Me and my sis

My sista ;)

Me and Natalie have been really bored..... Lol 

John 1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (John 1:1-5 NKJV)

Day 3 (Idaho Bound)

Last night we were able to make it to Sheridan Wyoming! Not too far from the Montana border. Had a pretty good day yesterday! Not as eventful as day one 😜

This morning we've made it to Montana, just trucking it along! We should get to Idaho late this evening. GPS shows we have about 9.5 hrs of driving. Plus all the pit stops ;) 

Day 2 (Idaho Bound)

Well, day 2 and here we are!! We made it to Amarillo last night and had to stop there because mom got sick. Had quite the day yesterday! The Uhaul I was in, it's AC went out in the middle of the day. And in Texas! That was not so cool :( haha. 

So we had to stop for about 2 hrs to get it fixed, but other than that it went pretty good! 

Idaho Bound!!

Today is the day!! We pulled out of our driveway about 15 minutes ago, Idaho bound!! We have a caravan of two Uhaul's and one van, gonna try to make it out of Texas on Day 1 ..... We'll see 😜

Encouragement for the day

Yup, needed to hear this. Even on a stressful day we can find something good about it ;)

1 Corinthians 15

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (I Corinthians 15:50-58 NKJV)

Verses

Encouragement for today ;-)

We Salute Our Veterans

We Salute Our Veterans This Memorial Day

This Memorial Day…

We salute every soldier who’s
 served this great nation.
And offer a heart of thanks
 and appreciation!

We salute each member 
of our armed forces.
And are thankful for their
 efforts and resources!

We salute the many who 
protect our borders too.
We’d be in trouble…  
If not for people like YOU!

We salute every son and 
daughter lost in a war.
YOU are what serving this
 country is meant for!

We salute the officers who’ve 
guided our women and men.
Our prayers are with you!  
And our love from within!

We salute our veterans!  
Wherever they may be!
Those who served on
 land, air and sea!

Offering prayer to the
 Lord is our belief…
That he will guide our
 Commander-in-Chief!

As we observe Memorial Day this year…
Let’s offer our soldiers
 love, hope and cheer…

May God bless them in
 all they endeavor
And his peace be with them
 today and forever!! 

(By Jim Pemberton)

Psalm 23

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever." (Psalms 23:1-6 NKJV)

Happy Sunday, I pray that you have a blessed week. 

Happy Birthday Natalie!!

I just wanted to wish a very Happy Birthday to my very favorite sister, and bestest of friends!! You are such a blessing in my life! Always joyful, and so bubbly =) 

Can't believe you are already 14 sis! Time goes by way too fast. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Love you!!

Shopping

So yesterday we went to the woodlands mall shopping with my grandmother. After eating at PF Chang's =) 

She took them on the carousel! 

(I took the pics lol, not the best when moving xD ) 

Cheesecake Factory!

So my sister right below me turns 14 on Monday, but since she will be in Idaho house shopping, we are celebrating her birthday this evening! Headed to the Cheesecake Factory here in Austin, yum!! This will be our first time to actually eat there!   

Then early tomorrow morning her and my dad fly to Idaho to go house shopping!! Exciting times!! 😜

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

These muffins are amazing!! We don't normally eat things like this, but since they are Vegan and Gluten-Free, they're healthier than any normal coffee cake. Check out the link below and give em' a try! Mmmmmmmm!!!

http://www.abesmarket.com/the-scoop/article/the-recipe/vegan-gluten-free-cinnamon-coffee-cake-muffins.html#_a5y_p=2153513

Texas!

This is how I feel! Even though we are moving out of Texas for the first time ever, I will always be a Texan at heart. 

God's Flight

I found this poem earlier today, and just wanted to share it with you. Check out the link at the bottom to read more of their peoms! 

God's Flight

On the ground sits a bird
that's too afraid to fly.
Beautiful wings could make it soar,
but the pain of past failure is it's lonesome cry.

God has said unto this bird,
"Trust and have faith in me,
for I will carry you in your flight.
The miracle of life is waiting for you to see."

The bird said to God, "But I can't fly.
I am weak. I will fall and feel pain
It's happened before when I tried to fly.
I'm afraid of being hurt again."

His voice soft and reassuring, God said to the bird,
I created you, and I will protect you.
Your lonesome cry I have heard.
Have faith in me. That's all you need to do.

So, stand up, bird, and spread your wings.
The wings I lovingly created to let you fly.
If you fall I'll pick you up,
and lift you back into the sky."

With trembling legs and unsure wings
the bird finally looked to the sky.
It took a deep breath, and took the chance.
The bird began to fly.

"Thank you, God, for believing in me.
Thank you for giving me wings.
Thank you for your protecting hands.
Your glory I will now sing."

God smiled unto the bird
in its majestic flight.
"Little bird, I'll always be with you,
and will protect you with all my might.

You may stumble. You may fall.
That doesn't mean that I don't care.
I will watch over you, in case you need help,
and then I'll be right there."

The little bird, once so scared,
learned to soar to new heights.
The occasional fall no longer scared the bird,
choosing to have faith in Gods flight.

Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/gods-flight#ixzz3ZwuDHSS4 

Family Friend Poems

Jesus

J - justifed me before God

E - emancipated my heart 

S - saved me from myself 

U - untangled my self-esteem

S - spoke life over me

Don't Quit

"Don't Quit"

When things go wrong

as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging

seems all uphill,

When the funds are low

and the debts are high,

And you want to smile

but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit, 

Rest if you must but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,

as everyone of us sometimes learns

and many a fellow turn about

when he might have won

had he stuck it out.

Don't give up

though the pace seems slow

You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than it seems

to a faint and faltering man.

Often the struggler has given up

when he might have captured

the victor's cup and he learned too late

when the night came down

how close he was to the golden crown.

Success is a failure turned inside out-

the silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

and you never can tell how close you are.

It may be near when it seems afar

So stick to the fight

when you're hardest hit

It's when things seem worst

that you mustn't quit.

 Author: Unknown

Kittens Update

Our kittens are getting big! Yesterday they turned three weeks already, so cute!! :D 

Quote

"He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose." 

(Jim Elliot) 

Family

We were recently in Galveston, and decided to go enjoy the water :) 

ATI Big Sandy Texas

We just got back from ATI Regionals Confernce held in Big Sandy, Texas. It was such a blessing! Also had a good time seeing friends who we haven't seen in a year! 

The Man Who Thinks He Can

The Man Who Thinks He Can 

If you think you are beaten, you are; 

If you think you dare not, you don't

If you'd like to win, but think you can't 

It's almost a cinch you won't. 

If you think you'll lose, you've lost, 

For out in the world we find 

Success being with a fellow's will; 

It's all in the state of mind. 

If you think you're outclassed, you are; 

You've got to think high to rise. 

You've got to be sure of yourself before 

You can ever win a prize. 

Life's battles don't always go 

To the stronger or fastest man, 

But soon or late the man who wins 

Is the one who thinks he can. 

(Walter D. Wintle) 

I love this because it is so true! If we have doubt in our abilities, we won't accomplish anything. 

Nasty weather

Hey guys! 

I don't know about ya'll, but I live here in Texas and the weather has been pretty nasty. So I just wanted to encourage you runners out there to get out there and run anyway. If not run, at least get in a workout. At least for myself, in this kind of weather I tend to get a little lazy haha. But I am out on my second workout for the day and plan to go running later. So don't let this nasty weather get to ya! Enjoy the rain! 💦💦💧

Believe

"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."

I love this quote! I recently wrote it on a piece of paper and taped it to my elliptical trainer so that I can see it and memorize it when I'm doing a work out.

Blessings

Psalm 121

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. (Psalms 121:1-2 KJV)

A friend wrote this verse to me, and it is just so comforting to know that we are not going through life on our own! 

Track season

I'm soooooo excited!! Track season is upon us people! Well, haha excited and nervous at the same time. (As usual)  :)

One Nation Under God

Amen!! 

Faith

Happy Valentines 💗

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"For God so loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." 

(John 3:16)

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Motivational Quotes

I just made this using a really cool app! :)

Motivation

Just wanted to post something motivating! For ya'll and myself :) 

1 John 2:15-16

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (1 John 2:15-16 KJV)

I just read this verse and it really touched me... Just wanted to share it. 

Well Done

"Well done" by Moriah Peters is my all time favorite song to listen to when I am working out. It is so encouraging! 

Whatever we set ourselves to do in life, we need to always do it to the best of our abilities. 

http://youtu.be/n-p8T7InfHw

Believers

If you have not heard this song by Joe Nichols, you really need to listen to it. I just finished listening to it while working out, and I love it! Here are the words: 

"Believers"

Outside the courthouse on 5th and vine

There's a hundred people holdin' up their homemade signs

They say they'll be there sunshine or rain

'Til somebody listens, 'til somethin's changed

Believers, believers

They gotta little more faith than the world has doubt

The earth might shake but they stand their ground

And God only knows where we'd be without believers

They were a couple o' kids with cheap weddin' bands

They didn't have nothin' but big ole plans

Thirty five years later, they're still goin' strong

Aw but they're not surprised, they knew it all along

Believers, believers

They gotta little more faith than the world has doubt

The earth might shake but they stand their ground

And God only knows where we'd be without believers

Eighty nine years old and a momma still prays

That her wayward son will find his way

There's a telephone call that makes her cry

It's her son sayin', momma, I've seen the light

Everybody told her she was wastin' her time

Believers, believers

They gotta little more faith than the world has doubt

The earth might shake but they stand their ground

And God only knows where we'd be without, without believers, believers

Running

Just got done running at the track with my dad :) 

Got lots more work to do for season! 

Idaho Adventure Continued...

Here's some last pics of our epic vacation! 

Family hike with two friends 

Me and sis :) she's in camo, I'm in green  

Winter wonderland family pic 

Our "older bro" taking us on his snow mobile. Amazing!!

Natalie with some friends :) 

Mom and dad after snow mobiling! 

(Mom already changed). :D

Sry

Sorry I'm just posting those pics of idaho. I tried posting them when we were auctually on the way there, but didn't have internet..... :) 

Idaho Adventure!!

So we left yesterday around noon for our almost 40 hour road trip to Idaho. We stopped at 2:45 am in Colorado Springs and slept till 8 am. We just got to Wyoming!!! Never been here before until now!!

My sis holding the baby, and me  =)