Life through the eyes of Sparkles....





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I kind of got tired of looking at the same post for almost a month now, so thought I should write up a post.  Initially, I was going to do a post to update you all on my little foster brother (who by the way, is the cutest little thing EVER) but I will save that for my next post and instead I will tell you all about my exciting day!!!  Well, my dad was planning on buying a computer for all of us kids.  We have been using our parent's laptops or the practically dead computer in our schoolroom to do all of our school work, blogging, etc.  We were at Best Buy for at least an hour and a half looking at computers, but when the toddlers started acting up, my parents decided to drop us kids off at home and then go back and continue the search for a computer.  Well, to make a long story short...my parents were out practically all day then came home with one really nice computer and TWO laptops!!!  I couldn't believe it!  Me and my sister had been asking for a laptop, but we didn't think we would get one before Christmas, so we were absolutely shocked when my dad walked in and set a box in front of each of us.  Then my brother got the desktop, which is really neat looking.  I think the monitor is a 22" screen, so it's nice and big!   

Well, that's my exciting day but, now it's kind of late and I still have to straighten up the house before I go to bed, so I better go!  Next post will be an update on Hayden!

Hope you all have a great week!

Sparkles

P.S.  I would also like to thank my wonderful brother for the very pretty template he created for me!  Thanks Cam!!






Comments from my visitors...


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Posted at 10:25 AM on Sep. 24, 2007

mandygrace says...
Hi Jenna! Do I really get to be the first to comment? Wow! That's awesome that you all got new computers. What a fun surprise it must have been. Now we're going to expect a lot more blogging from you, kay? Lol. :-)

Your new template looks beautiful!! I love it!

Have a blessed day,
Mandy



From Your SSA
Posted at 11:38 AM on Sep. 24, 2007

Anonymous says...
Hello,
how are you doing? It sounds like your doing great! Glad you got a new lap top. Sounds exciting. I love the new template, it's so cute. Can't wait to hear the update on your adorable foster brother! God Bless!
~Your SSA~



Hello...
Posted at 11:45 AM on Sep. 24, 2007

Texasgirl says...
I came across your blog and thought I would leave a comment. I like your background and I love the pics. Looks like you had allot of fun on your vaca. your foster brother is so cute!
Miranda



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Posted at 1:06 PM on Sep. 24, 2007

Ebell1993 says...
Congrats on getting laptops! That is so cool that each of you were able to get your own. What color is the laptop? Is it just the original color like white? What kind of laptop is it?

Cam did a great job on your template! I love it:)

Love, Elizabeth



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Posted at 2:10 PM on Sep. 24, 2007

Free2bme says...
Yaya! How excitingful! A new laptop!*big eyes* You and your sister are so blessed.
Now you even blog more often,eh?*giggles*
Your new template is so pink and sparkly! Guess it fits you to a tee!
Glad to hear from you!
hugs and much love,
Debs



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Posted at 5:04 PM on Sep. 24, 2007

totustuus says...
You are sooooooooooo fortunate to have a laptop!!!! That's really exciting. :-)

I've OFTEN wished that I had one - it would make things way easier and effecient (since I do an online charter school) Eventually, a laptop will be a necessity for me, but right now I just don't have the money.

Your new template is really pretty - I love the header!!

Regards,
Sylvia



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Posted at 7:20 PM on Sep. 24, 2007

Ebell1993 says...
I awarded you...see my blog for details!

~Elizabeth~



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Posted at 8:16 PM on Sep. 24, 2007

Antelope says...
Hey Jenna,

That is so awesome! I have been wanting a laptop for just about forever (but then so has my mom - LOL). I am hoping to get one in a few months (a few months of hard labor, no Starbucks, and general money-saving). Sigh. You are so lucky!!

It is hopefully good new about your foster brother?! Hope so!

Talk to you soon,
Jess



Hey
Posted at 11:42 PM on Sep. 24, 2007

cherryblossom says...
OHHH HOW NICE! Lucky! I "stole" my mom's laptop and now it is "hiding" in my room. ;) No seriously, she is letting me use it..... for now.. sigh... But ours is like a dinosaur. It was made in the 1990's.. argh! I don't get a new one till college.. argh!

I love the new template. Very pink. :)

Love
Julia



WOW!!
Posted at 1:17 AM on Sep. 25, 2007

Your parents are so cool!!



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Posted at 12:29 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

I love your new background!



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Posted at 1:06 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

Kadeesis says...
I like your new template.



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Posted at 1:29 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

thector87 says...
That's so cool that you got a new laptop!!! My whole family used to share one ancient computer, and one slow dial-up connection, but then the revolution came and now we have four laptops, two desktops and a little bit faster satellite connection! The times they are a'changin'!!

I really like your new template... the way the picture at the top fades is a nice touch. Great job Cameron!!

I also think you would make a good California girl... and your family would make a great California family!! But I think anywhere you move would be better than the hot arid temperature of the sunny south!!

Have a good week!

Thomas



Happy for you!
Posted at 1:30 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

I am happy that you got a new....


entry up here! Jk! That is awesome that y'all got new computers from best buy! That means you should be on here a little more, unless you have a real life other than this!!!

And no I am not going to buy that hearse, I am looking at either a pickup or 3000 GT Mitsubishi!

Hope to talk you soon!

Keep Rawking for Jesus! Jed

P.s. The new template is nice, though pink fonts on a pink background is a little painful for the male eye. Jk!!!!(JK=just kidding)



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Posted at 1:55 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

Hi Jenna!

Your new template looks great! Your brother must really talented with hmtl.

Wow, that is awesome that you got those laptops. I have been "trying" to save up for one, but I am not the best "saver"..... Your new laptops sound great though.

Hope you have a wonderful day. God bless.

Arya



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Posted at 3:29 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

baruch117 says...
The new template looks cool. I hope that you and Cam aren't getting into any brother sister arguments. How's it going?



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Posted at 9:07 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

POTCgirl says...
I luv the template and a new laptop all to urself! AWSSOME!!



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Posted at 9:12 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

Jocelyndixon says...
Hey Jenna...
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you found some blog time.

Yep, we are like peas in a pod when it comes to tellin' the nitty-gritty...

And, I think Amanda called you, but whenever you get time - I wanna talk too...

And I LOVE the template! Beautiful!!! Cam did an great job....
but why isn't your page titled?

Love,
Jocelyn



Jenna,
Posted at 10:05 PM on Sep. 25, 2007

SuperAngel says...
LOL!! I bet you get tired of the same post on forever!!
That is so near you all got pc's. I want my own.
That is such a great surprise!!
Cam did a really great job too!!
RYC:
I really want you to come to my bash!! PLEASE!! I will talk to you over the phone and beg you shortly. ; ) I really really want you to come WAAAAHHH
I called. Hopefully we can talk soon. There is so much I just want to chat about. ah...
Yes, it was my arm and it is starting to feel better after a week. It is still really bruised and it still hurts pretty badly. But I will live.
Thank you for your comment on my homestead blog. That was sweet!!
Love,
Amanda



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Posted at 4:05 PM on Sep. 26, 2007

POTCgirl says...
Thank-you for both ur comments! Yes he is adorable and yes it is a good busy. Yeah I am not sure why we can't show pictures. Hmmmm...Oh well

Serena



Hey Jenna!
Posted at 4:06 PM on Sep. 26, 2007

IloveyouGod says...
What an awesome surprise!!! That's really cool.

I love your new templant, but I'm having a hard reading it because the font color blends in so well....just thought I'd say something about that.

Can't wait to hear about your foster brother!!

Have a wonderful week,
Brooke



~Hey!~
Posted at 7:12 PM on Sep. 26, 2007

I know you already have some awards...but...

Click here to see what I've awarded you:

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SincerelyAmanda/363217/


~Amanda~



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Posted at 10:19 AM on Sep. 27, 2007

Texasgirl says...
I put you on my friends list too. Thank you for the comment, it was sweet. Have a good day.
Miranda



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Posted at 1:34 PM on Sep. 27, 2007

Holly101 says...
It's so nice to meet you,
You are so sweet!

LoL...yeah Brooke and I have seen almost every episode of What Not to Wear....we love it!



Hello Jenna
Posted at 3:35 PM on Sep. 27, 2007

rjdjohn316 says...
Hello Jenna-
How are you doing? How's Hayden? I hope you and all your family is well! Just wanted to ask how you all were doing!
Love,
Rachel



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Posted at 9:18 AM on Sep. 28, 2007

Chris says...
wow that is too cool! yeah my dad did something like that once too, and it was like so cool to b supprised with a comp!



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Posted at 3:04 PM on Sep. 28, 2007

arwengirl says...
Hey! How are you doing? I really like your blog, it's very pretty =)

_Arwengirl



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Posted at 3:40 PM on Sep. 28, 2007

Holly101 says...
I don't mind at all! I'll add you too.

Your profile picture is really pretty!

~Holly



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Posted at 7:32 PM on Sep. 28, 2007

thector87 says...
Hey Jenna,

I just read on cherryblossoms a.k.a. Julia's blog that you are taking clep tests... Both Ben and I have taken 4(?) each, and I think they are great!! Both cheaper and easier than taking the whole course...

Have you taken any yet?

See ya.

Thomas



Hey
Posted at 12:34 AM on Sep. 29, 2007

cherryblossom says...
OH thank you so much for your sweet comment! Most of the parks were just state campsites but still state parks :)

I am nervous to meet with the college guidance couselor on Monday.. Nerves are getting the best of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EEP!!!!!

BTW, I keep reminding my mom we need to come down and meet you! :)

Love
Julia



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Posted at 2:47 PM on Sep. 29, 2007

babyrach91 says...
That is SOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!! I`m really trying not to be jealous... LoL! ;) Jk. Anyways that is sooo awesome... OH I like your new template... I need a new one.. But anyways TTYL! <3



Hey
Posted at 7:45 PM on Sep. 29, 2007

Gratitude says...
Hey Jenna! Wow, I love your new template! Cam did a good job! Thats really cool that you all got new laptops and computers.
It was really nice to see you guys on Thursday.
Well gotta go. ttyl
Blessings,
**Mandie**



Just stopping by
Posted at 5:33 PM on Oct. 1, 2007

SuperAngel says...
my dear!! Hope to talk to you soon!!
Love you !!
Amanda



From Your SSA...
Posted at 10:24 PM on Oct. 2, 2007

Anonymous says...
Hey,
hope your doing great! Just wanted to stop by and say hello. Love your music. Have a great day and God bless!
Your SSA



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Posted at 5:16 PM on Oct. 3, 2007

Holly101 says...
That's so awesome!!!



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Posted at 8:20 PM on Oct. 3, 2007

sumothagirl says...
Omg that so awesome you guys got laptops!

Come check out my blog sometime. It's just getting started, and I'm trying to get some reader response. Hope you like it!



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Posted at 10:38 AM on Oct. 4, 2007

Please stop by and wish DancingFeet a Happy Birthday today. You can see some of her baby pictures on my blog at SandBetweenMyToes.

Thanks,
Her mom



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Posted at 2:02 PM on Oct. 4, 2007

SouthernBelle says...
Hey! I'm happy The Challenge finished well for you. :)

the template is very pretty, and congrats on the new laptop. i am in utter jealousy. ;)



hello
Posted at 9:48 PM on Oct. 4, 2007

hi, I`m dancerfreak101!!

I love your blogger backround with the roses.

I was just wondering if you wanted to become friends?



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Posted at 12:47 AM on Oct. 5, 2007

Jocelyndixon says...
Thinking of you!!!

Love,
Jocelyn



I Have Some News...
Posted at 5:18 PM on Oct. 6, 2007

Texasgirl says...
Hello,
how are you doing? Great, I hope! I just wanted to tell you that.... I'm your SSA!!! Yeah, I'm sure I was a boring SSA but I usually don't have much time to get on during the week. Anyway, I had never come across your blog until I joined this SSA thing. And I have to say, I love coming to your blog. I love your music, I enjoy looking at the pics. And I love your new background. I still plan on stopping by and leaving you comments! Just... as myslef of course. Well, it's been fun! God Bless.
~Miranda~
1 Cor. 2:9-14



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Posted at 11:23 PM on Oct. 7, 2007

cherryblossom says...
HELLO?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!!!!?

Yeah just thought I'd leave that since it says your online :)

Love
Julia



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Posted at 2:22 PM on Oct. 8, 2007

DarthYxpu says...
Oooooo, nice template!

But the text is a little too pink. I can't read it up against the white BG.

I like the header though!

I'll add you to my friends list. :D

Have a nice day.

-Paul



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Posted at 5:32 PM on Oct. 8, 2007

PaulsBlogging.com says...
Hahah... It's ok, np.

But thanks for finally commenting!
LOL, J/K.

:D

Hahah, well, Cam did a good job.

Hey, after Cam gets a site with a WP ...think you'll want one?

Hahah...

'Cause Cam can host you for a small fee (or for free).
:D

(Just thinking of ways for Cam to make money)
LOL, have a good day!



Hey!
Posted at 7:54 PM on Oct. 8, 2007

Hi, I LOVE your blog!!!



Hello!
Posted at 9:30 PM on Oct. 8, 2007

Jocelyndixon says...
Hey Jenna!
Yay you left me a comment... aww, don't worry about taking so long!!

And, you can calls us or IM and ask us to call anytime! ; ) I'd loved to you talk to you soon!!

Love
Jocelyn



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Posted at 10:10 AM on Oct. 9, 2007

JoeM says...
Hey, I seen you had problems with your text color. Try doing this:

find <font color="#ffbffd"> (ctrl + f) in when you Edit Template in your administrator panel, and replace with <font color="#D07CCF">.

Template looks nice, Cam! I know how that busy thing goes. Just ask Paul =P



Hey
Posted at 1:59 AM on Oct. 10, 2007

cherryblossom says...
Your up late! :) I believe I read somewhere that you are a night owl like me.. And Jocelyn.. I think she is still online. lol!!!!!!

Yeah I live about 30 minutes from the border of CA but I live about 5 mins fron Nevada :) It only took about an hour and a half to get there.

I'm excited to be working there. I have a restriction on my money though. I can only buy one thing with ONE paycheck. argh! My mom knows I will spend my whole pay check there :P

Love
Julia



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Posted at 1:25 PM on Oct. 10, 2007

BlogBoy says...
RYC: I have to keep that answer thingy up there or I get spammed really bad. Sorry it erased you comment ;)

I really like the Stop Drop and Pray banner also, it really is a banner with a purpose/meaning.

No problem on the email list help, now I can know when you post! =D

Eric Novak




Hello!
Posted at 3:16 PM on Oct. 10, 2007

rjdjohn316 says...
I wanted to stop by and say hi!

Rachel



Man, Jenna
Posted at 4:18 PM on Oct. 10, 2007

SuperAngel says...
Ok... so now I am getting kinda tired looking at this old post, Jenna!! LOLOLOL!! Love ya!!
RYC:
LOL!! Jenna, I know you want to come so bad. I want you to. BUT I AM NOT playing the guilt card on your mama!! no way. lol. If you are suppose to come, I guess God will make a way. Altho I REALLY REALLY want you to come!!
Glad you got a bloglog. I already added you and whatever!! lol
Yes, we NEED to talk this week. There is stuff I want to tell you too.
Love,
Amanda



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Posted at 4:22 PM on Oct. 10, 2007

Cody14 says...
!wow! that would be an awesome surprise!!! kewl.....



~ Hey! ~
Posted at 1:18 AM on Oct. 11, 2007

Oh, that's okay. How are things going for you? I'm sure you're enjoying your new laptop! I know I'm enjoying mine.

Hope to keep in touch!

GOD BLESS,

~Amanda~



WOW
Posted at 1:53 PM on Oct. 11, 2007

IloveyouGod says...
Oh my goodness! 53 comments!!! Girl, I think it's about time for an update! lol

That's like the most comments ever received in the history of HSB....

Anyway, just wanted to see how you've been. Hope you and your family have been doing well.

Have a great week,
Brooke



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Posted at 8:34 AM on Oct. 12, 2007

whoaaaa...that's awesome
we're still stuck with the one dead computer we have.



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Posted at 2:18 PM on Oct. 13, 2007

Free2bme says...
Oh, you were my SSA? I wondered but then I was like Nahhhh!
Thank you soo much for being such an amazing SSA, I really loved getting your comments. Everytime that they showed up it really brightened my day.
And your gift is gorgeous! Those are probably the exact colors I would of chosen, Thank you so much for being an Godly inspiration. Keep holding onto Jesus, He'll never let you go!
Debs



Hello!
Posted at 3:17 PM on Oct. 13, 2007

rjdjohn316 says...
You're welcome for the comments!

I'm glad you all got Hayden! He looks like such a sweetie! I wish I could hold him!

No, that's not the answer to the riddle! I will be posting the answers soon though! You can come by and read them!

Thanks for stopping by!

Love,
Rachel



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Posted at 6:55 PM on Oct. 13, 2007

DarthYxpu says...
HAhaa, thanks for the comment!
It wasn't a REAL hack. (I gave her my PW and now she thinks she's a full-blown hacker!)

HAhahha...



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Posted at 7:51 PM on Oct. 13, 2007

mandygrace says...
Thanks for the birthday wishes! The corn maize near us is only "haunted" at night a couple days a week, so we went during the day this time. Last year we had to rush through it because of that. No fun!

Have a good weekend!
~Mandy



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Posted at 11:30 PM on Oct. 14, 2007

Stardust says...
Hey just though I'd leave you a comment!! =o)
That's so KEWL your parents bought you and your sister laptops, what color is yours??
~Kristi*



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Posted at 11:27 AM on Oct. 15, 2007

IloveyouGod says...
Bout' time for a new post, aye?



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Posted at 8:19 AM on Oct. 17, 2007

01charger says...
Yeah~ that is a really cool template. I love the pics you posted. I saw some of them on Cam's blog too.
Hopefully you can post more.
By the way, Hayden is cute under cover! LOL!
Ash



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Posted at 2:26 PM on Oct. 18, 2007

Vips44 says...
That's awsome. What kind of computer was it?

Alex



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Posted at 10:06 PM on Oct. 23, 2007

PinkFlamingo says...
Wow, you've got a lot of comments on this post. :-)

Congrats on your new computer! I'm sure you're enjoying it. It is nice to have your own!

Hope you're having a good week,
Ashley



Oh Jenna!!
Posted at 7:07 PM on Oct. 25, 2007

SuperAngel says...
Even tho you haven't blogged in a million years and have a gazillion comments and you are playing nurse maid to your lovely family...YOU ROCK and YOU MAKE ME SMILE!! Come by and see what you have gotten from me!!
Love,
Amanda