Disney {2012}

We were in FL for a bit in February... Thus the reason why the blog was quiet for a bit. We hit Disney World for a few days and then went to my grandparent's condo to relax for another few days before heading home.

First picture taken there... Yahhh, for Mickey stickers! :)

yes, we had a need.

It's a Small World!

Momma and I took the twins on The Blue Line Express while the others went on Space Mountain.

Tired out from our first day!

Eller girl

Ahhh, so pretty!

"Shooting" a bird. :)

And thus we left. :) More relaxing pictures next week.

Uninspired

 I've been feeling particularly uninspired over the past few days.  My writing has drooped.

I have material, I just can't get it typed out into this little white box. 

And so I make a list of things I will post about soon. 

• Our vacation we took in February
• An update on my Momma
• Hard anniversaries
• Sunday afternoons spent with friends- bringing so much joy to a heavy heart.
• My final Wonka post
• Stretching to new places
• Lessons from a cup of Hot Chocolate

and probably more. you can bet there will be some random pictures too. because my creative juices are pumping and it's time for school now. :)

But I'll leave you with this picture of my gorgeous baby sister. I can't believe how big she is!

see?

Just Read

So do something for me, will you?

Get up and grab your Bible. and maybe a pen.

and now open it. Something like Philippians or Colossians or Romans would work well.

Find the button on your computer that causes the screen to go blank.

And just read.

(You might have to use that pen.)

Absorb God's words to you. He wrote them for you. He died for you.

I think you can spare the time to write a Letter He wrote.

And you might just find yourself crazily, incredibly blessed by it.

Have a good weekend, folks.

The Desires of Your Heart

See this girl?

This is Anna- one of my closest friends. Ever since our beloved HPA announced that they were doing Fiddler, we wanted to be in it together. And when she was cast as a momma and I as a daughter, we mapped out the perfect family in our heads. It might have included each other. :)

But I have learned that "awesome in your head" plans don't usually come around. In fact, it's very rare that my super ideas "come true."

I'm a dreamer. and I'm okay with that.

I was in FL when Mr. G assigned everyone their families. Families were strange this year, I think the directors tried to mix us up because there aren't many friends together. True, Anna only had two sons- and no daughters- but I was pretty sure that we wouldn't end up together. and I started preparing my heart for that. 

Two weeks went by. I jumped with two eager feet back into HPA life. All through practices and choreography Anna and I pretended to be family- but we knew it wouldn't last. Soon I would be assigned a family and our dreaming would over. I was assured at every practice that Mr. G "had a family for me, he just couldn't remember who it was right now."

Until last Thursday. He called for us to get in our family group and sent me to Mrs. P to find my family. I stood there as she searched, wondering if I should suggest, but knowing that she would probably turn it down. I was slightly anxious, but content. 

She finally found the paper and I resisted the urge to find my name. "Okay, Lindsey... let's see. You're with Chase and Anna."

I think my heart momentarily stopped. 

I lifted my head, eyes full of shock. "Really, Mrs. P? Really?" She grew confused, "Yesssss..."

I spun around, found Anna's eyes. I nodded. Stepped closer. Murmured out "For reals." (not really sure where that one came from. :P)

All of a sudden, we were jumping up and down and squealing and doing our hyper routine from the days of AGYG. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole day long.

Texting her on my way home, I thought of Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

 And as I'm sitting here, He brought to my mind Matthew 7:11 as well.

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

I feel so blessed to have received such an amazing gift. It was something I dreamed, plotted, schemed, but I didn't really think that anything would really happen. It brings to mind one more verse.

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

 :)

{And on another note, it's kinda her birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA!!! I love you so much. I have been so blessed by your sweet spirit, your caring words and your prayers. So many memories... remember the sprees? and hyper mode? and the best weekend sleepover? You are one of the most amazing friends. ever. period. I hope you have a wonderful 17th, tell Davis to make it extra special, k? And remember, your parents will be home soon. You can make it. only 5 days left. I LOVE YOU!!!!}

Greta Face

This is Greta... affectionately called Greta Face instead of Greta Faith because of her thousands- literally - of expressions. This girl is going to do great things someday, and she has quite the story. She's already inspiring!

 

She loved the Oompa Loompas so much- so when we had a pair of Oompa socks with holes in them, Mrs. W cut the feet off and gave them to her. She was a very happy girl and went around singing "Oompa. Oompa."

You're daring to take my picture- again!?!?!

Posting this one again because I love it so much. :)

This is her gorgeous big sister- one of my dearest friends.

 Isn't she adorable? I love her so much and can't wait to see her grow up. I'm praying that she'll be on fire for Jesus Christ.

I think I only have one more post about Wonka... but we'll see. Are you tired of it already? :)

A Peek Behind the Scenes... (Part 2)

So here we go again! I apologize for the quality of some of these pictures... the lighting kinda stinks in the Colt Center.

Praying before the show

The bed had rolled over her ankle. It was bruised for about a week, but she was fine.

Three of the flower mommas

I kinda love what having my camera on "no flash" did here.

Giving God back the glory before even leaving the stage

Fly Guy

And thus starts the Eli manipulation...

hahaha

So did you enjoy seeing a bit of what life was like? I wish I could have captured everything, the private jokes, the edifying conversation, the flurry of the hair and makeup room and the peace of quiet time. But one can only seize the moments that they don't fully participate in, and I was in the thick of things most of the time. I'm not upset I didn't grab those things, those fleeting moments- I feel so blessed that I could lift my camera and snap the shots that I did take.

Here's to more memories, improved camera skills, and a whole new show coming in late April- early May! I can hardly wait. :)