Downton Abbey Fashion Show

Pollywog (16), Sweet Pea (13), one of my dearest friends and I were excited to be a part of a Downton Abbey era fashion show. There were pictures of the actual event, but I don't have them yet. Hope you enjoy these pictures, though. 

 The lovely lady on the right is one of my dearest and longest friends.  Even with a 15 year time difference, we still make it work. Mind-blown? ;)

So blessed by her friendship. And our costumes were incredible (mine may look a bit familiar).

It was fun having two different costumes, although my sister Pollywog and I felt pretty scandalous changing from full-length 1890's dresses to 1920's flappers. I don't have a picture of Pollywog's other dress yet, but let me tell you it is one of the most gorgeous dresses upon which I have ever laid eyes.

 

'Model' poses. :P

Love these girls so much. Sweet Pea had the most adorable girls' basketball suit. 

I'm hoping to post more pictures soon, if they turn out. :)

Legal/Medical End of Year Ceremony

I cannot believe how fast the school year has gone by. Since last September, I have learned and grown so much. The Legal/Medical Office Applications program was such a blessing. I know that I could not have learned what I did myself. Between God giving me grace and my wonderful teacher, it happened. As a class, a few of the many things we learned included professionalism, proofreading, social and office skills, transcription, and legal and medical terminology. Many of us also became Microsoft Office Specialist Certified in Word and PowerPoint.
 
Last Friday was our 'End of Year Ceremony' for the program, and it was a blast. Had to share some pictures.
 

 

I had the tremendous privilege of giving a short speech on behalf of my class. :) Talking photos never look nice, but the presenting was so much fun that I couldn't exclude this photo. If that makes sense.

 

Receiving our certificates of completion.

 

 Some of the lovely ladies also in Legal/Medical.

 

 

 This girl is so sweet. <3

 :)

 

I am so thankful that God allowed me to have this incredible opportunity. Looking back, I know I would never have expected to be where I am today, and I cannot wait to see what He has in store next year.

Fantastic Sibling Moments Post#9: Black Death Flower...?

I got a new case for my cell phone today, and Mozzarella (14) exclaimed, "Hey! It's like a black death flower! I love it! Very inspiring."

I'm...flattered?

 

 

Fantastic Sibling Moments Post#8: Gubby Is Suave

The other day Gubby(10) walked up to me in the kitchen and the following took place:

Gubby: Let me see if I can pick you up.

I protested against it, but there was no stopping the little guy. He hugged me around the waist and lifted me up about 6 inches.

Gubby: Wow, you're light (proudly grinning).

Yep, he knows how to push a compliment both ways, essentially saying I was thin and calling himself buff all at once. The sneaky little gentleman. 

Love that kid. <3

On a side-note, I got a picture with a llama at a campus picnic yesterday. 

1890's Photoshoot

So, the historic site I volunteer at has a wonderful costume department which creates costumes for many different eras. For an event, I was fitted with an 1890's costume, which, aside from being a bit large, I absolutely loved. When my photographer sister, Clari, saw the costume, she grabbed her camera and snapped a few pictures.

I felt these pictures ware worth sharing, as they totally have an Anne of Green Gables feel to them. 


...Now to find a chick-flick buddy, some canned peaches, chocolate, and the amazing classic. 

Fantastic Sibling Moments Post#7: Gubby Mocks High-heel Practice

 I don’t wear high-heels very often, and when I do, I try to spend the evening before an event wearing them so that I won’t make a total fool of myself on the morrow. As I was clomping around upstairs in my high(ish)-heels, the following took place:

Gubby (10): You look funny! (Laughing)

Me: It’s not as easy as it looks!

Gubby:  Yes, it is! I could totally do it!

With that, I laughed and took my shoes off, telling him to see for himself. He was grinning and cocky as he put the too-big shoes on his feet, thinking he would make fun of me. He took a few wobbly steps, and then fell down very clumsily on purpose (it was hilarious). Then he said, “Okay, I’ll do it for real now,” and, with an amused but determined look on his face, started walking. After about two and a half steps, he fell on his face in the same fashion as before. He and I were both laughing hysterically, and Gubby now respects my “practicing” in heels the night before. 

I hope you all have a blessed Easter, celebrating the true Reason for the season! He is risen!

Mark 16:16, “And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him.”

Isaiah 53:1-7, “Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? ² For He grew up before Him like a tender  shoot, And like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him, Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him. ³ He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. ⁴ Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. ⁵ But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. ⁶ All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him.

⁷ He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth."

Meet Sven

I have neglected to share with you about Sven, who is a great buddy of mine. Even though he becomes dirty at an alarming rate, he is very dependable, is always there for me, and is long-suffering when he receives gifts from the birds soaring above. Even though I don't know how to change his tires, he's content with the fact that I can check his oil and that I don't drive him too hard.

Sven is my car (if you hadn't gathered that). This week, which happened to be Spring Break, I did many things, one of which included washing Sven. Of course, his face was dirty the very next afternoon, not 24 hours later.