be free.

An update for mom.

2011-04-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

Laundry room window-new Sink wall Full dumpster! Bathroom vanity view--- Out with the air conditioner that didnt work--- new siding! New bathroom window-- framing is just nailed up for now, will trim out with new later! New laundry room light! Patio--- half gone! Oops! I already posted this photo! Old ac gone--- how do I water tight this space!? KITCHEN! New laundryroom plumbing! In the wall and insulated! There you have it--- a reno update for you!

Christmas Cards!

2010-11-17T10:37:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to be sending my very own Christmas card this year. I am going to be 100% hokey and send out a picture of me, and my dog in front of my new house!

YES!

And because being a homeowner is so expensive, I am going to take advantage of a great deal from Shutterfly to get FREE CHRISTMAS CARDS! YES!

Want free cards too? Go here.

Anywhooooo>>>>
I am having a hard time picking my fav picture card!

Maybe this one!

Or this one?

Or I LOVE this one!

Shutterfly also has some great non-photo Christmascards that might tickle your fancy, and mine!

I have also been eye-ing their Valentine's Day cards and stationary because I LOVE love day too!

Wishing you a meaningful and thrifty holiday season this year. Remember the real reason we celebrate, the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ!

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)

Jordan:

2010-04-25T12:34:00.001-07:00

Jordan is a diva.

It's true. She is.
She worked it in the sun and wind.
And,,, she went along with all of my crazy visions!

I'll stop talking now.

And my favorite of ALL TIME!

Family Photos

2010-01-31T10:30:00.000-08:00

Yes, I am a slacker. Yes, I have limited Internet access. Yes, I have several Christmas family sessions yet to be posted.

The R family is PRECIOUS to the MAX>>>

I took these in October, and I am glad, because I HEART Fall.

Run and shoot, shoot, shoot to catch these sweet faces!

There were a lot of leaves involved.

This might be my fav fam shot of ALL TIME !!!!!!!!

And,,,,,,

get ready for my favorite shot of ALL TIME,

for realsies.

Ohhhhhhh loooooooooooooookkkk, A STICK!!!!

Hope your January was grand, looking forward to the month of LOVE!

THE Storm.

2010-01-23T07:36:00.000-08:00

Yowza!

We've had some SERIOUS weather out here this week!

I can't see the river from our road, normally. But today, I could! And it was roaring!!!

See the water closest to the bottom there? That is where the trail normally is!

Still, so pretty.

Water in a neighbors backyard...

And someone elses front yard!

Aren't the ducks PRECIOUS!?!?!?!

A new ravine...

And,,, some snow!!!!

Hope you are all well and dry!

A few of my favorite things...

2009-11-07T17:38:00.000-08:00

Embossing things, especially cute little fall owls

My new pea coat from Old Navy (it helps that all outerwear is 50% off right now!)

Taylor Swift-Fearless Platinum album. The song Forever and Always -Acoustic is KILLING ME it is so good!

And.... my sock monkey slippers!

Happy Fall!

EXCITED!!! !

2009-11-02T14:38:00.000-08:00

Here are a few reasons that I am psyched out for the next few months:

1. My sissy sass is coming in a few weeks to visit.

2. My fam is coming for our annual Thanksgiving extravaganza in 25 days!

3. Going on the POLAR EXPRESS with my dear friends to tell Santa what I would like for Christmas!

4. I am going to visit my bestie in TEXAS for some pre-Christmas celebrating

5. Going home for Christmas!

6. Going back home in January for a Momma birthday celebration!

7. Going to see THE Taylor Swift in concert in April!

Sweet, sweet, sweet!

So Long...

2009-11-01T17:30:00.000-08:00

since a posty!

Last week I shot a graduation sesh. with Jessica. Turns out, she's mega sweet, and a FIERCE soccer player.

I've had this dream to shoot at the local high schools soccer/football field and when I told Jessica and her mom, they were excited too! I LOVE it when I have a vision and it turns out amazing!!!

FIERCE, I tell you!

Jessica, I was so glad to meet you and document this great time in your life! Congratulations!

best.summer.ever.

2009-07-05T09:46:00.000-07:00

It's been so long, but I have been enjoying summer so much, I don't really care.

Summer Past:

1 week in California
Summer school for 3 weeks

AZ wedding reception for my cousin
Home projects like painting

Bowling, pellegrino with lime drinking, fresh corn eating, camp firing, FISHING

Summer Future:

Roadtrip to Matt's wedding in Kansas

Fishing trip with my Little Sissy Sass in Mammoth

Ashley Besties wedding in CA

School starts again toooooo soon!

HAPPY SUMMER!

three more weeks.

2009-05-03T11:26:00.000-07:00

Seems like such a short time left. I am already starting to miss my little chickens!

Divas.

Cousins.

Twins.

Dimples.

Cousins.

Cousins.

Crazy friends!

Happy May!

New Car!!!!

2009-04-27T15:42:00.000-07:00

This is my new ride, a 2008 Chevy Cobalt Sport Coupe.

I never thought I could love anything as much as I loved my Spaceship.

Turns out you can when it has leather interior, xm radio, and heated seats.

Did I mention it has a sunroof?

And, best of all, an upgraded sound system and subwoofer!

Isn't it so awesome?

Sometimes, God not only provides what we need, but more than we could ever dream of!

Bridget

2009-04-27T11:56:00.001-07:00

Bridget is a high school Senior!

She was also on Cheer!

Bridget has some serious attitude! I love it!

WOW!

We shot some near the irrigation ditch and on a tire swing!

And behold, my favorite!!!!

Congratulations, Bridget!

Sweet Candice

2009-04-23T08:02:00.002-07:00

My friend Candice is graduating high school in a month.
We had some serious fun shooting all over Camp Verde!

This is the one where Candice saw a lizard and tried to run away. I say, lizard scares make the most spectacular poses!

These shots were taken on the side of a very hilly road. I took pictures, Candice looked amazing and kept an eye out for psycho killer drivers.

I told Candice she should choose modeling as a career.

All I could do was yell and scream in excitement of these shots!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Candice, thanks for all the fun and congratulations to you!

Happy [Belated] Valentine's Day!

2009-02-17T10:59:00.000-08:00

All last week, I told the kids that on Friday, I would give them a kiss for Valentine's Day. Almost all of them thought I was actually going to plant a big, wet one on their faces. And they were worried. Real worried that they were going to be kissed by their teacher. So, Friday came, and I lined them all up to receive their kiss. I pretended to kiss them and gave them a hershey's kiss. I wish you could have been here to hear the laughter and squeals of delight. Delight that their teacher was actually not going to kiss them. And that they ate candy pretty much all day.

:)

Some of their faces were so funny. And serious. And crazy.

But we all know love is crazy, right???

Happy [belated] LOVE DAY!

2009-02-17T10:51:00.000-08:00

Camp Verde is cold these days, but beautiful. It rains weekly and makes a muddy mess. And, it snowed last week. The geese are flying overhead and landing in the hay fields behind our house.

Every other Friday, one of the ranches down the road has cowboy church. I love the sign.

2008: Year in Review

2009-01-03T18:26:00.000-08:00

Let's talk hair: Went from brown. to blonde. to brown. to pink and brown. to just brown.

Worked at Biola in housing/Res Life and substituted in Norwalk in Jan. and Feb.

Chaperoned an 8th grade trip to San Fransisco in April.

Spent Easter with my dear family in Texas.

Lived with Danika and Maddie in Troppy. They. are. the. best.

Moved home to Burbank at the end of May. Taught 8th grade U.S. history and worked Day Camp in June/July.

Moved to Camp Verde, AZ. on July 28th.

Was in Jac's wedding on my birthday!

Taught my first class of students in August. Yes, we all look scared on the first day of school.

Campfired it all summer/fall with the neighborhood kids. Isn't he a cutie???!

Turns out, we get fall break in Arizona! I spent a week in October at Disneyland!

Found the best slide in the world in November in Clarkdale!

Thanksgiving feast with my kiddos. Sweet little pilgrims!
I also had the traditional family get-together/Christmas tree hunting at the house. SO FUN

'

Sewed 10 angel costumes for the Christmas program at school in early December.

Celebrated Christmas at home.

Spent New Year's with Ashley in AZ with Campfires, spoons, fireworks and sparkling peach cider!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, PEOPLE!

Many blessings in 2009!

Prepare yourself.

2008-11-18T10:19:00.000-08:00

This is the day I met the best slide ever. I was having a Charlie Brown dress up day (hence the blue beanie).

At a teacher training in Clarkdale (the cutest small town ever), Heather, Em, and I found the best slide. IN. THE. WORLD.

I seriously rode on it 100 times.

Even face first!

I think Em liked the slide too.

But not as much as me. All I can think about is going down this slide. Next weekend!!!

Tree love in Arizona.

2008-11-18T09:21:00.000-08:00

I love fall.

2008-11-13T09:38:00.000-08:00

A few posts in your near future:

>Trip to California for Fall Break.

>Fall Ball Jr. High Dance

>Gagnon family photo shoot.

Here is a small preview. Bailey girl.

Happy Thursday!

ALL LOVE,

Ellen C.

Waldrop Family Love

2008-10-01T18:06:00.000-07:00

Recently, I went to Texas to be with my family when my sweet Aunt Sheryl went home to Jesus.

Here are some of the pictures I promised.

Hi Dana! Hi Kim!

I have three awesome uncles and two beautiful aunts. And well, there's my mom. I think she looks most like my grandma Waldo. Waddathink, family?

Oh dear. I love gigantic family shots.

"And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul"

all this beauty; you might have to close your eyes.

2008-08-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

I think I forgot to mention it, but I moved. To a small town.

Camp Verde, AZ to be exact. Andiloveit.

Let me tell you why.

1. Wide open spaces.

Only 3,000 people live in Camp Verde.

This is the view from the backyard. I live with my aunt and uncle on 1 1/2 acres.

2. I see more animals than people.

This is Horse. I have no idea what his name is, but he is sweet. I scratch his head every evening on my walk. There are three other horses and some goats I visit on my walk, but I will tell you about them another day.

3. The storms. We have monsoons, or torrential summer rains with thunder and lightning. The tell tale sign of an impending storm is this creeking wind mill. It is so beautiful outside after it rains.

4. Abundant fresh produce everywhere.

Everyone thinks Arizona is 100% nasty desert. It's not true, people. I live in a green beautiful farming community with fresh produce everywhere. I pick grapes and apples on my daily walk. I go by the farms to pick my own tomatoes, onions, and garlic.

In case anyone was wondering, I'm never moving back.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to drop by Hauser and Hauser Farms to pick some corn for Sunday dinner.

Much love,

Ellen

five five five

2008-04-26T21:54:00.001-07:00

What were you doing 5 years ago?
Visiting my brother in San Antonio

Five things on your to-do list today (or things you did today):
1. Attended class for 7 hours
2. Put away my winter clothes
3. Conducted a lottery
4. Bought three barbie dolls
5. Watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Five snacks you love:
1. Dark chocolate
2. Apples and peanut butter
3. Popcorn from Iowa
4. Skinny cow ice cream sandwiches
5. Cherry limeades

Five things you would do if you were a billionaire:
1. Tithe
2. Pay off student loans
3. Buy a truck
4. Buy a house
5. Adopt 50 thousand orphans

Five bad habits you have:
1. I bite my nails when I am very nervous.
2. I am loud.
3. Spending money foolishly.
4. Chewing too loudly.
5. Not backing up my music

Five places you have lived:
1. Denver, Co
2. Sun Valley, Ca
3. La Mirada, Ca
4. The
5. End

Five jobs you've had:
1. Teacher
2. Resident Coordinator
3. Media Technician
4. Day Camp Counselor/Director
5. Traffic/burrito lady

Five people you tag:
1. I
2. Tag
3. You
4. Reading
5. This

Small post on the side

2008-04-26T21:45:00.000-07:00

1.Where is your mobile phone? Coffee table
2.Your significant other? josh turner
3.Your hair? blondish brown
4.Your mother? interesting
5.Your father? snoozy
6.Your favorite thing? fishing
7.Your dream last night? I don't remember!
8.Your favorite drink? coooofffffffffffeeeeeeeeeee
9.Your dream/goal? teaching
10.The room you're in? living room
11.Your ex? oh you know...
12.Your fear? rats and other assorted rodents
13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? anywhere but.... but nothing
14.Where were you last night? Holly's
15.What you're not? ridiculous.
16.Muffins? plurality of David Archuleta
17.One of your wish list items? Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 quad cab
18.Where you grew up? Los Angeles
19.The last thing you did? yelled
20.What are you wearing? sweats
21.Your TV?old
22.Your pets? chip, dakota, and shy ann
23.Your computer? Dell
24.Your life? transitional
25.Your mood? sleeeeepy
26.Missing someone? yep
27.Your car? the spaceship!
28.Something you're not wearing? underwear
29.Favorite Store? Bass Pro
30.Your summer? teaching, corralling Kindergarteners.
31.Like someone? oh sure
32.Your favorite color? 1st place: red 2nd place: orange 3rd place: yellow
33.When is the last time you laughed? 5 seconds ago
34.Last time you cried? 1 hour ago

i tag YOU.

Aunt Deborah Ann and fam

2008-04-20T22:03:00.000-07:00

Deborah Ann is the one in the tie die americana shirt.
She is real fun and an instigator of all sorts of mischief.

She has three kids. Todd, the eldest cousin, Jodella Lisa (Jodi) and Jessica Leann.

This is Todds family.

Jennifer, Brandon, Colton, Hallie, and baby Corbin. [Faranne was with her other fam]

Brandon told me he is a pre-teen and all the ladies love him. I believe it.

Colton, the mischievous
.

He tried for so long to get up the gumption to swing out of the tree. Finally, he did it.

Hallie.

And finally, Corbin, the future Harley rider.

This is Jodi's fam.

Craig, Jodi, and Matthew. Matthew is a kick in the pants.

Craig is a firefighter, Jodi is a paramedic [and pregnant] and Matthew is a future fire fighter.

Matthew ate about 5 thousand ice cream sandwiches while we were there.
Every night before bed, he would come share with me.
This is him in my rain/snow boots.

Jessica's sweet little fam.

Jason, Jessica, and baby Kanyn.

Jessica is my closest aged cousin. It was fun getting to hang out with her and her sweet baby.

Jason has won over everyone's heart. I swear, my mother and aunt would take him home with them if they could.

Well, give yourself a pat on the back if you made it this far!
Whew!

Waldrop fam: Take two: Uncle Mike

2008-04-20T21:38:00.000-07:00

Michael Lynn is the second eldest.

Reasons to love Uncle Mike:

1. He wears overalls all the time. I swear he sleeps in them.

2. He is a welder. I love welders.

3. He has two dogs, Callie May and Rascal.

4. He doesn't take any s%#*.

5. He makes the best ribs I HAVE EVER TASTED.

6. He is feisty mcfeisterson.

I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley.

This is Uncle Mike with his grandson, Hoyt. Hoyt calls him Papa Drop.

Cute cute cute cute.

This is Collin, Mike's son. He is one of my favorite cousins. He watched cartoons with me until he was well into his teens.

Collin's beautiful family. Danielle, his wife, and Hoyt, his sweet little boy.

Hoyt's name is Collin's mother's maiden name. He is hilarious.

He loves toy guns.

He loves to pee pee outside in the grass. I am serious. Rather than in the toilet. Even when it was dark. He wanted to go outside. Wow, wow, wow.

cherry limes, fried jalapenos, and easter eggs.

2008-04-20T20:18:00.000-07:00

I went to Amarillo, Texas and Sterling Kansas for Easter vacation. We visited family and watched my cousin Matthew play baseball.

It was like a family reunion! All but one of my mom's siblings made it to TX.

Elizabeth Ellen, Rusty, Michael Lynn, Deborah Ann, Lisa Jan, and Sheryl Nan.

Here are the sisters. Sheryl, on the right, was healed of stomach cancer this January and we are PRAISING THE LORD!!!!

Uncle Rusty, the eldest brother, and my coolest uncle. He just became a truck driver and is a free spirit.

Hoyt is sharing his Easter candy with Rusty.

Sweet thing.

More to come on the Waldrop fam.

Cinnamon Flavored Vomit

2008-02-08T23:22:00.000-08:00

Ellen: "Madison, watch out for that room spray. It smells like vomit."

Madison: "Oh, oh. What flavor is it?"

Ellen: "Something something cinnamon flavored. Like cinnamon flavored vomit."

Madison: "Like someone ate a whole container of cinnamon and then threw it up?"

Ellen: : "Yep. Exactly."

Madison: "I think I will try it outside."

Ellen: "If you think it's best."

(Madison exits the apartment and spritzes some of the vomit stench into the air.)

Madison: "YOU ARE RIGHT! THAT IS TERRIBLE!!!!!!! ! "

(A few minutes later, Ellen forgetfully walks out the door into the cinnamon vomit stench. )

Ellen: "Sweet mother of Abraham Lincoln! That stinks!"

Do you ever hate your life???

2008-02-06T23:22:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I do.

Not because I want to die, or anything morbid, but sometimes things just stink-a-rink.

Some things that have stunk lately:

-My lovely new red computer HADAMELTDOWN>>>

-I lost my copy of photoshop 5.0 so when the MELTDOWN happened, I had no photoshop.

-I have been having severe panic attacks. I am not ashamed of them, but I do wish they would go away.
(Small side note, the word panic attack reminds me of the word pancake, which sounds SSSSOOOOOGGGGOOOOOOOOODDDDD right now)

-There are other stinky things lately, but I will spare you.

In conclusion, I'll be back someday to normal blogging, with pictures. I SWEAR.

Thanksgiving 2007

2007-12-23T00:26:00.000-08:00

So, I pretty much spent all day editing these photos for Christmas albums for the fam (cousins, if you see this, don't tell the folks, eh?).

We had a great time in AZ over Thanksgiving!

Here we are, the Ellens!

We also have a tradition fo cutting down our Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving.

So many people!

This is Grandma B. She is pretty much our favorite person.

You are about to see Grandma B in a hooker hat. Prepare yourself.

Oh hi Lindsay!

This is Hannah. She is a rockstar.

Uncle Sean brought along his motorbikes and took all of the small cousins for rides around the yard.

Now for the artsy fun:

Allyse is one of my favorite people. Here I put her with a tree.
I also like trees.

Oh hi Carly! Allyse and Carly are sisters. And Carly is also an axe murderer.

She also wears incredibly attractive beanies.

HOT HOT HOT

Goodnight, and Merry Christmas!

I miss my place.

2007-12-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

Once again, the famous bird bath.

explore contest

2007-12-07T21:14:00.000-08:00

I entered this photo into Jesh deRox's photo contest.

whatdoyathink?

Student teaching is changing my life>

2007-12-04T21:29:00.000-08:00

Kindergarten! These are from the Thanksgiving feast.

These are the sweet 4th graders I had last placement.

Only a week and a half left!
Whoa!!!

party!

2007-11-18T19:53:00.000-08:00

Last night, ten of us went to the Veronese Cafe in Fullerton to celebrate Shannon's 21st birthday, two weeks early! We had tea, dessert and fruit and cheese.

The atmosphere in the outside garden is so lovely and eclectic. We sat by a wood burning stove and a fountain!

Here is Shannon's mom, Shelley. She was so fun!

Shannon had some friends from high school there. Lindsey wrote this sweet message on her present:

Sweet Denise! I think she is the most photogenic person I know. Lovely!

After the party, Hollie, Shannon, and I came home with our friend Rachel and had an inpromptu photoshoot!!!

I'm not sure about this one, but I think it should be our apartment Christmas card.

What do you think?

Hollie, the business woman:

Rachel, the diva

Whoops! Back to the party, Shann got some AMAZING presents, like bird plates, owl salt and pepper shakers, and love slug art from Ann Francis.

And Blythe gave her a boot pencil holder. Clearly, Shannon loves it.

Shan, your party was fabulous and I am so glad we are friends and roommates!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, folks!

Field Trip! Day in L.A.

2007-11-10T09:41:00.001-08:00

A few of us from Tropicana when downtown to see the sights.

The Walt Disney Concert Hall on Spring St.

Alex and I at Biola's original location!

And Brittany Lane!

And the lovely Claire came along as well...

We had a fabulous time!!!!

A promise is a promise.

2007-10-17T21:58:00.001-07:00

Here I am.

I got lost in the madness.

This is what I ate for dinner. Omelette bake with bagel. So good!

Shanny renewed my interest in my camera, and here are the results.

I love this spikey tree that is outside our patio.

I think that the birdbath is the most famous accessory of our apartment

[besides the poultry plaza].

Lame, I know.

2007-10-12T00:12:00.000-07:00

The blogging has been non-existant these days.

But that doesn't mean life has been.

Someday. Therewillbepictures.

I promise.

An autumn haiku for you, while you wait:

Orange and clove candle.
Lovely, warm, whole-wheat chicken pie.
Pumpkin spice latte.

Creat your own, folks, and leave them in a comment!

Bye>

6 little things you may not know about me..!

2007-08-30T15:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Shan, for this BRILLIANT idea.

But I have WAY more than 6 things that you may not know about me. Not because I am ultra-mysterious, but because I am ultra-WEIRD>

1. I drink chocolate milk with three ice cubes, everytime, ever since I had knee surgery in 2003.

2. I dream that I am a chain smoker weekly. Most often in my dream, I am sitting on the curb at Costco having a panic attack because I don't have enough money for a cigarette. I wonder why this is. I have never smoked in all of my born days.

3. When I go fishing, I put the worms in my mouth to heat them up so that the fish will bite. I AM BEING SERIOUS>

4. I still have one of my baby molars because there isn't an adult tooth to replace it.

5. I wouldn't let anyone take my picture until I was seven years old. For real. All of my pictures (except the ones my mom snuck in) are of me with my arms in front of my face.

6. I wear a teeth guard at night to keep from grinding my teeth. I look (and sound like) a beaver. I just know it.

Catch the vision, people. Share your 6 things!

Long time gone.

2007-08-21T21:45:00.000-07:00

Hey....

I am back at school and getting settled in.

Pictures are coming soon, I promise!

Love,
Ellen

What???

2007-07-29T23:37:00.000-07:00

True story:

I woke up two nights ago, in the kitchen, standing with my elbows propped up on the counter and my left hand under my chin. I was chewing gum.

I have no idea how I got there.

WEIIIRD>>>

In other news, I am moving back to La Mirada tomorrow. I will probably KISS the sidewalk outside of Trop.

For real.

Blech.

2007-07-19T22:38:00.001-07:00

My lameface Internet won't let me post photos.

Some of the events to be posted later (when I can get a better connection)

-Fishing in Mammoth and teaching my young cousins how to fish.
-Day camp fun
-My first class/students/teaching experience.
-Me as the seaweed queen.

Have a lovely weekend, friends!

I miss you>>> (You know who you are)

Oh man.

2007-06-26T21:25:00.001-07:00

Do you want to hear about my crazy day yesterday?

Here are some of the highlights.

-I spilled chocolate soy milk all over my shirt the first hour of teaching.

-I had a four year run away from me and I had to chase her halfway across the campus.

-A little girl was showing off her pee-pee in the girls bathroom.

-Another little girl sprayed two other kids with sunblock- in the eyes.

-The run away girl pulled another little girl up the slide by her hair.

-There were other things, but I can't remember them.

-And one little boy asked me to marry him. I said yes.

Goodnight!

Western Day: I heart Mom.

2007-06-08T00:14:00.001-07:00

Monday was Western Day at school.

My mom dressed up in her native attire:

Cowgirl.

Look! She even has a Sherriff's badge!

Stetson+Ray-bans= AWESOME

This is her bug-eye face. It reminds me of Gollum from LOTR.

It scares me. Everytime.

Thanks Mom, for being so quirky and lovely!!!

Mission San Juan Capistrano

2007-06-05T12:04:00.001-07:00

A bunch of us friends went down on Memorial Day and it was loads of fun!!!

We might be the silliest people on the planet!

This photo was my favorite of the day.

Details.

And isn't this the MOST PRECIOUS picture you have ever seen???

I love my friends.

The end.

Back to the Robin's Egg....

2007-06-02T23:04:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post some photos of it.

A side note:

My sister, dad, and I are painting our patio.

Kaelen got a wee bit of it on her face>>

FUN> FUN>FUN>>>

Sing, sing, sing.

2007-06-02T22:43:00.000-07:00

Last night, my sweet sister had her last choir concert.

Don't they look fabulous???

Red is my very favorite color!

At the end of the concert, choir alumni are invited to come join and sing some songs.

Yep! You guessed it! I am one of those choir alumni! It was so fun singing with some of my old friends and my sister (to the right of me in the picture).

She is SO LOVELY>>>

And she sings beautifully too!

It was such a fun night, singing, being silly, and seeing old friends!

Good night!

Lemonade and A Robin's Egg...

2007-05-31T23:25:00.000-07:00

are some things I enjoyed today.

I made lemonade this morning, and I sat in the grass this afternoon and drank it for a while.

While in the grass, I found a birds nest, and in it, a tiny egg.

This find was bittersweet.

What sad bird lost a baby this morning?

What a delight to find such a delicate treasure!

Sadness and delight.

Kind of like life.

(Insert random, unrelated photo here)

I love this photo of me and Shannon (my roommate!!!) at graduation.

She is lovely and unique and a great photographer.

(End of random photo insertion).

what should I render to the Lord

for His benefits to me?

I will lift up the cup of salvation

and call upon the name of the Lord,

I will pay my vows to the Lord

in the presence of his people.

Psalm 116:12-14

For the lemonade and the robin's egg, sadness and delight.

Be still my soul, the Lord is on thy side.

2007-05-29T22:19:00.000-07:00

Patience

by Rainer Maria Rilke

I want to beg you, as much as I can,

to be patient toward all that is unsolved

in your heart and try to love the questions

themselves like locked rooms and like books

that are written in a very foreign tongue.

Do not seek the answers, wich cannot

be given to you because you would not be able

to live with them.

And the point is to live everything.
Live the questions now.
Perhaps you will then gradually,
without noticing it, live along
some distant day into the answer.

I love my life!

2007-05-28T00:50:00.000-07:00

While this may be the worst photo ever, I feel compelled to post it because the people in it are so lovely. And the day was so grand.

My group of friends spent Friday at Disneyland, and I have to say, it may have been one of the best days of MY WHOLE LIFE.

It was just that good.

Garry, Ashley and Cory on the Ferris Wheel in California Adventure...

Events of the day:

Ride rides

Laugh

Learn how to use my camera (thanks Garry!)

Laugh

Ride rides

Laugh

Scream

Eat Icecream

Laugh

Watch the fireworks

Ride Rides

Scream

My favorite ride was the ferris wheel. IT MAKES ME SO NERVOUS and I get excited.

I love this picture of Ashley on the ferris wheel. SHE WAS SO BRAVE!!!

Finally, this was one of my favorite photos of the day,

Ashley and Cory eating icecream on Main Street. They capture they entire day, frozen in time, enjoying time with great friends while the rest of the world just passes by.

SOOOOO GOOOD.

Other points of interest:

I graduated from college.

I had a great graduation party at my Grandparents House

I moved home to Burbank

I am going to San Juan Capistrano tomorrow to conclude the BEST WEEKEND EVER.

I LOVE MY LIFE.

Only the Beginning

2007-05-23T13:32:00.000-07:00

It's true.

I have a blog.

I waited until I could get a digital camera to document the madness of my life.

I got one for graduation.

AND I AM STOKED>

EXCITED>

ECSTATIC>

ELATED>

You get the point.