And it was..... a baby BUNNY! Just a little puffball the size of my hand!
How's that for your daily dose of cuteness?!
I couldn't resist taking pictures with the little thing...
Or blowing it a kiss...
<3
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Bunnies!
So the other day, I walk out into my backyard only to see something suspicious hiding under my fence....
Monday, April 18, 2011
South Padre
From Thursday to Sunday, I got to go to South Padre with my choir. The air was humid, the bus was noisy, my feet seemed to be eternally sandy, and it was the best beach trip I've ever been on. We went shopping at all the cute local shops, partied by the pool, and relaxed on the sandy shores. I don't know what it is, but time seemed to stand still and my troubles melted away as I sat on the shore and stared off into the horizon. It was a magical time full of new friends, crazy dancing, cranky Subway ladies, sunburn, a preggers sea turtle, expensive seafood, and tons of singing on the bus. And I can't believe it's already over!
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| My delicious, overpriced "Primavera Pasta" |
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| The view from our hotel balcony! |
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| Yum, crab exoskeleton! |
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| THIS is why I love the beach! |
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| Angela, Me, Lexi, and Morgan: Best roomates ever! |
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| Going shopping! |
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| Me and ANGIE! :) |
Thursday, March 31, 2011
What I Love...
...Cousins...
...snow with friends...
...humiliating my poor dog by dressing her in an old sweatshirt...
...crazy masks...
...my new favorite shoes (from Target, $10.99!)...
...chalk...
...being pulled away by balloons...
...jumping...
...and flying away. :)
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Débora
Over the weekend, I had the awesome opportunity to be a junior leader at a middle school church event in Austin. When I was there, I saw a booth with a bunch of envelopes lying all over the blue tablecloth and a lady relaxing behind the table with a laptop. I went over to explore, mainly because she looked a little lonely.
When I got to the table, I saw about a hundred pictures of adorable children smiling up sweetly at me through clear plastic Compassion Children envelopes. A picture near my hand caught my eye.
A little girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, grinned up at me with a gapped-toothed smile. Her little pigtails are lopsided, her jeans are about 6 sizes too big for her toothpick legs, her pink Hello Kitty jacket engulfs her tiny malnourished frame, and her scuffed black boots stand closely together. She's standing in front of a preschool with bars on the doors and windows. And she has the biggest, brightest smile I've ever seen.
Her name is Débora Sofia Palomino Rojas.
Débora got me thinking...what makes her so happy? How can she smile when she lives in a place full of drugs and crime, already has a job running errands for her family daily, and has a house with a floor of dirt? How can a kid smile like that when they are living a hundred times worse than you or me? What makes her so happy?
Hope.
She can't have any certainty in her future. There's no way to ensure that Débora will get an education, raise a family, or even have enough food and water to survive. She puts her hope in God. Her faith is so strong, and I can't wait to write to her and encourage her to grow close to her savior. But it really makes you think-
...Next time you're upset that you failed a test, be thankful you're getting an education.
...Next time you want a new pair of boots, be happy you have even one pair of shoes.
...Next time you're angry that you have to do your chores, be happy that you have things to take care of.
...Next time you're mad that you don't have your favorite soda in the fridge, be thankful that you have something clean to drink.
I really encourage everyone to sponsor a child or donate to Compassion International's cause! It really puts a certain perspective on life: $38 a month isn't that much when you consider that you're changing a child's future, allowing them to learn and grow in ways that wouldn't be possible without YOU! :)
When I got to the table, I saw about a hundred pictures of adorable children smiling up sweetly at me through clear plastic Compassion Children envelopes. A picture near my hand caught my eye.
A little girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, grinned up at me with a gapped-toothed smile. Her little pigtails are lopsided, her jeans are about 6 sizes too big for her toothpick legs, her pink Hello Kitty jacket engulfs her tiny malnourished frame, and her scuffed black boots stand closely together. She's standing in front of a preschool with bars on the doors and windows. And she has the biggest, brightest smile I've ever seen.
Her name is Débora Sofia Palomino Rojas.
Débora got me thinking...what makes her so happy? How can she smile when she lives in a place full of drugs and crime, already has a job running errands for her family daily, and has a house with a floor of dirt? How can a kid smile like that when they are living a hundred times worse than you or me? What makes her so happy?
Hope.
She can't have any certainty in her future. There's no way to ensure that Débora will get an education, raise a family, or even have enough food and water to survive. She puts her hope in God. Her faith is so strong, and I can't wait to write to her and encourage her to grow close to her savior. But it really makes you think-
...Next time you're upset that you failed a test, be thankful you're getting an education.
...Next time you want a new pair of boots, be happy you have even one pair of shoes.
...Next time you're angry that you have to do your chores, be happy that you have things to take care of.
...Next time you're mad that you don't have your favorite soda in the fridge, be thankful that you have something clean to drink.
I really encourage everyone to sponsor a child or donate to Compassion International's cause! It really puts a certain perspective on life: $38 a month isn't that much when you consider that you're changing a child's future, allowing them to learn and grow in ways that wouldn't be possible without YOU! :)
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| Débora, my sponsored child from Peru! Please pardon the "picture of a picture!" :) |
If you want to help, Compassion's website is here!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Hey!! :)
Hello to all my "followers!" (That's a joke, as I don't have any :) )
I've moved some of my favorite pictures into the upper tabs of my blog for your viewing enjoyment :) Please comment or choose your favorites! I should start blogging in the main feed too :) Thank you!
I've moved some of my favorite pictures into the upper tabs of my blog for your viewing enjoyment :) Please comment or choose your favorites! I should start blogging in the main feed too :) Thank you!
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