2007
J,J,J,J,J~

This is fun....try it!

Your name: Jessica.
Four words: jump, jam, January and junk.
State/country: Jermany (hehe..like my spelling??).
Boy Name: Jack.
Girl Name: Jane.
Occupation: Janitor
Something you can wear: Jel (Hey, it's harder then you think!!) insoles (for you shoes)
Something found in a kitchen: Jam.
Something you shout: Um.....let me see.....
Something you do at school:  "    "
Name of an animal: Jumping Monkey
Name of a Drink: Juice
Name a Holiday: Jesus' Birthday!!
Name a body part: Jessica's eyes. :)

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Nov. 16, 2007
That's right, Untitled again.

Ok, I know, I never post anything intersting. But here is a tiny somthing anyway.
Today we went to lit club at the Sniders. That was fun. Us girls talked alot about blogging, blogsites, ect. Now we are back home. I have been working on a few dresses latley. Two Regency dresses and a dress for my sister. So I really should be sewing now. Oh.. I took this Jane Austin heroines quiz.

I am...

Emma Woodhouse of Emma! You like being the queen of your social circle (small and provincial as it may be), and feel it's your duty to help those less influential than you. You often meddle in the affairs of others, though you do it with a pure heart. You are often deluded in your flights of fancy, but your good intentions and creative spirit make you someone anyone could like.

To take the quiz, go here. That's about it. Anyone have a topic I can write on?? :) Just kidding.

Time to say good bye,

Jessica

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Nov. 14, 2007
Sewing Blog~

I just made a sewing blog over at blogspot. Check it out and tell me what you think. www.whatfunitistosew.blogspot.com


Thanks,
Jessica

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Nov. 14, 2007

Does my sidebar font look really large to you? On one of my browsers it does, and on the orther its normal. When I try to change it, it doesn't work. Any suggestions?

~Jessica

P.S. I will post something else in a little while:)

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