Eden's Evaluations

Eden is a dear friend of my sister, Emily!
She has a blog where she does free giveaways quite often! They are all a lot of fun and super easy to enter so click on the button and head on over there!

Clever

 

I had never thought of this, but it makes sense when you finally see it!

Gone Fishing

We went fishing not too long ago and the little kids had a blast... even when it came time to clean them!

Ryan caught quite a few, Sarah caught the most, Michael was faithful to the end despite his disappointment when he didn't get one.

Jamie told Daddy that she wanted to fish but she didn't want to catch one. She was the happiest of all when her wish came true and she was able to fish all day without a fish even brushing her line!

Tagged(because I love these ridiculously simple questions!)

Everyone has started sending this out as a chain email thing. However I was in a dilemma. I love these ridiculously simple quiz things, but I have a rule that I don't do chain emails.
I came up with the brilliant idea to post my answers on my pitifully neglected blog and kill two (or three) birds with one stone!
I have been tagged twice this month so I guess I need to get to work!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
No. in fact I know very few people with the name Erin. I was thrilled that I share a name with the star actress in Fireproof though!

2. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Nope. Never have. I always wished it were more precise. In fact I will often print in all caps to make it look more squarish(is that a word?)

3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Roast Beef

4. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Um... yes and no. I am a rather moody person so on some days I would be friends with myself and some days I would avoid myself in order to stay out of trouble! All my friends should remember this, BTW!

5. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Someone once said "Sarcasm isn't the lowest form of wit; It's not even wit."
So, no. I have such a refined sense of humor that I rarely have to resort to the lowest form of wit!

6. WHAT IS YOUR SECOND FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Nothing. I don't like lunch meat. Gimme a good pasta instead!

7. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Yes but I would probobly freak out right before. Like I did when I went rappelling.

8.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRAND OF CEREAL?
Raisin Bran Crunch.

9. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES BEFORE YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Yes, with certain kinds of shoes and not with others. Are you confused yet?

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Mint chocolate chip and mocha with big chunks of fudge.

11. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their clothes. You can tell a lot about a person by what they wear and how they wear it and whether or not they bothered to iron their pants.

12. WHICH DO YOU LIKE MOST, RED OR PINK?
Red although it is not one off my favorites. I like orange and green best.

13. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My procrastination. It is a fault that many people with my personality deal with and I am yet to overcome it!

14. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
All my friends who went to camp and on mission trips this summer and left me at home!

15. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Yes, but don't send it just comment with the link.

16. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
I am wearing my brown and orange Chacos. Pretty much the only thing I wear all summer.

17. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Granola. I could live off granola!

18. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Music Inspired by The Story album that I just recently found and fell in love with.
Eye on it by Toby Mac.
The Prayer by Peter Hollins.
God's Not Dead by Newsboys
Red Sky by Bart Millard
Forgiveness and More both by Matthew West
You Are by Colton Dixon... I'll stop now! :-)

19. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Orange!

20. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SMELLS?
Coffee, vanilla, Gain laundry detergent, Purex laundry detergent, Bounce dryer sheets, my neighbors grilling, mint, rosin, chocolate, rain... I could go on and on. Can you guess what my two favorite rooms in our house are?

21. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Mrs. P. next door. I like her, she is really sweet! :-)

22. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Of course! I would be silly to say no since it was Jessica, my older sister!

23. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Gymnastics, swimming, diving, football, soccer, Frisbee.

24. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Auburn... I hope!

25. WHAT IS YOUR EYE COLOR?
A grey/blue/green color that changes noticeably depending on what I am wearing.

26. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No. I don't intend to either!

27. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?
Good question. I guess it is probably either grilled salmon, sub sandwiches, artisan bread with olive oil, a good deli wrap, burritos or fettuccine alfredo. It changes often.

28. DO YOU PREFER SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Both please! I like scary movies with happy endings!!!

29. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
How To Train Your Dragon.

32. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE, SUMMER OR WINTER?
Of those two Summer, but my favorite season is Autumn.
Autumn means red and orange and deep green. Blue jeans and boots and fleece jackets. I love Autumn!!!

31. DO YOU PREFER HUGS OR KISSES?
I have never kissed anyone other than my parents and babies so I it would definitely be the more globally applicable hug!

32. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT?
Brownies with pecans and peanut butter! In fact I am happy with anything made of chocolate and peanut butter!!!

33. WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Eden:-)

34. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Joshua I guess. Or Jon. Or Joy. I don't think any of them even read my blog anymore!

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
The Count of Monte Cristo... have been for the past six months! it's a BIG book!!!

36. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSEPAD?
A mouse?

37. WHAT DID YOU LAST WATCH ON TV?
I saw 30 seconds of a really random add at Pizza Hut as I was walking over to turn off the T.V..

38. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SOUND?
Anything music. Especially strings, contraltos and bass singers.

39. DO YOU HAVE ANY PEN PALS?
Sort of. I'm not a very consistent writer.

40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Ohio. 

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Yeah! Everyone does! I play the cello. I am surprised at the number of people who don't even know what a cello is! I also have a strange ability to make random, correct guesses on my chemistry tests!

42: WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
I am wearing the red t-shirt I got last year when I did the Bible Bee.

I Was Eowyn!

Which Lord of the Rings Character are You?

Eowyn Beautiful and strong, the Lady Éowyn of Rohan is the niece of King Théoden. Despite her noble blood, Éowyn is not one to shy from combat. Adept with sword and shield, the Lady is quite capable of defending herself. When the men of Rohan leave to do battle in defense of their realm, Éowyn gets a horse and secretly joins them. She kills the greatest of the nine Ringwraiths in order to save her father.

Facebook quizzes & Blog quizzes by

I must say I was thrilled to see that I was Eowyn. I have always liked her. Some people don't, but of course I have never read the books. Maybe she's not that great. One day I will read the books and decide if I like her or not...

I was a little confused when I took the Little Dorrit quiz immediately afterward and I was Flora. I think either something is wrong or I don't know how to take quizzes! I never would have thought that these two had anything in common!

Arthur's crazy ex-girlfriend. Flustered, madly in love, talkative, bright, chipper, insane. You are a lovable character that adds humor to the book. Congrats!

Wow! That really sums it all up! "Madly in love!" And I didn't even know!
Anyway, just thought I would share all that with you through a silly post so you all can know what I'm up to!
Except... after this y'all are probably going to wonder what I really am up to? Am I saving the world through my Eowyn bravery or reminiscing, Flora fashion, about my true love that I didn't know existed?

Christine d'Clario- Magnifico

We stand in awe of your unfailing love that has covered us
We stand amazed at your unending grace we can not repay
Jesus, wonder of the world how we love You
Savior, Son of God be magnified magnified

Our hearts bow low in your presence, Lord
We are overcome
Our hands held high to declare your word
You're magnificent
Jesus, wonder of the word how we love You
Savior, Son of God be magnified magnified

Be magnified, magnified
The heavens can't contain Your great love Your great love
All the earth will rise to say You're the One You're the One
Every heart and every soul will declare Will declare
Jesus, magnified  
The heavens can't contain Your great love Your great love
All the earth will rise to say You're the One You're the one
Every heart and every soul will declare Will declare

Jesus, magnified 
Jesus, magnified Jesus wonder of the world
How we love You
Savior, Son of God be magnified Magnified
Jesus, wonder of the world
How we love you
Savior, Son of God be magnified Magnified
Be magnified Magnified Be magnified Magnified 


I love this song. I really love it in Spanish, but for the sake of all ye laypeople I have posted the Spanish video with the English lyrics.
Enjoy!

The Future Julie Andrews (or The Lie I Told Myself As A Child)

 

 Unless you're a rhino who wants to be a unicorn. That's not giving up, that's refusing to bend to the pressure the media puts on rhinos to be more mythical.

I found this on Jon Acuff's blog and it took me back to my childhood dreams.
I used to dream big. Bigger than my little 7 year old self.
I dreamed that I would one day be a ballerina.
I dreamed that one day I would have 100 kids.
I dreamed that I could sing like Julie Andrews.
Don't laugh.
She was my hero. I could sing all of her parts from The Sound Of Music and Mary Poppins and O Come All Ye Faithful from her Christmas album. I can whistle like her too!
(BTW, Here are a few of my favorites:


)

I was pretty sure that when I grew up I would be discovered. The possibilities were endless from there!
I can hear you laughing! Don't. This is a serious story and it has taken me years to finally confess all this!

But when I grew up I found out that I was a contralto. Not just any contralto. A dramatic contralto. The deepest, darkest female voice. There went my dreams of being a soprano.
I found this out about the same time I found out that Mesomorphs can't be ballerinas.

That was when I realized that Rhinos will never be unicorns, but they are special too! As in they(unlike unicorns) actually exist! I guess even sopranos and ballerinas have unfulfilled dreams too...

So I have excepted my "Rhino-dom" and am content because I know that God loves all the little Rhinos of the world.

And I put this picture as my iPhone screensaver so that I remember to never give up on my realistic dreams, but to ditch my "unicorn" dreams so I can focus on what really matters in life.


With all that said here is a song that I love(that I can sing to, too because contraltos can usually sing tenor too!:))


Newsboys – Forever Reign Lyrics 
You are good, You are good
When there’s nothing good in me
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin

You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy
You’re the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life
In You death has lost its sting

I’m running to Your arms
I’m running to Your arms
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough

Nothing compares
To Your embrace
Light of the world
Forever reign

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In Your presence I’m made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I’m letting go

My heart will sing
No other name
Jesus, Jesus